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Eight-channel Mic Pre With A-D/D-A Conversion And Analogue Compression

Eight-channel Mic Pre With A-D/D-A Conversion And Analogue Compression

  •  Eight natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps

 

  •  Flexible analogue compression on every channel
  •  Eight balanced line inputs

 

  •  Focusrite precision A-D/-DA conversion up to sample rates of 192kHz
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Scarlett Octopre Dynamic Mic Pres

EIGHT SCARLETT MIC PRES

Building on the features of the Scarlett OctoPre, Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic brings you the ultimate Scarlett expansion with eight Scarlett mic preamps and analogue compression on every input channel providing a musical, soft-knee style of compression for more subtle control of your dynamics. The MORE button then allows you to double the ratio for more aggressive compression effects.

Scarlett Octopre Dynamic Inputs

DUAL HIGH-HEADROOM INSTRUMENT INPUTS

Two high-headroom instrument inputs will handle high-output guitar pickups. Don't forget to engage a bit of compression, great for controlling the dynamics of electric basses and guitars.

Scarlett Octopre Dynamic Outputs

EXPAND THE NUMBER OF OUTPUTS IN YOUR STUDIO

Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic's eight analogue outputs can be sourced either directly from the mic preamps for live use, or via the ADAT inputs to give you eight more analogue outputs channels from your DAW.

Customer Support and 3-year warranty

Our Commitment to our Customers

Wherever you happen to be in the world, you can rely on our three-year warranty if any Focusrite hardware needs repairing or replacing due to a manufacturing fault.

Hitmaker Expansion

WHAT'S IN THE BOX

MAKE THE BEST RECORDINGS

Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic

Power cable

Hitmaker Expansion: features exclusive content from legendary Auto-Tune® creators Antares®, along with Native Instruments®, Brainworx®, Softube®, Landr, XLN Audio®, Relab and more.

ADAT cable sold separately.

Pro Tools Artist

Three-month Avid Pro Tools Artist and Complete Plugin Bundle subscription

Record and produce bigger and better studio-grade tracks with Pro Tools Artist and the Complete Plugin Bundle, with all the effects and plugins you will need to write, mix, and master your productions.

At the end of the three-month subscription, you can purchase an annual subscription with 25% off Pro Tools Artist or 33% off Pro Tools Studio. Both plans include the Complete Plugin Bundle.

Included Software

EMULATE ICONIC FOCUSRITE HARDWARE

Get the full Focusrite sound with three classic processors from Focusrite’s 40 year legacy of precision studio sound.

Brainworx bx_console Focusrite SC is an authentic emulation of the classic ISA 110 module found in Focusrite Studio Console. ISA 110 was created when Sir George Martin asked Rupert Neve for custom modules for AIR Montserrat studios.

The Red 2 & Red 3 Plug-in Suite accurately models Focusrite’s classic Red range equaliser and compressor hardware. Coveted by producers and engineers for their exceptional clarity and versatility, the original Red 2 and Red 3 remain prized fixtures in professional recording studios the world over. Now, you can use these revered pieces, easily and flexibly, in your own mixes.

Support

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Specifications in detail

We always quote 'real world' performance figures (measured to the AES17 standard). Some companies choose to quote chipset performance, which is misleading, and here's why.

Supported Sample Rates

44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

Microphone Inputs

Frequency Response 
20Hz - 20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
Dynamic Range 
109 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N
<0.001%
Noise EIN
-127 dBu
Maximum input level (without pad)
+8 dBu
Maximum input level (with pad)
+16 dBu
Gain Range
50 dB
Input Impedance
3 kΩ

Line Inputs

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
Dynamic Range
109 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N
<0.002%
Maximum input level
+22 dBu
Gain Range
50 dB
Input Impedance
49 kΩ
 

Instrument Inputs

Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
Dynamic Range
108 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N
<0.01%
Maximum input level
+13 dBu
Gain Range
50 dB3
Input Impedance
1 MΩ
 

Line Outputs

Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS)
+16dBu @ 0dBFS, or >21dBu where ADAT output is not used
THD+N
<0.001%
Ouput Impedance
136 Ω (Balanced) - for units with serial number ≤ W960065003383
576 Ω (Balanced) - for units with serial number > W960065003383