Arturia Audiofuse 8Pre Audio Interface

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Arturia Audiofuse 8Pre Audio Interface
Product no: 9000-0049-5033 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Arturia Audiofuse 8Pre is a super-high-grade 19-inch rack audio interface loaded with an arsenal of mixing and recording options and no less than 16 inputs and 20 outputs. Coupled with incredibly fast USB-C connectivity and uber-low latency, you're getting everything you ever wished for in an audio interface.

The Audiofuse 8pre: DiscretePRO

To get any idea of what makes the Audiofuse 8Pre truly special, you only have to look at the preamps that support each of the eight channels. The Arturia developed DiscretePRO preamps have been designed to pull a fresh dimension out of your productions while giving you nothing but the highest possible audio recording quality. On top of that detail, the Audiofuse 8Pre also features eight digital inputs and outputs, which means that the option to expand via ADAT up to 96 kHz is just another part of the already super-sweet deal.

Specifications

Product features

19 inches yes
Number of analogue Inputs 8
Number of analogue outputs 8
Number of headphone outputs 1
Computer ports USB 3.1 (USB A / USB C)
Sustainable product not specified
Phantom power yes
Suitable for operating system Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows
Interface for drummers, bands & producers
Total guitar/bass inputs 2
Total microphone inputs 8
Low latency monitoring yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate 96 kHz
Included data cable USB cable
Included software none
MIDI I/O (din connector) none
Software included yes, download
Analogue audio input type balanced line in (TRS jack), microphone input (XLR), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type balanced line out (TRS jack), headphone output (jack or mini-jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 5,1 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 61,0 x 34,0 x 10,5 cm

Product specifications

  • Arturia Audiofuse 8Pre
  • 19-inch rack audio interface
  • line inputs:
    • input impedance: 20 kOhm (symmetrical), 10 kOhm (asymmetrical)
    • maximum output level: +24 dBu
    • amplification range: -15 dB to +36 dB
    • pad mode: -20 dB
    • frequency range: <20 Hz to 20 kHz (-0.08 dB
    • dynamic range: 117 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD + N: -106 dB (A-weighted)
  • instrument input:
    • input impedance: asymmetrical 1.1 MOhm
    • maximum output level: +18 dBu
    • amplification range: -15 dB to +36 dB
    • pad mode: -20 dB
    • frequency range: <20 Hz to 20 kHz (-0.08 dB
    • dynamic range: 117 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD + N: -104 dB (A-weighted)
  • line aux:
    • input impedance: 20 kOhm (symmetrical), 10 kOhm (asymmetrical)
    • maximum output level: +24 dBu
    • pad mode: -20 dB
    • frequency range: <20 Hz to 20 kHz (-0.08 dB
    • dynamic range: 118 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD + N: -104 dB (A-weighted)
  • microphone preamplifiers:
    • input impedance: 3.4 kOhms
    • maximum output level: +11 dBu
    • amplification range: -3 dB to +76 dB
    • boost-mode: + 10dB; Pad-modus: -20dB
    • frequency range: <20 Hz to 20 kHz (-0.08 dB
    • equivalent input noise (EIN): -131.5dBu typical (A-weighted)
    • THD + N: -104 dB (A-weighted)
  • inserts:
    • output impedance: 33 Ohms
    • input impedance: 10 kOhms
    • dynamic range: 119 dB (A-weighted)
    • maximum export level: + 18dBu
    • maximum input level: -18 dBu
    • THD + N: -104 dB (A-weighted)
  • speaker outputs:
    • output impedance: 120 Ohms
    • maximum export level: + 24dBu
    • dynamic range: 119 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD + N: -104 dB (A-weighted)
  • headphone outputs:
    • output impedance: 33 Ohms
    • maximum export level: + 10dBu
    • dynamic range: 102 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD + N: -87 dB (A-weighted)
  • requirements:
    • Windows: Win 7+ pc: 4 GB RAM; Intel i5 CPU or faster
      • 1GB free hard drive space
      • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
    • Apple: 10.8+: 4 GB RAM; Intel i5 CPU or faster
      • 1GB free hard drive space
      • OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
  • included:
    • power cable
    • USB cable
    • DiscretePro-certificate
  • dimensions: 440 x 260 x 45 mm

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Arturia Audiofuse 8Pre Audio Interface
Wrote the following about Arturia Audiofuse 8Pre Audio Interface
Extreem goed klinkende pre-amps voor de prijs. Aantal heel slimme quality of life keuzes gemaakt door de fabrikant. De inputs zitten aan de achterkant, voor het hard-wiren van je studio gear, maar als je 'even snel' een mic wil inprikken kan dat (voor input 1 en 2) aan de voorkant, en deze override dan de input aan de achterkant! supersmart. Goede keuze ook om zowel kleine als grote headphone jack aan de voorkant te hebben.
De bijgeleverde software suite is ook erg sterk. Geen afdankertjes of filler, maar software die je echt gebruikt. Met name de 1973 preamp simulator is meteen in 100% van de gevallen in gebruik bij mij. Die klinkt erg goed.
Ook netjes dat je USB-C kabel bijgeleverd krijgt. Dit zijn de kosten natuurlijk niet maar wel netjes om die er bij te krijgen. De knoppen voelen goed aan en de inputs geven een geruststellende KLIK bij het aansluiten.
Last but not least: Ik heb hem volledig draaien op de Apple M1, zonder issue of ingewikkelde noodgrepen.

Minimale minpunten, maar voor het gebalanceerde beeld wel belangrijk om te noemen:
het resizen van het Arturia Control Centre software gebeurt omslachtig en is nooit lekker precies zoals je het wil
De presets van de plugins zitten onder Logic niet waar je ze zou verwachten maar in de GUI van de plugin zelf.
Het installeren van de plugins MOEST een voor een in de volgorde download-install. Je kon de 7 gratis plugins niet tegelijk downloaden (??)

goede koop en zeker te adviseren voor iedereen die een goede 8 preamp uitbreiding of geluidskaart zoekt

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