Focusrite Clarett 8+ USB Pre Audio Interface

The Clarett+ 8Pre builds on the solid foundations of its earlier predecessor - delivering a premium-grade USB audio interface for Mac and PC. With updated clean, minimalist visuals, alongside an exciting range of improvements under the hood, the Clarett+ 8Pre is a high-quality option for your studio space.

Key Features

• x8 Clarett+ preamps offer high performance, low distortion, low noise and lots of headroom
• Fitted with two ultra-high impedance JFET instrument inputs, featuring mimic guitar amp inputs and a seriously broad audio bandwidth
• Relay-controlled analogue circuitry on each preamp replicates Focusrite's ISA110, swapping impedance to 2.2kΩ, with the addition of two cumulative high shelves (granting a 4dB increase in higher frequencies)
• Refined A-D and D-A converters characterised by low distortion, high dynamic range, low noise and high performance for precise mixes
• Two enhanced headphone outputs deliver flat frequency response at every output level - no matter your choice of headphones
• An ADAT optical input lets you use your interface alongside ADAT-compatible outboard gear
• Use alongside Focusrite Control - simple (yet deep) software for Mac, PC and iOS
• Register your product and access the Focusrite Plug-in Collective for free monthly plug-ins and discounts
• Comes with a bundle of quality virtual instruments, mixing plug-ins and recording software

For Engineers, Artists & Producers

Wherever you sit on the creative spectrum, this audio interface will fulfil all of your audio-based requirements. Capture crisp vocals, the nuances of acoustic instruments and powerful drums with unrivalled clarity thanks to eight Clarett+ mic preamps.

These boast all-analogue Air - augmented with relay control and impedance switching - delivering recordings with low noise, low distortion and high headroom. They're joined by two JFET instrument inputs which manage to maintain the authentic tone of your guitar.

Updates & Improvements

You'll experience accurate recordings too. This is all thanks to independent A-D and D-A converters. The reduced A-D converter distortion offers better transparency, as well as signals with more clarity, while the tweaked D-A dynamic range generates more sonic detail than ever before.

In the box:

• Clarett+ 8Pre
• x2 USB Cable to support standard USB connector & USB Type C connector
• IEC power cable

Specifications:

• Mic Inputs
• Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.03dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range (min gain): 118dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, +20dB gain): -110dB
• Noise EIN: -129dBu
• Max input level: 18dBu
• Gain range: +57dB
• Line Inputs (Variable)
• Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.05dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range (min gain): 118dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain): -100dB
• Max input level: 26dBu
• Gain range: +57dB
• Instrument Inputs
• Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.04dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range: 116dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain): -96.5dB
• Max input level: 15dBu
• Gain range: +57dB
• Line & Mon Outputs
• Frequency Response 20-20kHz: ± < 0.02dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz: ± < 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range: 124dB
• Max Output level: 18dBu
• THD+N: -106dB
• Headphone Outputs
• Frequency Response 20-20kHz: <0.06dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz: <0.07dB
• Dynamic Range: 118dB
• THD+N: -14dB
• Max Output level: 16dBu