Octopre power rating. .: Focusrite Answerbase

Should I leave my Octopre switched on when not in use?
It is best to turn the unit off when it is not being used so as to let the capacitors discharge and save wear on the resistors therefore giving the unit a slightly longer shelf life.
2005-08-04 Views: 2815

Will the OctoPre MkII supply phantom power to my microphone?
Yes, the two phantom power switches on the front panel turn on +48V phantom power to Mic inputs 1-4 and 5-8 separately. Phantom power is only sent to the XLR connectors on the combo input, so if a...
2009-09-14 Views: 3076

Can I use condenser mics and dynamic mics simultaneously with my Octopre LE? Will phantom power damage the dynamic mics?
The phantom power on the Octopre LE is globally switched in and out so if you are recording with condenser mics that require phantom power, any dynamic mics (that do not require phantom) that you...
2005-08-04 Views: 5385

Plugging in a Saffire causes my mac to power down.
Certain Apple Macs are more sensitive to power issues than others. If you find that when the Saffire boots up, your mac turns itself off then this is because the mac sees 'too much' power being...
2006-09-27 Views: 4907

What is the difference between the Octopre and Octopre LE?
Most notable is the pre-amp designs. They are similar in performance but not identical. The original OctoPre is a typical Class A Platinum design, (based around a 737 Rhom transistor) the LE is an...
2005-08-02 Views: 9211

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