Positioned alongside Scarlett interfaces, the Scarlett OctoPre is designed as the ideal extension link for the brand. It features the clear and musical sonic signature of the 2nd generation Scarlett preamps combined with precise A/D conversion. The result: a reliable solution to expand your input count without changing your main interface.
Whether you need to close-mic a drum kit, capture an ensemble, or open additional inputs for multitrack recording, the Scarlett OctoPre is aimed at creators who want more channels without compromise. The two front-panel instrument inputs directly accept guitars and basses, while the line outputs allow flexible routing to a console, analog processing, or monitor mixes.
The eight preamps offer ample gain reserve, low noise floor, and minimal distortion. This transparency facilitates setting up faithful tracking chains, ready to be shaped during mixing.
24-bit conversion up to 192 kHz ensures precise stereo imaging and extended dynamics. The two ADAT outputs support high sample rate operation, while the Word Clock BNC input and output guarantee stable clocking in complex setups.
Eight combo XLR/6.3 mm TRS inputs accept microphones and line signals, with dedicated instrument switching on channels 1 and 2. The eight balanced TRS line outputs, directly post-preamp, enable a highly efficient hybrid studio/live workflow.
LED level metering simplifies level adjustments, +48 V phantom power supplies your condenser microphones, and the internal power supply in a 19-inch 1U rack format ensures reliable integration both on tour and in the studio.