M-Audio Octane 8 Channel Mic Preamp (with ADAT Light Pipe)
The 8-channel Octane preamp from M-Audio is specifically designed to enhance the front end of any multitrack digital recording system. Its award-winning M-Audio preamp technology delivers pristine digital signals to any Lightpipe-compatible devices such as hard disk recorders and digital mixers. 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. The M-Audio 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" TRS)* preamp out (1/4" 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" 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/unbalanced operation Specifications MICROPHONE INPUTSvariable gain: 50dBfrequency response: 20-20kHz, +/- 0.11dB; mid gainsignal-to-noise ratio: 120dB, A-weighted; mid gaindynamic range: 120dB, A-weighted; mid gainTHD+N: 0.00041% -107dB, 1dB below clipping, 22Hz-22kHz; mid gainEIA noise rating: -129dBu @ max gain, 600 ohms, 22Hz-22 kHz (unweighted)input impedance: 2.85k ohms, no pad; 3.600k ohms, pad engaged INSTRUMENT INPUTSinput impedance: 3M ohmsvariable gain: 44dBfrequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.03dB; mid gainsignal-to-noise ratio: 133dB, A-weighted; mid gaindynamic range: 133dB, A-weighted; mid gainTHD+N: 0.0018% -95dB, 1 dB below clipping, 22Hz-22kHz; mid gainsystem throughput gain: 6dB to 50dB (balanced out); 0dB to 44dB (unbalanced out) LINE INPUTSline input impedance: 20K Ohms (balanced), 13.3k ohms (unbalanced)frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.04dBsignal-to-noise ratio: 110dB, A-weighteddynamic range: 110dB, A-weightedTHD+N: 0.00067% -103dB, -1dBFS, 22Hz-22kHz ADDITIONAL FEATURESmaximum 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/3digital clip level at line inputs: +20dBuchannel quasi-peak level indicators: light 3dB, 10dB and 20dB below digital clipword clock range (switchable): 44.1kHz, 48kHz and externalword clock slave sync range: 33kHz to 59kHzword clock impedence: 75 ohmspower: 18 VAC (16.5 VAC minimum) @ 3.5A inline power adapter
| Model |
Octane |
| Number of Channels |
8 |
| Phantom Power |
Yes |
| Audio Connections |
XLR, 1/4 inch TRS |
| Sync/Timecode |
Yes |
| Presets |
None |
| Sampling Rate |
Selectable 44.1k and 48k |
| Signal to Noise Ratio |
mic inputs: 120dB (A-weighted), instrument inputs: 133dB (A-weighted), line inputs: 110dB (A-weighted) |
| Compression |
No |
| MIDI Connections |
No |
| Power Supply |
18 VAC 3.5A inline power adapter |
| EQ |
No |
| Frequency Response |
Mic inputs: 20-20kHz, instrument inputs: 20Hz-20kHz, Line Inputs (analog to digital): 20Hz-20kHz |
| Display Type |
3-segment LEDs |
| Other Features |
ADAT Lightpipe output (TOSlink) |
| Effects |
No |
| Product Weight |
7.1 |
| Dimensions |
17 x 5 x 3.5 |
M-Audio Octane 8 Channel Mic Preamp (with ADAT Light Pipe)
The manufacturer's warranty covers parts for one year and labor for one year from date of purchase. The warranty excludes damage from misuse, abuse, and contains other exclusions.
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