M-Audio Octane Digital Microphone Preamp (8-Channel)

An 8-channel Preamp and A/D Converter with ADAT Lightpipe
The perfect match for the FireWire 18/14 is the new Octane 8-channel preamp with ADAT Lightpipe output. At this aggressive price, Octane is perfect for enhancing the front end of any multitrack digital recording system.

Octane is ideal for miking drum kits or bands - and the two mic/instrument channels are great for guitar, bass and other instruments. M-S matrix encoding lets you employ stereo miking techniques previously available only in pro studios. Octane even has analog preamp (direct) outs for each channel, making it the perfect upgrade for any digital audio interface or mixer. Word clock also means that you can sync multiple Octanes for as many channels as you need as your studio grows.

Features

Award-winning M-Audio preamp technology

8 channels, each including:
- Microphone input (XLR)
- Line input (1/4 in. TRS)*
- Preamp out (1/4 in. TRS)*
- 3-segment LEDs
- 20dB pad
- Phantom power with indicator (groups 1-4, 5-8)

2 channels are mic/instr preamps (front-panel 1/4 in. TS)

ADAT Lightpipe output (TOSlink)

24-bit audio resolution throughout

Selectable sample rate (44.1k and 48k) and external sync

Word clock I/O (75-ohm BNC) for synchronization to other digital devices

Line inputs are half-normalled as insert ins or standalone A/D

M-S matrix encoding on channels 7 & 8 with width control

Phase reverse switches on even channels

Low-cut filter on channel 1 (-12dB/oct @ 80Hz)

* = balanced

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Specifications

Microphone Inputs

Variable Gain: 50dB

Frequency Response: 20-20kHz, +/- 0.11dB; mid gain

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 120dB, A-weighted; mid gain

Dynamic Range: 120dB, A-weighted; mid gain

THD+N: 0.00041% -107dB, 1dB below clipping, 22Hz-22kHz; mid gain

EIA Noise Rating: -129dBu @ max gain, 600 ohms, 22Hz-22 kHz (unweighted)

Input Impedance: 2.85k ohms, no pad; 3.600k ohms, pad engaged

Instrument Inputs

Input Impedance: 3M ohms

Variable Gain: 44dB

Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.03dB; mid gain

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 133dB, A-weighted; mid gain

Dynamic Range: 133dB, A-weighted; mid gain

THD+N: 0.0018% -95dB, 1 dB below clipping, 22Hz-22kHz; mid gain

System Throughput Gain: 6dB to 50dB (balanced out); 0dB to 44dB (unbalanced out)

Line Inputs

Line Input Impedance: 20K Ohms (balanced), 13.3k ohms (unbalanced)

Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.04dB

Signal-to-Noise Ratio: 110dB, A-weighted

Dynamic Range: 110dB, A-weighted

THD+N: 0.00067% -103dB, -1dBFS, 22Hz-22kHz

Additional Features

Maximum Rated Analog Output (Digital Clip): +26 dBu (balanced), +20 dBu (unbalanced)

Output Impedance: 600 ohms (balanced)

M/S matrix: L=M+S/3 and R=M S/3

Digital Clip Level at Line Inputs: +20dBu

Channel Quasi-Peak Level Indicators: Light 3dB, 10dB and 20dB below digital clip

Word Clock Range (Switchable): 44.1kHz, 48kHz and external

Word Clock Slave Sync Range: 33kHz to 59kHz

Word Clock Impedence: 75 ohms

Power: 18 VAC (16.5 VAC minimum) @ 3.5A inline power adapter

Same Day Music is an authorized dealer of M-Audio products.

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