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Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Rackmount 8-Channel Microphone Preamp with ADAT Outputs

BH #FOSCARLETTOP • MFR #SCARLETT-OCTOPRE
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Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Rackmount 8-Channel Microphone Preamp with ADAT Outputs
Key Features
  • For Studios and Live/Mobile Setups
  • 8 Mic/Line Preamps, 2 with Hi-Z Switches
  • Outs: 8 Balanced 1/4" Line, Dual ADAT
  • 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD Converters
Expand your system's recording capability with the Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre, a slim 1 RU rackmount device laden with eight Scarlett microphone preamps and onboard high-resolution AD converters—a perfect addition to any home/project studio, live sound mixing console, or mobile recording rig that has available ADAT digital inputs or unused analog line inputs.
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Focusrite OctoPre Overview

  • 1Description
  • 2Eight Scarlett Mic Preamps
  • 3Onboard High-Resolution A/D Converters
  • 4Input Pads
  • 5Balanced Line Outputs
  • 6Wordclock I/O
  • 7Multi-Segment Input Metering
  • 8All the Tools You Need to Start Recording

Expand your system's recording capability with the Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre, a slim 1 RU rackmount device laden with eight Scarlett microphone preamps and onboard high-resolution AD converters—a perfect addition to any home/project studio, live sound mixing console, or mobile recording rig that has available ADAT digital inputs or unused analog line inputs.

All eight XLR-1/4" combo inputs can accept mic- or line-level signal, and the front-panel input jacks can also accommodate the 1/4" outputs of instruments, letting you plug a guitar or a bass straight into the Scarlett OctoPre. Pads on every channel allow you to capture the sound of high-level sound sources such as drums and cranked guitar amps, and 48V phantom power can be instantiated in two 4-channel banks to run condenser microphones and active DI boxes.

These features, combined with the wordclock 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 environments, 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 route the line outputs to a console while simultaneously recording digitally via the ADAT outputs.

Eight Scarlett Mic Preamps
The Scarlett OctoPre is outfitted with eight natural-sounding Scarlett microphone preamps on XLR-1/4" TRS combo jacks. All eight inputs can accept mic- or line-level signal; the first two inputs (located on the front panel) can also accept Hi-Z signal from instruments thanks to Hi-Z switches. The +48V phantom power is selectable per 4-channel bank (for channels 1-4 and 5-8), allowing the Scarlett OctoPre to handle dynamic or condenser microphones.
Onboard High-Resolution A/D Converters
All inputs on the Scarlett OctoPro are running through Focusrite precision 24-bit conversion at up to 192 kHz resolution with 109 dB dynamic range. Dual TOSLINK optical ADAT outputs support eight channels at up to 96 kHz or four channels at 176.4/192 kHz.
Input Pads
With high-headroom inputs and a pad (-8 dB) on every channel, the Scarlett OctoPre is ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals, and more.
Balanced Line Outputs
Eight balanced line-level outputs, sourced directly from the inputs, allow the Scarlett OctoPre to be used in a live situation whilst capturing the recording via the digital ADAT output.
Wordclock I/O
The rear panel offers BNC jacks for wordclock input and output, enabling proper synchronization with other digital equipment such as a mixing console or an audio interface.
Multi-Segment Input Metering
Clustered together for visual convenience, 5-segment meters show your input levels for all channels at a glance.
All the Tools You Need to Start Recording
The Scarlett line of interfaces comes with some of the best loved software tools in the business. Click here to see the complete list!
UPC: 815301008491

Focusrite OctoPre Specs

Form Factor
Rackmount (1 RU)
Display
8 x Multi-Segment LED Meters
Mic Preamps
8
Gain Control
8 x Knobs
Pad
-8 dB (Selectable per Channel)
Analog Audio I/O
2 x XLR-1/4" TRS Combo Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs (Front Panel)
6 x XLR-1/4" TRS Combo Balanced Mic/Line Inputs
8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Outputs
Phantom Power
+48 V, On/Off Switchable in 4-Channel Banks (1-4 and 5-8)
Digital Audio I/O
2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Outputs (SMUX and SMUX 4 Support)
Sync I/O
1 x BNC Female Wordclock Input
1 x BNC Female Wordclock Output
Frequency Response
Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0.5 dB, -1.5 dB)
Gain Range
Inputs: 50 dB
Maximum Input Level
Mic Input (Pad Off): +8 dBu
Mic Input (Pad On): +16 dBu
Line Input: +22 dBu
Hi-Z Input: +13 dBu
Maximum Output Level
> +16 dBu at 0 dBFS
> +21 dBu Where ADAT Output Is Not Used
Impedance
Mic Input: 3 Kilohms
Line Input: 49 Kilohms
Hi-Z Input: 1 Megohm
Line Output: 136 Ohms for Units with Serial Number ≤ W860083007515
Line Output: 576 Ohms for Units with Serial Number ≤ W860083007515
Wordclock Input: 75 Ohms
Wordclock Output: 75 Ohms
Dynamic Range
Mic/Line Inputs: 109 dB (A-Weighted)
Hi-Z Inputs: 108 dB (A-Weighted)
THD + N
Mic Inputs: <0.001%
Line Inputs: <0.002%
Hi-Z Inputs: <0.01%
Line Outputs: <0.001%
EIN
Mic Inputs: -127 dBu
Word Clock Specs
Input Voltage: 2.5 V
Output Voltage: 5 V
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz
Bit Depth
24-Bit
Power Supply
Universal: 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz
Dimensions
19.0 x 1.8 x 11.3" / 48.3 x 4.4 x 28.6 cm
Weight
7.1 lb / 3.2 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
10.55 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.7 x 14 x 4.1"

Focusrite OctoPre Reviews

Octopre

By Scott
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2020-06-01

Very fast delivery. Will definitely order from B&H again!

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Will it work with other interfaces such as Universal Audio apollo? or is it only built to work with focusrite interfaces?
Asked by: Phill Bitencourt
The OctoPre can be used together with any interface that has ADAT inputs. It will work with the Universal Audio Apollo as well as other Focusrite Scarlett interfaces.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2023-02-17

Does this work with Focusrite Control software?

Does this work with Focusrite Control software?
Asked by: Sammy
This unit will show up as digital inputs in the Focusrite Control Software, when connected to the ADAT input of an a compatible Focusrite interface.
Answered by: Daniel
Date published: 2019-05-22

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What is this? Not sure. It does not even have a USB interface. Why does it show up here under AUDIO INTERFACES then?
Asked by: Frank
Hello,This is an 8 channel preamp that you can connect to an interface via ADAT (Optical)
Answered by: Focusrite Novation I. Focusrite Expert
Date published: 2018-08-27
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