Better. Faster. Easier. The 18-in, 20-out Clarett 8Pre Thunderbolt interface combines eight mic preamp combines class-leading digital conversion and extra-low round- trip latency – enabling DAW plugins to be used while monitoring recordings. Clarett’s 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 your sound into or out of a DAW. With eighteen inputs and twenty outputs, Focusrite’s Clarett 8Pre Thunderbolt interface is ideal for the Project Studio. It includes eight newly-designed Clarett mic preamps accessed direct from the front panel, plus class-leading digital conversion and millisecond-level low round-trip latency – so low that DAW plugins can be used while monitoring recordings: for example to add reverb in the headphones for a vocalist. The new Clarett mic pre offers very low noise (EIN-128) and distortion, and also includes the switchable “Air” effect that models the sound of Focusrite’s renowned ISA transformer-based preamps. It also features gain controls with a special law that makes changes smoother and more natural. Focusrite has been known for top-quality digital conversion for almost as long as it has been respected for its microphone preamps, and the Clarett 8Pre is no exception. Featuring the latest in Focusrite precision digital conversion, 8Pre’s 192k Hz/24-bit converters deliver up to 118dB (A/D from mic pre) / 119dB (D/A line out) real-world dynamic range. For easy access even when rack mounted, the compact (1U) Clarett 8Pre includes dual mic/line/instrument inputs on the front panel. Also on the front panel are two independently-controlled headphone outputs with enough level to drive even high impedance headphones to provide suitable monitoring levels. The metering and monitoring panel provides ten 6-segment LED meters covering analog and digital inputs and monitor levels, with a monitor level control knob plus mute and dim buttons. Word Clock output is provided, allowing the Clarett 8Pre to provide the master clock for the system. Full I/O complement 18 audio inputs and 20 outputs within a 1U rack space, including eight analog inputs, 10 analog outputs, stereo SPDIF I/O and eight channels of ADA T I/O. The additional ADAT output is ideal forsending audio to an external D/A for line output expansion, while the input can be used, forexample, to bring in eight additional digital mic pre channels for maximum flexibility. Digital sync on-board Includes Word Clock In, enabling it to sync to word clock from any external digital device. A new software mixer Focusrite Control, is included for easy configuration of monitoring and routing setups. Simple and intuitive to use, Focusrite Control offers a traditional mixer workflow and allows immediate access to internal hardware functions. Every Clarett also includes the Red 2 & Red 3 AAX, AU & VST Plug-in Suite, which accurately models Focusrite’s classic Red range equalizer and compressor hardware. Focusrite Clarett Range Features: New Clarett preamps model the classic ISA designMic Pre EIN = -128dBWorld class dynamic range: 118dB A/D and 119dB D/ALatest Thunderbolt technology ensures extra low round trip latency24bit, 192kHz sample ratesFlagship Clarett 8PreX designed for permanent professional studio installNew 64-bit AAX, AU and VST compatible Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in SuiteDetailed meteringAll expandable over ADATIncludes MIDI I/O, Getting started guide, No Thunderb