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Hi,
I already have a Motu 896mk3 which I'm happy with.
I need to record a live band and could use another 8 (max) inputs.

Any recommendations on which preamp interface? The Motu 8pre looks good or the Focusrite Octopre...?

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Both the 8pre and the Octopre would get the job done. There's also the Behringer ADA8000, and I think Presonus makes a similar eight-channel mic pre A/D converter as well.
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I'd stick with MOTU, Darren.

The wholesaler (Major Music, as you'd probably know being in Sydney) won't give you the run around should you experience problems.

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dazzjazz wrote:Hi,
I already have a Motu 896mk3 which I'm happy with.
I need to record a live band and could use another 8 (max) inputs.

Any recommendations on which preamp interface? The Motu 8pre looks good or the Focusrite Octopre...?

Darren
You might want to look for a used 896MKI or 896HD (mkII)
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Yes I probably will stick with MOTU.

OT - gosh we really pay through the nose for gear in this country.
I realise wholesalers are in business, but man, sometimes things are twice the price...
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