Focusrite SCARLETT-OCTOPRE 8-Channel Preamplifier With ADAT Outputs

Features:
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 analogue line outputs let you feed an analogue console at the same time as recording with the digital outputs.

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

Included Software

Ableton Live Lite music making software

Free 3-month Avid® Pro Tools® subscription

Free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription with new Splice accounts

Hitmaker Expansion which includes:

Antares® Auto-Tune® Access Allows everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes to lightning-fast Hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your track

Relab LX480 Essentials - Provides four reverbs, modelled on The Hit Factory NYC's reverb unit, and used on countless hits • Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555

A hyper-realistic model of Marshall's Silver Jubilee 2555 the modern evolution of the iconic JCM800 brought to you by analogue modeling experts Softube

XLN Audio® Addictive Keys - Choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway®, Yamaha® and the classic Rhodes®

XLN Audio® Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock Kit - Features expertly captured samples from a high-end Tama® and Pearl® drums, and Paiste® and Sabian® cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm

Brainworx® bx_oberhausen - Fully-analogue modelled replica of a classic American polysynth

Brainworx® bx_console Focusrite SC - Brings the true sound of the preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music

Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite Meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe

Brainworx® bx_masterdesk - Brings a smooth and simple workflow to the art of mastering, and allows anyone, from first-time-producer to industry pro to get studio-quality results quickly and effortlessly

In the Box
• Scarlett OctoPre • Getting Started Guide • Power Cable

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 kΩ

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 kΩ

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 MΩ

Line Outputs
Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): +16dBu @ 0dBFS, or > 21dBu where ADAT output is not used THD+N: < 0.001% Ouput Impedance: 136 Ω (Balanced)

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Catalog:	SCARLETT-OCTOPRE
Publisher:	Focusrite