Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre 8-channel Microphone Preamp

The Scarlett OctoPre is the ideal 8-channel expansion for any Scarlett - or other digital interface with ADAT inputs. ADAT is a simple and easy way of increasing the number of simultaneous recording channels available in your studio. With eight channels of Focusrite's 2nd generation Scarlett preamps and precision A-D conversion at sample rates up to 192 kHz, Scarlett OctoPre is the ideal way of increasing the number of inputs in your studio. It also offers eight balanced line outputs, sourced directly from their respective mic preamps for use on stage in a live environment.
Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic/line inputs deliver high headroom, plenty of clean gain, low noise and minimal distortion - ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals and more. The front panel features two newly-designed instrument inputs with extended headroom. ADAT outputs let you connect to any interface or digital system with ADAT optical inputs, and analogue line outputs let you feed an analogue console at the same time as recording with the digital outputs.

• Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps
• Eight balanced line inputs
• Focusrite precision 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 - ideal for live use
• Accurate 5-segment LED input metering
• Simple ADAT connectivity via optical cables
• 48V Phantom power available on every channel for condenser mics
• State-of-the-art digital clocking with Word Clock I/O for synchronisation with external devices

Exclusive software bundle gets you up and running fast

The Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre ships with a killer software bundle headlined by a 3-month Avid Pro Tools Artist subscription and Ableton Live Lite. You also get the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite. Focusrite has included everything you need to get up and running fast. Along with this, you also get the Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion, which includes:

• Antares Auto-Tune Access
• Relab LX480 Essentials
• Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
• XLN Audio Addictive Keys
• XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2
• Brainworx bx_oberhausen
• Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC
• Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite
• Brainworx bx_masterdesk

Focusrite has also partnered with Splice to give Scarlett OctoPre owners a free 3-month Splice Sounds subscription when setting up their new Splice account. Splice Sounds offers millions of high-quality, royalty-free loops, one-shots, and presets, with new releases daily from your favorite sound designers, artists, and producers. Artists are using Splice to create all kinds of music, from chart-topping pop and Grammy-winning albums, to underground mix tapes, and even cinematic scores. Making studio quality productions has never been easier when you buy a Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre.

Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Features:

• 8-channel mic/line preamp expansion with ADAT output
• 8 x 2nd-generation Scarlett mic/line pres,
• 8 line outputs, fed from mic preamps
• Up to 24-bit/192kHz AD/DA for high-resolution audio
• ADAT outputs (8 channels at up to 48kHz, 4 channels at 96kHz, 2 channels at 192kHz)
• Mic pres and front-panel instrument inputs engineered with generous headroom
• 5-segment LED metering and channel clip indicators
• 48-volt phantom power available across all inputs (switchable: 1-4, 5-8)
• Word clock I/O
• 3-year warranty