Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic - Microphone Preamp with Compression
Overview
Description
The OctoPre MkII Dynamic from Focusrite provides 8 channels of Focusrite microphone pre-amplification, 8 VCA-based Red 3-derived compressors, and built-in 24-bit/96kHz digital inputs and outputs. The unit can act as a feature-rich expansion upgrade for any digital audio workstation, or for any analogue or digital console or hard disk recorder.
The Compressors are based on a feed-forward VCA design, derived from the Focusrite Red 3 hardware compressor. With just a single dial, the 8 'recording' compressors allow the user to quickly achieve the desired amount of compression for each channel, providing a natural but loud sound. The single dial solution decreases the threshold and increases the makeup gain simultaneously.
The compressors use a soft-knee progressive compression curve and feature a fixed attack time and release time. The compressor has two modes - "Normal" and "More". These settings let you change the behaviour of the compressor to suit different instruments, with the "More" button doubling the ratio from 2:1 to 4:1, while shifting the threshold range.
Key Features
- 8 award-winning Focusrite pre-amps form the foundation of this device, with pre-amps optimised to handle extreme levels from sound sources like acoustic drums
- 8 "single-dial" VCA-based, feed-forward compressors deliver the right amount of compression, fast - based on the character of the celebrated Focusrite Red 3
- Soft-knee design achieves transparent compression while a "More" switch doubles the ratio to deliver "compression with effect"
- Built-in 8-channel 24-bit/96kHz digital ADAT intput provides analogue monitoring of any digital ADAT feed, as well as the ability to clock from any ADAT device
- Built-in 8-channel 24-bit/96kHz digital ADAT output with a "real world" dynamic range performance of 110dB
- The internal clock delivers a jitter performance of +/-20 PPM
- Industry-standard JetPLL jitter elimination technology is employed when using external clocks
- Designed not to clip, the OctoPre MkII is optimised for tracking drums and is able to handle extreme levels from sound sources like kick drums and snares
- 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs (DI) ready for plugging in guitars and bass
- Input clip and Compression active LEDs on every channel
- Fast-acting 5-LED input metres on every channel provide clear reference of input levels, and help to avoid analogue or digital clipping
- Direct outputs on every channel for routing and flexibility, especially in a live environment
- +48V Phantom power available on every channel, switched in two groups (1 through 4 and 5 through 8)
- Internal clocking, master clocking and external clocking via BNC or ADAT
- 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sampling rates
Specifications
Number of Channels |
8 |
Inputs |
8 x XLR 2 x TOSLink ADAT Lightpipe 1 x BNC Wordclock |
Output |
8 x 1/4" TRS phone 2 x TOSLink ADAT Lightpipe 1 x BNC Wordclock |
Phantom Power |
+48V, switchable in groups of 4 (1/4, 5/6) |
Multi Function |
Compressor on all channels |
Compressor |
Threshold Range: -44dBFS (maximum) to -4dBFS (minimum) Compression Ratio l: 2:1, 1: 4:1 Auto Make Up Gain: 4.0dB (minimum), 18.0dB (maximum) Attack: 1.2mSec Release: 28mSec (-3.5dB method) Compression Curve: Classic Focusrite Soft Knee THD+N (maximum at any compression threshold, input < +16dBu, gain at minimum): < 0.18% |
Gain Range |
Microphone: +10dB to +55dB Line: -10dB to +36dB Instrument: +10dB to +55dB |
Maximum Output Level |
Nominal output level @ 0dBFS: 16dBu, balanced |
Frequency Response |
20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.1dB |
Noise |
THD+N: <0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz to 22kHz bandpass filter) |
Power Requirements |
Internal universal input PSU |
Dimensions (WxDxH) |
19 x 10.4 x 1.75" (483 x 265 x 45mm) |
Weight |
7.3 lbs (3.6kg) |
Specialities |
A/D and D/A dynamic range: 110dB, A-weighted (all inputs and outputs) |
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Details
- Product: Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic - Microphone Preamp with Compression
- Manufacturer: Focusrite
- Model: OCTOPRE MKII DYNAMIC
- SKU: OCTOPRE MKII DYNAMIC
- RM Product #: 31015
- Warranty: 3 year manufacturer warranty