Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic

Recording with Scarlett microphone preamps: The eight natural-sounding Scarlett microphone preamps of the current generation have microphone and line inputs, as well as two instrument inputs on the front. The new preamps work very cleanly, offer plenty of gain reserves, very low noise and switchable pads for additional headroom.

Focusrite precision A/D conversion: Precise Focusrite A/D conversion you can rely on - for recording and mixing. With up to 109 dB dynamic range.

High-resolution audio: Works with 24-bit A/D conversion and sample rates of up to 192 kHz.

Connect directly: Two of the mic preamps feature instrument inputs with extra-large headroom to handle even the hottest pickups without unwanted distortion.

Great for drums: The preamps are optimised for handling extremely high levels, e.g. from kick or snare drums.

Eight line outputs: Perfect for live use. Send the line output signals to a live mixing console while simultaneously recording the signals from the digital outputs.

Accurate level meters and control: Five-segment level meters on each channel and the latest generation of gain controls for even more precise adjustment.

Easy connection via the ADAT interface: Using optical cables, the

Scarlett OctoPre can be instantly connected to any other audio interface with ADAT inputs via optical cables. Dual ADAT connectors provide eight channels of mic, line and instrument signals (at 96 kHz, four channels at 176.4 and 192 kHz).

48 volt phantom power: Perfect for operating condenser microphones. Phantom power is available in every channel.

State-of-the-art digital clocking: WordClock input and output for complete integration into digital systems. Jitter elimination with the industry standard JetPLL™ ensures super-solid and stable clock performance.

Eight channels of D/A converters: Focusrite precision 24-bit, 119 dB dynamic range converters. The D/A converters are fed from the two ADAT inputs, providing eight channels of up to 192kHz.

Analogue line outputs: The line outputs can be addressed by both the D/A converters and the microphone preamps, providing eight additional outputs for mixing and recording.

One-button compression: Thanks to the simple operation, you always have your input signals under control. The completely analogue soft-knee compression can be controlled with just one knob and ensures a powerful and natural sound that preserves the transients. With the "More" button, you can double the ratio and use the compression more as a kind of "effect".

Up to 192 kHz and ADAT interfaces. Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic also features one-knob compression and 8 channels of D/A converters.