Expand your studio via ADAT with eight 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps.
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. 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 analog line outputs let you feed an analog console at the same time as recording with the digital outputs.
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 di...
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Expand your studio via ADAT with eight 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps.
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. 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 analog line outputs let you feed an analog console at the same time as recording with the digital outputs.
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.
Product Details
- 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
INCLUDED SOFTWARE:
Ableton Live Lite
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Splice Sounds
Three months Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts - offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops, and presets, with new releases daily.
Three Month Avid Pro Tools subscription
Get a taste of the industry standard recording experience with this legendary DAW.
Focusrite Plug-in Collective
Get a new plug-in and exclusive offers from a new partner every few months.
Hitmaker Expansion
Antares Auto-Tune Access
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Relab's LX480 Essentials
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Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
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XLN Audio Addictive Keys
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XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
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Brainworx bx_oberhausen
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Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC
The preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music. No other plug-inoffers the unique character of the iconic large format console, with ISA 110 preamps–the origin of the famous 'Air' we still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite SC is a full channel strip, offering EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate and expander.
Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
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Brainworx bx_masterdesk
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Warranty
Enjoy three years of warranty
Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault. Focusrite will send you replacement gear in the UK and the US, and they’ll cover the shipping costs both ways. In the UK, they'll send you a replacement before you return your hardware to them.
Technical Specifications
- Supported Sample Rates - 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Microphone Inputs
- Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
- Dynamic Range - 109 dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N - <0.001%
- Noise EIN - -127 dBu
- Maximum input level (without pad) - +8 dBu
- Maximum input level (with pad) - +16 dBu
- Gain Range - 50 dB
- Input Impedance - 3 k ohms
Line Inputs
- Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
- Dynamic Range - 109 dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N - <0.002%
- Maximum input level - +22 dBu
- Gain Range - 50 dB
- Input Impedance - 49 k ohms
Instrument Inputs
- Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
- Dynamic Range - 108 dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N - <0.01%
- Maximum input level - +13 dBu
- Gain Range - 50 dB
- Input Impedance - 1 M ohms
Line Outputs
- Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) - +16dBu @ 0dBFS, or >21dBu where ADAT output is not used
- THD+N - <0.001%
- Ouput Impedance - 136 ohms (Balanced)
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