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Eight mic inputs in a half-rack unit. \u003c\/strong\u003eAs an interface or mixer, the OctaLite provides eight mic\/line\/instrument inputs in a half rack form factor. Connect up to eight microphones, or any combination of mics, line level inputs, and guitars. The hi-Z quarter-inch jacks are perfect for DI guitar recording. Connect your speakers to balanced line outputs (L-R), along with headphones and 8-channel optical I\/O. The optical ports alternatively support stereo TOSLink (optical S\/PDIF). Operate the OctaLite as a USB audio interface, stand-alone mixer or 8-channel optical expander for another interface or mixer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatility. Built for studio and stage. \u003c\/strong\u003eHoused in a compact, steel enclosure you can take anywhere, the OctaLite is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. 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Setup is easy: just select the analog inputs as the source for the Optical Out bank, and you're good to go. 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