Reference-quality Pres with Conversion to Match!
Plug into the RME OctaMic XTC preamp and AD/DA converter and you're stepping up to a pro-quality front end for your studio setup. The RME OctaMic XTC packs reference-quality preamps plus eight balanced XLR inputs, four TRS line inputs, and four instrument inputs into its single-rackspace chassis. Premium converters give you stellar 192kHz resolution, while Clock Control, SyncCheck, QuickGain, AutoSet, and SteadyClock functions give you maximum control. Flexible digital connectivity means you can put this potent preamp to work in a wide range of studio applications. Plus, a generous 85dB of gain range makes the RME OctaMic XTC great for all your mics.
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- A smart selection of inputs lets you connect all the analog gear you need
- Pristine microphone preamps and AutoSet ensure top-quality sound
- All the digital connectivity you could ask for plus USB for your computer
Whether you need to connect a low-output dynamic microphone or an extra-hot line-level sound source, the RME OctaMic XTC delivers the analog input you need. A set of eight XLR combo jacks save space while giving you inputs for microphones, line-level sources, and even instrument-level signal. In fact, half of the OctaMic XTC's jacks are wired for balanced line level TRS plugs, whereas the other four feature extremely clean DI circuits.
Pristine microphone preamps and AutoSet ensure top-quality soundGoing hand and hand with the OctaMic XTC's versatile analog input selection is a series of eight microphone preamplifiers, which features one of RME's most pristine circuitry to date. Not only are these preamps incredibly clean, with distortion levels so low they make other respectable models sound like toys, they also offer an impressive 85dB gain range. Best of all, the OctaMic XTC features RME's AutoSet function, which provides automatic gain reduction across one or more linked channels for perfect levels every time.
All the digital connectivity you could ask for plus USB for your computerAES/EBU, ADAT, MADI, you name it - the RME OctaMic XTC comes complete with a full spread of digital I/O for the rest of your gear. Word clock and MIDI provide you with additional connectivity for control and sync purposes, and the whole system can controlled remotely. Even cooler, USB 2.0 connectivity lets you connect your RME OctaMic XTC directly to your computer, for high-end recording without a full studio rig.
RME OctaMic XTC 8-channel Preamplifier/Digital Converter Features:- An 8-channel reference-quality preamp, cutting-edge digital converter, and USB interface rolled into one
- 8 x XLR combo inputs provide input level ranging from -53dBu up to +32dBu
- All 8 channels feature RME's pristine microphone preamplifiers (with phantom power) for wonderfully clear sound
- 4 x channels offer balanced TRS inputs for line-level sources, whereas the other 4 provide DI inputs for instruments
- Digital gain controls provide nearly noise-free manual gain adjustments
- AutoSet technology lets you automatically reduce gain on single channels or groups of channels
- RME's most advanced digital conversion delivers up to 24-bit/192kHz resolution audio of exceptional quality
- Extensive digital output provides connectivity with virtually any digital gear, including USB 2.0 for your computer
- Save your current setup to 6 memory slots for super-fast settings recall
- MIDI, Word Clock, and remote control connectivity provide advanced sync and control options
