OctoPre Mk2 News from Focusrite: The OctoPre Mk II does not include dynamics and effectively has replaced the OctoPre LE. The OctoPre MK2 features eight channels of Focusrite pre-amplification and a built-in 24-bit / 96 kHz ADAT output.
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If you want dynamics, why not take advantage of the Focusrite OctoPre Digital Bundle which includes the orginal OctoPre (not the OctoPre LE) with eight discrete Class A mic pre-amps, 8 compressor / limiters, an ADAT board and an optical cable for only £349.99 inc.vat.
For £20 more than the OctoPre MK2, you get eight Focusrite Class A mic pre-amps and eight compressor / limiters and an optical cable - the OctoPre MK2 does not contain dynamic processors!
The OctoPre Mk2 is practically the same unit as the OctoPre LE. Combining award-winning Saffire PRO pre-amps with high quality digital conversion and JetPLLvjitter elimination technology, OctoPre MkII and OctoPre LE are the best sounding multi-channel mic-pre in their class. The digital output allows users to make the most of often-neglected ADAT inputs; ideal for expanding the number of mic-pres for interfaces like the Saffire PRO 24.
OctoPre MkII and OctoPre LE are both equally suited to the live environment as a quality mic-pre expansion for any analogue or digital console, or hard disk recorder. With line outputs on every channel, each mic-pre can be routed to a separate channel on an analogue mixer, with the ADAT output left free to send a copy to a digital recorder.
OctoPre MkII has been optimized for drum recording. Designed not to clip, 10dB pads are provided across each channel, and the gain range of the pre-amps has been tailored to handle extreme levels from sound sources like the kick drum. Equally, Focusrite pre-amps are renowned for the way they handle the dynamic range of vocalists, and these pre-amps are no exception. Finally, OctoPre MkII's first two channels also feature DI's, so it can also turn its hand to recording Guitar and Bass.
OctoPre MkII features everything else you‚ you would expect from a multi-channel mic-pre solution; 5-LED input metering on every channel, switchable phantom power and a variety of internal and external clocking solutions.