Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic

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Instantly unlock over £1,000 of free music software

With every purchase of a Focusrite Scarlett interface, you will receive an access code to download over £1,000 of software completely free. The Hitmaker expansion that is now included with every Scarlett interface allows you to transform your ideas into records. Coming included with a wide selection of professional plugins, instruments and effects, the Hitmaker expansion includes everything you need to write, produce, mix and master your music to studio-ready quality.

With Hitmaker Expansion, you have a place to record your music with Ableton Live Lite. A three-month free trial of Pro Tools (standard version) will soon be available for any Focusrite users by redeeming a code provided in the Focusrite Customer Portal. Virtual instruments including Addictive Keys and Addictive Drums 2 with Studio Rock Kit. Guitar amplifier simulation through the Softube Marshall Silver Jubilee 2555. Effects to mix and process your tracks with a selection of Brainworx plug-ins. Antares Auto-Tune Access to polish off your vocal recordings and lastly three months of Splice Sounds subscription to add in the finishing touches with after-effects, loops and beats.

The Hitmaker bundle expanded! - now includes Massive and Fast Balancer

Expanding the music software bundle, the Hitmaker pack now also includes 'Fast Balancer' and Native Instruments 'Massive'. Massive is an award-winning software synthesizer, regarded for its use on countless modern-day hits; spanning everything from underground dance bangers to chart-topping ballads. Its huge tonal palette, powerful synthesis engine and in-depth wavetables allow you to create a huge variety of timbres - everything from huge layered bass patches to ethereal pads. It also comes pre-loaded with a comprehensive library of over 1,300 presets showcasing the sonic power of this cutting-edge virtual synth.

Want a quick and solid sound fast? Look no further than the Fast Balancer. This powerful AI-driven plugin will analyse your instrumental/vocal track and create three different tonal options to enhance your audio/track. Its simple and intuitive design allows you to select between three tonal profiles - Warm, Neutral and Bright, accompanied by an 'Intensity' slider, acting as a wet/dry mix knob. Ideal for those who are learning how to mix or for professionals who need a quick way to add some shine to their tracks.

World-Class 2nd Generation Scarlett Mic Preamps

The Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is a premium-quality, 8-channel preamplifier featuring eight world-class 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps. The natural sounding Scarlett mic preamps help to bring definition to the forefront, picking up every nuance of your source material, ideal for capturing studio-grade recordings. The Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic is the ideal 8-channel expansion preamp for Scarlett interfaces as well as any other digital interface featuring ADAT inputs. This robust yet lightweight preamp unit is the ideal choice for increasing the number of inputs in your studio. In addition to the eight Scarlett mic preamps, the OctoPre Dynamic also includes eight balanced line inputs as well as dual front-panel instrument inputs for recording both instruments and vocals with ease. The mic/line inputs feature high headroom, with low noise and minimal distortion, perfect for a range of audio sources from guitars and keyboard to drums and vocals. The instrument inputs also feature extended headroom for louder sources.

Dynamic Compression

This special version of the new Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre features a soft-knee VCA compressor on each of the eight channels. The built-in analog compression on every channel allows you to control the dynamics of all your input signals, providing you with a single, easy-to-use knob that allows you to precisely dial in the amount of compression you require. The compressor features a ‘Transparent Mode’ for subtle compression as well as a ‘More’ button that gives you the ability to double the ratio for compression with added punch. The built-in compressor minimises the need for post-processing and editing, allowing you to control your dynamics of every input signal with ease.

Precision A-D Conversion

The precision A-D Conversion the OctoPre Dynamic delivers, has a sample rate ranging up to 192kHz, providing exceptional audio quality for all inputs. The impressive sample rate only complements the Scarlett preamps, providing an ultra-clean tone that will pick up every nuance of your original audio. 48V Phantom Power is also available on every channel for connecting condenser microphones, perfect for capturing studio-grade vocal recordings and more. The eight channels feature a Pad button, which provides extra headroom for your input, ideal for recording louder audio sources such as drums and electric guitars.

Design & Connectivity

The lightweight yet robust construction of the Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic makes it ideal for studio and live use alike, being easy to transport as well as being easily mounted to a rack, taking up only 1U of space. The front-panel features all the major controls including two instrument inputs and level control for all channels. The highly-accurate 5-segment LED meter provides precision monitoring for all your inputs, allowing you to keep an eye on your levels. ADAT outputs give you the ability to connect to any interface or digital system using the ADAT optical inputs, with the analog line outputs allowing you to feed an analog console while recording with the digital outputs. The stand-alone design means it's ideal for using in conjunction with other Scarlett digital interfaces, providing eight additional inputs for your recording setup. The OctoPre Dynamic also features state-of-the-art digital clocking with World Clock I/O for synchronisation with external devices. Additionally, the OctoPre Dynamic comes complete with the Focusrite Red 2 & 3 Plug-In Suite as well as the Softube Time & Tone bundle, both exceptional plug-in bundles that feature studio-grade effects and processing tools.

What's Included

• Scarlett OctoPre Dynamic
• Getting Started Guide
• Power Cable

Features

• Eight natural-sounding 2nd generation Scarlett mic preamps
• Flexible analog compression on every channel
• 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
• Comes with 3-year warranty from Focusrite

Specifications

• 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 176.4kHz, 192kHz

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz +0.5/-1.5dB
• Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N:
• Noise EIN:
• Input Level (Max): +8 dBu (without pad) / +16dBu (with pad)
• Gain Range: 50 dB

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 109dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: 0.002
• Input Level (Max): +22 dBu
• Gain Range: 50 dB

• Frequency Response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
• Dynamic Range: 108dB (A-Weighted)
• THD+N: 0.01
• Input Level (Max): +13 dBu
• Gain Range: 50 dB

• Max Output Level: +16 dBu @ 0dBFS
• THD+N: 0.001