Focusrite OctoPre MkII 8 Channel Microphone Preamp

Focusrite OctoPre MkII

The first 2 of the front panel inputs feature XLR combi connectors that accept microphone, line and Hi-Z inputs, the latter suitable for recording guitar or bass. Phantom power is available in groups of 4 inputs, while each channel of Focusrite OctoPre MkII features a direct analog out and a 10dB pad to increase the preamp's headroom. Five LED input metering is available per channelof Focusrite OctoPre MkII.

Eight High Quality Award-winning Focusrite Pre-amps
The best sounding multi-channel mic-pre in its class.

Built-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital output
Make the most of your interface's ADAT input. OctoPre connects via its built-in lightpipe output, with a ‘real world' dynamic range performance of 110dB.

Mic-pres optimised for tracking drums
OctoPre MkII is designed not to clip, with pre-amps optimised to handle extreme levels from sound sources like kick drum and snare.

Two quality Hi-Z instrument inputs
OctoPre MkII's first two channels feature DI's, ready for you to plug in your Guitars and Bass, instantly accessible on the front fascia.

5 LED input metering on every channel
OctoPre MkII's fast-acting 5-LED input meters provide clear reference of input levels, helping you to avoid analogue or digital clipping.

-10dB Pads on every channel
OctoPre MkII is drum-ready, with 10dB pads to stop hot signals from overdriving the microphone pre-amp.

Direct outputs on every channel
For routing and flexibility, especially in the live environment. Each mic-pre can be routed to the mixer's analogue channels, with two mirrored ADAT outputs (44.1) left free to send to digital recorders.

48V Phantom power available on every channel
Switched in two groups (1-4 and 5-8) every channel is capable of supplying phantom power, for use with most condenser microphones.

State-of-the-art Clocking Solutions
OctoPre MkII's internal clock delivers a jitter performance of < 10 PPM. For external clocks, a BNC connector is provided and industry-standard JetPLL™ jitter elimination technology is employed.

Mic Gain: +10dB to + 55 dB

Line 1-8 Gain: -10 dB to +36 dB

Instrument Gain: +10 dB to +55 dB

Input Pad on inputs 1-8: ~-10 dB

Phantom power switched in 2 x 4 channel groups (1-4 and 5-8)

Mic and instrument maximum input level: +8 dBu (+17 dBu with pad on input)

Line maximum input level: +22 dBu

Nominal output level @ 0dBFS: 16 dBu, balanced

Sample rates: 44.1kHz to 96kHz.

Clock Sources: Internal clock and sync'ing to Word Clock Input.

Dimensions: W = 484mm / 19", H = 45mm / 1.8", D = 265mm / 10.4"

Weight: 3.6 kg / 7.93

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