Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is the ideal way of adding eight extra mic/line inputs to your DAW. It also offers eight balanced line outputs, sourced directly from their respective mic preamps for use on stage in a live environment. OctoPre Dynamic features eight channels of Focusrite's 2nd generation Scarlett preamps and a soft-knee VCA compressor on every channel. It lets you control the dynamics of all your input signals with an easy-to-use single-knob analog compressor on every channel. There's a transparent mode for subtle compression plus a "More" button that doubles the ratio for compression with effect. Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is ideal for expanding any high quality, multi-channel recording system. With its high-headroom mic, line and dual instrument inputs and analog compression, it's ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals and more. Meanwhile the eight outputs give you the option of expanding your analog outputs over and above the Scarlett OctoPre.
Expand your studio
Whether you're recording a full band or a full orchestra, you'll not only need plenty of microphones – you'll need the mic preamps to handle them. The answer is an OctoPre. Eight Focusrite quality mic preamps in a convenient package, easily connected to your Focusrite or third-party audio interface via ADAT light-pipes.
Eight Scarlett 2nd Generation mic preamps
Building on the features of the Scarlett OctoPre, Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic brings you the ultimate Scarlett expansion with eight Scarlett 2nd Generation mic preamps with analog compression on every input channel providing a musical, soft-knee style of compression for more subtle control of dynamics. The "More" button then allows you to double the ratio for more aggressive compression effects.
Ideal for recording the whole band
Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is ideal for expanding any high quality, multi-channel recording system. With its high-headroom mic, line and dual instrument inputs, and analog compression on every channel, it's ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals - and more.
Expand the number of outputs in your studio
Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic's eight analog outputs can be sourced either directly from the mic preamps for live use, or via the ADAT inputs to give you eight more analog outputs channels from your DAW.
Product Details
- Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps, eight balanced line inputs, and dual front panel instrument inputs
- Flexible analogue compression on every channel. Two high-headroom instrument inputs will handle high output guitar pickups
- Focusrite precision AD/DA conversion up to sample rates of 192 kHz
- Eight balanced line outputs - ideal for live use; Simple ADAT connectivity via optical cables
- Includes Red 2 & Red 3 AAX, AU & VST Plug-in Suite, and Softube Time & Tone Bundle as a free download upon registration; 2-year limited warranty on manufacturing defects
INCLUDED SOFTWARE:
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Splice Sounds
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Focusrite Plug-in Collective
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Hitmaker Expansion
Antares Auto-Tune Access
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Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555
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XLN Audio Addictive Keys
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The preamps that made Focusrite what we are today to your music. No other plug-inoffers the unique character of the iconic large format console, with ISA 110 preamps–the origin of the famous 'Air' we 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
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Warranty
Enjoy three years of 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 UK and the US, and they’ll cover the shipping costs both ways. In the UK, they'll send you a replacement before you return your hardware to them.
Technical Specifications
- Supported Sample Rates - 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Microphone Inputs
- Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz +/-0.6dB
- Dynamic Range - 107 dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N - <0.002%
- Noise EIN - -127 dBu
- Maximum input level - +13 dBu
- Gain Range - 50 dB
- Input Impedance - 3 k ohms
Line Inputs
- Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz +/-0.6dB
- Dynamic Range - 107 dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N - <0.002%
- Maximum input level - +21 dBu
- Gain Range - 50 dB
- Input Impedance - 64 k ohms
Instrument Inputs
- Frequency Response - 20Hz - 20kHz +/-0.6dB
- Dynamic Range - 107 dB (A-Weighted)
- THD+N - <0.015%
- Maximum input level - +13 dBu
- Gain Range - 50 dB
- Input Impedance - 1 M ohms
Line & Monitor Outputs
- Dynamic Range (Line Outputs) - 109 dB (A-Weighted)
- Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS) - +16 dBu
- THD+N - <0.001%
- Ouput Impedance - 136 ohms (Balanced)
