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- The best Hi-End audio interface preamp I've ever tested.
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I've just upgraded my old Scarlett to the new rackmount Clarett+. It's awesome very, very happy if you are 'on the fence' don't be just pull the trigger. You won't be disappointed.
I have been agonizing which to choose in upgrading from my current Scarlett 18i8 to either Presonus 1824C, Audient Evo16 or the Clarett 8Pre.
Using the Clarett+ and couldn’t be happier. I would put it on the same level as the Apollo Twin.
Thanks for the review, can't wait get mine in the mail🔥🔥🔥
I’m the production manager at Roswell Pro Audio. Thanks for using our microphone! I’ve been deciding on my next interface. Good video.
Hey! That is an amazing mic! One from my "go to" choices
Thank you for making this video, it’s exactly what I needed to see.
I’ve been painstakingly contemplating which interface I’m going to buy, and your video really helped me out.
Great content!
I just subscribed.
Thank you so much!
Thanks for this video.
what a great and also amazing video thanks for sharing
Thanks for sharing you are doing a good job keep it up
Mine was just delivered today after many months of waiting for stock. Oh man.... I can't freaking wait to AB this with my previous MOTU setup. It's going to be so laughably better.
Hey, was it worth the upgrade after you got everything all set up?
I'm coming from the 18i20. Im looking at upgrading to the clarett+, clarett preX, tascam model 16, or presonus stage live 16. Anyone have any opinions on these? I like the live mixing ability in or out with the latter but they only record up to 48khz. Any help is appreciated!
I'm in the same boat now. What did you go with?
Can you drive these pres into the red?
How did you perform the preamp test? Did you max out the gain on your Sm7b? If so, it would be a test of preamp and ambient noise. Or, did you do the test with a proper weighted dummy load or condenser mix not powered by phantom power.
Still an impressive difference but would like to know because this may be. My next studio upgrade! Thank you for taking your time to review the device.
Hi! In the video I've explained that I used a condenser Roswell Mini k47 microphone in the room and used the phantom power of the audio interface and used the the preamp of the audio interface at maximum level of lower level available from the compared audio interfaces (+57 db). Of course will not be the pure noise floor of only the audio interface but alo of the room and the mic itself, for this reason is not intended to be a test for only 1 interface but a comparison between tthe audio interfaces; alone for only 1 inerface does not make any sense, because will be only a number :) but compared it will make sense.
If I use outboard preamps into the 8pre where would unity gain be (where should the gain knob be on the 8pre)?
The front knobs are the gain
Thanks for the review mate, there really aren't a lot of Clarett+ reviews out there.
Also I just found out that you have an English channel, cheers!
Thank you! Yes I want to focus more on english contents. Sub for more :)
Thank you! Useful information! I have a question for you, I have Focusrite 18i20 interface, now I want to connect my Scarlett 18i20 to Clarett+OctoPre because I want to use AD/DA converters from OctoPre, and Monitore control from 18i20. Can I add external analogue preamp to OctoPre? In that case I would use OctoPre AD/DA converters and 18i20 monitoring and headphones connections. I guess I don't need world clock for analogue preamp, because I didn't see that option on analogue device like Neve preamps. Thanks in advance! :)
Yes of course you can do that, I think you have to connect them via adat. Not need of world clock
@@MadSteex Thank you! :)
i just copped this, it looks sexy...where you get your hat from? Thanks for the video
I just don't understand why they would put only one ADAT in on the interface since you can't get 8 channels of 96k audio over one cable. The Clarett+ has two ADAT outs, so it would only make sense to include that on the interface as well.
Im wondering this also
Thanks for this video. I have heard Clarett plus has unbalanced outs. One guy said that right headphone jack is louder than left. What about main outs to monitors? Your unit has this issue also?
never had any problem, it's a wonderful unit
@@MadSteex thank You. Does this interface has thunderbolt connection like „non plus” claret pre8?
@@petersinol it’s usb-c which is the same connection of thunderbolt 3, but I think is usb-c since is compatible both with windows and mac
lol theyre balanced, the scarlett has balanced u think the more expensive model will not?
Thank you!
Quick question: how do you feel about the Clarett+ headphone outs? Are they good enough on their own or do you feel the need to use with an external headphone amp?
Really good! But I’ve bot tried with high current headphones.
@@MadSteex When you say high current, do you mean high impedance? Just making sure I understand.
It’s not strictly depended. High impedence is not a problem. I mean headphones that require a dedicated headphone amp due to the high current they require to be driven…
Have you had a chance to try high impedance or high current headphones with the Clarett+ yet? I don't want to be a bother, I ask because I got a Monotor long before I got the Clarett+ and I need to decide whether to keep it or sell it. So far, I haven't been able to hear a difference when comparing them, but that might just be because of what audio I was playing.
Do you use the clarett for external gear inserts?
I’ve the Antelope Orion in my studio
Hey Max....I just maxed out on the channels of my older 8 channel version 1 Clarett 8 Pre thunderbolt. I need another 8 channels of inputs and can't decide if I should buy the same older model or or newer clarett 8 pre plus I use an AKG 214 as my main mic. Most of the inputs will be used for synthesizers, drum machines, guitars, etc. So knowing I am going direct for most inputs, do you think the 8 pre plus is worth the extra money than the first generation Clarett 8pre? Thanks for advice! And dig the music at the end. Very heavy bro🤟
Hi Bob, my nickname is Mad not Max :) anyway if you will use mainly line levels or Hi-z for guitars I think that the old 8pre could be enough for you, I'd look for the 8 Pre + only for several mic recording, so using the mic preamps.
@@MadSteex Hey Mad...thanks for reply. So just to be clear, does a second clarett 8 pre go into it's own thunderbolt port or is it connected to the first clarett 8 pre through SPDIF? Also any thoughts on an used Clarett 8 pre versus s new 18i20 3rd generation? The new 18i20 is less money than a used Clarett 8 pre. So confusing to me so thanks for any advice,
@@director2bob I've not tested the old version of the Clarett (without plus), but it is pretty similar. Anyway it's an higher level than the 18i20, different preamps, the 18i20 is more a last line of "consumer" while the clarett is the entry level of the "prosumer". Normally an expansion interface should be connected in serial, so with adat or other ports, anyway to the main interface
@@MadSteex Hey Mad....I wound up buying a used Clarette 8 pre for $499 from Guitar Center and the two Claretts hook up using an ADAT connection. I almost bought an Apollo 6 because Sweetwater has a promotion going that throws in a free $1200 L22 mic which makes the cost of the Apollo 6 $1100. Very tempting but the $2000 I am saving is going to a pair of Focal Solo6 Be monitors. I think speakers will make the biggest difference in my studio as the Focustire Clarett is a great preamp but I am using a pair of low end $300 pair JBL speakers. Going from $300 monitors to $2500 monitors will make a HUGE difference in the sound. thanks again for advice. The older Clarett will be fine for my needs.
If I'm recording drums would Focusrite Clarett 8PreX do a better job than the latest Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre?
If you already have the old version I think it does not worth the upgrade. If you are thinking about to buy your high quality audio interface definitely go for the “+” version.
Said that, on drums I do not think you will recognize the differences with loud instruments
@@MadSteex Thanks for the reply! I am looking for an interface to record drums and the 8PreX seems to be built for drummers in mind and has 2 adat ports for higher sample rate. The slight issue is that it is discontinued and not as easy to get my hands on one as compared to the newer +8pre.
Is this product focusrite clarett 8 pre integrated dsp zero latency meaning not using pc cpu...?
No DSP for realtime plugins, but the latency is very low!
man can you remove rackmount mounting ? I dont need it but it is extra space
thx
Nothing was born assembled 😬
@@MadSteex I mean I don't need that mount, can I detach that horns/things from left and right ? thx
because I can't find that info or good photo from side
sorry for my eng
Nah you can’t remove the rack mounts. You can on the new Scarlett tho.
@@nathanreddent2427 thanks a lot
Check out the smaller Clarett+ 4Pre or 2Pre.
What are the advantages of this over the 8 pre x ?
Clarett+ is updated version, just a bit better specification on paper, updated spl and noise, performance in general, this is balically all digital, instead in the X version you have some physical controls like filters/phantom/polarity..
@@MadSteex I see. How about the latency? Is it terrible compared to a thunderbolt? I’m torn between a clarett and the apogee element 88. What do you think?
@@celestialdrums486 I think nowdays latency is not a problem for new audio interface.
Focusrite Clarett+ 8Pre Steinberg UR816C ?
Clarett ;)
Ci starebbe bene nel tuo studio MAD!!!
Ci starebbe proprio bene…ma qualcosa sto pensando, solo che l’integrazione delle Presonus con studio one imbattibile
Faltou a captura de áudio.. 😉
excellent......one requist please compere clarett with all interface
All? :) could be very expensive for me ahaha, specify "all" :)
How many outs does it
8 Line Output + expandible
i am a "pro" lol whatever that means these days. but listen clarett is the bomb cant beat it ive had every single piece of top gear you can think of fwiw
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I got the rode nt1a mic the other day. Connected it to my ssl2 audio interface and the noise was crap worse than the black lion.
But the sm7b plays good on the ssl. Great video man
I was looking for videos about this focusrite interface.
I hope I’ll buy it one day
Thank you so much! News coming
Stop spreading misinformation, the preamps provide 40 dB of gain only. What a pity!
The mentioned 57 dB is the gain range. From -17 dB of gain to +40.
@@lmnop9891 no man, the preamp for the mic goes up to +57dB and was used that setting for the test.
@@MadSteex Thanks for your reply but please check again. Check the manual or contact support. Only 40 dB of gain available.
@@lmnop9891 No again, check yourself, probably you are referring to another model. Is not written what you are saying neither in the manual. The max preamp gain is +57dB. Also the Mic Pre can go only in positive number. Negative is only for Line.
Yes it is frustrating. Please don't confuse gain range with positive gain. Let me quote the official response of a focusrite rep.
"I'm sorry to hear that Clarett isn't performing as you had hoped in that respect. We've published the gain range rather than the maximum gain in the User Guide. Apologies if that wasn't clear. We measure our specs as accurately as we can, it certainly isn't our intention to mislead anybody.
John // Focusrite | Novation UK"