Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN 8-channel Input Expander
With its AudioFuse 16Rig, Arturia delivered a next-gen studio recording experience, blending traditional interfacing with advanced DAW integration, malleable workflow-management tools, and highly versatile connectivity options. Now, Arturia has expanded the AudioFuse ecosystem with further capabilities to customize your creativity and level up your setup. The company’s Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN 8-channel Input Expander and AudioFuse X8 Out units serve as powerful expansions to the AudioFuse 16Rig system. The X8 In and X8 Out extend your recording rig to feature eight dedicated connections for premier analog inputs and outputs, respectively, impressing studio scholars with state-of-the-art A/D and D/A converters, achieving up to a blazing 24-bit/96kHz sampling rate. The 1U-sized half-rack unit seamlessly integrates with your arrangement via high-fidelity ADAT ports, while optional rack ears are included for additional mounting flexibility. With variable impedance options and a world clock BNC input, the AudioFuse X8 is the key to unlocking expanded, premium analog recording and unrivaled versatility.
Atmos-capable quality and formidable flexibility
Like the AudioFuse 16Rig, Arturia’s spared no effort in outfitting the AudioFuse X8 expanders with the cutting-edge tech needed to maintain audio processing at the highest fidelity. For the X8 In, AKM A/D converters shepherd your signal from 96kHz analog to your 16Rig, while Cirrus Logic D/A converters faithfully preserve digital audio as it exits the AudioFuse X8 Out. For both units, a rear-placed impedance switch lets you instantly move between hi-Z and 75-ohm recording, further expanding its versatility and personalization. What’s more, the X8 Out can be used to achieve full Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 when utilized with an AudioFuse 16Rig, bringing multidimensional mixing and immersive sound design to virtually any studio setup.
Modular recording and seamless interfacing
Where the AudioFuse X8 In and X8 Out units excel in undergirding any robust recording arrangement is in their modularity, accommodating not just multitudes of asymmetrical I/O needs, but also delivering unrivaled fidelity sans the need for an entire additional recording interface. The streamlined navigation of the AudioFuse X8 In expander comprises Clock, Sync, and channel selection soft switches, while the X8 Out cuts to the chase with Word, ADAT SMUX, and ADAT Sync options. In both cases, onboard lighting provides vivid real-time visual feedback, in the form of a VU meter, ensuring precise monitoring throughout your session. With its modest form factor, each AudioFuse X8 unit can slot seamlessly into any half-rack space; plus, Arturia included a set of removable rack ears alongside an assembly kit to ensure quick installation.
Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN Features:
- Dedicated 8-channel input expansion ensures personalized recording to meet the specific I/O needs of your studio setup
- 1U half-rack form factor and robust chassis mean malleable integration with virtually any recording space
- Dual ADAT ports provide rock-solid reliability and flexible, adaptable arrangement choices
- Premier analog connectors are paired with AKM A/D converters (X8 In) and Cirrus Logic D/A converters (X8 Out) for immense 96kHz recording fidelity and faithful sonic preservation
- Sleek interface and vivid VU metering make for painless navigation and precise real-time visual feedback
- World Clock input and variable impedance configurations further expand recording flexibility to meet your creative needs
- Pairing an X8 Out with an Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig introduces the capability of full Dolby Atmos 9.1.6 recording
- Rack ears and assembly kit are included for pain-free installation with your rig, or use it as a desktop unit to support your spatial requirements
- Power-supply unit and plug adapters guarantee safe use and clean, consistent power
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