Scarlett OctoPre

Eight Mic Preamps
Expand your recording setup with eight natural-sounding microphone preamps for capturing multiple sources at once.

ADAT Expansion
Add more microphone and line inputs to compatible audio interfaces using simple ADAT optical connections.

Eight Line Inputs
Connect external preamps, processors, keyboards, and other line-level equipment with ease.

Dual Instrument Inputs
Plug guitars and basses directly into the front-panel inputs for convenient recording.

Professional Audio Conversion
Capture clear, detailed recordings with high-quality Focusrite analogue-to-digital conversion.

Eight Line Outputs
Send audio to analogue mixers, monitor systems, or external equipment for flexible studio and live workflows.

Pad on Every Channel
Handle louder sound sources with confidence by reducing input level when needed.

48V Phantom Power
Power condenser microphones directly from the unit for convenient recording.

LED Input Metering
Monitor input levels at a glance with clear front-panel level indicators.

Word Clock Synchronization
Keep your digital audio equipment synchronized for reliable performance in larger studio setups.

Standalone Expansion
Expand compatible recording systems without requiring a direct computer connection.

Rackmount Design
Fits neatly into standard equipment racks for professional studio and live installations.

Included Music Production Software
Start creating with recording software, virtual instruments, effects, and creative tools included.

Three-Year Warranty
Enjoy added confidence with a three-year manufacturer warranty for eligible hardware.

General Specifications
Device Type: 8-channel microphone preamp and ADAT expansion unit
Form Factor: Rackmount (1U)
ADAT Connectivity: Optical
Supported Sample Rates: 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Computer Connectivity: None (standalone)

Audio Specifications
Microphone Preamps: 8
Microphone Preamp Generation: 2nd Generation Scarlett
Microphone Preamp Gain: Up to 50 dB
Phantom Power: Yes (48 V, all channels)
Balanced Line Inputs: 8
Front-Panel Instrument Inputs: 2
Balanced Line Outputs: 8
Pad: Yes (all channels)
LED Input Metering: 5-segment
Word Clock I/O: Yes

Performance Specifications
Microphone Input Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (+0.5/-1.5 dB)
Microphone Input Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A-weighted)
Microphone Input THD+N: <0.001%
Microphone Input EIN: -127 dBu
Microphone Input Maximum Level (without pad): +8 dBu
Microphone Input Maximum Level (with pad): +16 dBu
Microphone Input Impedance: 3 kΩ
Line Input Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (+0.5/-1.5 dB)
Line Input Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A-weighted)
Line Input THD+N: <0.002%
Line Input Maximum Level: +22 dBu
Line Input Impedance: 49 kΩ
Instrument Input Frequency Response: 20 Hz–20 kHz (+0.5/-1.5 dB)
Instrument Input Dynamic Range: 108 dB (A-weighted)
Instrument Input THD+N: <0.01%
Instrument Input Maximum Level: +13 dBu
Instrument Input Impedance: 1 MΩ
Line Output Maximum Level: +16 dBu @ 0 dBFS, or >21 dBu when ADAT output is not used
Line Output THD+N: <0.001%
Line Output Impedance: 136 Ω (balanced)

Features
ADAT Expansion: Yes
Word Clock Synchronization: Yes
Pad on Every Channel: Yes
5-Segment LED Metering: Yes

Software Included
Ableton Live Lite
Avid Pro Tools Artist Subscription: 3 months
Avid Complete Plugin Bundle: 3 months
Splice Sounds Membership: 3 months (new accounts)
Hitmaker Expansion

In the Box
Scarlett OctoPre
Getting Started Guide
Power cable

Dimensions & Weight
Dimensions: 1.75 × 18.98 × 11.26 in (H × W × D)
Weight: 7.25 lb (without accessories)
Weight: 8.18 lb (with accessories)