Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre

Full Description

Powerful mic preamps with 'Air' for added sparkle

The Clarett+ 8Pre incorporates eight microphone preamps with a low-distortion, ultra-linear design that have been specially crafted to deliver a clean, transparent, and powerful sound. Record guitars, vocals, and more through the four ultra-low noise Clarett+ mic preamps, which provide you with incredibly accurate audio. The preamps have been improved from earlier versions, now complete with impedance switching and relay control for maximum flexibility.

Additionally, the mic preamps also include the all-analog 'Air' feature, which enables them to reproduce the input impedance, clarity and frequency response curve of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp, providing you with a cost-effective solution for recording in a true analog style tone. The Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre delivers up to 118dB dynamic range and 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion, making it a first choice for capturing audio to your DAW.

Get more with the Hitmaker Expansion

With Hitmaker Expansion, you have a place to record your music with Ableton Live Lite. Virtual instruments including Addictive Keys and Addictive Drums 2 with Studio Rock Kit. Guitar amplifier simulation through the Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555. Effects to mix and process your tracks with a selection of Brainworx plug-ins. Antares Auto-Tune Access to polish off your vocal recordings and lastly three months of Splice Sounds subscription to add in the finishing touches with after-effects, loops and beats.

All the connections you need

Incorporating dual XLR ports, two JFET instrument inputs, two additional line outputs, MIDI I/O, headphone port and an ADAT input, the Clarett+ 8Pre allows for multiple connections for versatile recording scenarios. The Clarett+ 8Pre allows you to connect up to eight microphones and two instruments simultaneously. The two high-headroom instrument inputs allow you to record super-hot pickups with no unwanted noise distortion. The new and improved USB-C connectivity ensures maximum audio fidelity with new and improved AD/DA converters capturing every nuance of your performance.

The Clarett+ features two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology, which protects your speakers from spikes when booting up and shutting down. The line inputs can be used to connect to external devices. Additionally, the audio interface also features a high-powered headphone output with volume control on the front, ideal for private listening, producing, and mixing. The Focusrite 8Pre USB Audio Interface also features an ADAT input, allowing for the expansion of up to 8 additional input channels if needed.

Complete with music software bundle

The Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre comes bundled with a range of software for mixing and processing your recordings. The Brainworx bx_console is a faithful recreation of the legendary Focusrite Studio Console, perfect for processing and mixing multiple channels at once. It was birthed from a request of Sir George Martin, when he requested Rupert Neve create custom modules for the AIR Montserrat studios. The result was the ISA 110 module, which was then incorporated into the architecture of the Studio Console.

Capture the classic sound of Focusrite’s Red range EQ and compressor hardware units with these faithful emulations. The original hardware units were renowned for their distinctive character and rich sound, coveted by many famous music producers. You can now incorporate these classic units into your digital arsenal.

The Hitmaker bundle expanded! - now includes Massive and Fast Balancer

Expanding the music software bundle, the Hitmaker pack now also includes 'Fast Balancer' and Native Instruments 'Massive'. Massive is an award-winning software synthesizer, regarded for its use on countless modern-day hits; spanning everything from underground dance bangers to chart-topping ballads. Its huge tonal palette, powerful synthesis engine and in-depth wavetables allow you to create a huge variety of timbres - everything from huge layered bass patches to ethereal pads. It also comes pre-loaded with a comprehensive library of over 1,300 presets showcasing the sonic power of this cutting-edge virtual synth.

Want a quick and solid sound fast? Look no further than the Fast Balancer. This powerful AI-driven plugin will analyse your instrumental/vocal track and create three different tonal options to enhance your audio/track. Its simple and intuitive design allows you to select between three tonal profiles - Warm, Neutral and Bright, accompanied by an 'Intensity' slider, acting as a wet/dry mix knob. Ideal for those who are learning how to mix or for professionals who need a quick way to add some shine to their tracks.

Features

• Eight pro-grade Clarett preamps provide low distortion, loads of headroom and ultra-low noise
• Add some shine to your vocals using the all-analog ‘Air’ circuitry
• New and improved AD/DA converters capture every nuance of your performance
• Two powerful and transparent analog headphone outputs
• Ultra-high impedance JFET instrument inputs – perfect for guitars
• ADAT optical input for digital expandability
• USB-C bus powered (15W USB-C port required)
• Complete with software bundle including Red 2/Red 3 Plug-In Suite and Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
• Focusrite Control provides you with feature-packed software for PC, Mac and iOS devices gives you complete control over all aspects of Clarett+

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: -104dB
• Max Output level: 16dBu

Physical

• Weight (without accessories): 4.08 kg
• Dimensions (HxWxD): 43.9 x 482.5 x 291 mm
• Product Code: MOCL0009