Audient ASP800 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier with HMX and IRON

8-channel preamp with dual-stage saturation controls.
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SKU: ASP800
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Description

The Audient ASP800 is an 8-channel microphone preamplifier and ADC featuring Audient's Class-A console preamp design, Burr Brown 118 dB converters, and two retro channels with HMX (harmonic saturation) and IRON (transformer emulation) tone-shaping controls. Two front-panel JFET instrument inputs provide high-impedance connectivity for guitars, basses, and keyboards.

Preamps and Tone Shaping

  • Mic preamps: 8 Class-A Audient console preamps
  • HMX: Adds harmonic content inspired by tube saturation (channels 1-2)
  • IRON: Emulates transformer-driven warmth and compression (channels 1-2)
  • Instrument inputs: 2 front-panel discrete JFET DI (1 M-ohm impedance)
  • Phantom power: +48V switchable per channel
  • Pad: -15 dB, front-panel switchable per channel

Conversion and Digital Output

  • Digital output: ADAT (8 channels, SMUX at 88.2/96 kHz)
  • Word clock input: BNC with switchable 75-ohm termination
  • Analog outputs: 8 balanced line outputs on DB25

Specifications

  • Mic gain: 0 to 70 dB
  • ADC dynamic range: 118 dB (Burr Brown)
  • Sample rates: 44.1 to 96 kHz
  • Mic EIN: < -127.0 dBu
  • THD+N: < 0.003% at 0 dBu
  • Max input level: +20 dBu (+35 dBu with pad)
  • Power: Internal linear PSU, fanless (100/110/220/230V switchable)
  • Form factor: 1U rackmount, all-metal enclosure
  • Dimensions: 482 x 286.5 x 44 mm (19.0 x 11.3 x 1.7")
  • Weight: 4.5 kg (9.9 lb)

In the Box

  • Audient ASP800
  • IEC mains power cable
  • Quick Start Guide