Focusrite Platinum OctoPre 8-Channel Microphone Preamp

NAMM 2002 saw the unveiling of the latest Focusrite processor, the Platinum OctoPre. Providing 8 pristine discrete channels of Focusrite Class A mic pre and compression, OctoPre routes directly to any digital audio workstation via eight standard analog outputs, or via a choice of 2 optional 24-bit, 96kHz A/D converters. The new OctoPre offers the unique qualities associated with the Focusrite name at an affordable price.

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Manufacturer: Focusrite
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Customer Comments:

Feature:
I wish it had a "pad" feature. Front panel layout is excellent. The outputs are a little awkward if you want to use analog, rather than digital, outs.

Quality:
The circuitry is a bit cheaper than some, but design is excellent.

Value:
If you can live without the pad, definitely go with this over the digimax.

Desirability:
Very sexy.

Sound:
PHENOMENAL. Fantastic preamps. I was at first skeptical because this use cheaper JRC integrated circuits, but the noise performance on this unit absolutely blows away the Presonus Digimax, which uses more expensive TI integrated circuits. Great converters too.

Support:
No experience

Overall:
If it had a pad, this unit would be as close to perfect as I've seen.

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