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.

Key Features

• Eight Clarett+ mic preamps with Air mode: Adds presence and harmonic sheen using analog circuit design inspired by the legendary ISA-110 console tone
• Two front-panel Hi-Z instrument inputs: Capture authentic guitar and bass tone—just like plugging into an amp
• 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
• Eight dedicated channel inserts: Easily integrate outboard processors into your analog chain without rewiring
• ADAT I/O and Word Clock in/out: Add eight additional channels to your interface and keep your studio clocked in tight
• Balanced D-Sub line outputs: Clean analog output for routing to mixers or monitor systems
• Includes Hitmaker Expansion bundle: Packed with Pro Tools Intro+, Ableton Live Lite, and premium plugins like Auto-Tune, Softube, Brainworx, XLN Audio, and more

Customer Benefits

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.

Quick Specs

• Channels: 8 mic pres with Air, 2 front instrument inputs
• Inputs: 8 × XLR/TRS combo (mic/line), 2 × instrument on front panel
• Inserts: 8 channel-selectable analog inserts
• ADAT I/O: 2 × optical—add up to 8 channels at up to 96 kHz (or 4 at 176.4/192 kHz)
• Word Clock: BNC in/out
• Line Outputs: 8 × balanced outputs via D-Sub
• Converters: 24-bit / 192 kHz, up to 124 dB dynamic range
• Dimensions: 482 × 286 × 44.5 mm (standard 1U rack)
• Weight: 4.15 kg
• 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)

Use Cases / Ideal For

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.

Compatibility

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.

Pros & Cons

✅ Pros:

• 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

⚠️ Cons:

• 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.