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About the 8pre
OVERVIEW
The 8pre is and audio interface that can operate in
two general modes: as a FireWire audio interface or
as an analog-to-digital converter.
With a standard 19-inch, single-space, rack-
mountable I/O form factor, the 8pre connects
directly to a computer via a standard FireWire
cable or to another interface via an ADAT optical
cable.
As a FireWire audio interface, the 8pre is a
complete computer-based hard disk recording
system for Mac OS X and Windows that offers eight
high-quality mic inputs and at any standard
sample rate up to 96kHz, plus one bank of ADAT
optical digital I/O that provides 8 channels of
digital I/O at any sample rate up to 96 kHz. At 88.2
or 96 kHz, a second bank of dedicated ADAT
optical jacks provide input and output on
channels 5-8.
When the 8pre is not connected to a computer via
FireWire, it operates as an analog-to-digital
converter. By connecting the 8pre’s optical ports to
another audio interface, digital mixer or other
digital audio system that supports 8-channel ADAT
optical I/O, the 8pre becomes as an 8-channel
analog to optical expansion interface that adds
eight high-quality mic inputs to the system.
The 8pre offers the following features:
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Eight 24-bit analog combo XLR/TRS mic/
instrument inputs with preamps, each equipped
with individually switchable 20 dB pad and 48V
phantom power
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Two 24-bit analog TRS main outputs
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Eight-channel ADAT optical digital I/O at
sample rates up to 96 kHz
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MIDI I/O
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On-board SMPTE synchronization
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Headphone jack
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Main volume knob (for hea main outs)
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Front-panel 5-segment input meters
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Front-panel mode and clock status LEDs
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No-latency analog to digital conversion from the
eight analog inputs to the eight ADAT optical
digital outputs
With its XLR/TRS combo jack inputs, mic
preamps, no-latency monitoring of live input and
synchronization capabilities, the 8pre is a
complete, portable “studio in a box” when used
with a Macintosh or Windows computer. A WDM
driver is included for audio applications running
under Windows XP. Also included is an ASIO
driver for multi-channel operation with any
Windows audio software that supports ASIO
drivers.
THE 8PRE I/O REAR PANEL
The 8pre rear panel has the following connectors:
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Two gold-plated, ba4dB quarter-inch
(TRS) analog outputs (with 24-bit 96kHz
converters)
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Eight 24-bit analog combo XLR/TRS mic/
instrument inputs with preamps, each equipped
with individually switchable 20 dB pad, 48V
phantom power and 24-bit 96kHz converters
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