Focusrite’s eight channel pre-amp, the OctoPre MkII, features eight channels of Focusrite pre-amplification and a built-in 24-bit/96 kHz ADAT output, serving as a low-cost input upgrade for a Pro Tools system or digital audio workstation. OctoPre MkII is well-suited to the live environment as a mic-pre expansion for any analog or digital consoles and hard disk recorders. With line outputs on every channel, each mic-pre can be routed to a separate channel on an analog mixer with the ADAT output left free to send a copy to a digital recorder.
OctoPre MkII has been optimized for drum recording. Designed not to clip, 10dB pads are provided across each channel, and the gain range of the pre-amps has been tailored to handle extreme levels from sound sources like the kick drum. Focusrite pre-amps are also known for the way they handle the dynamic range of vocalists.
OctoPre MkII features everything else users might expect from a multi- channel mic-pre solution — 5-LED input metering on every channel, switchable phantom power and a variety of internal and external clocking solutions.
The OctoPre MkII will be $499.99 MAP and is expected to be available in October 2009.
For more information please visit www.focusrite.com.
