Clarett+ OctoPre vs ISA C8X
The ISA C8X costs about $1,400 more than the Clarett+ OctoPre and buys you 26 more I/O, plus TS 1/4" and XLR Female. It also costs you 1 more rack unit. It draws 30W less, which matters on a full rack.
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ISA C8X| Spec | Clarett+ OctoPre | ISA C8X |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 2U |
| Weight | 9.1 lbs | 12.3 lbs |
| Power draw | 30W | Passive |
| Depth | 286 mm | 325 mm |
| I/O count | 24 | 50 |
| Price | ~$899.99 | ~$2,299.99 |
Highlighted where one is plainly lighter, smaller, cheaper or draws less. I/O count is left unmarked on purpose — more connectors you don't need is weight, cost and a bigger case.
Connectors only one of them has
Clarett+ OctoPre
- Combo XLR/TRS
- DB25
ISA C8X
- TS 1/4"
- XLR Female
- XLR Male
- USB-C
- RCA
- MIDI 5-pin DIN
Settle it in your own rack
Specs decide less than fit does. Drop either one into your rig and see the real answer — what space is left, what the circuit draws, and whether every cable it needs actually lands somewhere.
Open the rack plannerTry 15 minutes without an account. Both units are in the catalog.