Focusrite Clarett+ OctoPre - Secondhand

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Get the classic Focusrite sound with All-analogue Air

Unlock the classic sound that skyrocketed Focusrite to the apex of studio recording processors with the all-analog AIR mode. Emulating the sound of the classic ISA 110 that was featured on the original Studio Console, the AIR mode offers a distinctive character to your sound by increasing the input impedance and stacking two high shelves simultaneously. The result is a bright, articulate and vintage-inspired sound with a subtle amount of classic console saturation with a 4dB boost in the upper-frequency range. All-analog, this circuit is controllable for each channel via the onboard switch, making it incredibly easy to hear how this mode affects your tone in your recordings. Make vocals shine, drums pop and guitars sit forward in the mix all while carving a clear and spacious sound in your instruments with AIR mode.

Get more with the Hitmaker Expansion

With Hitmaker Expansion, you have a place to record your music with Ableton Live Lite. Virtual instruments including Addictive Keys and Addictive Drums 2 with Studio Rock Kit. Guitar amplifier simulation through the Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555. Effects to mix and process your tracks with a selection of Brainworx plug-ins. Antares Auto-Tune Access to polish off your vocal recordings and lastly three months of Splice Sounds subscription to add in the finishing touches with after-effects, loops and beats.

The Hitmaker bundle expanded! - now includes Massive and Fast Balancer

Expanding the music software bundle, the Hitmaker pack now also includes 'Fast Balancer' and Native Instruments 'Massive'. Massive is an award-winning software synthesizer, regarded for its use on countless modern-day hits; spanning everything from underground dance bangers to chart-topping ballads. Its huge tonal palette, powerful synthesis engine and in-depth wavetables allow you to create a huge variety of timbres - everything from huge layered bass patches to ethereal pads. It also comes pre-loaded with a comprehensive library of over 1,300 presets showcasing the sonic power of this cutting-edge virtual synth.

Want a quick and solid sound fast? Look no further than the Fast Balancer. This powerful AI-driven plugin will analyse your instrumental/vocal track and create three different tonal options to enhance your audio/track. Its simple and intuitive design allows you to select between three tonal profiles - Warm, Neutral and Bright, accompanied by an 'Intensity' slider, acting as a wet/dry mix knob. Ideal for those who are learning how to mix or for professionals who need a quick way to add some shine to their tracks.

Seamless integration with existing hardware

Often in the studio, calling upon external hardware and outboard equipment is vital in achieving the sound in your head. With the Clarett+ OctoPre, you can connect a wide range of external devices using the eight dedicated channel inserts. Seamlessly integrate your external compressors to your bass and vocal recordings or insert your favourite EQ to your electric guitar signal or even patch in your favourite hardware reverb to add ambience to your vocals, it's all possible with the OctoPre

Newly improved converters

No matter how good your recording chain and preamps, your sound will ultimately be defined by the conversion on hand within your system. The Clarett+ OctoPre boasts new and improved converters to give you the confidence that your sound is being monitored exactly the way it was recorded. Outperforming many of its competitors, the Clarett+ OctoPre boasts ultra-low noise floor with a tremendous level of headroom to ensure that all of your incoming audio is captured with stunning accuracy and heard exactly the way it went in. Now, you can be sure of your mixing decisions that what you're hearing is the way it will be heard on every system, creating the perfect balanced mix for your song.

Expand your recording system

Ideal for expanding your existing Focusrite interface recording system, the Clarett+ OctoPre expands your input and output functionality via the onboard ADAT connectivity. Connecting via ADAT will expand your two input system into a ten input system instantly, enabling you to record stunning multi-microphone setups for drums, electric guitar, piano and just about any other instrument that requires a multi-microphone setup. For producers integrated with other audio interfaces, the ADAT connectivity of the Clarett+ OctoPre brings the classic sound of Focusrite to your recordings, allowing you to access the stunning sonic fidelity and vintage-inspired character of the AIR mode.

Two front-mounted instrument inputs

Crucial in the world of modern instrument recordings, the Clarett+ OctoPre lets you take a D.I signal via the onboard instrument inputs. These D.I signals can be used for editing purposes, future re-amping, with software amplifier simulations or simply as a fail-safe for if any problems occur with your miced guitar amplifier during recording. Preserving the natural tone of your guitar, these dual instrument inputs are built using JFET preamps. Stunning bandwidth and clarity maintain the purity of the entire frequency range and respond quickly and accurately to your transients, making it feel like you're plugging directly into your favourite amplifier. Ideal for mixing and mastering, using your D.I input with a range of software emulations in tandem with a recorded guitar amplifier can create unique tones that simply wouldn't be possible when restricted to the analog domain.

Complete with huge music software bundle

The Clarett range comes with everything you need to start making professional-quality music straight away. Whether you're recording, producing, or mixing, the included software and plugins cover all bases. First, you’ll get access to major DAWs with Ableton Live Lite, Pro Tools Intro+, and a six-month trial of FL Studio Producer Edition, so you can choose the workflow that suits you best. Then, the Hitmaker Expansion bundle equips you with top-tier studio tools for vocals, guitars, synths, drums, and mixing.

For vocal processing, Antares Auto-Tune Access provides professional pitch correction, while Relab LX480 Essentials delivers high-end reverb, modelled on the legendary Hit Factory NYC’s unit. Sonnox VoxDoubler enhances vocals with widening and thickening effects for added presence.

Guitarists can take advantage of Softube’s Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555, an ultra-realistic amp model delivering everything from warm cleans to high-gain crunch. Keyboardists get XLN Audio’s Addictive Keys Studio Grand, based on the iconic Steinway Model D. Synth lovers will appreciate Native Instruments MASSIVE, featuring over 1,300 presets for huge basses, leads, and more.

For drums, XLN Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit offers professionally recorded Tama and Pearl drum sounds with mix-ready effects. When it’s time to mix, Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC brings the character of Focusrite’s legendary preamps, and the Red 2 & 3 Plugin Suite models the brand’s renowned EQ and compressors. The Klevgrand Essentials Bundle adds Korvpressor, a versatile compressor/limiter, and REAMP for warm, analogue-style saturation. Every Clarett unit also includes a two-month subscription to Landr Studio, providing unlimited MP3 mastering and streaming distribution, plus five free masters to keep.

Features

• The perfect studio expansion for recording multiple microphone setups
• Stunning audio fidelity and accuracy capture transients with detail and wide frequency response
• Add classic console saturation and character with all-analog AIR mode
• Transform dull instruments with two cumulative high shelf boosts when AIR mode is engaged
• Unlock the power of the vintage ISA 110 Microphone Preamp
• Get precise and clean recordings, ideal for vocals, drums, guitars and just about any other instrument in your studio sessions
• Tremendous amount of dynamic range up to 129dBu lets you capture loud acoustic sources with preserved dynamics and response
• Ultra-low noise floor avoids any unwanted background interference on delicate recordings
• Eight dedicated channel inserts enable you to patch your favourite outboard gear into your signal chain with ease
• Improved A-D converters for unrivalled monitoring accuracy
• Expertly-engineered D-A converters give confidence in the studio that your sound is preserved exactly as it was recorded
• Expand your recording system over ADAT connectivity, upgrading to professional standard recording with up to eight additional channels
• JFET instrument inputs are ideal for connecting your electric guitar and bass, with wide bandwidth inputs that preserve dynamic range and frequency response
• World-class software bundle including Hitmaker Expansion bundle, comprised of world-class mixing plug-ins and software instruments

Specifications

Mic Inputs

• Frequency Response 20-20kHz: +/- 0.03dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz: +/- 0.15dB
• Dynamic Range (min gain): 118dB
• THD+N (-1dBFS, +20dB gain): -110dB
• Noise EIN: -129dBu
• Max input level: 18dBu
• Gain range: +57dB

Line Inputs (Variable)

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

Instrument Inputs

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

Line & Mon Outputs

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

Headphone Outputs

• Frequency Response 20-20kHz: Less than 0.06dB
• Frequency Response 20-35kHz: Less than 0.07dB
• Dynamic Range: 118dB
• THD+N: -104dB
• Max Output level: 16dBu

General

• Dimensions (H x W x D): 43.9 x 482.5 x 291mm
• Weight: 4.12KG
• Product code: MOCL0012UKEU