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Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic

Solid-State Pre-amp from Focusrite belonging to the OctoPre series

MarcArrigoni MarcArrigoni

«  Good machine »

Published on 03/27/12 at 06:43
Best value: Excellent
8 preamps with a compressor for each. Converter 8 in / 8 out ADAT in. 8 analog output jack. We can either choose to route the 8 preamps is the 8 ADAT outputs on jack which is very convenient to use the machine as DA converter (although this is not its primary function).
Showing levels of the 8 inputs on LED done well.
1U rackmount.

UTILIZATION

Very easy to use. The setting of the compressors is quite handy (more button sets the rate, either 2:1 or 4:1).

SOUND QUALITY

I am very happy with the sound of the machine. We're really in the machine that does the job, without making any particular coloration to the sound. The preamps are nice, well above an ADA8000 for example, (fortunately saw the price difference), do not blow. I compressors are very honest, it can compress fairly discreet in making what in some cases is very convenient. Same, they really do not color the sound, it just do their job: to alleviate dynamic! :)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for three months, I made several recordings. Robust unit, very convenient. Compact, I use it in mobile with a sound card, it's nickel. The level display is well done. Good value for money.