Expand your DAW setup or digital console with 8 channels of clean, high-headroom Focusrite amplification. The Focusrite OctoPre MkII is a 1U rackmount 8-channel mic/line preamplifier equipped with 24-bit / 96 kHz ADAT optical outputs, making it the industry standard for adding inputs to any ADAT-equipped audio interface (such as a Focusrite Scarlett 18i20, Clarett, Apollo, or RME unit).
Channels 1 and 2 feature front-panel combination XLR/TRS inputs with selectable Hi-Z instrument DIs for tracking guitars and basses directly, while channels 3 through 8 feature rear-panel balanced inputs. Each channel provides independent gain control, a -10 dB pad for loud sources like snare and kick drums, and fast 5-segment LED metering.
Key Features:
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8 Focusrite Preamps: Transparent, low-noise preamplification optimized for tracking full drum kits, multi-mic setups, and live ensembles.
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24-bit / 96 kHz ADAT Output: Dual optical Lightpipe outputs supporting 8 channels up to 48 kHz or 4 channels per port via S/MUX at 88.2/96 kHz.
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Dual Front-Panel Instrument DIs: Quick access on Channels 1 & 2 for high-impedance guitar/bass tracking without external direct boxes.
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Individual Channel Pads: Dedicated -10 dB pad per channel to prevent clipping on high-output transients.
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Analog Direct Outs: 8 balanced 1/4" TRS direct outputs allow you to route preamps directly into an analog desk, outboard hardware, or secondary recorder.
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Switchable +48V Phantom Power: Two discrete 4-channel phantom banks (1–4 and 5–8) for condenser mics and active direct boxes.
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Clocking Flexibility: Internal clocking (44.1k, 48k, 88.2k, 96k) and rear-panel BNC Word Clock In with JetPLL jitter-reduction technology.
Specifications:
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Form Factor: 1U 19" Rackmount
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A/D Conversion: 24-bit / 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
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Preamps: 8 Focusrite Mic/Line (2 with front-panel Hi-Z DI switch)
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Inputs: 2x Front Combo XLR/TRS, 6x Rear XLR
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Digital Outputs: 2x ADAT Optical (TOSLink)
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Analog Outputs: 8x 1/4" TRS Balanced Direct Line Outputs
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Word Clock: BNC Input with 75Ω termination switch
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Power: Standard internal universal IEC power supply (100–240V AC)