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Focusrite Clarett+ 8-Channel OctoPre  From Focusrite

Professional quality 8-in / 8-out ADAT preamp for the adaptable engineer

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$899.99

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Manufacturer's Description from Focusrite

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.

  • 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.
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About Manufacturer

The Focusrite brand was established way back in 1985 and the founding principles of the company were to develop products that sounded more musical, in addition to just measuring well - today,we still carry these founding principles forward in our class-leading and award-winning designs. We measure our success by the success of you, our clients, and you will find Focusrite product prominent in professional and project studios throughout the world. Based just outside of London, we work with the best design talent throughout the world to bring you the tools to enhance the way you work. Our product is made with pride and principle in a highly automated ISO 9002 factory with significant level of test by engineers who themselves are musicians and understand the part our product plays in your process. Our commitment: We understand that how your project sounds to you is your most important concern. We are totally dedicated and focused on designing and manufacturing product that will enable you to achieve this goal. Our design goals are that product should be easy to use, logically designed, give class-leading performance and give years of predictable performance. We strive to continuously improve ourselves in these respects - our principal concern is meeting your expectations. Our focus on quality is all consuming - it rules our daily life.

Specifications

Supported Sample Rates

44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

Microphone Inputs

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz, +/-<0.03 dB

20 Hz – 35 kHz, +/-<0.15 dB

Dynamic Range

118 dB at minimum gain

THD+N

-110 dB @ -1 dBFS and 20 dB gain

Noise EIN

-129 dBu

Maximum Input Level

18 dBu

Gain Range

57 dB

Line Inputs

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz, +/-<0.05 dB

20 Hz – 35 kHz, +/-<0.15 dB

Dynamic Range

118 dB at minimum gain

THD+N

-100 dB @ -1 dBFS and minimum gain

Maximum Input Level

26 dBu

Gain Range

57 dB

Instrument Inputs

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz, +/-<0.04 dB

20 Hz – 35 kHz, +/-<0.15 dB

Dynamic Range

116 dB

THD+N

-96.5 dB @ -1 dBFS and minimum gain

Maximum Input Level

15 dBu

Gain Range

57 dB

Line and Monitor Outputs

Frequency Response

20 Hz – 20 kHz, +/-<0.02 dB

20 Hz – 35 kHz, +/-<0.02 dB

Dynamic Range

124 dB

THD+N

-106 dB

Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) 

18 dBu