Rackmount 8-Channel Microphone Preamp and AD Converter

Name: Rackmount 8-Channel Microphone Preamp and AD Converter
Brand: Scarlett
SKU: OctoPre
Availability: InStock

AED 1999.05

The Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre is a 1 RU rackmount device featuring eight Scarlett microphone preamps and high-resolution AD converters, suitable for home studios, live sound mixing, and mobile recording with ADAT or analog line inputs. It includes XLR-1/4” combo inputs for mic, line, and instrument signals, with pads and 48V phantom power for each channel. Additional features include wordclock sync I/O, 5-segment LED metering, and the ability to simultaneously route to both analog and ADAT outputs. The OctoPre comes with software access to Focusrite Red 2 & Red 3 plug-ins, Softube Time and Tone Bundle, and the Plug-In Collective.

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Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre

The Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre is a versatile and high-performance preamp solution for home/project studios, live sound mixing, and mobile recording rigs. Featuring eight Scarlett microphone preamps, high-resolution A/D converters, and a plethora of I/O options, it seamlessly integrates with ADAT digital inputs or analog line inputs.

Key Features

Eight natural-sounding Scarlett microphone preamps with XLR-1/4″ combo inputs
24-bit conversion at up to 192 kHz with 109 dB dynamic range
Selectable input pads and +48V phantom power per 4-channel bank
Balanced line-level outputs for live and studio applications
Wordclock I/O for precise synchronization
5-segment LED meters for each input
Includes Focusrite and Softube plugin bundles

Specifications

Specification	Details
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 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