Product Highlights

•     For Live & Studio Use

    Adds 8 Mic Pres to Scarlett Interfaces

•     Adds 8 Line Outs to Existing Interfaces
•     Dual Front-Panel Instrument Jacks
•     AD Conversion up to 192 kHz
•     Dual-Port ADAT 8-Channel Output
•     48V Power on All Inputs
•     Word Clock I/O
•     Simultaneous Digital & Analog Outputs
•     Includes Focus Red 3 & Softube Bundle

The Scarlett OctoPre from Focusrite is designed to connect w/ existing interfaces, supplying them w/ an additional eight mic pres, eight balanced inputs, eight line outputs, and analog to digital conversion at 192 kHz via ADAT outputs. The mic pres are the same found in 2nd-generation Scarlett interfaces, and thus, comprise a suitable solution for expanding the input array of an existing Scarlett rig. The OctoPre also sports two combination inputs on the front panel that accommodate the 1/4" outputs of instruments, giving you the ability to plug a guitar or a bass straight into the device. Pads on every channel allow you to capture the sound of high-level sound sources (drumkits, for instance), and 48V phantom power can be instantiated to give condenser microphones their necessary juice.

These features, combined w/ the word clock sync I/O and 5-segment LED metering, render the unit quite suitable for use in the studio. But that's only one of its intended uses: the Scarlett OctoPre also operates well in live-sound conditions, providing eight additional preamps for the stage, all feeding their respective line outputs so they can feed a multitude of mixers, consoles, and PAs. You can even use the line outputs to feed a console while simultaneously recording digitally via the ADAT outputs. As w/ other items in the Scarlett series, the OctoPre ships w/ included software, giving you access to the Focus Red 3 plug-in suite, as well as the Softube Time & Tone bundle.

Notable Features

•   Eight 2nd-generation Scarlett mic preamps
•   Eight balanced line inputs
•   Focusrite 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, suitable for live use
•   Accurate 5-segment LED input metering
•   ADAT connectivity via optical cables
•   48V phantom power available on every channel for condenser mics
•   Included software bundle (Focusrite Red 3 and Softube Time & Tone Bundle)
•   Digital clocking w/ Word Clock I/O and JetPLL jitter elimination

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