With eight channels of Focusrite microphone preamplification, eight VCA-based Red 3-derived compressors and built-in 24-bit / 96kHz digital inputs and outputs, OctoPre MkII Dynamic is Focusrite's feature-rich expansion upgrade for any digital audio workstation. It's equally an ideal expansion for any analogue or digital console, or hard disk recorder.
Digital inputs and outputs let you make the most of often-neglected ADAT I/O; ideal for expanding the number of mic pre inputs on your interface or for providing analogue monitoring from any digital ADAT feed.
With this entire package fitting into a single 1U chassis complementing Focusrite's Saffire PRO range, and all controls adjustable from the front fascia, OctoPre MkII Dynamic sets the standard for modern, compact, multi-channel recording expansions.
Features at a Glance:
- Eight award-winning Focusrite preamps
- Eight 'single-dial' Focusrite compressors
- Compress transparently or with effect
- Built-in eight-channel 24-bit / 96kHz digital outputs
- Built-in eight channel 24-bit / 96 kHz digital inputs
- State-of-the-art clocking solutions
- Two high-quality instrument inputs
Specifications:
| Mic Input | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1 dB |
| THD+N | 0.001% (measured at 1kHz with a 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) |
| Noise | EIN > 125dB (128dB analogue to digital): measured at ~60dB of gain with 150 Ohm termination (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) |
| Mic Gain | Mic Gain |
| Phantom power switched in 4 channel groups on Mic | 1-4 and 5-8 |
| Maximum input level | +16dBu |
| Line Input | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB |
| THD+N | <0.001% (measured with 0dBFS input and 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) |
| Noise | -90dBu (22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) |
| Line 1-8 Gain | -10dB to +36dB |
| Maximum input level | +26dBu |
| Instrument Input | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz - 20kHz +/- 0.1dB |
| THD+N | 0.004% (measured with 0dBu input and 20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) |
| Noise | -87dBu (20Hz/22kHz bandpass filter) |
| Instrument Gain | +10dB to +55dB |
| Maximum input level | +16dBu |
| Analogue Output | |
| Frequency Response | 20Hz – 20kHz +/- 0.2dB. |
| THD+N | <0.0010% (-100dB) (measured with 0dBFS input 22Hz/22kHz bandpass filter, un-weighted) |
| Nominal output level | 0dBFS = 16dBu, balanced |
| Compression | |
| Threshold Range | -44dBFS (Max setting) to -4dBFS (Min setting) |
| Compression Ratio Normal | 2:1, More: 4:1 |
| Auto Make Up Gain | 4dB (Min setting), 18dB (Max setting) |
| Attack Time | 1.2ms, Release Time: 28ms (-3.5dB method) |
| Compression Curve | Classic Focusrite Soft Knee |
| THD+N (maximum at any compression threshold, input < +16dBu, gain at minimum) | < 0.18% |
| Digital | |
| A/D Dynamic Range | 110dB 'A-weighted' (all inputs) |
| D/A Dynamic Range | 110dB 'A-weighted' (all outputs) |
| Clock Jitter | < 250 pico seconds |
| Sample rates | 44.1kHz to 96kHz |
| Sample Rate Clock Accuracy | +/- 20PPM |
| Clock sources | Internal, Word Clock and ADAT (from ADAT1 input only) |
| Unboxed net weight | 3.6 kg |
| Dimensions | W = 484mm, H = 45mm, D = 265mm |
