{"product_id":"musictoner-chucklevins-focusrite-ams-clarett-8pre-18-in-20-out-audio-interface","title":"Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre 18-In\/20-Out Audio Interface","description":"\u003c!-- more --\u003e \u003c!-- split --\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"video-wrap\"\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/GSpuyw4N40c?status=ok\u0026amp;rel=0\" frameborder=\"0\" listtype=\"playlist\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch4\u003eThe Focusrite AMS Clarett+ 8Pre is a Powerful Studio-Grade 18-In\/20-Out Audio Interface for the Established Producer\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eClarett+ 8Pre is a high-performance and immensely capable studio centrepiece for PC and Mac, which inspires producers, engineers and artists to create their best work. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIndependent 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 improved, powerful and true-to-life headphone outputs inspire artists to hear every nuance of their sound on any type of headphones, customize their foldback mix, and perform their best.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWhether 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eEight high-performance Clarett+ preamps\u003c\/b\u003e- Capture clear and powerful recordings with preamps that bring masses of headroom, low distortion and ultra-low noise\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eMake vocals shine with all-analogue Air\u003c\/b\u003e- Premium, relay-controlled analogue circuitry on every preamp emulates the classic Focusrite ISA110 by switching the impedance to 2.2kΩ and adding two cumulative high shelves, totalling a 4dB boost in the high frequencies\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eNew and improved A-D and D-A converters\u003c\/b\u003e- Capture more accurate recordings wherever you are, with extremely high-performance, independent A-D and D-A converters that deliver extremely low noise, low distortion and high dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTwo improved, powerful, true-to-life headphone outputs\u003c\/b\u003e- Create your best mixes and recordings, and inspire amazing performances with an improved headphone output that provides a flat frequency response at all output levels with any type of headphones\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eTwo JFET instrument inputs\u003c\/b\u003e- Dedicated, ultra-high-impedance JFET instrument inputs, with extremely wide audio bandwidth, mimic guitar amp inputs to preserve the natural tone of guitars and capture their true character\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eADAT optical input\u003c\/b\u003e- Expand Clarett+ 2Pre to make the most of ADAT-compatible outboard equipment such as Clarett OctoPre, with eight channels of digital expandability: perfect for every stage of your creative journey\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eUSB-C bus powered\u003c\/b\u003e- USB-C connection provides bus power. 15W USB-C port required\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eComprehensive software bundle\u003c\/b\u003e- Get studio-grade results with the included bundle of recording software, mixing plug-ins and virtual instruments\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eFocusrite Control\u003c\/b\u003e- Easy-to-use and feature-packed software for PC, Mac and iOS devices gives you complete control over all aspects of Clarett+\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e \u003cb\u003eLandr Studio, plus five free masters\u003c\/b\u003e - Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two months subscription is over\u003c\/li\u003e  \u003cli\u003ePro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003ch4\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMic Inputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz:  ± less than 0.03dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response 20Hz - 35kHz: ± less than 0.15dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDynamic Range (min gain): 118dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHD+N (-1dBFS, +20dB gain): -110dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eNoise EIN: -129dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax Input Level: 18dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain Range: +57dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLine Inputs (Variable)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response 20Hz - 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35kHz: ± less than 0.15dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDynamic Range: 116dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHD+N (-1dBFS, min gain): -96dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHD+N (-1dBFS, min gain): -96.5dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax Input Level: 15dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eGain Range: +57dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLine and Mon Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz: ± less than 0.02dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response 20Hz - 35kHz: ± less than 0.02dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDynamic Range: 124dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax Output Level: 18dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHD+N: -106dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response 20Hz - 20kHz: less than 0.06dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFrequency Response 20Hz - 35kHz: less than 0.07dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDynamic Range: 118dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eTHD+N: -104dB\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eMax Output Level: 16dBu\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBox Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eClarett+ 8Pre\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e2 x USB Cable to support standard USB connector and USB Type C connector\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ePower Supply\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncluded Software\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAccess to Focusrite's Plug-In Collective- Registered interface customers receive free versions of the most innovative software\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocusrite's Hitmaker Expansion, which includes: \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAntares Auto-Tune Access\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eRelab LX480 Essentials\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eSoftube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eXLN Audio Addictive Keys\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eXLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eFocusrite Red Plug-In Suite\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cbr\u003e    Manufacturer: Focusrite\u003cbr\u003eModel: CLARETT-PLUS-8PRE\u003cbr\u003eSKU: I670960-N-0-WHXX\u003cbr\u003eUPC: 815301001409\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWe are Musictoner Musictoner\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSince 1958, Chuck Levin’s Musictoner has been the trusted destination for musicians and audio professionals across Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C. 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