Audient ASP880 8-Channel Microphone Preamp w/ DAC

About: Audient ASP880 8-Channel Microphone Preamp w/ DAC

ASP880 is an audio powerhouse designed with expandability in mind, making it the perfect addition to your audio interface. Upgrade your current setup with 8 channels of Audient’s Console mic preamps, 8 line inputs/outputs, 8 insert points, class leading converters and two JFET D.I’s – all in a compact 1RU package.

• 8x Audient Console Mic Preamps
• High Performance Converters
• Variable Input Impedance
• Variable High Pass Filters
• 2x Discrete JFET Instrument Inputs
• 8x Insert points
• Digital Outputs – ADAT, AES & S/PDIF
• All-Metal Enclosure
• Free plugins and software with ARC

Expand via ADAT - More channels, more possibilities

ASP880 is the perfect tool for expanding your existing interface. Add 8 channels of Audient mic pre via ADAT and transform your current setup into the complete recording rig.

• 8 more channels: Add professional quality mic pres to your rig by expanding your existing audio interface.
• Take on bigger sessions: Confidently take on full band sessions or those projects that were out of reach.
• Easily record drums: ASP880 gives you more than enough channels to comfortably take on drum recordings.

Audient Console Mic Pres - The professional sound you deserve

Tackle any project with the renowned Audient Console Mic Preamp, the same discrete circuit design found in our renowned recording console the ASP8024-HE. Designed to deliver ultra- low noise and low distortion with a touch of classic analogue warmth, ASP880’s eight Audient Console mic pre’s will give you the professional sound you deserve.

• How does it sound?: The Audient mic pre is a high grade hybrid discrete and op amp design that delivers a clean, accurate and detailed translation of your source.
• Now that’s quiet: With a noise floor 30,000 times quieter than the signal level your recordings will be captured with stunning clarity.
  • 60dB Gain Range: Clean, quiet and punchy
  • Phantom Power: Give your mics the power they need
  • -10dB Pad: Keep headroom on loud sources
  • Polarity Reverse: Make sure everything is in-phase

ADC Insert Points - Integrate your outboard

Easily integrate outboard FX such as EQ and compression before the analogue to digital converter. Letting you record using your favourite outboard gear.

Class Leading Converters - Clarity where you need it

Confidently capture your microphones and line level instruments with ASP880’s class leading converter technology. By providing the cleanest signal path possible, ASP880 makes sure you capture every nuance, every detail of your audio, letting you focus on getting the most from your session.

Use as a standalone converter - More than meets the eye

ASP880 lets you bypass the mic pres and converters in your current interface and achieve the same audio excellence as the top studios.

Using the ADC Inputs, ASP880 can operate as a standalone A-D converter, allowing you to feed the ADC from other sources such as alternative mic pres.

JFET Instrument Input - Plug and play

As well as offering you 8 channels of Audient mic pre, ASP880 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 straight in and start recording instantly.

Variable Impedance and HPF - Versatile simplicity

• Variable Impedance: Variable Impedance enables you to match the impedance of the mic pre to your favourite ribbon mic, letting you retain the punch and frequency response the mic was born with. It also works on your other mics, just more subtly.
• Variable High Pass Filters: Take control of your signal with the Variable HPF. Remove unwanted low frequencies, prevent proximity effect and tighten up your low end with a range of 25Hz to 250Hz. The result is a clean, ready to record signal.

All Metal Construction - Built to last

ASP880 has been designed to last, its all-metal construction and hand milled aluminium knobs will stand up to countless late nights in the studio and days on the road. All this in 1RU!

Create instantly

Bundled with a free suite of creative software including Cubase LE and Cubasis LE for iOS, alongside industry leading plugins and virtual instruments, you can start recording as soon as you open the box

3 Year Limited Warranty

All of our products come with a three-year limited warranty guaranteeing you further protection and peace of mind when you choose Audient.

Specifications

• Microphone Preamplifiers
  • MIC GAIN: -10 to +60dB (-10dB Pad)
  • LINE GAIN: -16 to +44dB (-10dB Pad)*
  • PHANTOM POWER: 48v +/-4v @ 10mA/Channel
  • MIC EIN: <-127.5dBu
  • CMRR: >80dB @ 100 to 10kHz
  • MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +22dBu (+32dBu with Pad)
  • INPUT IMPEDANCE: Mic LO: 220Ω Balanced, Mic MED: 1k2Ω Balanced, Mic HI: 2k8Ω Balanced, Line (All Z): >6kΩ Balanced
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 100kHz
  • CROSSTALK: <-85dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
  • THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): 0.003% (-90.5dBu)
  • SNR: >90dB
  • HPF: Sweepable from 25Hz to 250 Hz, 2nd Order (12dB/Octave)
  • XLR: Pin 2 (Hot), Pin 3 (Cold) & Pin 1 (Shield)
  • 1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot), RING (Cold) & SLEEVE (Shield)
    • * Line input level at the combi jacks will be affected by the input impedance switch position, this can be used as a second pad control to adjust line input ranges on all channels.
• Discrete JFET D.I (Channels 1 & 2)
  • D.I GAIN: -10 to +60 dB (-10dB Pad)
  • MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +16dBu (typical), +22dBu
  • INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1MegΩ Unbalanced
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to 50kHz
  • THD+N @ 0dBu (1kHz): <0.03% (-70dBu)
  • SNR: 89dB
  • 1/4” JACK: TIP (Hot) & SLEEVE (Shield)
• Line Outputs (Insert Sends)
  • MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +27.5dBu
  • OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: <100Ω Balanced
• ADC Line Inputs (Insert Returns)
  • MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +18dBu
  • DIGITAL REFERENCE LEVEL: 0dBFS = +18dBu
  • DINPUT IMPEDANCE: >10kΩ Balanced
  • FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +/-0.5dB 10Hz to Fs/2
  • CROSSTALK: <-80dBu @ 1kHz & 10kHz
  • THD+N @ -1dBFS (1kHz): <0.002% (-94dB)
  • THD+N @ -6dBFS (1kHz): <0.002% (-94dB)
  • DYNAMIC RANGE: 113dB un-weighted, 115dB A-weighted
  • PEAK LED LINEUP: +16dBu (-2dBFS)
  • SIGNAL LED LINEUP: Variable Brightness from -30dBu to -10dBu (-28dBFS)
• Digital I/O
  • ADAT 8 CHANNELS SMUX: +44.1 – 96kHz
  • AES | S/PDIF 8 CHANNELS: 44.1 – 96kHz
  • CLOCK: Internal or External
  • WORLDCLOCK INPUT: 75Ω BNC, Optional 75Ω Termination
• Power Supply
  • LINE VOLTAGES: 90 to 264V (a.c)
  • INTERNAL RAILS: +/-18VDC, +48VDC & +5VDC
  • FUSE: T1A (1Amp Time Delay)
  • CONSUMPTION: Maximum 40 Watts
    • High stability, low noise internal SMPS
    • Fan-less, quiet operation
    • Works anywhere in the world without reconfiguring
• WEIGHT: 8.82 lbs (4.0kg)