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Focusrite Clarett 8Pre

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User ratings:
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4.3 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
47 %
4 stars
32 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
2
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2 editorial reviews
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Pros

  • the results are impressive and well worthwhile
  • clearer
  • cleaner

Cons

  • draw on any processing power inside the 8Pre
  • Focusrite a Thunderbolt Audio Interface
  • Mute and Dim options

Key specs

  • Stereo
  • yes
  • yes
  • 24 bit / 192 kHz
  • External

Focusrite Clarett 8Pre - Pros & Cons

Focusrite Clarett 8Pre

Pros

  • the results are impressive and well worthwhile
  • clearer
  • cleaner
  • and more transparent source recording
  • both free and discounted
  • Air EQ feature is a useful effect
  • Focusrite Control utility and driver performance remains very good
  • Preamps are fabulous and very clean and
  • Routing sound and signals are comfortable with the Focusrite software
  • the preamps are clear and neutral
  • sound great and are perfect for any style of music

Cons

  • draw on any processing power inside the 8Pre
  • Focusrite a Thunderbolt Audio Interface
  • Mute and Dim options
  • no connection cable is included in the box
  • It s pretty sparse

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Focusrite Clarett 8Pre - Full Specifications

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General
Sound TypeStereo
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Design
Placement TypeExternal
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Power
Power sourcePowerline
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Connectivity
Headphone outputyes
Headphone output (6.3 mm / 1/4)2
Jack Plug input8
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)10
Microphone inputyes
Other connectors
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • MIDI
  • Thunderbolt
USBno
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Audio properties
D/A audio24 bit / 192 kHz

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