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The Clarett+ 8Pre USB audio interface from Focusrite is a studio-grade interface that provides an exceptional recording experience. Its eight Clarett+ mic preamps offer wide gain range, low noise and ultralow distortion for capturing vocals and acoustic instruments with stunning clarity. Two high-impedance instrument inputs are perfect for plugging in electric guitars and basses, preserving their natural tone. Newly upgraded audio converters provide an extremely wide dynamic range and vanishingly low distortion, allowing you to hear every nuance of your recordings.

Eight Pristine Mic Preamps for Multi-Tracking

The eight mic preamps in the Clarett+ 8Pre offer plenty of headroom and gain for recording a full drum kit or capturing an ensemble. Their low-noise, low-distortion design results in remarkably transparent recordings. Vocals and acoustic instruments are reproduced with lifelike realism, allowing singers and instrumentalists to achieve their best takes.

Hi-Z Instrument Inputs for Direct Recording

Plug your electric guitar or bass straight into the Clarett+ 8Pre's instrument inputs to capture the natural tone and feel of your instrument. The high-impedance design loads pickups evenly for a balanced frequency response. Record late-night jam sessions or compose music for your DAW without setting up an amplifier.

Cutting-Edge Audio Converters for Pristine Quality

Newly designed analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters offer extremely low noise and distortion, high maximum levels and an ultrawide dynamic range. The result is a level of clarity and realism that lets you hear every detail. Mixing engineers and producers will appreciate the increased depth and dimension, while artists can customize their headphone mixes to hear their performances with pinpoint accuracy.

Flexible Monitoring and Expandability

Two powerful headphone amplifiers provide independent volume control for recording artists. Connect the Clarett+ 8Pre to external equipment via ADAT to add eight additional inputs and outputs, S/PDIF and MIDI. This premium interface has the connectivity and sound quality to be the centerpiece of any studio.

The Focusrite Clarett+ 4Pre USB audio interface brings high-end studio recording capability to music makers everywhere. With four microphone preamps and four instrument inputs, the Clarett+ 4Pre handles vocals, drums, guitar and more with stunning realism. Its newly designed analog circuitry and premium converters provide an ultrawide dynamic range, enabling you to capture the subtlest details of a performance.

Four High-Performance Mic Preamps Handle Any Source

The Clarett+ 4Pre's four mic preamps feature low noise, low distortion and high headroom, allowing you to record vocals, acoustic instruments, drums and amplifiers with lifelike clarity. Their wide gain range ensures an ideal level for any mic. Four front-panel instrument inputs let you plug in your guitar or bass and achieve the warm, responsive tone of playing through an amplifier.

Pristine A/D and D/A Conversion for Transparent Record and Playback

Independent analog-to-digital and digital-to-analog converters provide an extremely wide dynamic range and low distortion. The improved D/A conversion yields greater detail and control over mixes and recordings. Hear subtle variations and nuances like never before.

Powerful Headphone Amps for Superior Monitoring

The Clarett+ 4Pre's two headphone outputs each deliver 118dB of dynamic range with ultralow distortion, allowing you to monitor recordings with high accuracy. Separate mixes can be created for each headphone output, enabling collaborators to customize their monitoring experience.

Expandable I/O for Complex Recordings

While the Clarett+ 4Pre offers four mic preamps and two instrument inputs, its ADAT optical connectivity allows expansion up to 18 inputs for large-scale recording projects. Four line outputs and MIDI I/O provide connectivity for outboard gear and controllers.

Included Software

Each channel of this Clarett+ interface is equipped with a dedicated insert that lets you keep your favorite rack equipment plugged in and ready to track through. This flexible insert setup lets you add analog gear to your signal chains as needed, but all Clarett+ interfaces also include the Hitmaker Expansion, a studio-grade software bundle that includes powerful mixing plug-ins and virtual instruments. Plus, you get an Avid Pro Tools Intro+ perpetual license, access to Ableton Live Lite and a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription.

Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB Audio Interface
Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB Audio Interface
Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre USB Audio Interface

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  • Eight professional-quality Clarett+ preamps 
  • Make vocals shine with all-analog Air Premium
  • New and improved A-D and D-A converters
  • Two improved, powerful and transparent analog headphone outputs
  • ADAT optical input 
  • Easy-to-use and feature-packed software for computer and iOS devices gives you complete control over all aspects of Clarett+

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All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards, and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty for any product purchased on or after the 1st January 2018 is a period of 36 months from the date of original purchase. The warranty period for products purchased on or prior to the 31st December 2017 is 24 months from the date of original purchase.

A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product as described and published by Focusrite. A Manufacturing Defect does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

While this warranty is provided by Focusrite, it is fulfilled by Focusrite’s distribution partner in the country in which you purchased the product. To contact Focusrite's local distribution partner regarding a warranty issue, click here; they will advise you of the appropriate procedure for resolving the warranty issue. Note that many of the products returned under warranty are found not to exhibit any hardware fault at all. In the case of operational interruption, it’s worth checking other factors such as cables, drivers, software settings and the like, prior to returning your hardware. Contact Focusrite support first, if you experience technical issues.

In every case you will need to provide a copy of the original invoice or store receipt to Focusrite’s local distribution partner. In the event that you are unable to provide proof of purchase, you should request a copy of your receipt from the reseller from whom you purchased the product. If you purchase a Focusrite product outside your normal country of residence, Focusrite’s distribution partner in your normal country of residence will not be able to honor this limited warranty, although you may request an out-of-warranty chargeable repair.

This limited warranty is offered solely to products purchased from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller. This Warranty is in addition to your statutory rights in the country of purchase.

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  • Good product, been happy

    4

    submitteda month ago

    byChameleon Sessions

    fromOklahoma City

    I've owned this for 2 1/2 years now. Controls feel great, have never crossed an issue. The ability for expansion is great and looking forward to adding the digital card in my ISA one. The few things I wish the Clarett+ had is hard buttons for sample conversion and a dedicated sub out in the monitor section.

  • Very impressed

    5

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    submitteda year ago

    byAndy

    fromLos Angeles

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I bought it and immediately took it to a remote recording. It was very easy to use and sounds great. It's replaced my Presonus setup at home.

  • Excellent preamps and AD/DA Converter and free plugins!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byDylan

    fromWichita KS

    I bought this thing last November and I love it! It's definitely a great upgrade from the Scarlett interfaces! the preamps on the Clarett+ sounds much better than the Scarlett range interfaces and AD/DA conversion is much better! Also It's very easy to register and set up!

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  • asked byN/A

    fromGeorgia

    Can I bypass the Pre's if needed

    Can I bypass the Pre's if needed

    Open Reply - Thomas
    We need a little more information to better help you. Please give us a call at 855-770-3373
  • asked byHarvey

    fromNj

    Can I use a wireless guitar system with a Clarett 8 pre?

    Can I use a wireless guitar system with a Clarett 8 pre?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes
  • asked byJames

    fromBerkeley, CA

    I ordered this item over a month ago, and was just told that I will not get it until March 14th! Can I still get the rebate and the free software? What do I need to do? Thanks.

    I ordered this item over a month ago, and was just told that I will not get it until March 14th! Can I still get the rebate and the free software? What do I need to do? Thanks.

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    Please contact a Customer Service Agent for specific order inquiries