New Octopre with Adat Out and Compression

The Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic delivers eight channels of studio quality microphone pre-amplification, eight VCA-based Red 3-derived compressors and built-in 24-bit / 96 kHz digital inputs and outputs. OctoPre MkII Dynamic is a feature-rich expansion upgrade from Focusrite for any digital audio workstation. Octopre MKII is equally an ideal expansion for any analogue or digital console, or hard disk recorder.

Digital inputs and outputs let you make the most of often-neglected ADAT i/o; ideal for expanding the number of mic-pre inputs on your interface or for providing analogue monitoring from any digital ADAT feed. With this entire package fitting into a single 1U chassis complementing Focusrite’s Saffire PRO range, and all controls adjustable from the front fascia, OctoPre MkII Dynamic sets the standard for modern, compact, multi-channel recording expansions.

Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic Features:

• Eight award-winning Focusrite pre-amps. Focusrite's unparalleled pre-amp legacy forms the foundation of this new device, with pre-amps optimized to handle extreme levels from sound sources like acoustic drums.
• Eight single-dial Focusrite Compressors. A single dial gets you to the right amount of compression, fast. These new VCA-based, feed-forward compressors model the character of the celebrated Focusrite Red 3.
• Compress transparently or with effect. The classic soft-knee design achieves beautifully transparent compression that caresses your sound. Focusrite’s unique "More" switch doubles the ratio to deliver ‘compression with effect’.
• Built-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital outputs. Make the most of your interface's ADAT input for tracking, with eight channels of analogue to digital conversion via ADAT, boasting a ‘real world’ dynamic range performance of 110dB.
• Built-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital inputs. Switchable from the front panel, digital to analogue conversion via ADAT provides analogue monitoring of any digital ADAT feed, as well as the ability to clock from any ADAT device.
• State-of-the-art Clocking Solutions. OctoPre MkII Dynamic's internal clock delivers a jitter performance of +/- 20 PPM. For external clocks, industry-standard JetPLL jitter elimination technology is employed
• Two high-quality instrument inputs. OctoPre MkII Dynamic’s first two channels feature DI’s, ready for you to plug in your Guitars and Bass. No expensive external DI required.

Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic Specifications:

• Mic Gain: +10dB to + 55dB.
• Line 1-8 Gain: -10dB to +36dB.
• Instrument Gain: +10dB to +55dB.
• Phantom power switched in 4 channel groups on Mic. 1-4 and 5-8.
• Mic and instrument maximum input level +16dBu.
• Line maximum input level +26dBu
• Threshold Range: -44dBFS (Max setting) to -4dBFS (Min setting).
• Compression Ratio Normal: 2:1, More: 4:1.
• Auto Make Up Gain: 4dB (Min setting), 18dB (Max setting).
• Attack Time: 1.2ms, Release Time: 28ms (-3.5dB method).
• Compression Curve: Classic Focusrite Soft Knee.
• THD+N (maximum at any compression threshold, input < +16dBu, gain at minimum): < 0.18%
• Clock Sources: Internal clock, Sync to Word Clock Input, Sync to ADAT Input (ADAT 1 input only)
• Metering of analogue inputs (channels 1-8), 5 segment (-42, -18, -6, -3 and 0dBFS).
• 4 Sample Rate LED’s (44.1k, 48k, 88.2k & 96k).
• 3 Sync Source LED’s (Internal, Word Clock and ADAT).
• ‘Lock’ Indicator LED.
• ADDA Switch for analogue output source selection (A/D’s or ADAT inputs).
• Unboxed Dimensions: Unboxed: W = 484mm / 19", H = 45mm / 1.8", D = 265mm / 10.4"
• Unboxed net weight : 3.6 kg / 7.3 lbs