Note
To download this user guide in PDF format, go to: downloads.focusrite.com.
Warning
This equipment must only be connected to USB Type 2.0+ or Thunderbolt 3.0+ ports.
Thank you for purchasing this Clarett⁺ 8Pre, a high-performance and immensely capable studio centrepiece for PC or Mac. Eight next-generation, high-headroom, low-noise, low-distortion Clarett⁺ mic preamps - featuring the unique All-analogue Air function - help you capture superbly clear recordings, and independent A-D and D-A converters with improved dynamic range bring you closer than ever to your music.
This User Guide provides a detailed explanation of the hardware to help you achieve a thorough understanding of the product’s operational features. We recommend you take the time to read the Guide, so you are fully aware of all the features Clarett⁺ 8Pre has to offer.
Important
As well as this User Guide, you will need the Focusrite Control Software Guide, which you can download from downloads.focusrite.com.
This contains full details of Focusrite Control, the software application designed specifically for use with the Focusrite Clarett⁺ range of interfaces.
If either User Guide does not have the information you need, please go to support.focusrite.com, where you can find articles and tutorials beyond the scope of this user guide. A Getting Started video tutorial is also available, at getstarted.focusrite.com.
The Clarett⁺ 8Pre has eight next-generation, high-performance Clarett⁺ preamps to capture clear and powerful sounds with a preamp design that brings masses of headroom, low distortion and low noise. New and improved high-performance A-D and D-A converters maintain the purity of analogue and deliver extremely low noise and high dynamic range.
Vocals will shine with the All-analogue Air, its analogue circuitry emulating the classic Focusrite ISA 110 preamp. J-FET instrument inputs offer dedicated, ultra-high-impedance, extremely wide audio bandwidth, and mimic guitar amp inputs to preserve the natural tone of guitars.
The accompanying software application, Focusrite Control, is designed to let you easily configure the Clarett⁺ 8Pre with signal routings appropriate for most common recording tasks. For more complex situations, it provides extensive routing and monitoring options, as well as the ability to control global hardware settings such as sample rate and synchronisation. You can download Focusrite Control from downloads.focusrite.com.
Along with your Clarett⁺ 8Pre you should have:
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AC mains cable with IEC connector
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USB-C to USB-A cable
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USB-C to USB-C cable
Focusrite Control is available at downloads.focusrite.com. On Windows, Focusrite Control also installs the driver you need. Mac users: Clarett⁺ 8Pre is class-compliant on Macs, therefore you don't need a driver.
As a Clarett⁺ owner, you also have access to a selection of third-party software. Go to focusrite.com/clarett-plus to find out more.
The easiest way to check your computer’s operating system (OS) is compatible with your device is to use our Help Centre’s compatibility articles:
Focusrite Help Centre: Compatibility
As new OS versions become available, you can check for further compatibility information by searching our Help Centre at support.focusrite.com.