An 8-channel Preamp and A/D Converter with ADAT Lightpipe
The perfect match for the FireWire 18/14 is the new Octane 8-channel preamp with ADAT Lightpipe output. At this aggressive price, Octane is perfect for enhancing the front end of any multitrack digital recording system.
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.
Features
Award-winning M-Audio preamp technology
8 channels, each including:
- Microphone input (XLR)
- Line input (1/4 in. TRS)*
- Preamp out (1/4 in. 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 in. 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
Technical Info
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
