Audient ASP800 User Manual

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IRON - Colouration Stage 2
IRON utilises a magnetic core to create
a number of non-linear effects that have
helped shaped the sound of classic 1970’s
equipment. These include:
• Transient shaping due to magnetic
hystersis (memory effect where the core
stores energy)
• Low frequency saturation due to the
magnetic core of the transformer filling
up with magnetic energy
• Phase shift & airy frequency response
changes caused by resonances within
the core and incorrect damping
• IRON also uses two discrete Class-A
MOSFET amplifiers that provides “sloppy”
drive to the core and gain recovery after
magnetic saturation. Both of these stages
add their own sweet harmonic distortion
to create the special sauce!
The Triangle of Tone
Combining HMX & IRON provides ASP800
with the tonal ability to shape the source
and move around THE TRIANGLE OF TONE.
This method of mapping the colouration
allows you to voice the neutral preamp
towards THICK/SLOW, HARD/PUNCHY
or anywhere in between. A powerful tool for
both recording & mixing via the mic / line
linputs!
RETRO CHANNELS || EXAMPLE SETTINGS
FAT 808 DRUMS
EXTRA KICK THUMP
BASS GUITAR GROWL
ACOUSTIC GUITAR SPARKLE
MORE SNARE ATTACK
LEAD VOCAL AIR

Audient ASP800 Specifications

General

Microphone Preamps	8
Sample Rates	44.1kHz to 96kHz
Input Impedance (Mic)	2.8kΩ
Phantom Power	48V
HPF	100Hz
Bit Depth	24-bit
Type	8-channel microphone preamplifier
Instrument Input	2 x Discrete JFET Instrument Input
Word Clock I/O	Yes
Channel Inserts	No
Gain Range	60dB
EIN	-128dBu
THD+N @ 0dBu	< 0.0025%
THD+N	0.0007%
Frequency Response	10Hz - 40kHz (+0.1/-0.5dB)
Input Impedance (Line)	10kΩ
Power	External PSU (included)
Inputs	8 x XLR/TRS Combi Inputs
Outputs	ADAT Optical (S/MUX)