Ultra-low noise mic preamps, ultra-low distortion and 118dB dynamic range 18-in, 20-out USB audio interface.
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What's In The Box
- Clarett 8Pre USB
- 2 x USB Cable to support standard USB connector and USB Type C connector
- Power Supply
Technical Specifications
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Supported Sample Rates
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44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz,96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
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Microphone Inputs
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Frequency Response
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20 Hz - 35 kHz ± 0.5dB
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Min Gain
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Dynamic Range
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>119
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dB
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THD+N
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<0.001
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%
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Noise EIN
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<-129
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dB A-weighted
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Maximum input level
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+18
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dBu at minimum gain
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Gain Range
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+57
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dB
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Line Inputs
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Frequency Response
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20 Hz - 35 kHz ± 0.5dB
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Min Gain
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Dynamic Range
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118
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dB
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THD+N
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0.001
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%
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Maximum input level
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+26
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dBu at minimum gain
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Gain Range
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+57
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dB
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Instrument Inputs
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Frequency Response
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20 Hz - 35 kHz ± 0.5dB
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Min Gain
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Dynamic Range
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117
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dB
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THD+N
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0.001
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%
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Maximum input level
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+14
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dBu at minimum gain
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Gain Range
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+57
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dB
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Line & Monitor Outputs
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Dynamic Range Outputs (1-2)
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118
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dB
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Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) Balanced Line/TRS Outputs
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+18
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dBu at minimum gain
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THD+N Outputs (1-2)
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0.0007
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%
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Headphone Outputs
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Dynamic Range
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>115
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dB (A-Weighted)
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THD+N
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0.0009
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%
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Maximum Output Level
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15
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dBu
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| Attribute |
Description |
| 48v phantom power | Yes |
| ADAT I/O | Yes |
| Analogue Ins | 8 |
| Analogue Outs | 10 |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
| Bus Powered | No |
| Compatibility | Mac and Windows |
| Features | Ultra Low Latency |
| Headphone Output Dynamic Range | 115 dB |
| Headphone Outs | 2 |
| Host Connectivity | USB 2.0 |
| Instrument Input Max Input Level | +14 dBu |
| Line Input Dynamic Range | 118 dB |
| Line Output Dynamic Range | 118 dB |
| Mic Preamps | 8 |
| Microphone Input EIN | -129 dB (A-weighted) |
| Microphone Inputs Dynamic Range | 118 dB |
| MIDI I/O | Yes |
| Monitor Output Dynamic Range | 118 dB |
| Monitoring software | Yes |
| S/PDIF | Yes |
| Sample Rate | Up to 192kHz |
| Software Bundle | Yes |
| brand | focusrite |
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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 analogue 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. Analogue 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.
Key Features
- Ultra-low noise (-128dB EIN) Clarett mic preamps, ultra-low distortion and up to 118dB dynamic range
- The eight Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the sound of the Air feature from Focusrite's original ISA mic preamp
- Supports any Mac® or PC with USB 2.0 and above
- 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion for the ideal signal path
- Connects to Mac® or PC using the included standard USB and USB Type-C™ cables
- Two front-panel mic/line/instrument inputs
- Six mic/line inputs
- Six-segment LED metering easily shows the signal level
- MIDI I/O
- S/PDIF I/O
- ADAT I/O
- Two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology
- Eight additional line outputs
- Two headphone outputs with volume controls
- Dim and mute monitor controls
- Word clock output for sending clock signal to external equipment
- Record with super-low latency through amp simulators and effects plug-ins
- Focusrite Control: a user-friendly control software which enables you to configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch®
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