Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig

USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface Massive Connectivity with Flexible Configurations for Hardware-Focused Setup The ultimate studio centerpiece for connecting an entire synth studio, complex live-audio routing, and advanced DAW recording, the Arturia AudioFuse 16Rig is a 32-in / 28-out USB-C audio / MIDI interface that lets you leave everything connected, route anything to anything, and be more creative with your projects. Either rackmounted or on a desktop, the interface provides extensive rear I/O connections for your equipment while leaving the front panel open for additional microphones, instruments, music players, or USB devices. Featuring premium 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters and Wordclock I/O, AudioFuse 16Rig lets you record synths, guitars, vocals, or a combination of inputs with high-quality audio, and monitor your sound accurately—all perfectly in sync. Equipped with two, low-latency internal MIDI-controllable DSP mixers, AudioFuse 16Rig can function as a standalone mixer, allowing for DAWless recording, live mixing, and intricate audio routing without the need for a computer. The included AudioFuse Control Center software provides a powerful matrix for quick and flexible configuration of any type of connection to suit any need, including multiple sends/returns, A/B speaker monitoring, and more. Save your configurations and mix settings as presets, control modular synths with DC-coupled outputs, use the Reamp feature for versatile guitar tracking, and connect multiple USB devices with class-compliant connections. The Ins and Outs 16 x 1/4″ TRS analog inputs (inputs 3 and 4 also available as 3.5mm stereo input on front panel). 2 x XLR/1/4″ combo mic / line / Hi-Z preamps. 8 x DC-coupled 1/4″ TRS line outputs. 2 x 1/4″ front-panel outputs for reamping, dual-headphones. 2 x ADAT in, 2 x ADAT out. Wordclock and clock I/O. 1 x 5-pin DIN MIDI in, 2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI out/thru. 1 x USB-C host connection, 3 x USB-A hub connections. Two Standalone Mixers—No Computer Needed For DAWless recording, live mixing, and outside-the-box audio configuration, AudioFuse 16Rig just works. Fire up its two low-latency internal mixers for sessions away from the studio, process audio and MIDI without a computer connection, and save your configurations for instant recall and quick setup switching. The Main mixer controllable via MIDI. Intricate Audio Routing Get hands-on with an interface that lets you configure its connections to suit any need, including multiple sends/returns for effects, quick A/B speaker monitoring, and more. The included AudioFuse Control Center even features a matrix configuration to quickly connect anything and everything. Quantity, Meet Quality Give every recording the shine, clarity, and projection it deserves with two, high-performance digitally controlled and recallable preamps, and 24-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA converters from ESS and Cirrus Logic. Whether it’s red-hot synths, dynamic guitars, delicate vocals, or any combination of inputs, expect high-quality sound across the board. Choose Your Workflow Control AudioFuse 16Rig’s settings via the display or the included software, configure it for desktop or 1 RU rackmount operation. See how your mix is behaving in real-time with the full-color display, showing levels, channels, vital settings, and more. Essential info, settings, and visual feedback on your project is only ever a click away with accessible buttons next to the display. Tweak and automate certain settings in your mix with CC assignments that can be controlled by MIDI gear. Use the DC-coupled outputs to send signals to synth modules and connect your high-impedance headphones. Hooking Up a Synth Rig For synth lovers, analog enthusiasts, hands-on beat makers, and beyond, AudioFuse 16Rig is purpose-built to handle hardware—and lots of it. Connect up to 16 mono inputs and configure stereo channels for maximum polysynth width. Hook up the interface to ADAT-compatible expanders and even send CV signals to your modular setup from its DC-coupled outputs. Different Monitor Mixes AudioFuse 16Rig’s Cue Mixer lets you create an entirely separate mix, with different channels, levels, and panning that can be sent to a separate headphone or speaker output. Great for recording drums with guide tracks, keeping lead and backing vocals in harmony, or creating sub-mixes for on-the-fly processing. Connections Ready for Any Session Keep your staple instruments and devices connected to AudioFuse 16Rig’s rear I/Os, while still having plenty of options at the front. Great for unexpected additions like when someone brings a different guitar, their own mic, a tape recorder, or a new sample recorded on their phone. Multiple Effects Chains Map out multiple send/return chains in visual detail and create custom effects chains with the help of AudioFuse Control Center’s matrix. You might want reverb and compression on your vocals, distortion and chorus on your synths, and a dubby sprinkling of Delay TAPE-201 on your drum bus—no sweat. Save Configurations for Instant Recall Great for when you are working on different songs or different mixes that have the same connections. Save your settings as a preset, so you can quickly recall or switch between them; saving you time in sessions or giving you instant flexibility for live performance. Control Your Modular via DC-Coupled Outputs Create a bridge between the flexibility of your DAW and the tactility of your synth hardware with CV control. Using the right software, you can send control voltages from AudioFuse 16Rig’s DC-coupled outputs to compatible gear like Eurorack modules or CV-ready desktop synths for sequencing, modulating, and composing. Reamping andHigh-Impedance Headphones Send your dry guitar stems straight to external effects or amps without needing a DI box thanks to front panel outputs with true analog zero-latency passthrough. Not only can these outputs (3-4) send line- or instrument-level signals; you can also configure them to connect high-impedance headphones for that extra boost when needed. All The USB Connections You’ll Need Computer connections can come at a premium; AudioFuse 16Rig’s three USB-A hub slots are primed for connecting bus-powered MIDI controllers, external drives or USB sticks, and USB MIDI devices using class-compliant connectivity. AudioFuse Control Center App AudioFuse Control Center (AFCC) app controls the mixer, selection of inputs, routing, monitoring, and additional functions such as sampling rate, Clock Source, Pad, Cue, and more. Another useful touch is that AudioFuse will remember the latest AFCC settings for standalone use until the next time you connect and change them. Premium FX Included AudioFuse Creative Suite: Analog Lab Intro Comp DIODE-609, Comp FET-76 Pre 1973, Pre V76, Pre TridA Filter MINI Chorus JUN-6 Delay TAPE-201 Rev PLATE-140 Phaser BI-TRON FEATURES Synth Players, Live Musicians, Producers AC Powered, Mac/Windows 3 x USB-A Hub Ports 2 Mic / Line / Hi-Z Preamps, 16 Line Ins 10 Line, 2 Headphone & 2 Monitor Outputs 24-Bit / 192 kHz AD/DA Conversion Two Internal Standalone Mixers 16 ADAT I/O, Wordclock I/O MIDI I/O on 5-Pin DIN Jacks AudioFuse Control Center App, FX Bundle Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. 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