Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic 8-Channel Preamp
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Description
The Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is an eight-channel microphone preamplifier with per-channel analog compression, 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA conversion, and bidirectional ADAT optical I/O. It expands any ADAT-equipped interface with eight additional mic/line inputs and eight analog outputs.
Built-In Compression
The OctoPre Dynamic builds on the standard OctoPre by adding a soft-knee VCA compressor to every input channel and full D-A conversion through its ADAT inputs. Each channel has a single-knob Compress control that sets the threshold, and a "More" button that doubles the compression ratio for more aggressive dynamics control. A gain reduction LED on each channel confirms when compression is active.
Flexible Output Routing
The eight balanced line outputs can be sourced from the mic preamps (for live sound) or from the ADAT inputs (for routing DAW tracks to an analog console). This ADAT-to-LINE mode makes the OctoPre Dynamic a flexible expansion for both recording and mixdown.
Compression
- Soft-knee VCA compressor on all 8 input channels
- Single-knob threshold control per channel
- "More" button doubles the compression ratio
- Gain reduction LED per channel
ADAT I/O
- 4 TOSLINK optical connectors (2 input, 2 output)
- 8 channels at 44.1/48 kHz
- 8 channels at 88.2/96 kHz (channels 1-4 and 5-8 on separate ports)
- 4 channels at 176.4/192 kHz (channels 1-2 and 3-4 on separate ports)
- ADAT-to-LINE mode routes incoming digital audio to the 8 analog outputs
- Word Clock I/O (BNC) for external synchronization
Included Software
- Ableton Live Lite
- Pro Tools Intro+
- Hitmaker Expansion bundle
Specifications
- Mic Preamps: 8x 2nd generation Scarlett, 50dB gain range
- Mic Dynamic Range: 109dB (A-weighted)
- Mic EIN: -127 dBu
- Mic THD+N: less than 0.001%
- Max Mic Input Level: +8 dBu (+16 dBu with pad)
- Line Input Max Level: +22 dBu
- Instrument Inputs: 2 front-panel 1/4", 1M ohm impedance
- Line Outputs: 8x balanced 1/4" TRS, max +16 dBu (or +21 dBu with ADAT output unused)
- Metering: 5-segment LED per channel
- Phantom Power: 48V, switchable in banks of 4
- Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Form Factor: 1U rackmount
What's in the Box
- Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic
- IEC power cable
- 4 self-adhesive feet for tabletop use
- Getting Started Guide