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3. Scarlett OctoPre with audio interface

– SMUX-II and SMUX-IV modes

Clock set to Internal via Focusrite Control

Clarett 8PreX

Scarlett OctoPre

SYNC set to WORD CLOCK

from the front panel

Optical TOSLINK

Coaxial (BNC)

This example shows a similar setup to Example 2, but using a Focusrite Clarett 8PreX allows

operation at a sample rate of 96 kHz (“SMUX-II” mode). Both units must be set to 96 kHz; two optical

cables are used, carrying four channels of audio each. The Clarett 8PreX is the sync master.

This setup is also applicable with 192 kHz sample rate (“SMUX-IV” mode); each optical cable will

then carry two channels of audio.

4. Scarlett OctoPre with analogue mixing desk

Scarlett OctoPre

ANALOGUE MIXING DESK

This setup uses the Scarlett OctoPre’s mic pre-ampliﬁers to provide a high quality “front end” for an

analogue mixing desk. Use a pre-made loom to connect the OctoPre’s LINE OUTPUTS socket to eight

line inputs on the mixing desk; this will need eight ¼” TRS jacks on one end and eight connectors

appropriate to the desk’s line inputs on the other. If the desk’s line inputs are unbalanced, a loom

with TS jacks at the OctoPre end will be suitable.

This setup would also be appropriate to use the OctoPre as an input stage with any type of 8-channel

analogue device.