The Audient ASP800 is a high-quality 8-channel microphone preamp and ADC (Analog-to-Digital Converter) that provides professional-level recording capabilities for home and project studios. Audient is a well-respected manufacturer of professional audio equipment, and the ASP800 is one of their flagship products.
The ASP800 features eight high-performance microphone preamps that deliver clear, transparent sound with plenty of headroom. The preamps are based on Audient’s renowned console designs and feature high-quality Burr Brown op-amps and variable input impedance, which allows for a wide range of microphone types to be used. The preamps also have switchable phantom power, -20dB pads, and high-pass filters, which provide flexibility and versatility when recording a variety of instruments and voices.
In addition to the microphone preamps, the ASP800 also features an ADC with high-quality Burr Brown converters, which provides pristine audio conversion and a maximum resolution of 24-bit/96kHz. The ASP800 can be used as a standalone preamp or as an 8-channel ADC, making it a versatile tool for any studio setup.
The front panel of the ASP800 is well-designed and intuitive, with each channel having its own gain control, phantom power switch, pad switch, and high-pass filter switch. There is also a master output level control, as well as a button for engaging the built-in analog-to-digital conversion.
Overall, the Audient ASP800 is a versatile and high-quality tool for any recording studio that requires professional-grade preamps and ADCs. Its combination of high-performance preamps, flexible input options, and high-quality conversion makes it an excellent choice for recording a variety of instruments and voices.
Features
- Eight world-Class Audient Console mic preamps
- Two Retro Channels with Dual Stage COLOUR Saturation Controls – HMX & IRON
- Two Discrete JFET instrument inputs
- Pristine 118-dB Burr-Brown A-D converters
- Balanced analog line outputs
- Word clock input
- iD ScrollControl mode
- All-metal enclosure
Tech Specs
- Preamp Type:Solid State
- Number of Channels:8
- Phantom Power:Yes
- Pads:-10dB
- Polarity Switch:Yes
- Sample Rate:Up to 96kHz
- Bit Depth:24-bit
- Analog Inputs:8 x XLR-1/4″ combo, 2 x 1/4″ (Hi-Z)
- Analog Outputs:1 x DB-25
- Digital Outputs:1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)
- Clock I/O:1 x BNC (in)
- Rack Spaces:1U
- Power Source:Standard IEC AC cable
- Height:1.75″
- Depth:11.27″
- Width:19″
- Weight:9.92 lbs.
- Manufacturer Part Number:ASP800
Condition: Comes with original factory packaging and documentation.
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