Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre – 8-Channel ADAT Expansion with ISA-Style Air
Expand your studio I/O with Clarett+ OctoPre—eight pristine Clarett+ mic pres, ADAT connectivity, and ISA-inspired Air tone in a compact, rack-mounted unit. It brings warmth, clarity, and flexible routing via professional inserts and high-headroom conversion—perfectly integrated for your Soundium setup.
Kluczowe cechy
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Eight Clarett+ mic preamps with Air mode: Adds presence and harmonic sheen using analog circuit design inspired by the legendary ISA-110 console tone
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Two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs: Capture authentic guitar and bass tone—just like plugging into an amp
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High-quality 24-bit/192 kHz converters (up to 124 dB dynamic range): Ensure ultra-clean capture and playback with low noise and minimal distortion
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Eight dedicated channel inserts: Easily integrate outboard processors into your analog chain without rewiring
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ADAT I/O and Word Clock in/out: Add eight additional channels to your interface and keep your studio clocked in tight
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Balanced D-Sub line outputs: Clean analog output for routing to mixers or monitor systems
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Includes Hitmaker Expansion bundle: Packed with Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, and premium plugins like Auto-Tune, Softube, Brainworx, XLN Audio, and more
Korzyści
Clarett+ OctoPre offers seamless growth for studios with ADAT-equipped interfaces. You get pristine, ISA-styled tone, flexible routing, and expandable capture without replacing your core interface. Instrument inputs and inserts provide creative options; converters preserve dynamic nuances; and bundled software gives you creative power right away.
Specyfikacja
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Channels: 8 mic pres with Air, 2 front instrument inputs
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Wejścia: 8 × XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 2 × instrument on front panel
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Inserts: 8 channel-selectable analog inserts
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ADAT I/O: 2 × optical—add up to 8 channels at up to 96 kHz (or 4 at 176.4/192 kHz)
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Word Clock: BNC in/out
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Line Outputs: 8 × balanced outputs via D-Sub
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Converters: 24-bit / 192 kHz, up to 124 dB dynamic range
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Wymiary: 482 × 286 × 44.5 mm (standard 1U rack)
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Waga: 4.15 kg
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Power: Internal PSU with IEC cable
What’s in the Box
- Clarett+ OctoPre preamp expansion unit
- IEC power cable
- Quick-start documentation
- Software bundle: Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, Hitmaker Expansion (plugins and instruments)
Zastosowanie
Perfect for expanding ADAT-compatible interfaces for live drumming, multi-mic tracking, or hybrid studios. Ideal when you need more mic inputs with ISA-style tone, instrument capability, or analog insert workflows—all while maintaining compact and efficient rack space.
Kompatybilność
Works with any ADAT-equipped interface or mixing desk. Integrates via optical ADAT and can sync via Word Clock. Analog inserts and balanced outputs make it versatile in both analog-first and digital studio setups.
Zalety i wady
✅ Zalety:
- High-quality mic pres with ISA-inspired Air tone
- Instrument inputs and analog inserts for creative workflows
- Expandable via ADAT without replacing your interface
- Professional converters preserve detail and dynamics
⚠️ Wady:
- Requires ADAT-equipped interface and dedicated optical cable
- Minimal front-panel controls—great for rack, less for stand-alone use
- Instrument inputs limited to front panel—fewer DI channels than full interface
Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre provides high-quality preamps and flexible analog routing in a compact, expandable form. Elevate your tracking setup with ISA-level tone and professional-grade accessories—only at Soundium.
