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Focusrite // Recording Lower Than Atlantis with the Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic

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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 192kHz, 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 instrument inputs with extended headroom. ADAT outputs let you connect to any interface or digital system with ADAT optical inputs, and analog line outputs let you feed an analog console at the same time as recording with the digital outputs.

Included software
Ableton Live Lite
The iconic DAW gives you everything you need to get started including instruments, effects and Live’s trademark clip and scene launching for taking ideas further or performance.

Splice Sounds
Three-month Splice Sounds membership with new Splice accounts—offering millions of high-quality, royalty-free one-shots, loops and presets, with new releases daily.

Three-Month Avid Pro Tools Intro+ Subscription With Complete Plug-in Bundle
A three-month subscription to Avid Pro Tools Intro+ and Avid Complete Plug-in Bundle, with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Intro+ after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio.

Landr Studio, Plus Five Free Masters
Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two months subscription is over.

Hitmaker Expansion
Antares Auto-Tune Access
For everything from natural sounding, near-real-time pitch adjustment for getting the best vocal takes, to lightning-fast hip-hop-inspired pitching for adding a whole new sound to your tracks.

Relab’s LX480 Essentials
Get four reverbs, modeled on The Hit Factory NYC’s reverb unit, and used on countless hits. LX480 Essentials gives you the sounds of a studio which has played host to names from Springsteen, the Stones and Kool and the Gang to The Weeknd, Pharell, Katy Perry and everyone in between.

Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
The modern evolution of the iconic JCM800, brought to you by analog-modeling experts Softube. The Silver Jubilee offers everything from warm cleans, through classic crunch, and up to modern high-gain tube amp sounds.

XLN Audio Addictive Keys
Add beautifully captured piano to your tracks with the choice of one of four professional-sounding models from Steinway, Yamaha and the classic Rhodes. Plug in your MIDI controller and play; instantly be transported to a professional recording studio set up to capture one of these beautiful pianos—right from your studio.

XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock
Add the sounds of a pro drummer to your songs easily. Featuring expertly captured samples from a high-end TAMA and Pearl drums and Paiste and SABIAN cymbals, recorded at Decibel Studios in Stockholm.

Brainworx Bx_console Focusrite SC
The preamps that made Focusrite what they are today to your music. No other plug-in offers the unique character of the iconic large-format console, with ISA 110 preamps—the origin of the famous "Air" you still hear on Focusrite interfaces today. Bx_console Focusrite SC is a full channel strip, offering EQ, de-esser, compressor, limiter, gate and expander.

Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-in Suite
Features a pair of meticulously captured digital models of the truly iconic EQ and Compressors which have made the Focusrite name a staple in world-class facilities across the globe. If you’ve kept up with major music releases over the last 30 years, you’ve heard Red 2 and 3.
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp
Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp

collapse expand iconFeatures

  • Eight natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps
  • Eight balanced line inputs
  • Focusrite precision A/D conversion up to sample rates of 192kHz
  • 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 synchronization with external devices
  • Get Red 2 & 3 Plug-in suite, Softube Time & Tone Bundle
  • Includes Ableton Live Lite
  • In the Box
    • Scarlett OctoPre
    • Getting Started Guide
    • Power cable
    Warranty
    • Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on a three-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault. Focusrite will send you replacement gear in the U.K. and the U.S., and they’ll cover the shipping costs both ways. In the U.K., they'll send you a replacement before you return your hardware to them.1500000000028008
    warning

    WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Lead, which is known to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

    collapse expand iconSpecs

    Supported sample rates: 
    • 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz
    Microphone Inputs
    • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
    • Dynamic range: 109dB (A-Weighted)
    • THD+N: <0.001%
    • Noise EIN: –127 dBu
    • Maximum input level (without pad): +8dBu
    • Maximum input level (with pad): +16dBu
    • Gain range: 50dB
    • Input impedance: 3 kohm
    Line Inputs
    • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
    • Dynamic range: 109dB (A-Weighted)
    • THD+N: <0.002%
    • Maximum input level: +22dBu
    • Gain range: 50dB
    • Input impedance 49 kohm
    Instrument Inputs
    • Frequency response: 20Hz–20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
    • Dynamic Range: 108dB (A-Weighted)
    • THD+N <0.01%
    • Maximum input level: +13 dBu
    • Gain range: 50dB
    • Input impedance: 1 mohm
    Line Outputs
    • Maximum output level (0dBFS): +16dBu @ 0dBFS, or >21dBu where ADAT output is not used
    • THD+N: <0.001%
    • Ouput impedance: 136 ohms (balanced)

    collapse expand iconWarranty

    All Focusrite products are built to the highest standards and should provide reliable performance for many years, subject to reasonable care, use, transportation and storage.

    In the event of a Manufacturing Defect becoming evident within 12 months from date of purchase Focusrite undertakes that the product will be repaired or replaced free of charge if the product is returned to the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In these circumstances, or if you need an out-of-warranty repair to your Focusrite product, please contact your local Focusrite distributor in your country of residence or business : Find your local distributor here and you will be advised of the correct return procedure.

    Alternatively contact the Focusrite Reseller from which you purchased the product. If you purchase a Focusrite product outside your country of residence or business you will not be entitled to ask your local Focusrite Distributor to honour this Limited Warranty, although you may request a chargeable repair.

    Alternatively, the unit may be returned at your cost to the dealer you purchased the unit from so that they can organise a Warranty repair with their Focusrite Distributor.

    This Warranty does not include cost of shipping to and from the authorised dealer from whom it was purchased. In every case it will be necessary to provide the original invoice or store receipt to accompany the defective product to the supplying dealer. This Limited Warranty is offered solely to the first purchaser of the product from an Authorised Focusrite Reseller (defined as a reseller which has purchased the Product directly from Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. in the UK or its Authorised Distributors outside the U.K,) and is not transferable.

    This Warranty is in addition to your Statutory Rights in the country of purchase.

    Please note: A Manufacturing Defect is defined as a defect in the performance of the product which may be expected from a reasonable interpretation of the published description and performance specifications as published by Focusrite Audio Engineering Ltd. This does not include damage caused by post-purchase transportation, storage or careless handling, nor damage caused by misuse.

    A significant proportion of products returned under Warranty (which are very few in number compared to numbers sold) are found not to exhibit any fault at all. Please check that the mains voltage is correctly set for your local supply and that your connecting cables are in good order and correctly connected.

    If in doubt about the product functions please read the user guide and if necessary contact your dealer for advice before returning the product to the supplying dealer. You can also contact the Focusrite Tech Support team at the Focusrite Answerbase for general advice.

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    5

    4 Reviews

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    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

    • Good mic preamp

      5

      submitted7 years ago

      byAndrew

      fromUndisclosed

      Reliable product

    • These microphones sound great!

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted7 years ago

      bysteve

      fromundisclosed

      These microphones sound great!

    • Preamps sound clean!

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted8 years ago

      byJeff

      fromundisclosed

      Plugged it in and got started right away!

    • Works with Avid Protools !!!

      5

      Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

      submitted9 years ago

      byHollywoodImageStudios

      fromLos Angeles CA

      I have full recording home studio with rack mount/keyboard synths, V drums, a drum machine, and a guitar effects processor. I got tired of plugging and unplugging audio cables to track outboard gear into DAW. The Focusrite Scarlet 18i20 gave me 8 inputs. I found out the OctoPre could give me 8 more via ADAT connection through a Toslink cable. Syncing up the 2 units is done through Toslink cable. I use OctoPre internal digital clock (press hardware button on front of unit) and slave the 18i20 by selecting ADAT clock control on the Focusrite 18i20 software control panel. I can keep my outboard gear plugged in now. This will also enable several musicians to track record live simultaneously. I plan on upgrading my V drums to a Roland TD-20 or TD-30. These units have individual outputs for each drum and cymbal. OctoPre gives me plenty of extra audio inputs so I can record 10 drums sounds simultaneously on different tracks in Protools DAW. This saves me time.

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    Have a question about this product? Our expert Gear Advisers have the answers.

    • asked byLaura T

      fromLaguna Niguel, CA

      What is the difference between the Hitmaker and Dynamic Octopre?

      What is the difference between the Hitmaker and Dynamic Octopre?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      This needs a little bit of discussion. Please give us a call 855-770-3373
    • asked byObie

      fromGreenville, SC

      It says this is an expansion, so does that mean this works as an interface by itself, or does it have to connect to another interface such as the 18i20? I need at least 8 inputs now, and at some point I may need to add additional inputs. I am just looking for a Scarlett interface that gives me 8 inputs plus the possibility to connect another of itself or a different interface. Would this be the ideal choice, or would I need a different model?

      It says this is an expansion, so does that mean this works as an interface by itself, or does it have to connect to another interface such as the 18i20? I need at least 8 inputs now, and at some point I may need to add additional inputs. I am just looking for a Scarlett interface that gives me 8 inputs plus the possibility to connect another of itself or a different interface. Would this be the ideal choice, or would I need a different model?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      It requires a seperate interface, Please see "Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic"
    • asked byMark

      fromAustin, TX

      Hello
It's my understanding the Octopre will recieve analog-in, then convert and send the signal out via adat lightpipe as well as analog out, but my question is can it also recieve adat lightpipe pre recorded tracks and convert those tracks to analog out as well?  I'd like to have it between my mixing console and my internal PCI adat I/O card seemlessly without having to access any software to change configurations in order to accomplish the above.  If not can anyone recommend a company and or unit that will do what I'm looking for. Recently 1 of my RME ADi-8 DS 8 channel converters has failed and is headed for repair but till then i need a stand in. My other 2 8 ch converters are very low end and I'll probably purchase 2 Octopres if they do what i need.
thank you so much,
Mark
Ps:  I'm using a Win 7 Pro and Sonar Platinum.

      Hello It's my understanding the Octopre will recieve analog-in, then convert and send the signal out via adat lightpipe as well as analog out, but my question is can it also recieve adat lightpipe pre recorded tracks and convert those tracks to analog out as well? I'd like to have it between my mixing console and my internal PCI adat I/O card seemlessly without having to access any software to change configurations in order to accomplish the above. If not can anyone recommend a company and or unit that will do what I'm looking for. Recently 1 of my RME ADi-8 DS 8 channel converters has failed and is headed for repair but till then i need a stand in. My other 2 8 ch converters are very low end and I'll probably purchase 2 Octopres if they do what i need. thank you so much, Mark Ps: I'm using a Win 7 Pro and Sonar Platinum.

      Open Reply -
      This unit could not do this. One recommendation would be the Apogee Rosetta 800.