Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre

Clarett+ OctoPre is the complete interface 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.

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

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.

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.

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.

Specifications:

• Mic inputs
  • Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz : ± < 0.03dB
  • Frequency Response 20 - 35kHz : ± < 0.15dB
  • Dynamic Range (min gain) : 118dB
  • THD+N (-1dBFS, +20dB gain) : -110dB
  • Noise EIN : -129dBu
  • Max Input Level : 18dBu
  • Gain Range : +57dB
• Line inputs
  • Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz : ± < 0.05dB
  • Frequency Response 20 - 35kHz : ± < 0.15dB
  • Dynamic Range (min gain) : 118dB
  • THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain) : -100dB
  • Max Input Level : 26dBu
  • Gain Range : +57dB
• Instrument inputs
  • Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz : ± < 0.04dB
  • Frequency Response 20 - 35kHz : ± < 0.15dB
  • Dynamic Range : 116dB
  • THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain) : -96.5dB
  • Max Input Level : 15dBu
  • Gain Range : +57dB
• Line outputs
  • Frequency Response 20 - 20kHz : ± < 0.02dB
  • Frequency Response 20 - 35kHz : ± < 0.02dB
  • Dynamic Range : 124dB
  • Max Output Level : 18dBu
  • THD+N : -106dB