Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB Audio Interface
Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre is a high-performance and immensely capable studio centerpiece for Mac and PC that inspires producers, engineers and artists to create their best work.
- Eight professional quality Clarett⁺ preamps - Hear every nuance and capture the clearest and most powerful sounds with preamps that bring masses of headroom, low distortion and ultra-low noise.
- Make vocals shine with all-analog Air - Premium, relay-controlled analog circuitry on every preamp emulates the classic Focusrite ISA 110 by switching the impedance to 2.2kΩ and adding two cumulative high shelves, totaling a 4dB boost in high frequencies.
- Improved A-D and D-A converters - Maintain the purity of analog in your recordings and mixes with extremely high-performance independent A-D and D-A converters that deliver extremely low-distortion, low-noise audio with high dynamic range.
- Two improved, powerful and transparent analog headphone outputs - Inspire the best-sounding recordings and evoke amazing artist performances with improved headphone outputs that provide a flat frequency response at all output levels with any type of headphones.
- ADAT optical input - Expand your interface to make the most of ADAT-compatible outboard equipment such as Focusrite Clarett OctoPre with eight channels of digital expandability.
- Hitmaker Expansion - Get studio-grade results with the included bundle of mixing plug-ins and virtual instruments.
Eight high-headroom, low-noise, low-distortion Clarett+ mic preamps featuring Focusrite's all-analog Air with impedance switching and relay control capture vocals, drums and acoustic instruments with precise clarity. Two JFET instrument inputs preserve the natural tone of guitars, just like plugging into an amplifier.
Independent A-D and D-A converters bring recording artists closer than ever to their music with extremely wide dynamic range, low noise and low distortion. Greatly improved D-A dynamic range brings every detail into focus so engineers and producers can embrace no-compromise audio quality in abundance. Incredibly low A-D converter distortion lets you capture signals with more clarity, for greater transparency and sonic accuracy. Two improved, powerful and transparent headphone outputs inspire artists to hear every nuance of their sound on any type of headphones, customize their foldback mix and perform their best.
Whether you're multi-tracking a drum kit or connecting to synths and outboard equipment, Clarett+ 8Pre lets you constantly develop your musical ideas while always maintaining analog purity and extreme audio clarity. Expand via ADAT to add eight inputs and outputs using Focusrite Clarett OctoPre, and connect to MIDI and S/PDIF equipment to maximize your creative potential.
Hitmaker Expansion
Clarett+ audio interfaces include the Hitmaker Expansion, an incredibly comprehensive and powerful plug-in bundle. Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware – all in the box.
- Antares Auto-Tune Access – Allows everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes to lightning-fast hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.
- Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555 – The modern evolution of the iconic JCM800, brought to you by analog modeling experts Softube. Silver Jubilee offers everything from warm cleans through classic crunch and up to modern high-gain tube amp sounds.
- Native Instruments Massive – Want to add some real drama to your track? Massive from Native Instruments is all about the big synth sounds, from huge bass to scorching leads. This high-end engine delivers stunning quality and an expansive universe of sounds to power and inspire your music. If deep-diving into synthesis is not on your radar, there’s over 1300 production-ready that you can use as-is or fine tune to perfection.
- Landr Studio, plus five free masters – Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio as well as five free masters you can use even when your two-month subscription is over. Landr Studio provides everything you need to mix and master your tracks, including unlimited MP3 mastering and unlimited distribution on streaming platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube Music, TikTok and many more.
- Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC – The preamps that made Focusrite what it is today to your music. No other plug-in offers the unique character of the iconic large format console with ISA 110 preamps – the origin of the famous 'air' we still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite SC is a full channel strip, offering EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate and expander.
- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite – Featuring a pair of meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe. If you've kept up with major releases over the last 30 years, you've heard Red 2 and 3.
- XLN Audio Addictive Keys – Add beautifully captured piano to your tracks with the choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; instantly be transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture one of these beautiful pianos – right from your studio.
- XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock – Add the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from high-end Tama and Pearl drums. and Paiste and Sabian cymbals recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.
- Relab LX480 Essentials – Get four reverbs modeled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool & the Gang to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry and everyone in between.
- Fast Balancer – When you want the fast track to a solid mix, Fast Balancer accelerates the mix process using powerful AI that listens to your instrument or vocal tracks and serves up three selectable options to enhance the track and help them shine in the mix.
The Hitmaker Expansion is available to every newly registered Clarett+ user and is built to get you creating records immediately. These are all the tools you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality.
Ableton Live Lite included
Quickly organize and arrange your sounds and start making tracks with this staple electronic music-making digital audio workstation software.
Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription with Complete Plug-in Bundle
A three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Artist and Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio.
Focusrite Control
Easy-to-use and feature-packed Focusrite Control software for computer and iOS devices gives you complete control over all aspects of Clarett+.
Enjoy three years of warranty
Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a 3-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| SKU | FOC-CLRTPLUS8PRE |
| Vendor | Focusrite |
| Bus Power | No |
| Connectivity | USB-C and MIDI |
| Direct Monitoring | Yes |
| Included From Manufacturer |
USB-C to USB-C cable USB-C to USB-A cable Power cable |
| Max Sample Bit | 192 kHz / 24-bit |
| Mic Preamps | 8 |
| Midi | In, Out, and USB |
| MPN |
MOCL0009 AMS-CLARETTPLUS-8PRE |
| Product Unique Features | Focusrite Air relay-controlled analog circuitry on every preamp emulates Focusrite ISA110 |
| Simultaneous Inputs | 8 |
| ADAT Expandable | Yes |
| Number of Channels | 18 in / 20 out |
| Digital Conversion | 24-bit / 192kHz |
| Audio Inputs |
8 × 1/4" / XLR combo inputs S/PDIF input Optical input |
| Audio Outputs |
10 × 1/4" line outputs 2 × 1/4" stereo headphone outputs S/PDIF output Optical output |
| Phantom Power | +48V switchable |
| Product Weight | 9 lb |
| Rackmountable | Yes |
| Width | 19" |
| Depth | 11.46" |
| Height | 1.73" |
Focusrite hardware products are covered by a limited three (3) year warranty. All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards, and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. In the event of a manufacturing defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. A manufacturing defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite. A manufacturing defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse. For more information please visit us.focusrite.com
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