User Manual

Contents

Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4

Box Contents ................................................................................................................ 4

Hardware ...................................................................................................................... 5

Back Panel ........................................................................................................... 5

Front Panel ........................................................................................................... 5

Using the OctoPre MkII Dynamic ................................................................................... 6

Combo Inputs ....................................................................................................... 6

Phantom Power .................................................................................................... 6

Preamp Gain ......................................................................................................... 6

Compressor ......................................................................................................... 6

Compressor - Detailed Information ..................................................................... 7

Line Outputs ......................................................................................................... 8

5 LED Metering ..................................................................................................... 8

Digital Outputs ..................................................................................................... 8

Digital Inputs ........................................................................................................ 8

Digital Synchronisation ........................................................................................ 9

Example Setups ...........................................................................................................10

Specications ..............................................................................................................13

Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................14

Mode d'emploi (français) .............................................................................................15

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing the Focusrite OctoPre MkII Dynamic. This unit will provide 8 channels of high quality Focusrite pre-

ampliers for you to use on microphone, line and instrument signals. You can use the OctoPre MkII Dynamic as part of your studio

set-up or live rig. The OctoPre MkII Dynamic offers 8 direct outputs via the balanced line outputs to connect to an analogue device,

or via a single or dual ADAT connection to a digital device.

If the main User Guide sections do not provide the information you need, be sure to consult http://www.focusrite.com/answerbase,

which contains a comprehensive list of common technical support queries regarding the product to date.

Box Contents

Along with your OctoPre MkII Dynamic you should have:

1 - IEC power cable

4 - Self-adhesive rubber feet - stick to the bottom of the unit for table-top placement

1 - Registration Card

1 - Focusrite / Novation Product Brochure