![]() The AudioFuse comes with an ‘Achievement Certificate’ containing Audio Precision measurements of each preamp’s equivalent input noise, frequency response and gain range. They are also routed through quarter-inch analogue inserts on the rear panel. Input sources are connected using ‘combi’ mic/XLR sockets on the front panel of the unit, which automatically sense whether an XLR or a jack is plugged in. Each has its own analogue gain control, along with switchable phantom power, polarity inversion and pad. A nice touch is the inclusion of a USB hub offering three full-sized Type A sockets, which are perfect for connecting iLok dongles and the like.Īrturia’s marketing material for the AudioFuse places a lot of emphasis on their ‘DiscretePRO’ mic preamps, which are featured on the first two analogue inputs. For space reasons, the MIDI sockets are on mini-jacks, with short adaptor cables terminating in five-pin DIN connectors supplied. These are complemented by an optical digital input and output, a pair of RCA phonos which can be used for either S/PDIF or word-clock in and out, and MIDI in and out. The complete AudioFuse I/O count includes four analogue inputs and four outputs, plus two headphone outs. Even so, there isn’t quite enough juice available on the bus to run it at full tilt, so you have to select one of three compromises involving reduced output headroom or disabling inputs. The unit can be bus-powered, and to this end, comes with a custom USB cable that has two plugs at the computer end, allowing it to draw power from two USB sockets. Adjacent to this is a socket for the supplied PSU neither the power nor the USB socket uses a locking connector, but they mate pretty securely. Unusually, the AudioFuse has a micro USB socket for connection to the computer. It looks as though they’ve implemented the ‘dimmed’ setting by strobing the LEDs, which then flicker in a mildly distracting fashion. The AudioFuse’s aluminium case seems to do duty as a heat sink, and gets uncomfortably warm after extended use.Īrturia have followed UA’s lead in operating their LEDs in three modes: off to tell you that a function is unavailable, dimmed to indicate that it is available but inactive, and bright white to show that something is both available and switched on. It’s solidly built, but although Arturia describe it as having “a great-looking exterior”, I thought it a bit too dumpy and crowded to be considered beautiful. ![]() Unlike a half brick, it’s festooned with buttons, white LEDs and dials, and has a snug fitting lid to protect it from damage in transit. Like a half brick, the AudioFuse is squarish, rather heavy for its size, and comes in several different colours. Yet all this functionality has been packed into something about half the size of your average house brick. Oh, and the AudioFuse also acts as a three-port USB hub. Monitor control likewise goes well beyond the ordinary, with speaker switching, talkback, mono and dim functions all accessible at the press of a button. ![]() So, for example, not only does it incorporate conventional mic, line and instrument inputs, but you can also connect a turntable, while one of the line outputs also does duty as a re-amp out for guitar recording. ![]() It’s as though Arturia’s designers asked everyone they knew to submit feature requests, then decided to implement all of them. ![]() Over the years, they’ve made numerous products that are designed to integrate with Macs and PCs, but the AudioFuse is the first fully fledged audio interface to emerge from their Grenoble HQ.Īlthough it’s a desktop interface, and a relatively compact one at that, the AudioFuse is incredibly feature-rich. Arturia’s first foray into the world of audio interfaces squeezes a huge amount of connectivity into a compact desktop box.įrench manufacturers Arturia are probably best known for their synths and drum machines, but they have plenty of expertise in developing computer software and hardware. ![]()
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