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product_id: 59120773
title: "Clarett 8Pre USB 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface, Red (AMS-CLARETT-8PRE-USB)"
brand: "focusrite"
price: "€ 1183.85"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 5
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# 119dB dynamic range, ultra-low distortion 18-in/20-out USB with MIDI, ADAT, S/PDIF I/O 8 ultra-low noise Air-enabled mic pres Clarett 8Pre USB 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface, Red (AMS-CLARETT-8PRE-USB)

**Brand:** focusrite
**Price:** € 1183.85
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎧 Elevate your sound game with Clarett 8Pre — where pro clarity meets ultimate versatility!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Clarett 8Pre USB 18-In/20-Out Audio Interface, Red (AMS-CLARETT-8PRE-USB) by focusrite
- **How much does it cost?** € 1183.85 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- focusrite enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted focusrite brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pro-Grade Conversion:** Precision 24-bit/192kHz A-D/D-A converters guarantee studio-quality sound fidelity.
- • **Crystal-Clear Clarity:** Eight Air-enabled preamps deliver pristine, ultra-low noise recordings that make your tracks pop.
- • **Plug & Play Powerhouse:** Includes USB & USB-C cables plus premium software bundle—Ableton Live Lite, Brainworx, Softube, and more—so you’re ready to create instantly.
- • **Versatile Connectivity:** 18 inputs and 20 outputs including MIDI, ADAT, and S/PDIF for seamless integration with any pro setup.
- • **Dynamic Range Dominance:** Experience up to 119dB dynamic range ensuring every nuance is captured without distortion.

## Overview

The Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB is a professional-grade audio interface featuring eight ultra-low noise Air-enabled mic preamps, 18 inputs and 20 outputs including MIDI, ADAT, and S/PDIF connectivity, and precision 24-bit/192kHz converters. Designed for Mac and PC, it offers up to 119dB dynamic range and comes bundled with industry-leading software, making it the perfect centerpiece for any serious home or project studio.

## Description

Clarett USB lays down the challenge to interfaces twice the price. The Clarett USB range features specially designed high performance, low-noise (-128dB EIN) mic pres with a low distortion, ultra-linear design that guarantees a clean, open and transparent sound, giving accurate representation of the original performance. Boasting 118dB dynamic range, Clarett can now be experienced with any Mac or PC supporting USB 2.0 and above. Decades of analog circuit design experience applied around 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion, delivers a superior signal path - beating interfaces costing hundreds more. Clarett 8Pre USB is an 18-in, 20-out audio interface. Six-segment LED metering easily shows the signal level of the eight mic/line inputs, two of which are also high-impedance instrument inputs that can record super-hot pickups with no unwanted distortion. MIDI I/O and S/PDIF I/O are also included. ADAT I/O allows you to expand your setup with up to eight extra inputs and outputs when combined with multi-channel mic preamps like Clarett OctoPre. Analog outs include two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology, eight-line outputs, two headphone outputs with volume controls, and a word clock output for sending clock signal to external devices. The eight Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the input impedance, clarity and frequency response curve of Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp. Clarett 8Pre USB connects to Mac or PC using the included standard USB and USB Type-C cables. Record with super-low latency through amp simulators and effects plug-ins. Configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac, PC, iPad, iPhone or iPod Touch with user-friendly control software Focusrite Control. Additional included software is from XLN Audio, Focusrite, Softube, Ableton and Loopmasters. Interested in what headphones are compatible with Clarett? Search 'Headphones' on the Focusrite help centre for more information.

## Features

- Eight Air-enabled ultra-low noise Clarett mic pres / inst. inputs; ultra-low distortion and up to 119dB dynamic range; Ten 1/4-inch balanced jack outputs including a dedicated stereo pair, discrete headphone output with dedicated gain control; MIDI I/O, ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, Word Clock output
- Precision 24-bit/192Khz A-D and D-A conversion for the ideal signal path; high-headroom instrument inputs for recording super-hot pickups with no unwanted distortion
- Included standard USB and USB Type-C cables connect to PC or Mac
- Includes Ableton Live Lite, Brainworx bx_console Focusrite, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, Focusrite’s Red Plug-in Suite, Focusrite Control, Choice of one free XLN Addictive Keys virtual instrument, all available via download upon purchase and registration

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Audio Input | USB |
| Maximum Sample Rate | 192 KHz |
| Operating System | Mac |
| Connectivity Technology | USB |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Compatible Devices | Personal Computer |
| Supported Software | ADAT, S/PDIF |
| Item Weight | 10.17 Pounds |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Focusrite
- **Number of Channels:** 1
- **Frequency Response:** 192000 Hz
- **Item Weight:** 4.61 Kilograms
- **Maximum Sample Rate:** 192 KHz

## Images

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great unit, great sound, easy integration.
*by C***N on June 12, 2021*

I bought this after using a first generation Focusrite Scarlett 2i4 for many years. Overall, I think the sound on the Clarett is superior (although the Scarlett certainly wasn't bad). The biggest difference I notice is that the Clarett has no perceptible latency when recording, which is a major plus. It was also effortless to set up with my workstation. I use Pro Tools, on a PC running Windows 10. I basically just plugged the thing in and it was ready to go! The was a welcome change from my prior experience (trying to get the Scarlett, my prior PC running Windows 8 and Pro Tools 11 to all work together was a nightmare which lasted several days). Recommended.Pros:-Great sound quality-No perceptible latency-Improved preamps compared to Scarlett-Easy installation and integration into my system-Great build qualityCons:-Must use included software to switch between line/instrument modes and turning the AIR circuit on and off (the Scarlett has this on the front panel - why not the Clarett?!)-Not bus powered - needs AC power supply

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Perfect, allows me to hear my PS5 direct instead of through PC.
*by J***N on August 2, 2022*

My situation is kind of unique. I stream and was listening to my PS5 audio via 4K60 Pro set to "Listen". The problem was the audio delay. Elgato processes video signal before audio. Elgato HD60 Pro was pretty dang fast my PS4 audio but apparently the 4KPro spends longer processing the video first. This equaled a very perceptible delay in sound. I decided to rip the audio using and HDMI audio stripper and send the audio to my PC using optical to a Sound Blaster sound card. It was better but still had a pretty noticeable delay. I decided to search for a way to have my own audio purely from the PS5 and the stream audio would be whatever from the HDMI. It was time to upgrade my 2i2 anyway and I found this neat unit. Optical in and it will play whatever audio.This thing nails it. I hear the audio right off my PS5 AND it works great with the SM7B. Also have the JBL sub and 308p IIs running off of this.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great USB interface
*by T***R on June 3, 2019*

I've got this 2pre usb running on just USB power just fine, took a little bit of trial and error at first and updating the firmware on the hardware before everything started working correctly. It's a wonderful upgrade over the 2i4 I was using. In comparison it has the same high quality build that the 2i4 has, even slightly improved.Being able to control both 1/2 and 3/4 outputs with the monitor control knob thru focusrite control is great in comparison to how the 2i4 does things. Sound quality is amazing and with the better circuitry in this unit compared to the 2i4, there is a bit more gain which is nice to have an even lower noise floor.The anti-thump circuitry in the 1/2 outputs works very well. As a bonus, the optical input in this unit is great as I can hook my tvs optical output into it and let my tv/consoles play through my monitors or gig system very easily with supreme quality.Lastly, the headphone amplifier is much stronger than the 2i4 but my only issue is the monitor knob must be turned up to give the headphone amplifier gain and if you have monitors plugged in and facing you, depending on your setup, this is not ideal.

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