Clarett+ 8Pre Review
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The Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre is an 18x20 USB-C audio/MIDI interface designed for both studio and mobile rackmount applications. It features upgraded 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion, aiming for transparent audio capture and playback. A key highlight is its eight Air-enabled microphone preamps, which are designed to emulate the sound characteristics of classic ISA preamps.
These preamps offer stated low noise (below -129 dBu EIN) and a substantial dynamic range, contributing to what Focusrite describes as a clean and accurate sound. The unit also provides low-latency monitoring, dual headphone outputs, and a range of digital I/O options including ADAT and S/PDIF.
Overall, the Clarett+ 8Pre appears to be a robust option for users requiring multiple high-quality microphone inputs, flexible connectivity, and reliable performance within a rackmount form factor.
- Eight microphone preamps with selectable 48V phantom power on all channels
- Upgraded 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion with 124 dB DA dynamic range
- Air mode for ISA preamp emulation
- Extensive I/O including 10 analog outputs, ADAT, S/PDIF, MIDI, and Word Clock
- Low noise (below -129 dBu EIN) and low-latency monitoring
- No integrated DSP processing
- Uses USB 2.0 host connection protocol via USB-C port
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About this product
Equally comfortable in the studio or as part of a mobile rig, the Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre rackmount 18x20 USB-C audio/MIDI interface combines upgraded 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion with low-latency monitoring and eight Air-enabled microphone preamps that can model the sound of the company's classic ISA preamps. With low noise (-129 dB EIN), massive dynamic range, and even less distortion than before, the high-performance mic preamps deliver a clean, open, and transparent sound, for accurate reproduction of the original performance.
Specs
- Midi Io
- 1x DIN 5-Pin Input, 1x DIN 5-Pin Output
- Digital Io
- ADAT, S/PDIF
- Mic Preamps
- 8
- Analog Inputs
- 8
- Analog Outputs
- 10
- Headphone Outs
- 2
- Form Factor
- 1 RU rackmount
- Weight Grams
- 4100 g
- Dimensions Mm
- 483 x 292 x 43 mm
- Sync Io
- 1x BNC Word Clock Output
- Phantom Power
- 48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 8 Channels)
- Host Connection Protocol
- USB 2.0
- Launch Price Usd
- 1099.99
- Preamp Ein
- < -129 dBu
- Preamp Gain
- +57 dB
- Max Bit Depth
- 24-Bit
- Max Sample Rate
- 192 kHz
- Dynamic Range Da
- 124 dB
- Dsp
- No
- Host Connection
- USB-C
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