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M Audio Octane 8 Channel Digital Preamp
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M Audio Octane 8 Channel Digital Preamp

The M Audio Octane 8 Channel Digital Preamp is an 8-channel Preamp and A/D Converter with ADAT Lightpipe.
The M Audio Octane is the perfect match for the FireWire 18/14. At this aggressive price, Octane is perfect for enhancing 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. 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.

M Audio Octane 8 Channel Digital Preamp Features
  • Award-winning M-Audio preamp technology
  • 8 channels, each including:
    • Microphone input (XLR)
    • Line input (1/4 inch TRS) (Balanced/unbalanced operation)
    • Preamp out (1/4 inch TRS) (Balanced/unbalanced operation)
    • 3-segment LEDs
    • 20dB pad
    • Phantom power with indicator (groups 1-4, 5-8)
  • 2 channels are microphone/instrument preamps (front-panel 1/4 inch 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)
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M Audio Octane 8 Channel Digital Preamp 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

 
 
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Life GQ from Bridgeport, CT, USA
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Subject:If you need extra inputs, you need this unit
Quality: M-Audio is known for quality and great price. I own and operate my own studio and needed more inputs on my Digidesign 003 Rack Plus. I tried other units which didn't give me the sound I expected. I finally got this unit and was amazed at the sound qulity, especially for the price. If you have an interface and need more inputs, you need this unit. Set up is a breeze in PT 8.
Features: Features are great. Two instrument inputs are right in the front which is great for guitar and bass. If you're using it with a Digidesign 003, set the ADAT sync to external and record at 48khz.
Ease of Use: Set up is a breeze. I didn't even read the manual. Setting up your DAW to take in the extra channels will be the only thing you have to worry about.
Sound: Sound is great, especially for drums. The controls are easy to use and are easy to check for levels. I find the unit sounds better after it's been on for a long time. Allow time for the unit to get hot to get the best sound. Althoug it sounds good either way.
Reliability: I've used it for about 4 months now. It's been in every studio session I've had with every band I've recorded and it's gone without a hitch.
Overall: Great product, plays nice with the rest of your gear.
Do you own this product?: Yes
Date submitted: 09/15/2009
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"This was a great price because shipping was free and I got an extra year's warranty!" Nov '09