Roland Octa-Capture Hi-Speed USB Audio Interface Overview:

EIGHT PREMIUM MIC PREAMPS, COMPACT I/O, PRISTINE SOUND QUALITY
Combining ten inputs, ten outputs, and eight VS PREAMPS with transparent 24-bit/192 kHz audio quality, the Roland OCTA-CAPTURE sets a new standard for portable USB 2.0 audio interfaces. High-level audio production comes easy with this fusion of premium components, Roland-quality engineering, and proprietary preamp and streaming technology. OCTA-CAPTURE is not only the perfect interface for multi-channel computer-based production, but also a great solution for expanding the I/O capability of the V-STUDIO 700 and V-STUDIO 100. Brimming with quality and performance seldom seen in its price range, OCTA-CAPTURE is the next-generation audio interface.

Eight Premium Mic Preamps
OCTA-CAPTURE boasts eight premium-grade digitally controlled mic preamps (VS PREAMPS), built with the same high-grade components as the preamps in the V-STUDIO 700 and M-400 V-Mixer. Eight XLR inputs are provided for the preamps, plus independent phantom power, low-cut filter, phase invert, and digital compression for each channel.

Extreme Low-Latency Driver
OCTA-CAPTURE offers incredible stability and industry-leading low-latency USB performance via Rolands proprietary VS STREAMING technology. All current Mac and PC DAW platforms are supported through ASIO 2.0/WDM (Windows) and Core Audio (Mac) drivers. Thanks to VS STREAMING, you can use multiple devices (two OCTA-CAPTURE units or one OCTA-CAPTURE plus a V-STUDIO 100 or V-STUDIO 700) on the same USB bus without compromising stability, performance, or audio quality.

Auto Input Level Adjustment
Never before has it been this fast and easy to set perfect input levels simply activate the AUTO-SENS feature with the push of a button, play your connected instruments, and OCTA-CAPTURE automatically sets the ideal recording level for each input. Its great for quick, fail-safe audio capture when recording either a fully micd drum kit or an entire band.

Four Flexible Monitor Mixes
Beyond traditional audio interfacing, OCTA-CAPTURE offers four independent Direct Mixers for creating software-controlled monitor mixes. Each mix can be routed to any of the analog outputs and can take advantage of the internal 40-bit DSP processing perfect for sending custom monitor mixes to headphones, speakers, or recording devices.

Features:

• Eight premium mic preamps built in (VS PREAMP)
• AUTO-SENS function intelligently sets optimal input levels for all preamps
• Extremely stable low-latency VS STREAMING driver
• Four independent software-controlled Direct Mixers for creating custom monitor mixes
• Supports all major DAW platforms on Mac or PC, including OSX 10.6 and Windows 7, through ASIO 2.0/WDM (Windows) and Core Audio (Mac) drivers
• Rackmount ears included

Specifications:

NUMBER OF AUDIO RECORD/PLAYBACK CHANNELS

• 44.1/48/96 kHz:
• Record: 10 channels
• Playback: 10 channels
• 192 kHz:
• Record: 4 channels
• Playback: 4 channels

SIGNAL PROCESSING

• PC interface: 24 bits
• AD/DA Conversion: 24 bits
• Internal: 40 bits

SAMPLING FREQUENCY

• AD/DA Conversion: 44.1/48/96/192 kHz
• DIGITAL (IN/OUT): 44.1/48/96 kHz

NOMINAL INPUT LEVEL

• Input Jack 16 (XLR type): -56 to -6 dBu
• Input Jack 78 (XLR type): -50 to +0 dBu
• Input Jack 18 (1/4 inch TRS phone type): -46 to +4 dBu

NOMINAL OUTPUT LEVEL

• OUTPUT 18: +0 dBu (balanced)

• HEAD ROOM: 16 dB

INPUT IMPEDANCE

• Input Jack 16 (XLR type): 5 k ohms (balanced)
• Input Jack 78 (XLR type): 10 k ohms (balanced)
• Input Jack 18 (1/4 inch TRS phone type): 17 k ohms (balanced)

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE

• OUTPUT 18: 1.8 k ohms (balanced)
• PHONES: 47 ohms

FREQUENCY RESPONSE

• 192.0 kHz:
• 20 Hz to 90 kHz (+0/-8 dB)
• 20 Hz to 60 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
• 96.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 40 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
• 48.0 kHz: 20 Hz to 22 kHz (+0/-2 dB)
• 44.1 kHz: 20 Hz to 20 kHz (+0/-2 dB)

RESIDUAL NOISE LEVEL

• MAIN OUT:
• -87 dBu typ. (GAIN:min., INPUT 1 2 terminated with 600 ohms , IHF-A)
• Internal Direct Monitor Mixer setting
• Stereo Link: ON, Input channel fader: Unity

DYNAMIC RANGE

• AD block: INPUT 18: 104 dB typ. (GAIN: min.)
• DA block: OUTPUT 18: 113 dB typ.

DISPLAY: 128 x 64 dots Graphic LCD (backlit LCD)

CONNECTORS

• Input Jacks 18 (XLR type / 1/4 inch TRS phone type)
• XLR type (balanced / phantom power +48 V)
• 1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced)
• Coaxial Input Connector
• Coaxial Output Connector
• Headphones Jack (Stereo 1/4 inch phone type)
• Output Jack 18 (1/4 inch TRS phone type (balanced))
• MIDI Connectors (In, Out)
• USB Connector

OTHERS

• Power Supply: DC 9 V (AC adaptor)
• Current Draw: 1.45 A
• Accessories:
• Rack Mount Angle x 2
• Owner’s Manual
• Driver CD-ROM
• AC Adaptor
• USB cable

SIZE AND WEIGHT

• Width: 284 mm (11-3/16 inches)
• Depth: 158 mm (6-1/4 inches)
• Height: 50 mm (2 inches)
• Weight: 1.3 kg (2 lbs. 15 oz.)

Made in China