Audient ASP800: The Ultimate 8-Channel Mic Preamp for World-Class Recordings
• 8 Channels of Audient's Renowned Console Mic Preamps
• Class-Leading Burr-Brown Converter Technology
• Two JFET D.I's and Two Retro Channels with Revolutionary Tone Control
ASP800 is a must-have for any audio enthusiast looking to take their recordings to the next level. With its powerful features and exceptional sound quality, it's the perfect addition to your audio interface.
Upgrade Your Sound
The first step to audio excellence
Whether you're recording drums or need more channels, ASP800 is the ideal tool. Expand your existing interface via ADAT and transform your setup into a complete recording rig. Perfect for both acoustic and electronic instruments.
Audient Console Mic Pres
The professional sound you deserve
Audient is the only company using the same Class-A mic pre design throughout their range. Enjoy the same world-class sound, whether in the studio with an Audient ASP8024 console or on the road with ASP800.
Pristine Converter Technology
Brilliance on the inside, brilliance on the outside
Get high-performance 118-dB AD converters from Burr Brown. Their expertise in analogue design, combined with outstanding converter technology, ensures you hear audio as it should be. Don't underestimate the importance of converters. Experience audio the Audient way.
Take control of your audio
Retro Channels 1 & 2 feature unique variable harmonic Colour controls - HMX & Iron. Emulate 1960's tube and 1970's British audio tones. Add warmth and sparkle to your audio. Combine them for a wide range of tones.
HMX, a custom harmonic distortion control, is like a vintage valve preamp from the 1960s. It adds a sweet, thick tone to drums, electric guitars, and more. Try it on bass synth or 808!
Iron, Audient's new British transformer saturator, uses a custom transformer and high voltage MOSFET drive network. Recreate the signature sound of 1970's recordings with just one knob twist.
HMX: Harmonic Saturator
Add richness and body to your audio with discrete MOSFET technology. Control your sound and bring it to life in a 1960's style.
Iron: Transformer Drive
Instantly add sparkle, growl, and more with one control. Sounds great on snare, bass, acoustic guitar, and more.
Plug And Play: Plug in and be inspired
With 8 channels of mic pre and two harmonically rich JFET D.I inputs, just plug in your instruments and start recording.
Built To Last: Quality deserves protection
Years of analogue design experience combined with precision and detail. Ergonomic 1RU rack mount with hand-milled aluminium knobs and all-metal construction. Built to withstand countless studio sessions and road trips.
Features:
- 8 x Class-A Audient Console Mic Pres
- 2 x Retro Channels with Dual Stage Colour Saturation Controls - HMX & Iron
- 2 x Discrete JFET Instrument Inputs
- Pristine 118-dB Burr-Brown A-D Converters
- Balanced Analogue Line Outputs
- ADAT Output for Expandability
- Word Clock Input
- All-Metal Enclosure
- Over ¡ê500 worth of plugins and software with ARC
Specifications:
Microphone Preamplifier:
(measured to balanced DB25 analogue outputs)
- 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 balanced (approx. 2.2k )
- Input Impedance (Line): >8k balanced (approx. 8.6k )
- 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: >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:
(measured via Microphone Preamplifier circuitry)
- D.I Gain: 0 dB unity gain (0 to 70 dB)
- Maximum Input Level: +17 dBu
- Input Impedance (D.I): 1Meg 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' TS Jack: Tip (Hot) & Sleeve (Shield)
Balanced Analogue Line Outputs:
(ground sensing compensation scheme)
8-Channel DB25:25-Pin Tascam Format
- Maximum Output Level: +22 dBu
- Output Impedance: <200 ground sensing <100 unbalanced
A-D Converter:
(measured under AES-17 sans Microphone Preamplifiers)
- 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:
- 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 Channel SMUX: 44.1 to 96.0 kHz
- Clock: Internal Crystal or External Source
- WorldClock Input: 75 BNC - switchable 75 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: 4.5 kg
- Dimensions
- 1RU
- 482mm x 286.5mm x 44mm
The Audient ASP800 is a versatile 8-channel mic preamp designed for audio enthusiasts, musicians, and producers. Whether you're in a professional studio or on the go, this compact 1RU rack mount unit (482mm x 286.5mm x 44mm, 4.5 kg) is perfect for recording drums, guitars, keyboards, and more. With its exceptional sound quality and powerful features, it's a must-have for anyone looking to take their recordings to the next level.
