💳 Pay in 4 interest-free instalments : £185 x 4
This rack-mountable audio interface is ideal for professional studios and demanding musicians. It offers 8 high-quality mic/line preamps, including 2 high-impedance instrument inputs on the front panel, perfect for guitars and basses. With audio conversion up to 24-bit/192 kHz and multiple outputs, it delivers clear, precise sound for recording, mixing, and production. "Air" mode adds a tonal character inspired by Focusrite ISA preamps, ideal for enriching your vocal or instrumental recordings in the studio or home studio.
| Type | 19-inch rack-mountable USB / Thunderbolt audio interface (depending on version) |
|---|---|
| Brand / Series | Focusrite Clarett (8Pre) |
| Analog Inputs | 8 mic/line preamps with combo XLR jacks (including 2 on the front panel that can be switched to high-impedance instrument inputs) |
| Analog Outputs | 10 line outputs on 6.35 mm TRS jacks and 2 independent headphone outputs on the front panel |
| Digital Inputs/Outputs | Optical ADAT (up to 8 additional channels), stereo S/PDIF (RCA) |
| Key Features | Switchable "Air" mode that models the response of classic Focusrite ISA transformer-based preamps |
| Resolution & Sample Rate | Conversion up to 24-bit / 192 kHz |
| Synchronization & Control | 5-pin DIN MIDI inputs/outputs, Word Clock (depending on model), and software control via Focusrite Control |
| Format | 1U rack chassis |
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