• An 8-channel Preamp and A/D Converter with ADAT Lightpipe

• The perfect match for the FireWire 18/14

• Perfect for enhancing the front end of any multitrack digital recording system

• Features award-winning M-Audio preamp technology

• Features 24-bit audio resolution throughout

The M Audio Octane is an 8-channel Preamp and A/D Converter with ADAT Lightpipe.The M Audio Octane is the perfect match for the FireWire 18/14. At this aggressive price, Octane is perfect for enhancing the front end of any multitrack digital recording system. Its award-winning M-Audio preamp technology delivers pristine digital signals to any Lightpipe-compatible devices such as hard disk recorders and digital mixers. 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. M Audio Octane Features award-winning M-Audio preamp technology8 channels, each including:Microphone input (XLR)Line input (1/4" TRS)*Preamp out (1/4" TRS)*3-segment LEDs20dB padPhantom power with indicator (groups 1-4, 5-8)2 channels are mic/instr preamps (front-panel 1/4" 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/DM-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/unbalanced operation.