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Arturia AudioFuse Studio USB Audio Interface

18-in/20-out USB-C Audio Interface with 4 Mic Preamps, 8 Line Inputs, 8-channel ADAT I/O, S/PDIF I/O, 2 Headphone Outputs, and Bluetooth Receiver - Mac/PC
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USB-C Desktop Audio Interface with +71dB Preamps and Bluetooth

The surprisingly robust desktop-format Arturia AudioFuse Studio USB-C audio interface is equipped to be the centerpiece of your entire studio — that, and a powerful mobile interface for capturing live audio on the go. On deck are four high-spec Discrete Pro mic preamps with +71dB of clean gain to drive even your most power-hungry ribbon mics and studio dynamics with virtually zero added noise. A total of eight TRS line-ins and an additional eight channels of I/O over ADAT optical give you plenty of room for connectivity to mixers, summing boxes, and outboard pres. Factor in class-leading conversion and clocking with 129dBu of EIN and 119dB of dynamic range, and this potent interface is all you need to capture modern bands to string quartets at home and on location. Even so, the AudioFuse Studio's design remains future-forward at every turn. USB-C protocol yields a rock-solid connection and lightning-fast round-trip latency. And two independent headphone outs, along with two sets of speaker outs, make the AudioFuse Studio the perfect tool for collaborating and critical monitoring. There's even an onboard audio-grade Bluetooth receiver for streaming tracks directly into your session. It all ships with Arturia's Creative Suite software pack, which offers some significant sound-shaping and music-making options.

Discrete Pro mic pres with +71dB of gain

Ever try to drive a low-output dynamic mic or, heaven forbid, a ribbon mic with your current audio interface? By the time you boost the signal up to a suitable level, the track is just screaming with additional noise. Not so with the AudioFuse Studio's Discrete Pro microphone preamps. Their impressive +71dB gain range equips you for the quietest sources and most intimate performances — condensers to ribbons — with virtually no added noise, even at max level.

Your new home and mobile front end

Whether you're mixing songs at home or tracking on the road, the AudioFuse Studio has you covered for any challenges you're likely to encounter. Connect two 8-channel mic preamps, and you're ready to track full bands live. Pop it in a backpack, and you can take advantage of the Discrete Pro mic pres to capture wind symphonies in concert and dialog on location. There are even pre-conversion inserts and line inputs for outboard gear. It's all delivered in HDR 192kHz conversion straight to your laptop over rock-solid USB-C.

Includes the AudioFuse Creative Suite

Adding serious value to the AudioFuse Studio is Arturia's included AudioFuse Creative Suite. For the last 20 years, Arturia has been creating impressive software emulations that are used by producers around the world. The 3 Preamps bundle is your ticket to component-correct vintage analog coloration and sweetening on any recorded source — beefy bass drums to sparkling acoustic guitars and perfectly present vocals. An intro version of the Arturia's Analog Lab nets you a comprehensive collection of sought-after synth sounds, made all the sweeter by the Mini Filter's Moog-ish ladder filtering and step sequencing. You also get sweet digitization of a prized analog delay and a vibey 76-type compressor to make drums and bass come alive. Also onboard are a trio of vintage modulation effects. Take it from Arturia users at Sweetwater: the Creative Suite's plug-ins will find their way onto just about any project you take on.

Arturia AudioFuse Studio USB-C Audio Interface Features:

  • Robust 18-in/20-out USB-C desktop audio interface
  • 4 Discrete Pro mic preamps with +71dB of gain
  • Latest generation 24-bit AD/DA converters at up to 192kHz sampling rate
  • Audio-grade onboard Bluetooth audio receiver
  • Expandable — get 8 channels of I/O over ADAT optical (up to 96kHz)
  • Inserts and line-ins interface with your analog gear
  • Premium analog and digital signal path
  • Class-leading conversion and clocking
  • 129dBu signal-to-noise ratio — among the best in its class
  • 119dB of dynamic range — accurately captures heavy-hitting rock bands to delicate symphonic music without added noise
  • Includes Arturia's AudioFuse Creative Suite software pack
  • Fully USB 2.0 compatible

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Tech Specs

  • Computer Connectivity: USB 2.0
  • Form Factor: Desktop
  • Simultaneous I/O: 18 x 20
  • Number of Preamps: 4
  • Phantom Power: 4 channels
  • A/D Resolution: Up to 24-bit/192kHz
  • Effects: AudioFuse Creative Suite Effects
  • Analog Inputs: 4 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/Hi-Z), 4 x 1/4" (line), 1 x Dual RCA Stereo (phono/line)
  • Analog Outputs: 2 x 1/4" (L/R A), 2 x 1/4" (L/R B), 2 x 1/4" (reamp, DC coupled)
  • Digital Inputs: 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF)
  • Digital Outputs: 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, S/PDIF), 1 x Coax (S/PDIF)
  • Inserts: 4 x 1/4" (channel)
  • Headphones: 2 x 1/4", 2 x 1/8" (DC coupled)
  • MIDI I/O: 1 x 1/8" TRS Type B (In), 1 x 1/8" TRS Type B (Out), USB
  • USB: 1 x USB-C, 1 x USB-A (120mA), 2 x USB-A (1000mA)
  • Bluetooth: Yes (receive only)
  • Clock I/O: 1 x RCA (In), 1 x RCA (Out/Thru)
  • Software: AudioFuse Creative Suite, AudioFuse Control Center
  • OS Requirements - Mac: OS X 10.8.5 or later, Intel Core i5 or higher
  • OS Requirements - PC: Windows 7 SP1 or later, Intel Core i5 or higher
  • Height: 2.8"
  • Width: 10.4"
  • Depth: 6.3"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: 830101

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Rated 4.5/5

Excellent Desktop Ergonomics, Good Feature Set. Very happy to have it.

This is an excellent home studio interface, with one caveat (in a moment). Having discrete monitor and headphone controls is really convenient. I'm happy with the build quality and the mic pre's seem fine to me. I've mostly tracked synthesizers and drum machines. It's really nice to have 8 balanced line inputs. One thing I appreciate is that the line inputs on the front bypass the mic pre's. It does a pretty good job of recognizing what I plugged in without much fiddling from me. Basically, I don't think about it too much and when I want to change a setting there is usually a knob or a button for it on the panel. Obviously it's easy to access an input when I just want to swap a guitar for a mic on the fly. I've been really impressed with the direct bass and guitar sound, fwiw.

I have two technical issues that maybe could have been better. First, it does use the USB-C form factor, but it's a USB 2.0 protocol. So, it doesn't really do anything with USB-C bandwidth. This is actually probably fine--USB 2.0 is still enough bandwidth for a lot more than 8 tracks--and it means you can plug in to basically any computer and it'll work. So maybe not a big deal, but I hoped higher bandwidth would improve a different problem I have...

...which is that this device uses generic audio drivers, which means ASIO on Windows. So I'm stuck at 48khz with a 512 sample buffer, or I get a lot of pops and clicks from skipped samples. Maybe your machine won't have the same problems--CoreAudio is definitely a better driver than ASIO--but it's a bummer to have nice a nice piece of hardware you can't use to it's capabilities because the software foundation is generic.
Music background: Electronic + Electric Musician/Composer with some professional production experience.
Rated 5/5

AWESOME INTERFACE

This is more than just an adequate interface. It has more connectivity than most in its weight class. I was using an Apollo Twin, but I wanted more connectivity and something that wouldn't lose the pre-amp battle. Arturia has made a brute of an interface that can stand-up to any of the big name interfaces.
Rated 5/5

All you may need and a lot more

This interface is amazing, it truly has power, versatility, and a great sound. Very solid and useful software and plugin bundle, It's very sturdy and well made too. The only thing I would change is the front XLR inputs, I'd rather prefer having them at the back of it.
Music background: Producer
Rated 5/5

Gear Junkies Beware

This is an "end game" interface. If you're a gear junkie who likes to always be planning on your next upgrade, prepare to be a little frustrated with this one. You're not gonna find better, at any price point, for along time!

This amount of connectivity coupled with top notch sound quality and ease of use is simply not present elsewhere. Not for double, triple or even quadruple the price. Once you buy this, that's just it for the foreseeable future. There is no upgrade path. Start upgrading the rest of your studio around it.
Rated 5/5

Awesome device for a guitarist!

I have been using an Antelope Audio Zentour interface for 3 years. It sounded good but it's software is a joke. I spent more time trying to figure what went wrong than actually getting some recording done. I finally had enough and purchased the AudioFuse Studio. Sounds great! Easy to use. Actual physical controls and easy to use software. I hooked it up, got a great tone going and tracked some guitars in just a few minutes. Elegant design, great sounding mic preamps (with inserts!) and enough I/O to tackle anything I am going to run into. Expandable too. It also comes with a very nice software bundle. Highly recommend this device! Well done Arturia!
Music background: Guitarist, Guitar Instructor & Gear Nerd
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