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Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB Audio Recording Interface w/ 8 Mic Preamps+Compressor

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Clarett 8Pre USB+266XS
$1,210.75 $1,028.95
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KITCOMPONENTS:
266XS, Clarett 8Pre USB
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BRAND NEW IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING
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Yes

Warranty Information:

2 YEAR

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Items included in this bundle

Package Includes:
  • (1) Focusrite Clarett 8Pre USB Audio Recording Interface w/ 8 Mic Preamps For PC+MAC
  • (1) DBX 266XS 2-Channel Compressor/Gate Rack Mount Pro Audio Dynamics Processing

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Description:

Between October 1st, 2020 and December 31,2020, Focusrite gives you The Hitmaker Expansion: Antares Auto-Tune® Access, Relab LX480 Essentials, and XLN Addictive Focusrite Special, for free! Register you can new Clarett on Focurite.com to access The Hitmaker Expansion.

Clarett USB lays down the challenge to interfaces twice the price. The Clarett USB range features specially designed high performance, low-noise (-128dB EIN) mic pres with a low distortion, ultra-linear design that guarantees a clean, open and transparent sound, giving accurate representation of the original performance. Boasting 119dB dynamic range, Clarett can now be experienced with any Mac® or PC supporting USB 2.0 and above.

The Perfect A-D and D-A Conversion
Decades of analogue circuit design experience, applied around 24-bit/192kHz A-D and D-A conversion, delivers a superior signal path. Hear your music sound better than you've ever heard it sound before.

Ins and Outs
Clarett 8Pre USB is an 18-in, 20-out audio interface. Six-segment LED metering easily shows the signal level of the eight mic/line inputs, two of which are also high-impedance instrument inputs that can record super-hot pickups with no unwanted distortion. MIDI I/O and S/PDIF I/O are also included. ADAT I/O allows you to expand your setup with up to eight extra inputs and outputs when combined with multi-channel mic preamps like Clarett OctoPre. Analogue outs include two monitor outputs with anti-thump technology, eight line outputs, two headphone outputs with volume controls, and a word clock output for sending clock signal to external devices.

The Sound of ISA
The eight Air-enabled mic preamps can reproduce the input impedance, clarity and frequency response curve of our original ISA mic preamp.

Super-Low Latency Recording
Clarett 8Pre USB connects to Mac® or PC using the included standard USB and USB Type-C™ cables. Record with super-low latency through amp simulators and effects plug-ins.

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

Focusrite Control
Configure your routing and monitor mixes from Mac®, PC, iPad®, iPhone® or iPod touch® with user-friendly control software Focusrite Control

Included Software

  • XLN Audio – Addictive Keys: one of four inspiring and interesting keyboard instruments
  • Focusrite – Red Plug-in Suite: accurately models our classic Red 2 equaliser and Red 3 compressor
  • Softube – Time and Tone Bundle: four of Softube's world-class reverb, delay, mastering and distortion plug-ins
  • Focusrite – Plug-in Collective: exclusive offers, tutorial content and more, from some of the most innovative and prestigious plug-in companies
  • Ableton® – Live Lite™: Industry leading music-making software
  • Loopmasters: 2GB of royalty-free sample libraries
  • Focusrite Control

Features:

  • Focusrite CLARETT 8PRE 18-In/20-Out thunderbolt Audio/Midi Interface w/8 Preamps
  • Eight Clarett mic preamps with Air Effect
  • Accurate digital conversion and clocking
  • Generous I/O, enough for the whole band
  • Accessible metering and monitoring
  • Works with Focusrite iOS Control
  • Intuitive, easy-to-use software mixer
  • Record and monitor in real time with your favorite DAW plug-ins
  • Create custom monitor setups for both you and your artists
  • ​Includes free download of Ableton Live Lite
  • Includes Focusrite's Classic Red 2/Red 3 plug-in suite
  • Focusrite's class-leading 24/192 conversion
  • Up to 119dB of dynamic range
  • Word clock output for slaving external digital devices
  • 8 analog inputs, 10 analog outputs
  • Stereo S/PDIF, 8 channels of ADAT I/O
  • Two front-panel mic/line/instrument inputs
  • 6-segment, multichannel LED meter
  • Monitor level control, plus dim and mute buttons
  • Two wide-dynamic-range front-panel headphone outs
  • Mic Inputs
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB
  • Dynamic Range: 118 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: 0.001%
  • Noise EIN: –128 dBu (A-Weighted)
  • Maximum input level: +18 dBu
  • Gain Range: 57dB
  • Line Inputs
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +/-0.1 dB
  • Dynamic Range: 116 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: 0.005%
  • Maximum input level: 26dBu
  • Gain Range: 57dB
  • Instrument Inputs
  • Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz ± 0.1 dB
  • Dynamic Range: 111 dB (A-weighted)
  • THD+N: 0.001%
  • Maximum input level: +14dBu
  • Gain Range: 57dB
  • Line & Monitor Outputs
  • Dynamic Range (Line Outputs): 119dB
  • Dynamic Range (Monitor Outputs): 117dB
  • Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): +18 dBu, balanced
  • THD+N: 0.0007%
  • Headphone Outputs
  • Dynamic Range: 112dB
  • THD+N: 0.0008%
  • Maximum Output Level: +16dBu

Click here for the Clarett 8Pre USB User Guide
Click here for the Focusrite Software User Guide


Description:

Bring a more professional sound to your mix
Adding a dbx® 266xs Compressor/Gate to your live sound rig or studio gives you more dynamic control to help create a more polished, professional sound. Having compression in your audio chain gives you the ability to smooth out uneven levels, add sustain to guitars and fatten up your drums. It also makes it easy to bring vocals to the front of your mix - adding greater clarity and making them stand out from the surrounding instruments.

dbx knows compressors...after all we invented them! The 266xs is the latest in a long line of the world's most successful compressors from the inventors of the technology. Its patented Overeasy® compression technology provides smooth and musical performance while the AutoDynamic™ attack and release controls, found only on dbx compressors, puts great sound within easy reach. The 266xs can operate in stereo or dual-mono modes, has true RMS power summing and features quality XLR and 1/4" TRS inputs and outputs. It cuts no corners on visual feedback with gain reduction metering and easy-to-read backlit switches.

Features:

  • Error proof operation to smooth uneven levels, add sustain to guitars, fatten drums or tighten up mixes
  • New gate timing algorithms ensure the smoothest release characteristics
  • Program-adaptive expander/gates
  • Great sounding dynamics control for any type of program material
  • Separate precision LED displays for gain reduction, compression threshold and gate threshold allow quick, accurate setup
  • Stereo or dual-mono operation
  • Balanced inputs and outputs on 1/4" TRS and XLR connectors
  • Side Chain insert
  • Classic dbx® "Auto" mode

​​Specifications:

  • Input Connectors: 1/4" TRS and female XLR (pin 2 hot)
  • Input Type: Electronically balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Input Impedance: 40kΩ balanced/unbalanced
  • Max Input: >+22dBu Balanced or Unbalanced
  • Output Connectors: 1/4" TRS, female XLR (pin 2 hot)
  • Output Type: Impedance-balanced/unbalanced, RF filtered
  • Output Impedance: +4dBu: 100Ω balanced, 50Ω unbalanced; -10dBu: 1kΩ balanced, 500Ω unbalanced
  • Max Output: >+21dBu balanced/unbalanced into 2kΩ or greater; >+18dBm balanced/unbalanced (into 600Ω)
  • Sidechain: 1/4" TRS Phone, Normalled: Ring = Output (send); tip = Input (return)
  • Sidechain Impedance: Tip = >10kΩ (Input), Ring = 2kΩ (Output)
  • Sidechain Max Input Level: Tip = >+22dBu (Input)
  • Sidechain Max Output Level: Ring = >+20dBu (Output)
  • Compressor Threshold Range: -40dBu to +20dBu
  • Compressor Threshold Characteristic: Selectable OverEasy® or hard knee
  • Compressor Ratio: 1:1 to Infinity:1
  • Compressor Attack Time: Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™
  • Compressor Release Time: Scalable Program-Dependent AutoDynamic™
  • Expander/Gate Threshold Range: -60dBu to +15dBu
  • Expander/Gate Ratio: 1:1 to 4:1
  • Expander/Gate Attack Time: <100µs
  • Expander/Gate Release Time: Program-dependent
  • Bandwidth: 0.35Hz - 90kHz, +0/-3dB
  • Frequency Response: Flat: 20Hz-20kHz, +0, -0.5dB
  • Noise: <-93dBu unweighted (22kHz measurement bandwidth)
  • THD+Noise: Typically <0.2%; Any Amount of Compression @1kHz
  • IMD: Typically <0.2% SMPTE
  • Dynamic Range: >114 dB, unweighted
  • Interchannel Crosstalk: <-95dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
  • CMRR: >40dB, typically >55dB at 1kHz
  • Stereo Coupling: True RMS Power Summing™
  • Power Consumption: 15 Watts Maximum
  • Operating Voltage: 100VAC 50/60Hz; 120VAC 60Hz; 230VAC 50/60Hz
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 45°C (32°F to 113°F)
  • Dimensions: 1.75" x 5.75" x 19" (4.45 cm x 14.6 cm x 48.26 cm )
  • Unit Weight: 4.84 lbs (2.19 kg)
  • Shipping Weight: 6.6 lbs (2.99 kg)
  • Reference: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms
2 YEAR
  • UPC:
  • 613817183141

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