Description
Audient ASP800 8 Channel Mic Preamp with HMX & Iron
ASP800 is an audio powerhouse designed with expandability in mind, making it the perfect addition to your audio interface. Upgrade your current setup with 8 channels of Audient’s Console mic preamps, 8 line inputs, class leading converters, two JFET D.I’s and two Retro Channels with powerful tone control.
More channels,more possibilities
ASP800 is the perfect tool for expanding your existing interface. Add 8 channels of Audient mic pre via ADAT and transform your current setup into the complete recording rig.
The professional sound you deserve
Tackle any project with the renowned Audient Console Mic Preamp, the same discrete circuit design found in our renowned recording console the ASP8024-HE. Designed to deliver ultra-low noise and low distortion with a touch of classic analogue warmth, ASP800’s eight Audient Console mic pre’s will give you the professional sound you deserve.
Add colour to your audio
Designed to emulate tones often associated with 1960’s tube designs and the coveted transformer zing of British audio in the 1970’s, HMX & IRON give you the option to add analogue tone to your recordings.
Harmonic saturator
By using discrete MOSFET technology HMX produces asymmetrical harmonic distortion, giving you the option to add richness and body to the pristine tone of the Audient mic preamp.
Transformer drive
Using a custom British transformer with a high voltage MOSFET drive network, IRON is designed to add saturation reminiscent of magnetic tape distortion and recreate that sparkly, “sounds like a record” signature of 1970’s recording.
How does it work?
One control simultaneously alters drive impedance, bass response, high frequency damping, phase shift, magnetic saturation and transient shaping, letting you instantly add character to your audio.
Plug and play
As well as offering you 8 channels of mic pre, ASP800 has two harmonically rich JFET D.I inputs. Designed to replicate the input stage of a classic valve amplifier, you can plug your guitar, bass, keyboard or drum machine and start recording instantly.
It’s all in the detail
ASP800’s class leading converter technology makes sure you capture every nuance, every detail of your audio with stunning clarity, letting you focus on getting the most from your session.
Features
Specs
Digital Output
Power Supply
ASP800 is an audio powerhouse designed with expandability in mind, making it the perfect addition to your audio interface. Upgrade your current setup with 8 channels of Audient’s Console mic preamps, 8 line inputs, class leading converters, two JFET D.I’s and two Retro Channels with powerful tone control.
More channels,more possibilities
ASP800 is the perfect tool for expanding your existing interface. Add 8 channels of Audient mic pre via ADAT and transform your current setup into the complete recording rig.
The professional sound you deserve
Tackle any project with the renowned Audient Console Mic Preamp, the same discrete circuit design found in our renowned recording console the ASP8024-HE. Designed to deliver ultra-low noise and low distortion with a touch of classic analogue warmth, ASP800’s eight Audient Console mic pre’s will give you the professional sound you deserve.
Add colour to your audio
Designed to emulate tones often associated with 1960’s tube designs and the coveted transformer zing of British audio in the 1970’s, HMX & IRON give you the option to add analogue tone to your recordings.
Harmonic saturator
By using discrete MOSFET technology HMX produces asymmetrical harmonic distortion, giving you the option to add richness and body to the pristine tone of the Audient mic preamp.
Transformer drive
Using a custom British transformer with a high voltage MOSFET drive network, IRON is designed to add saturation reminiscent of magnetic tape distortion and recreate that sparkly, “sounds like a record” signature of 1970’s recording.
How does it work?
One control simultaneously alters drive impedance, bass response, high frequency damping, phase shift, magnetic saturation and transient shaping, letting you instantly add character to your audio.
Plug and play
As well as offering you 8 channels of mic pre, ASP800 has two harmonically rich JFET D.I inputs. Designed to replicate the input stage of a classic valve amplifier, you can plug your guitar, bass, keyboard or drum machine and start recording instantly.
It’s all in the detail
ASP800’s class leading converter technology makes sure you capture every nuance, every detail of your audio with stunning clarity, letting you focus on getting the most from your session.
Features
- 8 x Audient Console Mic Preamps
- HMX & IRON Retro Channels
- 2 x Discrete JFET Instrument Inputs
- Pristine Converters
- Balanced Analogue Line Outputs
- ADAT Output for Expandability
- Word Clock Input
- All-Metal Enclosure
- Free plugins and software with ARC
Specs
- Microphone Preamplifiers
- MIC GAIN:0 to 70 dB (extra gain stage for more!)
- SWITCHABLE PAD:-15 dB (all channels front panel switchable)
- LINE GAIN:-10 to 60 dB (-25 to 45 dB inc. PAD)
- PHANTOM POWER:48V ±4V @ 10mA / channel
- MIC EIN:<-127.0 dBu
- CMRR:>80 dB @ 100Hz to 2kHz
- MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:+20 dBu (+35 dBu with PAD)
- INPUT IMPEDANCE (Mic):>2k Ω balanced (approx. 2.2k Ω)
- INPUT IMPEDANCE (Line):>8k Ω balanced (approx. 8.6k Ω)
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE:±0.5 dB 10Hz to 100kHz @ min. gain
- CROSSTALK:< -90 dBu 10Hz to 10kHz
- THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz):<0.003% (-90.5 dBu) mostly 3rd harmonic
- SNR:>90 dB @ min. gain
- XLR COMBI FEMALE:Pin 2 (Hot), Pin 3 (Cold) & Pin 1 (Shield)
- 1/4” TRS JACK:Tip (Hot), Ring (Cold) & Sleeve (Shield)
- Discrete JFET D.I
- D.I GAIN:0 dB unity gain (0 to 70 dB)
- MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL:+17 dBu
- INPUT IMPEDANCE:1Meg Ω unbalanced
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE:±0.5 dB 10Hz to 50kHz
- THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz):<0.01% (-80 dBu) mostly 2nd & 3rd
- SNR:>85 dB @ min. gain
- 1/4” JACK:Tip (Hot) & Sleeve (Shield)
- Balanced Analogue Line Outputs
- MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL:+22 dBu
- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE:<200Ω ground sensing, <100Ω unbalanced
- A-D Converter
- CHIPSET:Burr-Brown PCM4204 24-bit PCM
- DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL:Selectable via Rear Panel, 0 dBFS = +18 dBu (iD22 Professional), 0 dBFS = +12 dBu (iD14 Prosumer)
- FREQUENCY RESPONSE:±0.1 dB 20Hz to Fs/2 (Nyquist)
- CROSSTALK:<-110 dBFS @ 1kHz & <-90 dBFS @ 10kHz
- THD+N @ -1 dBFS (1kHz):0.0015% (-96.5 dB)
- THD+N @ -6 dBFS (1kHz):0.0009% (-101 dB)
- DYNAMIC RANGE:113.5 dB un-weighted, 116.0 dB A-weighted
- PEAK LED LINEUP:-2 dBFS (moves with reference level)
- SIGNAL LED LINEUP:-38 dBFS (moves with reference level)
Digital Output
- ADAT 8 CHANNELS SMUX:44.1 to 96.0 kHz
- CLOCK:Internal Crystal or External Source
- WORDCLOCK INPUT:75Ω BNC – switchable 75Ω termination
Power Supply
- LOW NOISE SHIELDED LINEAR PSU FANLESS, QUIET OPERATION:CUSTOM TRANSFORMERS, 35W Maximum Consumption
- INTERNAL D.C POWER RAILS:±15V, +48, +30V & +9V
- SWITCHABLE MAINS VOLTAGE:100, 120, 220 or 230Va.c
- FUSE:200mA (UK) or 315mA (US), Time Delay (T) Slow-Blow Type
- Weight:4.5kg
- Dimensions: 1RU, 482mm x 286.5mm x 44mm
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