Audient ASP880 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier and ADC

The Audient ASP880 is a powerful 8-channel microphone preamplifier and ADC designed to expand your audio interface with professional console-grade performance. Built in a compact 1U rack format, ASP880 adds eight Audient Console mic preamps, eight line inputs and outputs, high-resolution digital conversion, and dual JFET instrument inputs. Whether you are recording drums, tracking full bands, or growing a studio I O count, ASP880 delivers the clarity, headroom, and flexibility needed for larger sessions.

Audient Console Mic Preamps

At the heart of ASP880 are eight Audient Console mic preamps, based on the same discrete circuit design used in the acclaimed ASP8024-HE recording console. These solid-state preamps provide ultra-low noise, low distortion, and a touch of classic analogue warmth. With ample gain and wide bandwidth, they capture vocals, drums, and instruments with accuracy and musical detail that translates effortlessly in a mix.

Class-Leading Conversion for Accurate Capture

ASP880 features class-leading converter technology that ensures a clean and transparent signal path from input to digital output. By preserving transient detail and frequency balance, the converters allow you to hear exactly what is being recorded. This accuracy makes it easier to commit sounds with confidence and focus fully on performance rather than technical limitations.

Plug-and-Play JFET Instrument Inputs

Two JFET instrument inputs replicate the input stage of classic valve amplifiers, delivering harmonically rich and responsive tone for guitars, basses, keyboards, and drum machines. Simply plug in and start recording without additional DI boxes or setup complexity. These inputs provide proper impedance matching and natural feel for direct recording.

Extensive Digital Connectivity and Expansion

ASP880 is designed to integrate seamlessly into modern studios. ADAT, AES, and S PDIF digital outputs allow easy expansion of your existing interface, supporting sample rates up to 96 kHz via SMUX. Word Clock input ensures stable synchronization in multi-device systems, making ASP880 an ideal front-end for professional digital rigs.

Built for Growing Studios

With eight mic preamps, insert points, flexible digital output formats, and a rugged 1U chassis, ASP880 is an ideal solution for studios that need to scale without sacrificing sound quality. From drum tracking to ensemble recording, it gives you the confidence to handle demanding sessions with ease.

Audient ASP880 8-Channel Microphone Preamplifier and ADC

Features

• Eight Audient Console microphone preamps
• Eight ADC line inputs and insert points
• Two JFET instrument inputs for guitar and bass
• Digital outputs via ADAT, AES, and S PDIF
• Class-leading conversion with wide frequency response
• Compact 1U rackmount design

Specifications

Preamp Type: Solid state

Number of Channels: 8

Phantom Power: Yes

EQ: Variable high-pass filter

Sample Rate: Up to 96 kHz

Bit Depth: 24-bit

Analog Inputs:

8 × XLR-1/4 inch combo mic and line inputs

2 × 1/4 inch Hi-Z instrument inputs

1 × DB-25 return

Analog Outputs:

1 × DB-25 send

Digital Outputs:

2 × Optical Toslink ADAT with SMUX

DB-9 AES and S PDIF

Clock I O: Word Clock input

Frequency Response: 10 Hz to 100 kHz ±0.5 dB

Rack Space: 1U

Power Source: Standard IEC AC cable

Dimensions:

Height 1.75 inches

Depth 11 inches

Weight: 8.8 lb