The Scarlett OctoPre is the ideal 8-channel expansion for any Scarlett — or other digital interface with ADAT inputs. ADAT is a simple and easy way of increasing the number of simultaneous recording channels available in your studio.

With eight channels of Focusrite's 2nd generation Scarlett preamps and precision A-D conversion at sample rates up to 192 kHz, Scarlett OctoPre is the ideal way of increasing the number of inputs in your studio.

It also offers eight balanced line outputs, sourced directly from their respective mic preamps for use on stage in a live environment.

Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic/line inputs deliver high headroom, plenty of clean gain, low noise and minimal distortion — ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals and more.

The front panel features two newly-designed instrument inputs with extended headroom.

ADAT outputs let you connect to any interface or digital system with ADAT optical inputs, and analogue line outputs let you feed an analogue console at the same time as recording with the digital outputs.

Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps

Eight balanced line inputs

Focusrite precision A-D conversion up to sample rates of 192 kHz

Dual front-panel instrument inputs

Pad on every channel for extra headroom — ideal for loud sources such as drums

Eight balanced line outputs — ideal for live use

Accurate 5-segment LED input metering

Simple ADAT connectivity via optical cables

48V Phantom power available on every channel for condenser mics

State-of-the-art digital clocking with Word Clock I/O for synchronisation with external devices

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 dB
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%
Output impedance:
- 136 Ω (Balanced) - for units with serial number ≤ W860083007515
- 576 Ω (Balanced) - for units with serial number > W860083007515

3 Year Warranty