Focusrite Clarett+ Octopre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp

Clarity Redefined - The Focusrite Clarett+ Octopre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp

The Clarett+ OctoPre is the eight-channel ADAT preamp for both the aspiring and established engineer. Eight high headroom, low noise, and low distortion Clarett+ preamps — featuring All-analogue Air with relay-controlled circuitry — 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.

• Get closer to the origins of Focusrite with premium, relay-controlled analogue circuitry on every preamp that emulates the classic Focusrite ISA 110
• Achieve clear recordings in any session. With 118dB of dynamic range and 129dBu EIN, the natural sound of source signals is preserved
• Multi-track with confidence and handle any recording session offering ultra-low noise and ultra-low distortion
• Capture the true characteristics of guitars with Clarett+ OctoPre’s JFET guitar inputs. Wide input bandwidth retains the purity of high frequencies
• Get studio-grade results with Hitmaker Expansion, the included bundle of mixing plug-ins and virtual instruments
• Landr Studio, plus five free masters - Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two months subscription is over
• Pro Tools Intro+ for Focusrite

SPECIFICATIONS

Mic Inputs

• Frequency Response: 20 - 20 kHz: ± < 0.0 3 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 - 35 kHz: ± < 0.15 dB
• Dynamic Range (min gain): 118 dB
• THD+N (-1 dBFS, +20 dB gain): -110 dB
• Noise EIN: -129 dBu
• Max Input level: 18 dBu
• Gain Range: +57 dB

Line Inputs (Variable)

• Frequency Response: 20 - 20 kHz: ± < 0.05 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 - 35 kHz: ± < 0.15 dB
• Dynamic Range (min gain): 118 dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain): -100 dB
• Max Input level: 26 dBu
• Gain Range: +57 dB

Instrument Inputs

• Frequency Response: 20 - 20 kHz: ± < 0.04 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 - 35 kHz: ± < 0.15 dB
• Dynamic Range: 116 dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, min gain): -96.5 dB
• Max Input level: 15 dBu
• Gain Range: +57 dB

Line & Monitor Outputs

• Frequency Response: 20 - 20 kHz: ± < 0.02 dB
• Frequency Response: 20 - 35 kHz: ± < 0.02 dB
• Dynamic Range: 124 dB
• Max Output level: 18 dBu
• THD+N: -106 dB

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