Overview

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.

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

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