Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre 8-Channel Mic Preamp w/ ADAT

Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre 8-Channel Mic Preamp w/ ADAT

The Scarlett OctoPre is the ideal 8-channel expansion for any Scarlett - or other digital interface with ADAT inputs. ADAT is a simple and easy way of increasing the number of simultaneous recording channels available in your studio. With eight channels of Focusrite's 2nd generation Scarlett preamps and precision A-D conversion at sample rates up to 192 kHz, Scarlett OctoPre is the ideal way of increasing the number of inputs in your studio. It also offers eight balanced line outputs, sourced directly from their respective mic preamps for use on stage in a live environment. Get yours at AVShop.ca!

Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic/line inputs deliver high headroom, plenty of clean gain, low noise and minimal distortion - ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals and more. The front panel features two newly-designed instrument inputs with extended headroom. ADAT outputs let you connect to any interface or digital system with ADAT optical inputs, and analogue line outputs let you feed an analogue console at the same time as recording with the digital outputs.

Eight Scarlett 2nd Generation mic preamps

Scarlett OctoPre features eight 2nd Generation Scarlett mic inputs - balanced line inputs too - all running through Focusrite precision 24-bit conversion at up to 192 kHz resolution with 109dB dynamic range.

Dual front-panel instrument inputs

Two high-headroom instrument inputs will handle high output guitar pickups and are right there on the front panel for easy access.

Pads for the most extreme inputs

With high-headroom inputs and a pad on every channel, Scarlett OctoPre is ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals - and more.

Outputs for live or stand-alone use

Eight balanced line outputs, sourced directly from the inputs allow Scarlett OctoPre to be used in a live situation whilst capturing the recording via the digital ADAT output.

Features:

• Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps
• Eight balanced line inputs
• Focusrite precision A-D conversion up to sample rates of 192 kHz
• Dual front-panel instrument inputs
• Pad on every channel for extra headroom - ideal for loud sources such as drums
• Eight balanced line outputs - ideal for live use
• Accurate 5-segment LED input metering
• Simple ADAT connectivity via optical cables
• 48V Phantom power available on every channel for condenser mics
• State-of-the-art digital clocking with Word Clock I/O for synchronisation with external devices