M-Audio Octane 8 Mic Microphone Preamp ADAT Lightpipe - eBay (item 190338367684 end time Dec-27-09 21:46:09 PST)

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Condition:	New	Brand:	M Audio
Type:	AUDIO INTERFACE	M-Audio:	ADAT Lightpipe
Metal:	Silver	Product Type:	Microphone Preamps
Original or Reproduction:	Original

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M-Audio
Octane
8-Channel Preamp and A/D Converter with ADAT Lightpipe

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Seamless Digital Connectivity The 8-channel Octane preamp is specifically designed to enhance 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.
Shipping:	US Customers-- this product normally ships from California or Massachusetts in 1-3 business days. International Customers-- this product normally ships from Massachusetts in 5-7 business days.
Guarantee:	30-day money back guarantee if returned in new condition with original packing and not registered. Opened software boxes and serial numbers may not be returned. Shipping charges are not refundable on non-defective returns. Full US manufacturer's warranty included, International customers send units to US for warranty repair.
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Reviews

“With such a wealth of features and excellent sound, it should be no surprise that the Octane took the award for best preamp.”-- Electronic Musician

The Octane’s preamps are impressively quiet, even when cranked right up, and as such allow you to really make use of the full amount of available gain; particularly useful when capturing very quiet sound sources.”-- Future Music

If your studio is lightpipe-equipped, Octane will be one of those Swiss Army knife-like tools for which you’ll find numerous uses.”-- EQ Magazine

Feature Highlights

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) 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/D
M-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)

Specifications

Microphone Inputs (Analog)

Variable gain: 50dB

Frequency response: 20-20kHz, +/- 0.11dB; mid gain

Signal-to-noise ratio: 120dB, A-weighted; mid gain

Dynamic range: 120dB, A-weighted; mid gain

THD+N: 0.00041% -107dB, 1dB below clipping, 22Hz-22kHz; mid gain

EIN noise rating: -129dBu @ max gain, 600 ohms, 22Hz-22 kHz (unweighted)

Input impedance: 2.85k ohms, no pad; 3.600k ohms, pad engaged

Instrument Inputs (Analog)

Input impedance: 3M ohms

Variable gain: 44dB

Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.03dB; min gain

Signal-to-noise ratio: 133dB, A-weighted; min gain

Dynamic range: 133dB, A-weighted; min gain

THD+N: 0.0018% -95dB, 1 dB below clipping, 22Hz-22kHz; min gain

System throughput gain: 6dB to 50dB (balanced out); 0dB to 44dB (unbalanced out)

Line Inputs (Analog to Digital)

Line input impedance: 20K Ohms (balanced), 13.3k ohms (unbalanced)

Frequency response: 20Hz-20kHz, +/- 0.04dB

Signal-to-noise ratio: 110dB, A-weighted

Dynamic range: 110dB, A-weighted

THD+N: 0.00067% -103dB, -1dBFS, 22Hz-22kHz

Additional Features

Maximum rated analog output (digital clip): +26dBu (balanced), +20dBu (unbalanced)

Output impedance: 600 ohms (balanced)

M/S matrix: L=M+S/3 and R=M–S/3

Digital clip level at line inputs: +20dBu

Channel quasi-peak level indicators light 3dB, 10dB and 20dB below digital clip

Word clock range (switchable): 44.1kHz, 48kHz and external

Word clock slave sync range: 33kHz to 59kHz

Word clock impedance: 75 ohms

Power: 18 VAC (16.5 VAC minimum) @ 3.5A inline power adapter

Size: 17" x 5" x 3.5" 7.1 lbs

Domestic handling time	Sales tax
Will usually ship within 3 business days of receiving cleared payment.	Seller charges sales tax for items shipped to: MA(6.25%) . Tax applies to subtotal + S&H for these states only

Return policy

Item must be returned within	Refund will be given as	Return policy details
30 days after the buyer receives it	Money Back	30-day money back guarantee if returned in new condition with original packing and not registered. Shipping charges are not refundable.
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