Description
Audient ASP880 Microphone Pre Amp
ASP880 is an 8-channel microphone preamplifier & ADC that will transform your sessions into world class recordings, the perfect addition to your set-up. ASP880 provides eight of Audient's renowned console mic pres, pristine converter technology and a versatile feature set that includes Variable Impedance and Variable High Pass Filters. All in a 1RU rack!
Upgrade Your Sound
Transform your sessions into world class recordings with ASP880, the perfect addition to your set-up. Bypass the mic pres and converters in your current interface and achieve the same audio excellence as the top studios.World Class Mic Pres
Audient's renowned Class-A, console mic pre outshines the competition and gives you the same sonic quality of products costing three or four times the price. Capture the detail and excitement of your audio sources, all with a hint of analogue colouration that will sound stunning on any project! Developed by design legend David Dearden, audient's mic pre is used by thousands of professional studios around the world. With its versatile nature and accurate translation, the ASP880 will quickly become your ‘go to’ mic pre.Pristine Convertor Technology
ASP800 provides you with high performance 118-dB AD converters from Burr Brown, the leaders in converter technology. Quality in the analogue stages of our design comes from years of experience as analogue console designers, and when coupled with outstanding converter technology it enables you to hear audio as it’s supposed to sound. The importance of converters should never be underestimated.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.Bring your outboard in from the cold
Ever wanted to add compression or EQ to your signal before going to the computer? Well with ASP880 you can. Simply insert any analogue processor before the converters - it’s as easy as that! The A-D button allows ASP880 to function as an 8 channel mic pre while you use the converters separately in stand-alone mode.Say Goodbye to Pesky Low frequencies
Lose those unwanted low frequencies with a simple to use variable high-pass filter. The result is a clean, ready to record signal.Wrap it up with a ribbon
If you’re partial to the character of ribbon mics, then ASP880 is made for you. Variable impedance allows you to match the pre to your favourite ribbon mic. Retain the punch and frequency response the mic was born with. It also works on your other mics, just more subtly.Built to Last
The result of years of experience in analogue design combined with a focus on precision and detail, ASP800 packs a powerful feature set in a ergonomic 1RU rack mount. From it’s beautifully crafted hand milled aluminium knobs to its all-metal construction, ASP800 will stand up to countless late nights in the studio and days on the road.Audient ASP880 Features:
- Eight superb-sounding Audient Console mic pres with 48V Phantom power
- State-of-the-art Burr Brown AD converter technology
- Variable-input impedance lets you optimize your (ribbon) mics
- Variable highpass filters get rid of unwanted low-frequency artifacts
- Eight insert points between the mic preamps and AD converters
- Two Channels of Class A discrete JFET DI instrument inputs
- Digital outputs: ADAT, AES, and S/PDIF for added flexibility
- Rugged all-metal construction and hand-milled aluminium knobs
Audient ASP880 Technical Specifications:
- Preamp Type: Solid State
- Number of Channels: 8
- Frequency Response: 10Hz-100kHz (±0.5dB)
- Phantom Power: Yes
- Analog Inputs: 8 x XLR/TRS Combo, 2 x TS (DI)
- Analog Outputs: 1 x DB25 (1-8)
- Digital Outputs: 2 x ADAT, DB-9 (AES-S/PDIF via switch)
- Clock I/O: 1 x Word Clock
- Computer Connectivity Via optional iD22 interface
- Rack Spaces 1U