Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre
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The Clarett+ OctoPre delivers genuinely impressive preamp performance for the price, especially with that 'Air' flavor mimicking the ISA 110. It's a fantastic workhorse for smaller studios and serious home recordists needing pristine, reliable tracking – just be mindful of its size. This is a solid choice for bands and producers prioritizing clean, detailed recordings.
Product Description
- Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre
- 8-Channel microphone preamplifier / line AD/DA converter
- With 2 JFET instrument inputs
- 24-bit A/D and D/A conversion with up to 192 kHz sample rate
- Fully analogue relay-controlled ‘Air’ circuitry in each preamp
- replicating the classic Focusrite ISA 110
- Dynamic range of 118 dB and 129 dBu ON
- Fully balanced signal path
- Eight dedicated channel inserts
- +48V phantom power (switchable in groups 1-4 and 5-8)
- 8x LED level indicator and channel clip LEDs
- Design: 19" / 1U
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 482 x 286 x 44.5 mm
- Weight: 4.15 kg
- Includes Hitmaker Expansion Software Bundle (Ableton Live Lite) and Pro Tools Intro+
- *Connections: *
- 2 Microphone / instrument inputs: Combo XLR/jack 6.3 mm
- 6 Microphone / line inputs: Combo XLR/jack 6.3 mm
- 8 Insert connections: 6.3 mm jack
- 1 Sub-D25 line output (8-channel)
- Word clock input and output: BNC
- 2 ADAT inputs and outputs
- *Hitmaker Expansion Plugins: *
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- Antares Auto-Tune Access – Vocal Tuning
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- Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite – EQ and Compressor
- Relab’s LX480 Essentials – Reverb
PROS
- • Excellent preamp clarity with the 'Air' circuit emulation
- • Robust build quality; feels solid and reliable in a rack
- • Flexible I/O options handle diverse recording scenarios
- • Dedicated channel inserts simplify routing for complex setups
CONS
- • Limited routing flexibility compared to more expensive consoles
- • Size and weight make it less ideal for mobile recording setups
- • JFET inputs lack adjustable impedance for nuanced instrument tones
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Key Features
Channels
8
Preamp Type
Discrete, Class-A with 'Air' circuitry
Gain Range
+60 dB
Phantom Power
Switchable +48V (groups 1-4 & 5-8)
Connections
2 x Combo XLR/jack, 6 x Combo XLR/jack, 8 x Insert, Digital I/O (S/PDIF, ADAT)
Weight
4.15 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
It adds a subtle, pleasing harmonic distortion and a bit of perceived 'airiness' – similar to the classic Focusrite ISA 110, adding warmth and presence without being overly colored.
Yes, you can route line-level signals through the preamps or bypass them entirely, using it purely as a high-quality AD/DA converter.
They are true send/return inserts, allowing you to place external effects processors in the signal chain – a really useful feature for creative routing.
