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Description
Elevate your studio recordings with the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre, a versatile 8-channel mic preamp designed to seamlessly integrate with your existing setup. Whether you're expanding your Clarett interface or adding pristine preamps to any digital recorder, the OctoPre shines with unparalleled sound quality. Its hallmark "AIR" feature breathes life into your recordings, offering that sought-after analog warmth and presence. With clean, powerful preamps and convenient TRS insert points for outboard gear, this unit is a must-have for serious musicians and producers looking for professional-grade sound without the complexity.
Key Features:
- 8-channel mic preamp compatible with Clarett 8Pre and 8Pre X Thunderbolt interfaces, and any gear with ADAT I/O
- Pristine preamp quality with ample gain for low output microphones
- "AIR" transformer emulation technology for analog warmth and presence
- Single-point TRS insert jacks for easy integration of external processing gear
- High-fidelity conversion ensuring crystal clear sound capture
Product specs
| Brand | Focusrite |
| Model | Clarett OctoPre 8-Channel Mic Preamp with ADAT I/O |
| Finish | Red |
| Year | 2017 - 2025 |
| Made In | United Kingdom |
| Categories | AD/DA Converters, Microphone Preamps |
FAQs
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What type of connectivity does the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre offer?
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The Focusrite Clarett OctoPre features ADAT I/O connectivity, allowing you to expand your existing audio interface with eight additional channels of high-quality mic preamps.
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Is the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre compatible with all DAWs?
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Yes, the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre is compatible with all major DAWs, providing seamless integration via its ADAT optical outputs.
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Does the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre include any bundled software?
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Yes, the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre includes an Avid Pro Tools Intro+ perpetual license, along with various plugins like Brainwork Bx_console Focusrite SC and Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite.
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How does the Clarett OctoPre enhance audio recording quality?
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The Clarett OctoPre enhances audio recording quality with its high-headroom mic preamps, offering clear and detailed sound capture, ideal for both studio and live settings.
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Can the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre be used for live performances?
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Yes, the Focusrite Clarett OctoPre is suitable for live performances, providing robust and reliable audio expansion with its high-quality preamps and ADAT connectivity.
Videos
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Focusrite // Recording Veridian with the Clarett OctoPre
Focusrite // Recording Veridian with the Clarett OctoPre
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Focusrite // Clarett OctoPre - Getting started
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Focusrite // Behind the scenes with Clarett OctoPre and Veridian
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Reviews
PROS
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Adds 8 channels seamlessly to existing setups
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Superior sound clarity, especially noticeable over older interfaces
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AIR feature adds versatility for recording
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Sturdy build with dedicated gain controls and functional design
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High-quality analog circuitry and DA converters for its price
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Easy manual routing for flexibility in use
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Compatible with various DAWs and equipment via ADAT
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Affordable, offering great value for under $700
CONS
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ADAT connections use fragile spring-loaded doors prone to breaking
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Optical ports dimensions mismatch with some cables, requiring replacements
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Intermittent popping when synced with certain setups
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Cannot output all 8 preamps digitally over SMUX at 192k
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Digital connectivity options are limited compared to pro studio-grade gear
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Front placement of 2 preamp inputs deemed non-ideal for rack use
Owner Insights
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Features and functionality
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 7 Ratings
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Best in class? Best bang for buck!
This takes off where the old platinum octopre left off. This might be the best sounding 8 pre under a grand. Sometimes used the clarett can be found for 500usd! For that money its unbeatable. Nothing else delivers analog circuitry and DA converters of this caliber for $700 or less.
The unit is fairly sturdy and very easy to use with dedicated gain controls and 2 function per channel buttons... inserts... these are just specs.
My 1 big complaint is that you can't get all 8 preamps out digitally over SMUX at 192k. It would be nice to have something like an AVB output but focusrite is tied to dante and only for their expensive pro studio-grade stuff.
The 'air' is neat sounding but isn't exactly the same as changing the impedance on an ISA range. Like a lot of affordable discrete focusrite designs over the years you can hear the soundcraft lineage as much or as the neve lineage and that's okay.
I dock it 1 point because it foolishly has 2 preamp inputs out front and all the other connectors on the back where they belong... and for the digital connectivity. I don't think anything in this class and form factor can do better but its focusrite and they've set the bar really high since getting into the home/project studio market. I really think a piece of this caliber should be designed for normal rack use with patch bays, snakes or breakout panels etc.
The only comparable stuff is by audient... which is interesting because Dave Dearden wound up at soundcraft for awhile after DDA was bought up. I've not tried the audient stuff but I suspect the clarett and ASP preamps will perform similarly... although on their desks the audient preamps are actually transformer balanced but I don't think they are on the 1u 8 channel preamps. And the focusrite just clicks in cheaper and is of very high quality sporting very nice converters that keep up with anything from avid, apogee or MOTU.
Artist usage
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Visible in this March 22, 2020 Instagram post by Cannata. He later listed it on Young the Giant's Reverb.com shop in 2022.
Reverb.com, "Focusrite Clarett OctoPre 8-Channel Mic Preamp owned by Eric Cannata of Young the Giant"
Excellent condition Focusrite Clarett Octo Pre for sale. Was used in my home studio for a couple years for synths/keyboards. Hope it finds a home where it'll be used, as I no longer need it.
Eric
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