Focusrite Clarett 8PreX Thunderbolt Audio Interface (26x28)

Focusrite's 26-in/28-out Clarett 8PreX combines 8 mic preamps, class-leading digital conversion and extra-low round-trip latency. Clarett's specially designed low-noise, low-distortion mic pre features 'Air,' an effect that models the sound of Focusrite's renowned ISA transformer-based preamps.

Better. Faster. Easier.

Excellent sound is the quality Clarett owners love most. With up to 119dB dynamic range, superbly low noise, precision 24/192 conversion and eight specially-designed mic preamps with a unique analog "Air" effect, Clarett 8PreX is the Thunderbolt audio interface that simply sounds great, easily out-performing others in its class and beyond. Meanwhile, its astonishing 1.67ms round-trip latency simplifies your workflow and lets you use your favorite plug-ins in real time.

Eight New Clarett Mic Pres with extra "Air"

The mic pres have been designed specifically for the Clarett range, with plenty of gain, yet low noise and distortion. In addition, they include a special "Air" feature that switches in an analog model of the classic transformer-based Focusrite ISA mic pre. The Instrument inputs also feature extra headroom to handle the loudest pickup.

Precision Digital Conversion

Clarett features class-leading 24/192 conversion: with up to 119dB dynamic range, Clarett offers the cleanest way yet to get music in and out of your DAW over Thunderbolt.

The Clarity of Clarett

The Clarett range is acclaimed for its sound quality, due partly to specially-designed mic pres with the unique "Air" effect, adding air and clarity especially to vocals and acoustic instruments. Plus precision digital conversion, carefully balancing noise floor, dynamic range, frequency response and distortion for the best possible sound to and from your DAW.

Simplify Your Workflow

Ultra-low round-trip latency dramatically simplifies your workflow. Instead of having to build two different mixes - one using input monitoring to overdub, the other using the DAW for playback - the good news is that now, one is enough. Build your mix on the DAW and use it whether you are overdubbing (monitoring the input you're recording with the new Focusrite Control software mixer) or playing back, with your plugins in place, all the time. Use your favorite plugins while recording, too - reverb on a vocal, a guitar amp simulator or even virtual instruments live on stage.

The Heart of the Studio

Specially designed for studio installation, Clarett 8PreX includes separate rear panel inputs for mic, line and instrument, ADAT I/O to add 16 more channels, and dedicated phantom power, phase reverse and high pass filters on every channel.

Easy Access

Two mic/line/instrument inputs on the front panel give you instant, easy access to a pair of analog inputs, even when rack mounted.

Includes Addictive Keys

The Addictive Keys virtual instrument from XLN Audio is one of several digital tools included for free with all Focusrite audio interfaces.

Accessible Metering and Monitoring

The monitor section provides a clear view of both analog and digital input levels (selectable), as well as main monitor output levels via a 6-segment, multichannel hardware meter. Monitor features also include an assignable level control, plus back-lit dim and mute buttons, alongside dual high-power headphone outputs.

Enough Channels for the Band

Clarett 8PreX gives you all the I/O you need, fitting 26 audio inputs and 28 outputs into a 2U rack space, including 8 analog inputs, 10 analog outputs, stereo S/PDIF I/O and 16 channels of ADAT I/O. Connect up to 16 more mic preamps over ADAT for a 24-channe