Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB
The Clarett 8Pre USB from Focusrite is a powerful preamp and audio interface that’s perfect for any studio or mobile recording setup. Featuring 18 inputs and 20 outputs, Clarett 8Pre USB is more than ready to handle a multitude of tasks. Its preamps enjoy Focusrite’s switchable Air Effect, which enhances passing signals with all the power of their ISA mic preamp. Additional features include analog I/O, S/PDIF, and ADAT—more than enough to hold its own under a variety of different conditions. And if all that wasn’t enough, Clarett 8Pre USB includes Focusrite’s acclaimed Control software, which expedites monitoring and routing configurations for an even more efficient workflow.
Clarett 8Pre USB Features
- 8 Clarett mic preamps
- Air circuit
- Low-latency recording
- Low distortion
- 118dB dynamic range
- Compatible with USB 2.0 and above
- Compatible with Mac and PC
- 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion
- 2x front panel mic/line/instrument inputs
- 6x mic/line inputs
- 2x monitor outputs
- 8x line outputs
- MIDI I/O
- S/PDIF I/O
- ADAT optical
- 2x headphone outputs with corresponding level controls
- Dim and mute monitor controls
- Word clock output
- LED metering
- Includes Focusrite Control software for configuring monitor mixes via Mac, PC, iPhone, and iPad
- A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz
- Analog Inputs: 8x XLR 1/4” combo
- Digital Inputs: 1x ADAT, 1x S/PDIF
- Analog Outputs: 2x 1/4” monitor, 8x 1/4” line out
- Digital Outputs: 1x ADAT, 1x S/PDIF
- Headphone Output: 2x 1/4”
- MIDI I/O and USB-C
- Clock I/O
- Mac OS Requirements: OS X 10.11 or later
- PC OS Requirements: Windows 7 SP1 or later
- Power: IEC AC cable
- Dimensions: 11.46” x 19” x 1.73”
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