Focusrite CLARETT 8PRE 18x20 Thunderbolt Interface with 8 Mic Preamps

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AMS-CLARETT-8PRE - Overview

The Clarett 8Pre - The Better, Faster, Easier 18x20 Thunderbolt Interface

Better. Faster. Easier.
Excellent sound is the quality Clarett owners love most. With up to 119dB dynamic range, superbly low noise, precision 24/192 conversion and eight specially-designed mic preamps with a unique analogue "Air" effect, the Clarett 8Pre is the Thunderbolt audio interface that simply sounds great, easily out-performing others in its class and beyond. Meanwhile, its astonishing 1.67ms round-trip latency simplifies your workflow and lets you use your favourite plug-ins in real time.

8 New Clarett Mic Pres With Extra 'Air'
The mic pres have been designed specifically for the Clarett range, with plenty of gain, yet low noise and distortion. In addition, they include a special "Air" feature that switches in an analogue model of the classic transformer-based Focusrite ISA mic pre. The Instrument inputs also feature extra headroom to handle the loudest pickup. It's the Focusrite Sound over Thunderbolt.

Revolutionize Your Workflow
Clarett's ultra-low round-trip latency completely transforms your workflow. If you're used to having to build two different mixes - one using input monitoring to overdub, the other using the DAW for playback - the good news is that now, one is enough. Build your mix on the DAW and use it whether you're overdubbing (monitoring the input you're recording with the new Focusrite Control software mixer) or playing back, with all your plugins in place, all the time. Use your favourite plugins while recording too - whether it's reverb on a vocal, a guitar amp simulator, or even virtual instruments live on stage.

  • Features:

    • 18 audio inputs and 20 outputs within a 1U rack space, including 8 analog inputs, 10 analog outputs, stereo S/PDIF I/O and eight channels of ADAT I/O. The ADAT ports are ideal for sending audio to an external D/A for line output expansion, or adding eight channels of digital mic pre
    • Clarett features Focusrite's class-leading 24/192 conversion: with up to 119dB dynamic range, Clarett offers the cleanest way yet to get music in and out of your DAW over Thunderbolt
    • 2 mic/line/instrument inputs on the front panel give you instant, easy access to a pair of analogue inputs, even when rack mounted
    • Configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod touch with user-friendly control software Focusrite Control
    • The monitor section provides a clear view of input and main monitor output levels, via a 6-segment, multichannel hardware meter. Monitor features include an assignable level control, plus back-lit dim and mute buttons, alongside dual high-power headphone outputs
     
  • Specifications:

    • I/O Configuration
    • Inputs: 18: 8x analog, 2x S/PDIF, 8x ADAT
    • Outputs: 20: 10x analog, 2x S/PDIF, 8x ADAT
    • Mixer: Fully assignable 30-in/16-out mixer
    • Supported Sample Rates: 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

      Analog Inputs 1 & 2
    • Connectors: Combo XLR; Mic/Line/Inst on front panel
    • Mic/Line Switching: Automatic
    • Line/Instrument Switching: Via Focusrite Control
    • Phantom Power: +48V switches for Inputs 1 - 4, 5 - 8

      Analog Inputs 3 - 8
    • Connectors: Combo XLR; Mic/Line on rear panel
    • Mic/Line Switching: Automatic
    • Phantom Power: +48V switches for inputs 1 - 4, 5 - 8

      Analog Outputs
    • Main Outputs: 10x balanced 1/4" TRS jacks (rear panel)
    • Stereo Headphone Outputs: 2x 1/4" TRS jacks (front panel)
    • Main Monitor Output/Headphone Level Controls: On front panel

      Other I/O
    • ADAT I/O: 2x TOSLINK optical connectors: 44.1/48kHz (@ 8 chs.), 88.2/96kHz (@ 4 chs.), 176.2/192kHz (@ 2 chs.)
    • S/PDIF I/O: 2x RCS; can be re-assigned to ADAT ports in software
    • Word Clock Output: BNC connector
    • Data Connector (to Mac): 1x Thunderbolt connector
    • MIDI I/O: 2x 5-pin DIN sockets

      Mic Inputs
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/-0.1dB
    • Dynamic Range: 118dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: 0.001%
    • Noise EIN: -128dBu (A-Weighted)
    • Maximum Input Level: +18dBu
    • Gain Range: 57dB

      Line Inputs
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +/-0.1dB
    • Dynamic Range: 116dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: 0.005%
    • Maximum Input Level: +26dBu
    • Gain Range: 57dB

      Instrument Inputs
    • Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz ± 0.1dB
    • Dynamic Range: 111dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: 0.001%
    • Maximum Input Level: +14dBu
    • Gain Range: 57dB

      Line & Monitor Outputs
    • Dynamic Range (Line Outputs): 119dB
    • Dynamic Range (Monitor Outputs): 117dB
    • Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): +18dBu
    • THD+N: 0.0007%

      Headphone Outputs
    • Dynamic Range: 112dB
    • THD+N: 0.0008%
    • Maximum Output Level: +16dBu

      Physical
    • Dimensions (HxWxD): 11.46" x 19" x 1.73"
    • Weight: 9.59lbs
     
  • Warranty:

    • 2 Year
     
  • GTIN:

    0815301008378
     

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