RME OctaMic XTC
Best pristine preamplification for professional studio recording environments.
A versatile, high-fidelity hub for professional studios that bridges analog and digital domains with ease. It excels at maintaining signal integrity through complex routing, making it an essential tool for those who need reliable, low-latency performance across multiple digital formats.
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Who it's for
- Audio engineers and producers demanding uncompromised sound quality.
- Studio professionals and live sound engineers with diverse digital workflows.
- Professionals requiring dependable gear for demanding studio or touring schedules.
Who should skip it
- Budget-conscious musicians and home studio owners.
- Novice engineers and hobbyists seeking simpler plug-and-play solutions.
- Users expecting a direct USB or Thunderbolt connection.
Performance breakdown
Connectivity Versatility
Unmatched routing options with MADI, ADAT, AES/EBU, and USB integration.
Preamp Fidelity
Digitally controlled circuitry delivers pristine, transparent capture for professional studio work.
Digital Integration
Seamlessly bridges complex digital ecosystems with robust clocking and sync options.
Build Quality
Rugged rackmount design built to withstand demanding, high-traffic studio environments.
Monitoring Flexibility
High-power headphone outputs double as line outs for versatile signal routing.
Interface Usability
Full-color TFT display makes complex routing and status monitoring intuitive.
Key Specs
Form Factor
Rackmount
Max Sample Rate/Resolution
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Mic Preamps
8
Analog Audio I/O
2 x 1/4" TRS Line/Headphone Output, 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input, 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
Phantom Power
+48 V, Selectable On/Off
Digital Audio I/O
1 x DB-25 AES3 In/Out, 1 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input, 2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output, 1 x Duplex SC-Plug Optical MADI In/Out (MIDI-over-MADI Support)
Host Connection / USB
1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0)
Sync I/O
1 x BNC Word Clock Input, 1 x BNC Word Clock Output
MIDI I/O
1 x DIN 5-Pin Input, 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
Frequency Response
A/D Converters: 8 Hz to 94 kHz +0/-1 dB (at 192 kHz), D/A Converters: 8 Hz to 75 kHz +0/-1 dB (at 192 kHz)
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