Audient ASP800 8 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier (Used)
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Condition: Used
Description
Audient ASP800 8 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier
Great: One rack ear is slightly bent. Accessories are not included.
ASP800 is an audio powerhouse designed to transform your sessions into world class recordings, making it the perfect addition to your audio interface. ASP800 provides 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. Just plug in your mics, guitars, keyboards and drum machines and you’re ready to go, so get creative and start thinking big!
Key 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
Technical Specifications
MICROPHONE PREAMPLIFIER
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)
WEIGHT
4.5 kg
DIMENSIONS
1RU
482mm x 286.5mm x 44mm
Installation / Use Cases
- Use as an 8-channel microphone preamplifier to expand an audio interface through ADAT output.
- Suitable for recording sessions using microphones, guitars, keyboards, and drum machines.
- Use the eight Class-A Audient console mic preamps for multi-channel recording workflows.
- Use the two discrete JFET instrument inputs for direct instrument recording.
- Use the two Retro channels with HMX and IRON saturation controls when tonal coloration is needed.
- Suitable for studio setups that need Burr-Brown A-D conversion, balanced analogue line outputs, word clock input, and a 1RU metal enclosure.
Package Contents
- Audient ASP800 8 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier
Frequently Asked Questions
What condition is this Audient ASP800 in?
This used ASP800 is graded Great. One rack ear is slightly bent, and accessories are not included.
How can the ASP800 expand a recording setup?
The ASP800 adds eight microphone preamp channels and provides ADAT output, making it useful for expanding compatible audio interfaces.
What makes the ASP800 useful for recording multiple sources?
It provides eight Class-A Audient console mic preamps, two discrete JFET instrument inputs, balanced analogue line outputs, and Burr-Brown A-D conversion.
What are the Retro channels used for?
The two Retro channels include HMX and IRON saturation controls, allowing engineers to add tonal character during recording.
Can the ASP800 provide phantom power for microphones?
Yes. Phantom power is 48V ±4V at 10mA per channel.
How much microphone gain is available?
The microphone gain range is 0 to 70 dB, with an extra gain stage available.
What comes with this used Audient ASP800?
The package includes the Audient ASP800 8 Channel Microphone Pre-Amplifier only. Accessories are not included.
