At the 2019 NAMM Show, Arturia announced new additions to their AudioFuse interface line.
The line now includes three interfaces:
AudioFuse Studio Features:
- 18 inputs, 20 outputs channels
- 4 mic/instrument/line preamps with DiscretePRO technology
- 4 additional line inputs, with inputs 5-6 commutable to Phono
- 4 analog inserts on channel 1-4
- Bluetooth audio receiver supporting aptX and AAC
- 2 pairs of speaker analog outputs on balanced TRS Jack
- 2 independent stereo headphones outputs, on both 6.35 and 3.5mm TRS.
- 2 independent analog line outputs with reamp capability (instrument level output)
- Complete monitoring section with individual level control for speakers and phones
- Direct monitoring ultra-low latency internal mixers
- 8 digital ADAT inputs/outputs up to 96kHz
- S/PDIF inputs/outputs or Word clock input, output/thru on Cinch RCA
- DiscretePRO Individual audio performance certificate delivered with each unit.
- 24-bit latest generation AD/DA converters at up to 192kHz sampling rate.
- USB-C interface compatible with PC & Mac, fully USB 2.0 compatible
- Comes with AudioFuse Creative Suite
- Leather-covered self-positioning protection cover
- Robust metal desktop chassis
AudioFuse Studio is expected to be available in Summer 2019, priced at $999 / 899€.
The Arturia AudioFuse 8Pre is a dual-mode interface and ADAT expander, which offers 8 channels of premium analog audio, ‘rock-solid’ sync, USB-C, and optical connectivity.
Features:
- 16 inputs, 20 outputs channels
- 8 microphone preamps with DiscretePRO® technology
- 2 instrument inputs on channel 1&2
- 2 analog balanced inserts on channel 1&2
- 2 channels (1&2) with front panel access for ease of instant connectivity
- 8 independent analog line outputs
- Speaker analog outputs on balanced TRS Jack
- 1 stereo headphones outputs, on both 6.35 and 3.5mm TRS, designed for headphones up to 600 Ohms.
- Monitoring section with individual level control for speakers and phones
- Direct monitoring ultra-low latency internal mixer
- 8 digital ADAT inputs/outputs up to 96kHz
- Word clock input, output/thru on BNC
- DiscretePRO® Individual audio performance certificate delivered with each unit.
- 24-bit latest generation AD/DA converters at up to 192kHz sampling rate.
- USB-C interface compatible with PC & Mac, fully USB 2.0 compatible
- Robust metal chassis in 1u single rack form factor
The Arturia AudioFuse 8Pre is expected to be available in Summer 2019, priced at $799 / 699€.is expected to be available in Summer 2019, priced at $999 / 899€.
The specs on these devices are nice, but I sadly read many negative reviews on the interface as “noisy” compared to example UAD Twin,
I think those who claim these interfaces are noisy must have done something wrong or are very inexperienced when it comes to recording.
The “Studio” unit could be my first Arturia product purchase. USB-C connection on an audio interface, finally (too bad it’s not Thunderbolt though, looks to be USB-2 spec). Aux outs, dual monitor outs, inserts, USB hub, this is all good stuff on an audio interface of this size and price range.
Dear Synthtopia: the very last line of this article has the prices all mixed up.
Nice interface but for 900 eu i would need to be able to connect at least 6 stereo analog balanced so 12 mono balanced. Would be nice if audio interfaces would focus more on connecting more gear that is stereo.
Maybe more lower quality inputs than a few that are top notch.
You always can another soundcard, for an example focusrite with 10 analog outs (5 stereo pairs), via ADAT and use AudioFuse as a main interface and second card just for extra analog outs (DA). Having 18i and 20o in AudioFuse its simple stuff. Meanwhile instrument level output, inserts, HIQ converters, etc make AudioFuse Studio very top end interface and, yes, it costs money.
I’m curious why synthtopia covers news about arturia audio interfaces when there has been no mentioning about MixPre M series for instance, which are definitely quietest multi track recorders / audio interfaces around and also let users overdub – basically work without a computer.