The silver AudioFuse from Arturia is a 14 x 14 audio interface created for the discerning professional who requires the sound of a high-end analog console with the flexibility of a solid mobile interface. The AudioFuse was designed from the ground up utilizing DiscretePRO microphone preamps, which rely on a discrete component topology to achieve studio-quality performance. A temperature-compensated oscillator controls the reference clock to ensure jitter free analog-to-digital conversion and provide remarkable transparency at sampling rates up to 192 kHz. There are no menus to dive through as every function is a single layer with dedicated knob and button controls.
Inputs 1 and 2 feature combo XLR/TRS 1/4" connectors for mic pres, line inputs, and instrument inputs. Inputs 3 and 4 share a set of stereo 1/4" connectors with a stereo RCA RIAA phono preamp with ground for connecting a turntable. Speaker output A and B offer two sets of stereo 1/4" outputs for connecting two sets of monitors, while the two dedicated headphone outputs feature independent volume control and offer both 1/4" and 1/8" jacks. The digital ADAT lightpipe ports add an additional eight channels of input and output, while two coaxial connectors offer S/PDIF and wordclock I/O.
Connect any hardware MIDI device with the included MIDI cable adapters, or use the USB hub to connect controllers and other devices. The dedicated micro-USB port offers connections to your computer, tablet, or phone. The AudioFuse offers 3 ms round trip latency into and out of your computer, while the direct monitoring function allows for the blending of a recorded track with the direct signal for true zero latency performance. The built-in talkback microphone allows communication from the control room to musicians in a remote studio. The output control section controls output level with VU meters, audio mix selection, mono mode, output dimming, mute, and speaker A/B selection.
Connections | Analog Inputs 1/2 (Mic/Line/Instrument): 2 x Combo XLR/TRS 1/4" / 6.35 mm Inputs 3/4 (Phono/Line): 2 x RCA + ground, 2 x TRS 1/4" / 6.35 mm Inserts 1/2 (Send and Return) 2 x TRS 1/4" / 6.35 mm Speaker Output A/B: 4 x TRS 1/4" / 6.35 mm Headphones: 2 x TRS 1/4" / 6.35 mm, 2 x TRS 1/8" / 3.5 mm Digital Wordclock / S/PDIF In/Out: 2 x coaxial ADAT I/O: 2 x ADAT optical |
Line / Instrument Inputs | Line Input Impedance: 20 kOhm (symmetric), 10 kOhms (asymmetric) Instrument Input Impedance: 1.1 Mohms (asymmetric) Instrument Maximum Input Level: +10 dBu Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB |
Line Inputs | Gain Switch 0 dB THD+N @ -10 dB Gain: (TBA, work in progress) Dynamic Range @ -10 dB Gain, Insert Output Level: +18 dBu (127.5 dB A-weighted) THD+N @ 10dB Gain: (TBA, work in progress) Dynamic Range @ 10 dB Gain, Insert Output Level: +18 dBu (115 dB A-weighted) Maximum Input Level: >+24 dBu Gain Switch +20 dB THD+N @ 10 dB Gain: (TBA, work in progress) Dynamic Range @ 10 dB Gain, Insert Output Level: +18 dBu (106 dB A-weighted) THD+N @ 30 dB Gain: (TBA, work in progress) Dynamic Range @ 30 dB Gain, Insert Output Level: +18 dBu (106 dB A-weighted) Maximum Input Level: +8 dBu |
Microphone Preamplifier | Input Impedance: 4 kOhms Signal-to-Noise Ratio (EIN): >129 dB, unweighted, (>131 dB A-weighted) Frequency Response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05dB Gain Range: 18 dB to 72 dB THD+N (Unweighted): (TBA, work in progress) Dynamic Range Insert Output Level: +18 dBu (113 dB A-weighted) |
Line Output | Output Impedance: (TBA, work in progress) Maximum Output Level: >+24 dBu Dynamic Range: 118 dB A-weighted THD+N: (TBA, work in progress) |
Inserts | Output Impedance: (TBA, work in progress) Input Impedance: 10 kOhms (asymmetric) Maximum Output Level: +18 dBu Nominal Input Level: +14 dBu |
Enclosure | Aluminum chassis Leather-covered top |
Compatibility | USB interface with PC, Mac, iOS, Android & Linux compatibility |
Dimensions (L x W x H) | 5.0 x 5.0 x 2.6" / 12.6 x 12.6 x 6.7 cm |
Weight | 1.8 lb / 0.8 kg |
Package Weight | 4.2 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7 x 7 x 6.5" |