Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre Rackmount 18x20 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface

The Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre Rackmount 18x20 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface is a high-performance and immensely capable studio centerpiece for PC and Mac, which inspires producers, engineers and artists to create their best work.

Eight High-Performance Clarett⁺ Preamps

Eight high-headroom, low-noise, low-distortion Clarett+ mic preamps featuring All-analogue Air with impedance switching and relay control capture vocals, drums and acoustic instruments with precise clarity. Two JFET instrument inputs preserve the natural tone of guitars, just like plugging into an amplifier.

New and Improved A-D And D-A Converters

Independent A-D and D-A converters bring recording artists closer than ever to their music, with extremely wide dynamic range, low noise and low distortion. Greatly improved D-A dynamic range brings every detail into focus, so engineers and producers can embrace no-compromise audio quality in abundance. Incredibly low A-D converter distortion lets you capture signals with more clarity, for greater transparency and sonic accuracy. Two powerful and transparent headphone outputs inspire artists to hear every nuance of their sound on any type of headphones, customize their foldback mix, and perform their best.

Anything, Anywhere

Whether you’re multi-tracking a drum kit or connecting to synths and outboard equipment, Clarett+ 8Pre lets you constantly develop your musical ideas while always maintaining analogue purity and extreme audio clarity. Expand via ADAT to add eight inputs and outputs using Clarett+ OctoPre, and connect to MIDI and S/PDIF equipment to maximize your creative potential.

Hitmaker Expansion

Create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware all in the box. Every new Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett and Red interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business. Hitmaker Expansion available with every Scarlett 3rd Gen, Clarett+, Clarett USB and Red interface purchased and registered on or after October 1st 2022 is built to get you creating records immediately. These are all the plug-ins you need to write, produce, mix and master your music in studio quality. Hitmaker Expansion features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune creators Antares, along with Brainworx, Softube, Landr, XLN Audio, Relab and more.

Three-Month Avid Pro Tools Artist and Complete Plugin Bundle Subscription

Produce bigger and better studio-grade tracks with Pro Tools Artist and the Complete Plugin Bundle, with all the effects and plugins you will need to write, mix, and master your productions. At the end of the three-month subscription, you can purchase an annual subscription with 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio. Both plans include the Complete Plugin Bundle, which contains over 75 plugins including dynamic and EQs, effects and emulators, reverbs and delays, stomp boxes, and virtual instruments.

Emulate Iconic Focusrite Hardware

Get the full Focusrite sound with three classic processors from Focusrite’s 40-year legacy of precision studio sound. Brainworx bx console Focusrite SC is an authentic emulation of the classic ISA 110 module found in Focusrite Studio Console. ISA 110 was created when Sir George Martin asked Rupert Neve for custom modules for AIR Montserrat studios. The Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite accurately models Focusrite’s classic Red range equalizer and compressor hardware. Coveted by producers and engineers for their exceptional clarity and versatility, the original Red 2 and Red 3 remain prized fixtures in professional recording studios the world over. Now, you can use these revered pieces, easily and flexibly, in your own mixes.

Product Specification:  

Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0

Form Factor: Rackmount

Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20

Number of Preamps: 8 x mic

Phantom Power: Yes

A/D Resolution: 24-bit/192kHz

Analog Inputs: 8 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line)

Analog Outputs: 10 x 1/4" (line)

Digital Inputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x Optical (ADAT)

Digital Outputs: 1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x Optical (ADAT)

Headphones: 2 x 1/4"

MIDI I/O: In/Out

USB: 1 x USB-C

Clock I/O: 1 x Word Clock

Compatibility: Intel CPU

OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.11 or later

OS Requirements - PC: Windows 10 or later

Rack Spaces: 1U

Power Supply: Standard IEC AC cable

Weight: 9.0 lb / 4.1 kg

Package Weight: 11.5 lb

Box Dimensions (LxWxH): 23.8 x 13.7 x 3.5"