Clarett+ 8Pre
FocusriteReleased Nov 1, 2021 · Analysis updated Jul 28, 2026
The Clarett+ 8Pre offers studio-quality sound, intuitive operation, and expandable connectivity with its useful 'Air' feature. The Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre scores 90/100 based on 3 expert reviews in the usb audio interfaces category. Coverage includes reviews from Soundonsound, MusicTech, and Tapeop.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 3 expert reviews
Low confidence · only 3 reviews
Strong consensus: our scores for all 3 reviews fall within 4 points of each other.
Average of 3 publication reviews, each normalized to a 0–100 scale. How we score
Pros
- Great sound quality(6)
- Easy to use(2)
- Expandable features(2)
- Useful 'Air' feature(2)
Cons
- Insufficient gain(2)
3 Publication Reviews
AI summary of this review
An enforced but very welcome and unexpected performance upgrade to Focusrite’s ever‑popular Clarett range of seriously capable interfaces.
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AI summary of this review
The Clarett+ 8Pre offers eight glorious preamps and top-quality conversion, providing a no-nonsense way to get multiple mics and instruments recorded with studio level clarity.
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