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INTRODUCTION
The OctoPre LE features eight channels of classic Focusrite preamplification based on
the popular Green Range. As well as eight analogue outputs, there is the option of a
digital converter card (CODEC), which both accepts and transmits digital audio in
either 44.1 or 48kHz 24-bit ADAT
optical ‘lightpipe’ format.
The optional
CODEC means that the OctoPre LE can also be used as a monitoring control between
the DAW and speaker system, for up to 7.1 surround monitoring.
The mic pres featured in the OctoPre LE have a circuit design based around the classic
Focusrite Green range and feature an extremely transparent sonic character with very
low distortion. They utilise the same full bandwidth philosophy of all Focusrite
products, ensuring detail and clarity
without obvious colouration.
Eight balanced (although unbalanced can be used) 1/4” jack inputs are located on the
front panel for quick and easy access, the first two channels of which can be used for
DI-free plug-in of guitars and basses. Channels 1 and 2 also allow a microphone signal
(input using the rear panel XLR connections) the option of a lower impedance input,
should the microphone in use have a low output impedance (around 50
for example).
With classic Focusrite analogue circuit design
and comprehensive A/D and D/A
interface options, OctoPre LE is the perfect partner for a digital audio workstation,
making high quality, multi-channel recording easy. Equally, it could be utilised as part
of a compact multi-channel location recording solution (with a laptop or ADAT
, for
example), or as an additional set of professional-quality mic pres for any analogue or
digital console or hard disk recorder.
REAR PANEL CONNECTIONS
The OctoPre LE features eight microphone inputs on XLR connectors and eight balanced line outputs on 1/4” (TRS) jack connectors.
