Focusrite Clarett 8 Pre X

26-in/28-out Thunderbolt Audio Interface

Meet the Focusrite Clarett range :  the best-sounding, fastest Thunderbolt interfaces.

Focusrite combined their passion for sound quality with the very latest in Thunderbolt technology to give you the Clarett range. These items feature brand new transformer-modeled preamps, crystal clear conversion, and interface latency so negligible that you can monitor and track within your software without any noticeable delay. Quite simply, they set a whole new standard for your recording studio.

Modern Preamps with Classic Heritage

The brand new Clarett preamps models the impedance and transformer resonance of our iconic Focusrite ISAs. This gives you the same exceptional clarity and signature sound at the touch of a button. In addition, new custom potentiometers deliver superior linear gain.

Conversion

Every Clarett interface boasts the same unrivaled dynamic range and crystal clear conversion, to capture every nuance of your sound.

The better, faster, easier 26x28 Thunderbolt interface

Designed primarily for permanent studio installation, Focusrite’s 26-in, 28-out Clarett 8PreX combines eight mic preamps, class-leading digital conversion and extra-low round-trip latency – enabling DAW plugins to be used while monitoring recordings. Clarett’s specially designed mic pre offers superbly low noise and distortion, plus the “Air” effect that models the sound of Focusrite’s renowned ISA transformer-based preamps. Complete with Focusrite’s precision 24/192 conversion offering up to 119dB real-world dynamic range, there’s never been a better, faster or easier way of getting audio into or out of a DAW.

• 26 In / 28 Out
• New Clarett preamps model the classic ISA design
• Mic Pre EIN = -128dB
• World class dynamic range: 116dB A/D and 118dB D/A
• Latest Thunderbolt technology ensures interface latency of under 1ms
• 24bit, 192kHz sample rates
• Flagship Clarett 8Pre X designed for permanent professional studio install
• Separate rear panel inputs for mic and line
• Phantom power, phase reverse and high pass filters on every channel
• New 64-bit AAX, AU and VST compatible Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in Suite
• Detailed metering
• All expandable over ADAT
• Includes MIDI I/O

Supported Sample Rates

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Microphone Inputs

Line Inputs

Instrument Inputs

Line & Monitor Outputs

Headphone Outputs