Focusrite CLARETT+ 8PRE

Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre – USB Audio Interface

The Clarett+ 8Pre from Focusrite is a complete studio interface engineered to deliver pure analogue sound with professional flexibility. Eight premium Clarett mic preamps capture the depth, punch and clarity of large-format studio consoles in any recording environment.

The fully analogue Air mode with impedance switching recreates the legendary character of the Focusrite ISA range, enhancing drums, guitars and vocals with added presence and brilliance.

Two high-impedance JFET instrument inputs preserve your guitar’s authentic tone and response. Independent A-D and D-A converters provide ultra-low distortion and up to 124 dB dynamic range for pristine audio performance.

Key Features

• 8 inputs / 10 outputs
• 8 Clarett mic preamps
• 2 Hi-Z JFET instrument inputs
• 10 balanced outputs for hum-free monitoring
• 8-in / 8-out ADAT expansion
• 24-bit / 192 kHz conversion
• Up to 124 dB dynamic range
• Two powerful, flat-response headphone outputs
• USB-C connectivity (macOS, Windows, iPadOS compatible)

Included Software

• Ableton Live Lite
• Pro Tools Intro+
• Hitmaker Expansion
• Plugins from Antares, Softube, XLN Audio, Brainworx, Landr, Relab and more
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Technical 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 & Monitor Outputs

• Frequency Response 20–20kHz: ± < 0.02dB
• Frequency Response 20–35kHz: ± < 0.02dB
• Dynamic Range: 124dB
• Max Output Level: 18dBu
• THD+N: -106dB

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

Headphone Outputs

• Frequency Response 20–20kHz: <0.06dB
• Frequency Response 20–35kHz: <0.07dB
• Dynamic Range: 118dB
• THD+N: -104dB
• Max Output Level: 16dBu

Compatibility

• Windows (Intel, AMD, Arm64 processors)
• macOS (Apple Silicon and Intel processors)