Audient ASP800
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The ASP800 is a serious workhorse for tracking drums, vocals, or anything needing a clean, powerful preamp. Its dual-stage saturation is surprisingly versatile, offering subtle warmth or aggressive drive. Ideal for project studios and working musicians looking for high-quality analog conversion without a massive console.
Product Description
- Audient ASP800
- Class A Microphone Preamp and A/D Converter with 8 Channels
- Two "retro channels" with dual stage saturation - HMX & IRON
- Two JFET DI inputs
- High-quality 118 dB Burr Brown A/D converter
- XLR/ Jack combined sockets
- Microphone Gain: 0 - 70 dB
- -15 dB Pad per channel
- Sample rate: 44.1 - 96 kHz
- 48 V Phantom power for all inputs
- Word clock input
- ADAT Out with SMUX
- Analogue outputs via DB25
- Aluminum buttons
- Fanless
- built-in universal power supply (90-264 V)
- 19"/ 1 U
- Robust metal chassis
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 483 x 286.5 x 44 mm
- Weight: 4.5 kg
- Incl. license for extensive Audient ARC download software package (license after product registration); the download package contains products from the following companies: Eventide
- Steinberg
- LANDR and Producertech - Audient is responsible for the validity and scope of the software package.
PROS
- • Robust aluminum chassis feels incredibly solid and well-built
- • HMX & IRON saturation adds character without sounding overly processed
- • Burr Brown converters deliver clean, transparent audio reproduction
- • ARC software bundle provides valuable creative tools and plugins
CONS
- • DB25 outputs require a breakout cable for easy connection
- • Limited routing flexibility compared to more complex mixing consoles
- • Size and weight make it less ideal for ultra-portable setups
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Key Features
Channels
8
Preamp Type
Class A
Gain Range
0 - 70 dB
Phantom Power
48 V
Connections
XLR/Jack combined sockets, ADAT Out, DB25
Weight
4.5 kg
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Frequently Asked Questions
HMX is a more subtle, vintage-style saturation, while IRON provides a more aggressive, modern edge. They offer different flavors of harmonic enhancement.
Absolutely. The ASP800 functions perfectly well as a high-quality, 8-channel preamp for individual mic'd sources.
It's primarily an output; while it does have a word clock input, it doesn't offer two-way ADAT communication.
