Based on M-Audio's award-winning preamp technology, the Octane is an 8-channel preamp that delivers pristine digital signals to all Lightpipe-compatible devices, providing an exceptional front end to any multitrack digital recording system. Octane is ideal for miking drum kits or bands, and its two mic/instrument channels are perfect for guitar, bass and other instruments. M-S matrix encoding brings stereo miking techniques previously available only in pro studios within the reach of project and home studio owners. Octane even has preamp outs for each channel, making it the perfect upgrade for any digital audio interface or mixer. Word clock I/O provides the ability to sync multiple Octanes to accommodate the needs of a growing studio.

Technical specifications

award-winning M-Audio preamp technology
8 channels, each including:
- microphone input (XLR)
- line input (1/4" TRS)*
- preamp out (1/4" TRS)*
- 3-segment LEDs
- 20dB pad
- phantom 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)
wordclock I/O (75-ohm BNC) for synchronization to other digital devices
line inputs are half-normalled as insert ins or standalone A/D
M-S matrix encoding on channels 7 & 8 with in/out and width controls
phase reverse switches on even channels
low-cut filter on channel 1 (12dB/oct @ 80Hz)

*balanced/unbalanced operation