ARTURIA / AUDIOFUSE 8PRE Audio Interface

This dual-mode audio interface/ADAT expander features 8 channels of high-quality analog audio, unparalleled sync functionality, and USB-C and optical connections. Inheriting the award-winning, superb analog quality, the AudioFuse 8Pre is destined to be the input expander of choice for studios and creative spaces around the world. It comes with a reassuring 3-year Sound House warranty!

■Audio Interface
■8 Preamps
■USB-C

Unparalleled Quality
High-Quality Sound That Imbues Your Music with Soul
AudioFuse 8Pre boasts class-leading quality. Experience a sound like you've never heard before with 8 DiscretePRO channels and an analog signal path. Extremely low equivalent input noise (EIN) preserves the subtle details of your input, and you can significantly increase gain even when using low-output microphones. In either case, the sound is crystal clear with a flat response. And that's not all. AudioFuse 8Pre is equipped with the best A/D converters available.

■ Main Features
- 16 input and 20 output channels
- 8 mic preamps with DiscretePRO technology
- 2 instrument inputs (Channels 1 & 2)
- Balanced insertion (Channels 1 & 2)
- Channels 1 & 2 also have input jacks on the front panel
- 8 analog line outputs
- Speaker analog output (balanced TRS jack)
- Stereo headphone output (standard and mini stereo, supports headphones up to 600 Ω)
- Separate speaker and headphone outputs - Monitoring section with adjustable levels
- Built-in mixer for low-latency direct monitoring
- 8-channel ADAT I/O (up to 96 kHz)
- Word Clock Input & Output/Thru (BNC)
- DiscretePRO: Includes independent testing certification
- Latest-generation 24-bit AD/DA converters (up to 96 kHz)
- USB-C connection to PC/Mac (also supports USB 2.0)
- Durable metal chassis (1U rackmount size)
- Unweighted (no characteristic compensation)

The Best Interface for Live Performance
AudioFuse 8Pre features 8 line outputs, as well as dedicated monitor and headphone outputs. Using all of these, you can send a whopping 12 channels of analog audio to the PA engineer, which is extremely useful for post-processing after a live recording.

AudioFuse 8Pre offers ultra-low latency and robust sync capabilities. If you need to synchronize multiple computers with a master clock, you can connect AudioFuse 8Pre to a dedicated word clock jack with switchable Hi-Z termination.

Digital Connectivity
Connect ADAT expanders and other interfaces to create a recording environment with your favorite gear, all perfectly synchronized via word clock. The wide range of expandability and high quality are truly unique to the AudioFuse series.

Analog Powerhouse
The AudioFuse series not only boasts great-sounding preamps, but every analog component is carefully designed and made with the highest quality parts. This means you'll enjoy the ultimate recording experience, from the headphone amp to the feel of plugging it into a jack.

One Button, One Function
It's a simple philosophy, but it's crucial to maintaining your creative state. With AudioFuse, it's the foundation of your workflow. Take the guesswork out of it. Want to turn on phantom power? Just press a dedicated button. Want to change input impedance? Just press a button. You get the idea, right?

Superior Stability
The AudioFuse series uses the highest-quality converters from the AKM® Premium Series to faithfully convert analog to digital without compromising your creativity. This maintains high audio quality, and the highly stable internal reference clock ensures jitter-free recording.

USB Type-C Connection
Connect to your computer via USB-C. It's also fully compatible with standard USB 2.0. A USB Type-C to Type-B cable is included.

■ System Requirements
Windows: Windows: Windows 7 or later, 4GB or more RAM, Intel i5 or higher CPU, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU
Apple: macOS: 10.8 or later, 4GB or more RAM, Intel i5 or higher CPU, 1GB or more free hard disk space, OpenGL 2.0 compatible GPU

■ Package Contents
AudioFuse 8Pre unit
Power supply
USB cable
DiscretePRO measurement certificate

■ Dimensions & Weight
440 (W) x 260 (D) x 45 (H) mm