Hardware
Back Panel
The back panel provides the all of the input and output connections on the OctoPre MkII Dynamic.
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8 x Combo inputs for Inputs 1 - 8. Mic via XLR or Line via Jack*
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8 x Line outputs (1 - 8)*
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2 x Optical input sockets **
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2 x Optical output sockets **
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1 x BNC Word Clock input connector
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1 x BNC Word Clock output connector
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1 x IEC Power input socket
* Either 1/4 inch TRS (balanced) or TS (unbalanced) Jack connectors can be used.
** @ sample rates of 44.1 / 48 kHz use either output port 1 or port 2 for 8 channels - ADAT (a copy is sent to both ports)
@ sample rates of 88.2 / 96 kHz use output port 1 and 2 for 2 x 4 channels - ADAT SMUX.
Front Panel
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Preamp Gain and Compression Compress and More controls for Inputs 1 - 8
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Separate 5 LED meter for each input channel -42, -18, -6, -3, 0 dBFS. (NOTE: Metering is post preamp and compression)
The Mic 48V Phantom Power switches with LEDs for Channels 1-4 and 5-8
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Inst Instrument switch with LEDs for inputs 1 and 2
Sample Rate switch with separate LEDs for each sample rate
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Clock Source switch with separate LEDs for sync source / status
AD DA Switch to route ADAT input to line outputs
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Power switch with LED - LED is lit when the unit receives power and is turned on
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Removable rack-ear covers - remove to install unit into a 19 inch rack
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