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Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Microphone Preamp

Original price $499.99 - Original price $499.99
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$499.99
New: $499.99
Current price $499.99
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Deliver High Headroom & Clean Gain On Stage Or In Studio - The Focusrite Scarlett OctoPre Microphone Preamp

The Scarlett OctoPre is the ideal 8-channel expansion for any Scarlett - or other digital interface with ADAT inputs. ADAT is a simple and easy way of increasing the number of simultaneous recording channels available in your studio. With eight channels of Focusrite's Scarlett preamps and precision A-D conversion at sample rates up to 192 kHz, Scarlett OctoPre is the ideal way of increasing the number of inputs in your studio. It also offers eight balanced line outputs, sourced directly from their respective mic preamps for use on stage in a live environment. Even better, with the OctoPre is complemented with Focusrites' Hitmaker Expansion software, an incredibly comprehensive and powerful plug-in bundle that allows you to create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums.

Eight natural-sounding Scarlett mic/line inputs deliver high headroom, plenty of clean gain, low noise and minimal distortion are ideal for tracking drums as well guitars, keyboards, vocals and more. The front panel features two newly-designed instrument inputs with extended headroom. ADAT outputs let you connect to any interface or digital system with ADAT optical inputs, and analogue line outputs let you feed an analogue console at the same time as recording with the digital outputs.


  • Eight natural-sounding Scarlett mic preamps
  • Eight balanced line inputs
  • Focusrite precision A-D conversion up to sample rates of 192 kHz
  • Dual front-panel instrument inputs
  • Pad on every channel for extra headroom - ideal for loud sources such as drums
  • Eight balanced line outputs - ideal for live use
  • Accurate 5-segment LED input metering
  • Simple ADAT connectivity via optical cables
  • 48V Phantom power available on every channel for condenser mics
  • State-of-the-art digital clocking with Word Clock I/O and JetPLL jitter elimination
  • Three Month Avid Pro Tools Artist Subscription with Complete Plugin Bundle - A three-month subscription with a 25% discount on Avid Pro Tools Artist after the subscription period, or a 33% discount on Avid Pro Tools Studio
  • Landr Studio, plus five free masters - Produce and release your best work with two months' access to Landr Studio, as well as five free masters you can use even when your two months subscription is over


Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion Software

Scarlett audio interfaces include an incredibly comprehensive and powerful plug-in bundle that allows you to create studio quality vocals, powerful guitars, luscious keys and huge drums, then mix and master with iconic Focusrite studio hardware. Since October 1, 2021, every new Focusrite Scarlett 3rd Gen interface comes with an unbeatable range of tried-and-tested studio tools from some of the biggest names in the business!


  • Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
  • Relab’s LX480 Essentials
  • Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
  • XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
  • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock kit
  • Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite
  • Plug-In Collective
    • One plug-in offer will be featured in your Focusrite account every couple of months, to keep you up to date with the tidal wave of releases. Focusrite works closely with software manufacturers, to enable you to download free plug-ins, as well as benefit from generous discounts.


What's In The Box

  • Scarlett OctoPre
  • Focusrite Hitmaker Expansion Software
    • Antares® Auto-Tune® Access
    • Relab’s LX480 Essentials
    • Softube® Marshall® Silver Jubilee 2555
    • XLN Audio® Addictive Keys
    • XLN Audio Addictive Drums 2: Studio Rock kit
    • Focusrite Red Plug-in Suite
  • Power Cable


Manufacturer: Focusrite
Model: SCARLETT-OCTOPRE
SKU: I442913-2-WHXB


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