M-Audio Octane 8-Channel Mic Preamp with ADAT Lightpipe

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OCTANE

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The M-Audio Octane 8-Channel Mic Preamp with ADAT Lightpipe adds connectivity and studio-quality preamps to your recording rig. Excellent for input-hungry miking applications. 2 mic/instrument channels provide input for guitars, basses, keyboards, and other instruments. Enables sophisticated stereo miking. Analog preamp direct outputs on every channel. ADAT lightpipe output. Word clock lets you sync multiple units.

M-Audio Octane 8-Channel Mic Preamp with ADAT Lightpipe Features:

2 channels with mic/instrument preamps (front-panel 1/4")
ADAT Lightpipe output (TOSlink)
24-bit audio resolution
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)

8 channels, each with:
XLR mic input
1/4" TRS line input
1/4" preamp out
3-segment LEDs
20dB pad
Phantom power with indicator (groups 1-4, 5-8)

M-Audio Octane 8-Channel Mic Preamp with ADAT Lightpipe Specifications:

Mic 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: 20kOhms (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 Impedance: 75 ohms
Power: 18 VAC (16.5 VAC minimum) @ 3.5A inline power adapter