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Fantastic, but could improve in places
The AudioFuse X8 allowed me to add 8 extra outputs to my system.
I have installed it in my live rack underneath my audio interface, connected via ADAT.
My only concern is the lack of consideration made by Arturia in relation to attaching the unit to a rack tray.
The only way to firmly secure the unit to a rack tray is by using the screwholes initially intended to hold the units rack system fixtures in place.
I attached the screws through the tray and into the unit, but the distance of these holes aren't universal by any means.
One i attached the rack ears (included with the product), there wasn't that much length on the ears to reach the rails of my 19" rack (accounting for the edges of the rack tray).
I understand that the rack system included by Arturia is intended to be used with the sibling AudioFuse product, however that is not applicable to me.
What I did was use cable tie around the rack ear and the screw-hole in the 19" rail to keep the unit in place on the tray.
I have installed it in my live rack underneath my audio interface, connected via ADAT.
My only concern is the lack of consideration made by Arturia in relation to attaching the unit to a rack tray.
The only way to firmly secure the unit to a rack tray is by using the screwholes initially intended to hold the units rack system fixtures in place.
I attached the screws through the tray and into the unit, but the distance of these holes aren't universal by any means.
One i attached the rack ears (included with the product), there wasn't that much length on the ears to reach the rails of my 19" rack (accounting for the edges of the rack tray).
I understand that the rack system included by Arturia is intended to be used with the sibling AudioFuse product, however that is not applicable to me.
What I did was use cable tie around the rack ear and the screw-hole in the 19" rail to keep the unit in place on the tray.
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Fantastic addition for 16Rig Owners
I own two of these (and two X8 ins). These are fantastic units and, when used with the 16Rig, integrate seamlessly with both the hardware and the software.
Because they are optical, you can actually use them to connect gear that is not close to your audio interface by using longer optical ranges (though I opted for longer audio cables and keep them close to the Audio Interface).
Sound is good, and the units are solid. If you have any combination of X8 In or Outs, you can screw them together to get a 1U-sized unit that can sit on top of a 16Rig or go in a rack.
A couple of notes:
1. They don't come with optical cables, so you need to purchase some. One per unit
2. If you are using one X8 In and/or one X8 Out, you do not need word clock or BNC to run them with your 16Rig; they will work with the clock sent via ADAT over the optical connection.
3. If you have more than two of any of the X8s, you will need to purchase 75 Ohm BNC Cables and T-Connectors and use word clock. Thomann has them, but they are pricey. They must be 75 Ohm, though; 50 Ohm does not work.
4. You can run 2 ins and 2 outs of the 16Rig at up to 48Khz for an outrageous amount of ins and outs in total. Enough to run a studio full of synths and drum machines without ever worrying.
Fantastic units. My only comment is that I wish they would bundle them with optical cables by default.
Because they are optical, you can actually use them to connect gear that is not close to your audio interface by using longer optical ranges (though I opted for longer audio cables and keep them close to the Audio Interface).
Sound is good, and the units are solid. If you have any combination of X8 In or Outs, you can screw them together to get a 1U-sized unit that can sit on top of a 16Rig or go in a rack.
A couple of notes:
1. They don't come with optical cables, so you need to purchase some. One per unit
2. If you are using one X8 In and/or one X8 Out, you do not need word clock or BNC to run them with your 16Rig; they will work with the clock sent via ADAT over the optical connection.
3. If you have more than two of any of the X8s, you will need to purchase 75 Ohm BNC Cables and T-Connectors and use word clock. Thomann has them, but they are pricey. They must be 75 Ohm, though; 50 Ohm does not work.
4. You can run 2 ins and 2 outs of the 16Rig at up to 48Khz for an outrageous amount of ins and outs in total. Enough to run a studio full of synths and drum machines without ever worrying.
Fantastic units. My only comment is that I wish they would bundle them with optical cables by default.
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Simple solid unit
Bought to drive surround speakers, was very easy to attach to my interface as an expander, sounded better and punchier than my old interface. Construction seemed very robust, and didn't take up to much space. Also came with a bunch of free software, which might be useful.
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Great for controlling synths
Well-built. I use it primarily to control synthesizers via CV. The outputs are DC-coupled.
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