Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre 8-Channel Mic Pre

The Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre eight-channel ADAT preamp was designed for both the aspiring and established engineer. Eight high-headroom, low-noise and low-distortion Clarett+ preamps—featuring all-analog Air with relay-controlled circuitry and capture drums, vocals and acoustic instruments with superb clarity. Two JFET instrument inputs capture the true characteristics of guitars, just like plugging into an amp. High-quality AD/DA converters brings audio clarity to studio tracking sessions with high dynamic range, and ultralow noise and distortion. Exceptional DA conversion ensures that audio quality is preserved when sending audio to analog compressors EQs and effects. Add Clarett+ OctoPre to a 2Pre, 4Pre or 8Pre to expand I/O easily and consistently via ADAT, so that can record a whole band together while maintaining analog purity and clarity as well as bringing the classic Focusrite Studio Console sound to recordings. Get the Classic Focusrite Sound With All-analog Air Get closer to the origins of Focusrite with premium, relay-controlled analog circuitry on every preamp that emulates the classic Focusrite ISA 110, as featured on the original Focusrite Studio Console. When Air is engaged it switches the impedance to 2.2 kohms and adds two cumulative high shelves, totaling a 4dB boost in the high frequencies. Capture the Truest Version of Sound With Clarett+ Mic Pre Achieve clear recordings in any session. With 118dB of dynamic range and 129dBu EIN, the natural sound of source signals is preserved. The fully balanced signal path ensures inbound signals are clean and with ultralow noise—giving sessions the professional Focusrite sound. Stay Plugged in With Inserts on Every Channel Clarett+ OctoPre’s eight dedicated channel inserts allow to track through favorite outboard gear and capture its true character. Easily add analog equipment to the signal path with our flexible insert design. Clear, Accurate Multitracking With Improved AD Converters Multitrack with confidence and handle any recording session. Offering ultralow noise and ultralow distortion, Clarett+ OctoPre’s AD conversion combined with the powerful preamps give professional-sounding tracks ready for mixing. Preserve Signature Style With Improved DA Converters Clarett+ OctoPre’s exceptional DA conversion allows engineers to easily process audio in their signature style, confident that audio quality is preserved when sending audio to analog compressors, EQs and effects. Connect Clarett+ OctoPre to a Clarett+ 8Pre via ADAT and send 16 channels to a mixer. Premium-Quality Audio Over ADAT Add Clarett+ OctoPre to a 2Pre, 4Pre or 8Pre to expand I/O easily and consistently via ADAT. Non-Clarett+ users can upgrade to a professional standard and bring the classic Focusrite sound to their recordings by connecting to an ADAT-enabled interface, benefitting from the premium quality offered by Clarett+ OctoPre. Preserve the Natural Tone of Guitar Capture the true characteristics of guitars with Clarett+ OctoPre’s JFET guitar inputs. Wide input bandwidth retains the purity of high frequencies and feels like are plugging straight into an amp. Software Extras Get studio-grade results with Hitmaker Expansion, the included bundle of mixing plug-ins and virtual instruments. Avid Pro Tools Intro+ Subscription With Complete Plug-in BundleAn Avid Pro Tools Intro+ perpetual license and Avid Complete Plug-in Bundle is included