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Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre USB
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Al Shoala Building, Near Deira City Center, Port Saeed Area
Techniline Electronics Showroom, Ground Floor, Block E
Dubai DU
United Arab Emirates
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The Core of Your Studio or Mobile Recording Rig
Focusrite's Clarett 8Pre USB 18-in/20-out preamp/audio interface is a powerful foundation for your studio or mobile recording rig. The flagship of the Clarett range boasts eight custom microphone preamplifiers, outstanding dynamic range, and ultra-fast low-latency performance. Clarett's magic starts as soon as you plug your microphones in the preamps feature Focusrite's switchable Air Effect, which enhances your mic signals with the air and clarity of Focusrite's renowned ISA transformer-based mic preamp. With comprehensive I/O including analog, S/PDIF, and ADAT, the Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB is ready to integrate into virtually any recording rig.
Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB Preamp/Audio Interface Features:
- 8 ultra-low noise (-128dB EIN) Clarett mic preamps
- Air circuit engages an analog model of classic transformer-based ISA mic pre
- Super-low-latency recording with amp simulators and effects plug-ins
- Ultra-low distortion
- Up to 118dB dynamic range
- Mac/PC-compatible, USB 2.0 and above
- Connects to Mac or PC using included standard USB and USB Type-C cables
- Precision 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion
- 2 front-panel mic/line/instrument inputs
- 6 mic/line inputs
- 2 monitor outputs with anti-thump technology
- 8 additional line outputs
- MIDI I/O
- S/PDIF I/O
- ADAT optical, for expansion of up to 8 additional input channels
- 2 high-power headphone outputs with level controls
- Dim and mute monitor controls
- Word clock output for sending a clock signal to external gear
- 6-segment LED metering
- Included software from XLN Audio, Focusrite, Softube, Ableton, and Loopmasters
- User-friendly Focusrite Control software lets you configure routing and monitor mixes from Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch
Tech Specs
| Computer Connectivity: | USB 2.0 |
| Form Factor: | Desktop |
| Simultaneous I/O: | 18 x 20 |
| Number of Preamps: | 8 |
| Phantom Power: | Yes |
| A/D Resolution: | Up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Analog Inputs: | 8 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/Hi-Z) |
| Analog Outputs: | 2 x 1/4" (monitor), 8 x 1/4" (line out) |
| Digital Inputs: | 1 x Optical (ADAT), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF) |
| Digital Outputs: | 1 x Optical (ADAT), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF) |
| Headphones: | 2 x 1/4" |
| MIDI I/O: | In/Out |
| USB: | 1 x USB-C |
| Clock I/O: | Out |
| Software: | Focusrite Control iOS app, Softube Time and Tone, XLN Audio Addictive Keys, Red Plug-in Suite, Focusrite Plug-in Collective |
| OS Requirements - Mac: | OS X 10.11 or later |
| OS Requirements - PC: | Windows 7 SP1 or later |
| Rack Spaces: | 1U |
| Power Supply: | Standard IEC AC cable |
| Height: | 1.73" |
| Width: | 19" |
| Depth: | 11.46" |
| Weight: | 9.0 lbs. |
| Manufacturer Part Number: | AMS-CLARETT-8PRE-USB |