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

Focusrite Clarett OctoPre

The Focusrite Clarett OctoPre gives you eight - and eight outputs too - that you can use to extend the capabilities of your Clarett Thunderbolt audio interface - or any other interface fitted with ADAT optical inputs and outputs. The mic pres have been designed specifically for the Clarett range, with plenty of gain, yet low noise and distortion - and great sound quality. They include a special “Air” feature that switches in an analogue model of the classic transformer-based Focusrite ISA mic pre, switching the impedance of the preamp to that of the original ISA, and enabling a ‘transformer resonance effect’, giving your microphone recordings the air and clarity of an ISA transformer-based mic pre recording. In addition, the mic pres have plenty of headroom and are ideal for recording drums and other extreme level sources.

Mic, line and instrument inputs - plus eight outputs

The front-panel inputs feature an extended amount of headroom to suit the high-output signal of sources such as electric guitars, while the rear panel offers XLR / 1/4" combination jacks for the remaining six inputs. With a dynamic range of 118 dB, each input leads into a 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion stage capable of sample rates up to 192 kHz. Every input also sports its own insertion point—with hard-wire relay bypass—for outboard compressors, EQs, or any processor you have. On the output side, the Clarett OctoPre offers eight channels of digital-to-analog conversion, giving you 119 dB of dynamic range in the process. The analog outputs are accessible via a 25-pin D-Sub connection. As the outputs can also be configured to accept line-level signal from the mic pres, this device is suitable for mixing sessions and for feeding live consoles, while simultaneously recording on the digital side.

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Focusrite Clarett OctoPre

The Focusrite Clarett OctoPre gives you eight – and eight outputs too – that you can use to extend the capabilities of your Clarett Thunderbolt audio interface – or any other interface fitted with ADAT optical inputs and outputs. The mic pres have been designed specifically for the Clarett range, with plenty of gain, yet low noise and distortion – and great sound quality. They include a special “Air” feature that switches in an analogue model of the classic transformer-based Focusrite ISA mic pre, switching the impedance of the preamp to that of the original ISA, and enabling a ‘transformer resonance effect’, giving your microphone recordings the air and clarity of an ISA transformer-based mic pre recording. In addition, the mic pres have plenty of headroom and are ideal for recording drums and other extreme level sources.

Mic, line and instrument inputs – plus eight outputs

The front-panel inputs feature an extended amount of headroom to suit the high-output signal of sources such as electric guitars, while the rear panel offers XLR / 1/4″ combination jacks for the remaining six inputs. With a dynamic range of 118 dB, each input leads into a 24-bit analog-to-digital conversion stage capable of sample rates up to 192 kHz. Every input also sports its own insertion point—with hard-wire relay bypass—for outboard compressors, EQs, or any processor you have.

On the output side, the Clarett OctoPre offers eight channels of digital-to-analog conversion, giving you 119 dB of dynamic range in the process. The analog outputs are accessible via a 25-pin D-Sub connection. As the outputs can also be configured to accept line-level signal from the mic pres, this device is suitable for mixing sessions and for feeding live consoles, while simultaneously recording on the digital side.

  • 8-channel mic/line expansion with ADAT I/O
  • 8 Clarett mic pres with Air transformer emulation
  • 8 line outputs fed from D/A or mic preamps
  • 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA for high-resolution audio
  • Dual-port ADAT I/O (8 channels at up to 96kHz, 4 channels at 176.4/192kHz)
  • Switched inserts with true bypass on all channels
  • Mic pres and front-panel instrument inputs engineered with generous headroom
  • 6-segment LED metering and channel clip indicators
  • 48-volt phantom power available across all inputs (switchable: 1-4, 5-8)
  • Word clock I/O; JetPLL jitter elimination
  • Includes Focusrite Red 2 & 3 plug-in suite and Softube Time & Tone bundle

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 ch 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

The Focusrite Three-Year Warranty

All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and are designed to provide many years of reliable performance. In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident during the warranty period, Focusrite will ensure that the product is repaired or replaced free of charge. The warranty for any product purchased on or after the 1st January 2018 is a period of 36 months from the date of original purchase. The warranty period for products purchased on or prior to the 31st December 2017 is 24 months from the date of original purchase.

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