Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre

A powerful 18-in/20-out studio audio interface for experienced producers

Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre is a high-performance and incredibly capable studio interface for PC and Mac that inspires producers, engineers and artists to create their best work.

Eight high-performance Clarett+ preamps

Eight high-fidelity, low-noise, low-distortion Clarett+ mic preamps – featuring analog circuitry with impedance switching and relay control – capture vocals, drums and acoustic instruments with precise clarity. Two JFET instrument inputs maintain natural sound

New and improved AD and DA converters

Independent AD and DA converters bring artists closer to their music, with an extremely wide dynamic range, low noise and distortion. The greatly improved dynamic range of the DA converter allows you to focus on every detail, so engineers and producers can enjoy uncompromising sound quality. The incredibly low distortion of the AD converter captures signals with greater purity, providing greater sonic clarity and accuracy. Two powerful and transparent headphone outputs inspire artists to hear every nuance of their sound on any type of headphones, customizing their mix and giving their best.

Possibility to increase the number of inputs and outputs

Whether it's multi-track recording of a drum kit or connecting to synthesizers and external devices, the Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre allows you to constantly develop your musical ideas while maintaining analog purity and extreme sound clarity. Expand your capabilities with the ADAT connector to add eight inputs and outputs with the Clarett OctoPre, and connect MIDI and S/PDIF devices to maximize your creative potential. Guitar, just like connecting to an amplifier.

HITMAKER EXPANSION

Create studio-quality vocals, powerful guitars, lush keys and powerful drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio equipment - all in the box. Each new Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+ and Red interface comes with an unrivaled range of proven studio tools from some of the biggest names in the industry.

Hitmaker Expansion – available with any newly registered interface – is built so you can create recordings instantly. These are all the plug-ins you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality.

Hitmaker Expansion includes exclusive content from legendary creators such as Antares®,Brainworx®, Softube®, XLN Audio®, Relab and many more.

Emulate iconic Focusrite hardware

Get the full Focusrite sound with three classic processors from Focusrite's 40-year legacy of precision studio sound.

Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC is an authentic emulation of the classic ISA 110 module found in the Focusrite Studio Console. ISA 110 was created when Sir George Martin asked Rupert Neve for special modules for the AIR Montserrat studies.

Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in Suite precisely models the equalizer and compressor from the classic Focusrite Red series. Beloved by producers and engineers for their exceptional clarity and versatility, the original Red 2 and Red 3 remain prized tools in professional recording studios around the world. Now you can use these valued devices, easily and flexibly, in your own mixes.

Key features of Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre

• Eight high-performance Clarett+ preamps
• Record clean and powerful recordings with preamps that provide high headroom, low distortion and ultra-low noise.
• Make your vocals shine with full analog sound
• The high-end, relay-controlled analog circuitry in each preamplifier emulates the classic Focusrite ISA 110 by changing the impedance to 2.2 kΩ and adding two stacked shelf filters for a total of 4 dB of high-frequency boost.
• New and improved AD and DA converters
• Capture more accurate recordings wherever you are with extremely efficient, independent AD and DA converters that deliver extremely low noise, low distortion and high dynamic range.
• Powerful and transparent headphone output
• Dual outputs provide a flat frequency response that inspires you to create the best-sounding recordings and mixes and stimulates amazing vocal performances.
• ADAT optical input
• Expand your interface to take full advantage of ADAT-compatible external hardware, such as the Clarett OctoPre, with eight channels of digital expansion.
• Focusrite Plug-In Collective
• Sign up to receive regular discounts and exclusive versions of the most innovative software titles.
• Focusrite Control
• Easy-to-use and feature-rich software for PC, Mac and iOS devices gives you full control over all aspects of the Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre interface.

Technical specifications of Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre
Microphone inputs

• Frequency response 20-20 kHz: ± < 0.03 dB
• Frequency response 20-35 kHz: ± < 0.15 dB
• Dynamic range (min. gain): 118 dB
• THD+N (-1 dBFS, +20 dB gain): -110 dB
• Noise EIN: -129 dBu
• Maximum input level: 18 dBu
• Gain range: +57 dB

Line inputs (variable)

• Frequency response 20-20 kHz: ± < 0.05 dB
• Frequency response 20-35 kHz: ± < 0.15 dB
• Dynamic range (min. gain): 118 dB
• THD+N (-1 dBFS, min. gain): -100 dB
• Maximum input level: 26 dBu
• Gain range: +57 dB

Instrumental inputs

• Frequency response 20-20 kHz: ± < 0.04 dB
• Frequency response 20-35 kHz: ± < 0.15 dB
• Dynamic range: 116 dB
• THD+N (-1 dBFS, min. gain): -96.5 dB
• Maximum input level: 15 dBu
• Gain range: +57 dB

Line and monitor outputs

• Frequency response 20-20 kHz: ± < 0.02 dB
• Frequency response 20-35 kHz: ± < 0.02 dB
• Dynamic range: 124 dB
• Maximum output level: 18 dBu
• THD+N: -106 dB

Headphone outputs

• Frequency response 20-20 kHz: <0.06 dB
• Frequency response 20-35 kHz: <0.07 dB
• Dynamic range: 118 dB
• THD+N: -104 dB
• Maximum output level: 16 dBu