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Audient ASP800 8-channel Microphone Preamp

8-channel Microphone Preamplifier and ADC with 2 Retro Channels, 2 Discrete JFET DIs, and HMX & IRON Enhancement Circuitry
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Elevate Your Sonics

Want to drastically improve the sonic quality of your recordings? We've got a recommendation for you: the Audient ASP800. An ideal addition to your audio interface, the ASP800 mic preamp/ADC gives you eight channels fitted with Audient's acclaimed console-grade mic preamps. The ASP800 features world-class Burr-Brown converter technology, two JFET DIs, and two Retro channels with Audient's proprietary, cutting-edge tone control circuitry. Just plug in your mics, guitars, keyboards, and drum machines and you're ready to rock. Elevate your studio sonics with the Audient ASP800.

Audient mic pres and Burr Brown converters onboard

The ASP800 features eight of Audient's acclaimed Class A console mic preamps - and believe us - they sound amazing. For the best possible conversion, you also get integral ADC with the highest grade converters from Burr Brown, a leader in converter technology. The result is stunningly transparent sound, with just a taste of coloration. It's the ideal prescription to cure lackluster studio sound.

Two Retro Channels for instant vintage vibe

Now, about the aforementioned coloration. Audient is famous for their ultra-clean mic pres - but that doesn't mean they don't appreciate the allure of added color. Whether enhancing a bass with a taste of growl or sparkling up a lead vocal, ASP800's cutting-edge harmonic generation circuitry is just what you need. Retro Channels One and Two each feature Audient's proprietary variable harmonic Colour controls, HMX and IRON. Serving up sonics reminiscent of 1960s tube designs and the coveted pastache of transformer-juiced '70s British consoles, HMX and Iron will add a whole new glorious dimension to your audio. Season to taste.

HMX MOSFET drive - sweet, fat, and punchy

Sweetwater engineers love the sound of tubes and if you're with us on this, you're going to dig Audient's HMX - the ASP800's custom harmonic distortion control. Harkening back to vintage tube preamp designs from the 1960s, HMX delivers a sweet, fat sound that's works wonders on everything from electric guitars to bass synths to drums. HMX's discrete MOSFET technology produces asymmetrical harmonic distortion that gives you the option of adding body and lushness to the ASP800's pristine mic preamp, DI, or line input.

Audient ASP800 8-ch Mic Preamp Features:

  • Eight world-Class Audient Console mic preamps
  • Two Retro Channels with Dual Stage COLOUR Saturation Controls - HMX & IRON
  • Two Discrete JFET instrument inputs
  • Pristine 118-dB Burr-Brown A-D converters
  • Balanced analog line outputs
  • Word clock input
  • iD ScrollControl mode
  • All-metal enclosure

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Tech Specs

  • Preamp Type: Solid State
  • Number of Channels: 8
  • Phantom Power: Yes
  • Pads: -10dB
  • Polarity Switch: Yes
  • Sample Rate: Up to 96kHz
  • Bit Depth: 24-bit
  • Analog Inputs: 8 x XLR-1/4" combo, 2 x 1/4" (Hi-Z)
  • Analog Outputs: 1 x DB-25
  • Digital Outputs: 1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT/SMUX)
  • Clock I/O: 1 x BNC (in)
  • Rack Spaces: 1U
  • Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable
  • Height: 1.75"
  • Depth: 11.27"
  • Width: 19"
  • Weight: 9.92 lbs.
  • Manufacturer Part Number: ASP800

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Customer Reviews

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Rated 4.5/5

It did the trick.

I needed to expand the amount of inputs on my Apollo Twin mk1 without spending over $2k on a new uad interface. It was super easy to connect. I ran some tests to compare the quality of the preamps and honestly my ear I could not find any difference between uad and asp 800. The saturation options are cool. FYI HMX will add some noise. The iron sounds pretty clean. Love it on guitars and synths.
I hope it was helpful.
Rated 5/5

Quality products

I have this unit paired with the ID44 and I love both, they need turned up halfway to produce sonic clarity because they don't impart artifacts into your signal. Clean clean clean!!!!!
Rated 5/5

ASP 800

Audient products are top notch anyway but until I put this ASP 800 into my studio, I never knew a clean preamp. This is the quietest pre I have ever heard. I am very happy that my last mic pre died so that I would have to get a new one. Incredible item.
Rated 5/5

Incredible sonics and value

This set of 8 preamps sounds really good. It handles high sound pressure levels well, things such as brass, kick drum, snare, etc. It also shines on acoustic guitar, flute, oboe, french horn, violin and cello. It is very, very clean and warm sounding. An added benefit is how small and portable this unit is for remote or off-site recording. The build feels really pro; the knobs are just the right size and are easy to grasp. I don't believe you will find anything that sounds better than this unit in this price range.
Music background: Studio owner/producer
Rated 5/5

HIGHLY Impressed

I was a bit nervous about buying this Audient ASP800 seeing several mixed reviews... Now that I have it I'm totally confused as to why there are any reviews other than 5 stars! I've used a lot of different preamps, some costing 3 times what this cost for 1 channel! This thing is a no brainer for drum tracking! The retro channels are amazing and worth the price of admission on their own! I always run kick and snare through these bad boys! They really sound incredible! Channels 3-8 are just great clean pres with nice fast transients. The only reason I could see anyone being disappointed with this purchase is if you're expecting super colorful pres. Channels 3-8 are not what I would call colorful, but they are very clean! I am using this with an Antelope Orion Studio and I clock the Audient off of the Orion, so I can't speak for the clocking on the Audient. I have no doubt that the Orion clocking improves the sound of the Audient some, but as for how much I have no idea? Long story short, this is an ABSOLUTE STEAL if your looking to add 2 channels to your rig... but the fact that it adds 8 channels this ASP800 is armed robbery!! Buy it :)
Music background: Professional Drummer / Intermediate Engineer
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