Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre 8 Channel Mic Pre with AD/DA Conversion

Description

The Clarett+ OctoPre is the eight-channel ADAT preamp designed to bring pure analogue sound to your studio.

The eight Clarett preamps have been meticulously engineered to bring authentic large-format studio sound to any ADAT enabled interface. All-analogue Air mode, with impedance switching, recreates the legendary effect of Focusrite's ISA mic pres, adding clarity and presence to drums, guitars and vocals. Two JFET instrument inputs capture the true characteristics of guitars, just like plugging into an amp. High-quality A-D/D-A converters brings audio clarity to studio tracking sessions with high dynamic range, ultra-low noise, and ultra-low distortion. Ten balanced outputs are hum-free for pristine monitoring, mixing and mastering with studio monitors.

Add Clarett+ OctoPre to a 2Pre, 4Pre or 8Pre to expand your I/O easily and consistently via ADAT. Record the whole band together while maintaining analogue purity and clarity as well as bringing the classic Focusrite Studio Console sound to your recordings.

Capture drum recordings with every detail

The Clarett+ Mic Pre helps you achieve clear recordings in any session. With eight professional quality, low distortion, low noise mic preamps featuring fully balance signal paths that give sessions the professional Focusrite sound.

The truest version of your sound

From jazz to heavy metal drums, capture the performer’s vision — with masses of headroom so that you can focus on the session without having to constantly adjust gain staging. For the techie engineer, the fully balanced signal path ensures inbound signals are clean and have no unwanted colouration. Be confident in a recording that is right first time and captures the energy of a live session accurately.

Get the console sound

All-analogue Air with relay-controlled circuitry is the engineer’s secret weapon. It captures transients on drums, makes vocals shine, and ensures a precise, clear recording. When Air is engaged the Clarett+ OctoPre switches impedance to 2.2kΩ and adds two cumulative high shelves, totalling a 4dB boost in the high frequencies, which recreates the sound of the classic Focusrite ISA 110.

Track through your favourite outboard

Clarett+ OctoPre’s eight dedicated channel inserts allow you to easily add analogue equipment to the signal path. Our flexible insert design reduces the need for a patchbay as inserts are switchable — so you spend less time reaching around the rear of the unit. Leave your outboard plugged in and simply press the button to bypass it.

Maintain your signature style

Exceptional D-A conversion ensures that audio quality is preserved when sending audio to analogue compressors, EQs and effects. You can easily process audio in your signature style and benefit from integrating your outboard into your workflow to achieve accurate results. Send 16 channels of high-quality audio from your computer by connecting a Clarett+ OctoPre to a Clarett+ 8Pre via ADAT — perfect for integrating an analogue mixer into your workflow.

Preserve the natural tone of your guitar

JFET instrument inputs capture the true characteristics of guitars. The wide input bandwidth retains the purity of high frequencies and feels like you are plugging straight into an amp. Connect OctoPre to any of the other Clarett+ range to have four instrument inputs at your disposal. Perfect for DI multitracking – the band can perform together and capture the essence of the moment in a clear, clean and accurate recording.

Premium-quality over ADAT

Add Clarett+ OctoPre to a 2Pre, 4Pre or 8Pre to expand your I/O easily and consistently via ADAT. Non-Clarett+ users can upgrade to a professional standard by connecting to any ADAT-enabled interface, bringing the classic Focusrite sound to their recordings as well as the premium quality offered by Clarett+ OctoPre.

All the software you need to make a hit record

Once you've got started with Pro Tools Intro+ or Ableton Live Lite recording software (both included), the Hitmaker Expansion bundle has everything you need to bring big studio sound to your songs, with an unbeatable range of record-making studio tools from the biggest names in the business.

Features

• Eight inputs, eight outputs; eight Clarett mic pres with two Hi-Z JFET instrument inputs, eight balanced outputs and eight-in, eight-out over ADAT.
• All-analogue Air mode, with impedance switching, adds presence and clarity to your recordings, recreating the legendary character of the ISA.
• Low distortion, 24-bit/192 kHz converters with up to 124dB dynamic range deliver incredible sound quality.
• High-quality inserts preserve the sound of your studio outboard, and effortlessly bring your favourite hardware into your session.
• ADAT connectivity to bring pure sound to any studio.
• Three-year warranty and award-winning customer support for life.

Specifications

• Preamp Type: Solid State
• Number of Channels: 8
• Phantom Power: Yes
• Analog Inputs: 8 x XLR-1/4″ Combo
• Analog Outputs: 1 x DB-25 (8 Channel Line Out)
• Digital Inputs: 2 x Optical (ADAT)
• Digital Outputs: 2 x Optical (ADAT)
• World Clock: In/Out
• Sample Rate: Up to 192kHz
• Bit Depth: 24-bit
• Channel Inserts: 8 Channels
• Rack Spaces: 1U
• Dimensions: 46 x 482 x 287 mm
• Weight: 4.2 kg