what to go with my MOTU 24io for recording rock

[KTek]

ok i've got a yamaha mg16/4 mixer with 10 solid state pre's. i can send out 8 channels individually to the motu, and i can mix a stereo pair out through the subgroup out. this is basically 10 channels taken care of.

i was wondering if there's a multichannel (like 8 ) NICE pre-amp i can use in addition for a few more in's. the yamaha is fine and clean, but is there something i can use for a few tracks that would further compliment perhaps a few tracks for rock music. (the motu does not have an adat in,, i'm looking for something with line outs if possible. any thoughts and suggestions are appreciated!

[DaveRunyan]

I also have a MOTU 24 I/O. I love that thing. I use 3 Focusrite Octi Pre 8 channel preamps with it. They work great for rock. Each channel has a limiter/compressor feature that can be very useful. I do a lot of high school concert band recordings and they work very nicely for that too. I just run the line outs from the Octi Pres right into the 24 I/O converters.

[LittleDogAudio]

I second Dave.

The Octapre is a good tool for the cost.

I don't own one, but have borrowed a friend's for a few remote gigs and was pleased with the results.

Cheers,
Chris

[KTek]

thanx man!! most appreciated!! 8-)

[KTek]

ok,,, final decision.. my friend who is far deeper into this realm than I has suggested the PreSonus DIGIMAX L8. it's $800.

here's the big decision that i need some experienced guys' help with...

PRESONUS DIGIMAX L8 - $800.00

or

FOCUSRITE OCTAPRE -$1,000.00
(this one has compressors/limiters for each channel)

i'm wondering if there's any compromise i might not be aware of here. the only difference i'm seeing is the compressors/limiters for $200.00 more on the FOCUSRITE.. but my friend swears by presonus preamps. so if anybody out there knows any difference between the two, besides the compressors,,, please let me know,, i value the shared knowledge on this board!!! :D