Clarett+ OctoPre vs Red 16Line
The Red 16Line costs about $3,600 more than the Clarett+ OctoPre and buys you 5 more I/O, plus TS 1/4" and RJ45 (Ethernet). Budget 90W more on the circuit.
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Clarett+ OctoPreFocusrite
Red 16Line| Spec | Clarett+ OctoPre | Red 16Line |
|---|---|---|
| Rack space | 1U | 1U |
| Weight | 9.1 lbs | 11.1 lbs |
| Power draw | 30W | 120W |
| Depth | 286 mm | 340 mm |
| I/O count | 24 | 29 |
| Price | ~$899.99 | ~$4,499.99 |
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
Red 16Line
- TS 1/4"
- RJ45 (Ethernet)
- USB-C
- Mini DigiLink
- RCA
- XLR Female
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.