Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic | 8-Channel Mic Pre Expansion with Analog Compression

The Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is the ultimate solution for expanding your studio's input and output capabilities. This professional-grade 8-channel mic pre expansion offers eight second-generation Scarlett mic preamps enhanced with analog compression on every input channel. Whether you're tracking drums, guitars, keyboards, or vocals, the Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic provides the clarity, honesty, and transparency you need to capture every performance detail. Designed to handle high output guitar pickups and control dynamics seamlessly, this unit is perfect for any recording setup.

Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic features Focusrite's precision A-D and D-A conversion, ensuring that your recordings are captured with utmost fidelity. With dual ADAT optical inputs and outputs, integrating this unit into your existing setup is straightforward, giving you the flexibility to expand your I/O with ease. The unit's high-headroom mic, line, and dual Hi-Z instrument inputs make it suitable for a wide range of applications, from live performances to multi-channel studio recordings. The analog compression offers musical, soft-knee style compression, with a 'More' button to double the ratio for more dramatic effects, making it an indispensable tool for any engineer or producer.

Key Features

• Eight second-generation Scarlett mic preamps with analog compression
• Dual high-headroom Hi-Z instrument inputs
• Focusrite precision A-D and D-A conversion
• Dual ADAT I/O for seamless system expansion
• High-headroom mic, line, and instrument inputs
• Musical, soft-knee style compression on every channel
• 'More' button for aggressive compression effects
• Ideal for recording drums, guitars, keyboards, vocals, and more

Specifications

• 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
• Microphone Inputs Dynamic Range: 107 dB (A-Weighted)
• Microphone Inputs THD+N: <0.002%
• Microphone Inputs Noise EIN: -127 dBu
• Microphone Inputs Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu
• Microphone Inputs Gain Range: 50 dB
• Microphone Inputs Impedance: 3 kΩ
• Line Inputs Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
• Line Inputs Dynamic Range: 107 dB (A-Weighted)
• Line Inputs THD+N: <0.002%
• Line Inputs Maximum Input Level: +21 dBu
• Line Inputs Gain Range: 50 dB
• Line Inputs Impedance: 64 kΩ
• Instrument Inputs Frequency Response: 20Hz - 20kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
• Instrument Inputs Dynamic Range: 107 dB (A-Weighted)
• Instrument Inputs THD+N: <0.015%
• Instrument Inputs Maximum Input Level: +13 dBu
• Instrument Inputs Gain Range: 50 dB
• Instrument Inputs Impedance: 1 MΩ
• Line & Monitor Outputs Dynamic Range (Line Outputs): 109 dB (A-Weighted)
• Line & Monitor Outputs Maximum Output Level (0 dBFS): +16 dBu
• Line & Monitor Outputs THD+N: <0.001%
• Line & Monitor Outputs Impedance: 136 Ω (Balanced)

Package Contents

• Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic unit
• Power supply
• Quick start guide
• ADAT optical cables (sold separately)