Buyer's guide: Arturia Audiofuse Studio vs. 8PRE vs. Audiofuse // Audio interface checklist

[@adpt_music]

It actually blows my mind that you are able to review 3 different audio interfaces in depth at the same time in under 27 minutes.

[@rdennisdom]

Wow, what a complete guide for those who interested in this interfaces! Almost 2 years I have my Audiofuse. I was hesitant to choose between Audiofuse and SPL Crimson 3, but those two inserts AND direct mixer capability are inevitable. Again, nice video!. Stay healthy and aware guys.

[@geoffreysmith4618]

Quite possibly one of the best gear reviews I have watched. It’s the Studio for me!! Thank you

[@808MotoLifeStylez]

Aloha! Great detailed video, and as someone has already mentioned... the fact that you went over 3 interfaces in under 30 mins with it all actually making sense, as well as flowing very smoothly = greatly appreciated. Although I've already ordered and have just received my Audiofuse Studio (not hooked up yet), I found this review very insightful. Mahalo!

[@thomaskihr329]

This is by far the best review that i have ever seen on YT! Congrats, great job, very informative and makes me think of buying one of those fine units ;) Thx for your great work!

[@jaelawrence1456]

Thank you. One important thing I didn't see in the video. According to the manual there is a difference with the headphone power outputs. The Studio handles up to 600ohm headphones while the others handle lower ohms. Up to 250 ohm on the 8PRE and Audiofuse IIRC

[@loopop]

Thanks for the info!

[@llcoolpete]

I can't decide if I want to thank you for such a solid and robust review or shake my fist at you for making me want the Audiofuse Studio even more than I already did

[@loopop]

I've been using it daily for a year since, any thing I say will only make things worse for my situation if the fist is a consideration...

[@pthomas36]

Thanks for such a fantastic review. My personal studio is steadily growing, and I have developed a real fondness for Arturia. I have a Keylab MkII 61 and recently picked up a MiniBrute2S. Your reviews and insight were integral in both those decisions, and I have not been disappointed! I find the prices high for these interfaces but I will probably just hold out a little longer and save up for the Studio, rather than continually moving cables around. Meanwhile I will continue my research as well. Peace

[@sonic_detour3927]

Excellent & detailed review. I use Audiofuse (1st Gen) and I am still very happy with it.

[@in_10z]

Excellent thorough review. Thank you. There are many MANY reviews on audio interfaces lacking technical information or focused only on a handful of features.

[@kirkegodfrey414]

As always, a superbly clear and thorough walk through.

[@gokhan9395]

Man you deserve more likes.. i didnt even noticed that the tutorial was on its ending.. it was like meditation for me haha. Thanks for this great tutorial again.

[@wallygator57190]

As always your review is awesome Having audiofuse studio for 2 years now I can confirm it s a wonderful device ....

[@wagnervallimfilho712]

I wonder what's your favourite and why. Really good review, answered all the questions I had about those interfaces. Thanks a million

[@legacyShredder1]

You actually helped me troubleshoot my setup issue I was having. I picked up the Audiofuse Studio and 8 Pre with the purpose of linking them, but I was getting bogged down with the software. Thanks, I appreciate it.

[@dianoitikas]

So, how to link both gears? I'm curious

[@legacyShredder1]

@@dianoitikas Use an optical cable to connect both interface units together on the ADAT ports on the back of the 2 units. Then connect each unit to the computer using the USB/Thunderbolt cable. Each unit needs to be connected to the computer.

[@dianoitikas]

@@legacyShredder1 thank you! That helps a lot.

[@legacyShredder1]

@@dianoitikas If you get it all set up, and still have problems getting your signals to show up in your DAW, open up the Audio Fuse Control Panel, and make sure that your tracks aren't muted in the software. Also, use the Audio Fuse Control Panel for all of your main settings.

[@st0rmchild]

Novation has switched to TRS MIDI Type A (now chosen as the official standard by the MIDI Association) as of the LaunchKey Mini mk3. There are bidirectional A/B TRS adapters that allow you to overcome this without resorting to bulky DIN cables and adapters.

[@loopop]

Yep. I show this cable in the video

[@st0rmchild]

@@loopop Oh nice, I need that cable! The only one I found was an adapter, which is female at one end, and just takes a regular TRS cable (ExcelValley AB-3.5). Where did you find that one? (Edit: Found it at Retrokit…but it's out of stock.)

[@davidbazomusic]

I'm considering an Audiofire Studio myself. The performance and specs are top notch. What I see a potencial problem is not having propietary ASIO drivers for Windows for adequate latency and stability, and also long term support of the device. Arturia Missed an opportunity here I guess.

[@urbannpa]

A couple of items you mention that I wish my audio interface had (won't say the name), ADAT IN and OUT, I only have input and the multiple speaker setup. Arturia wasn't even mentioned when I went to replace a noisy interface in 2012.

[@snowm8n]

My big reason for hunting down an AudioFuse is the Direct/Computer mix. Have you ever found a way (firmware/software updated) to pull it off on the Studio?

[@Dolle_Man]

Such a professional review! I was wondering, appreciated. Edit: Whoops left out my question. at 26:30 you say you might do an update on the units, (that what I was wondering) any chance you will make a long term review? That would be super valuable :)

[@zwurltube4087]

The Audiofuse Studio was one of the best gear-decisions I've ever made!

[@linzcraig793]

Arturuia's Audiofuse Control Center has a thread that stays open in my Activity Monitor on my Mac and I have to force quit it to really close the Control Center. Other than that I'm really happy. Anyone have any knowledge about how to get the Control Center to fully quit on Mac OS? I contacted their customer support but never got a reply.

[@davidglabais4919]

I'd probably pick up that audio fuse box if they've updated that archaic usb2 connection since the time of this terrific video review.

[@robertlee1176]

You have to copyright the “Hi” intro. It’s iconic and now everyone (that’s left) in the street are doing it! #viral

[@loopop]

That’s one virus I’m happy to have spread!

[@touchclarity]

Originally purchased the Audiofuse, now wish I had waited and purchased the Studio, but will probably now settle with the addition of the 8pre as an ADAT Expander, as I like the smaller footprint of the Audiofuse on my desk but could do with the additional imputs.... Great review and comparison BTW...a BIG thumbs up!

[@cyrillayes4051]

Great presentation as usual :) I cannot wait to see the dedicated studio test. Thanks

[@loopop]

Thanks! what do you mean dedicated studio test?

[@c.the.reason]

Seriously, the best audio interface review I've ever seen on KZbin. Great job. P.S. can the 2 speaker output pairs on the Audiofuse Studio be used quadraphonically, or only to A/B two speaker pairs?

[@loopop]

Thanks! You know, that's a good question. That option exists in AudioFuse, but I don't recall seeing it in Studio. That said, it has the extra outputs on the back, so even if not, you can use the aux outputs, not to mention the headphone outputs if you really wanted to go crazy

[@michelnassarofficial]

Great comparaison!! Awesome work!!

[@patrickpoggensee6333]

Does the Stand alone capability to not use a Computer for jamming with my synths work for the ADAT Device inputs as well?

[@Harrysound]

How have I only just discovered the Audiofuse. It looks like it’s been discontinued though? A small device with so many features including spdif…..very hard to find

[@stanmanmedia]

Outstanding overviews!!! Excellent job. To use studio for callers who you want to do mix minus with to share studio mics and sounds what is the easiest way to do mix minus? Use Qs to send all channels but callers?

[@dr.feelicks2051]

Now I know, thanks for that. Always a fan of the standalone 8 in :adat out feature set. ( Most, not all, old MOTU have that "feature")

[@kirkegodfrey414]

yeah im pondering this or the Audient …

[@electricwhiterabbit]

Thank you for the video. I'm not sure that I can agree that at 24:10 with a 11.2ms RTL that it feels good to play guitar/bass. That seems kinda long to me. I find at about 5ms and less it is much better. if you set the buffer to 32, does the system choke/have difficulty with a few VI's and say like virtual amps?

[@loopop]

It depends on your computer. Mine doesn't choke with straight audio thru. didn't try with plugins

[@ChrisDerMann]

That was an amazing comparison!!! Thank you!

[@BigFknRobots]

Great video! I have a babyface pro these days but am inevitably running out of inputs... weighing up whether to upgrade my RME or expand it with the 8PRE, Clarett OctoPre or go cheap and get the Behringer ADA8200 This video helped though

[@elibolonur]

Hi, thanks for the video! I wonder if it is possible to control the volume level with apple keyboard. Many external audio interfaces has volume controls greyed out on MacOS. I wonder if that is the case for arturia as well? Googled a bit but can't find something about it, would really appreciate if you could answer!

[@kitespongan]

Yeah that would be convenient, sadly most audio interfaces use their own software 😢 Perhaps there’s a way with mapping keyboard shortcuts or midi. I’m able to control volume and brightness with an external non apple monitor if that gives you more food for thought.

[@ringchamp6543]

Brilliant review, incredible actually thank you so much, loved the detail

[@LostStylus]

Do these interfaces have the same cheap headphone volume pots as minifuse, that introduces channel imbalance on headphones when listening on low volume levels?

[@kanoneno]

Thanks a lot, that was really useful and instructive! I believe it’s enough info to take a proper buying decision! 👍👍👍

[@rexfuriusdeathmetal]

Very well done, it was very helpfull and I'm going to buy the audiofuse Rev2

[@musacha1978]

I’m using the Studio for a while now and am loving it. Connected a Motu 8Pre for 8 additional adat channels. Just recently tried to connect another Motu 8Pre for another additional 8 channels, but they (the second Motu adat channels) don’t show up in Control Center. Do you or anyone else perhaps have experience with 16 additional adat channels on the Studio…?

[@loopop]

I don't think that's possible if I remember correctly - check the manual to make sure but I think the extra ADAT are just for 96k

[@musacha1978]

@@loopop Thanks for replying! The manual says it has 16 additional adat channels for upt to 48k and 8 for 96k or higher.

[@loopop]

@@musacha1978 really? On which page? Are you sure you’re not reading the manual for 16rig?

[@musacha1978]

No, that's not true.,. I read it somehwere else. I cannot find it in the manual anywhere :-(!!!! So what you're saying is the second optical input can only be used for 4 additional ADAT inputs when you're on 96k?

[@musacha1978]

@@loopop Sorry, you're right...

[@stamatismantikas5319]

Amazing content as always!

[@KurtCobain2021]

What is the level of the pre amp noise?

[@davidbazomusic]

Excellent reviews

[@yannickm81]

Hi loopop. Thank you for your review. I noticed the audiofuse doesn’t have a swith off button. It seems the interface will be always on. Isn’t it a problem on the long term? Thanks in advance

[@loopop]

Audiofuse Studio has one, I believe the regular one got it as a firmware update with the "A" button but I haven't used it in a while.

[@yannickm81]

@@loopop many thanks for your answer. I just checked the firmware info and it is confirmed: Sleep Mode available : It is now possible to Power Off the AudioFuse with a long press on the Arturia button. A single press restarts the unit or open the AudioFuse Control Center application on your computer if already in use

[@nickskywalker2568]

Was just about to go crazy on the RME Fireface UFX II...

[@patricemartin5652]

Check the AD/DA performances. Here are the AudioFuse Studio measurements : Line in • Maximum input level +24dBu • Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +/-0.01dB typical • Dynamic range 119dB (A-weighted) • THD+N @ 1kHz -112dB (A-weighted) / 0,00025% Instrument in • Maximum input level +18dBu • Frequency response 20Hz to 20kHz +/-0.01dB typical • Dynamic range 119dB (A-weighted) • THD+N @ 1kHz -112dB (A-weighted) / 0,00025% THD (the level of noise created by conversion) needs to be low. So, the biggest negative number you have, the cleaner sound you have. cheers

[@RobinParmar]

That RME UFX II has a more professional suite of interfaces, including word clock and AES/EBU digital, not present on the Arturia Studio. Also has 8 line outputs, including two channels on XLR. Plus two full MIDI I/O buses on standard DIN. What the UFX II doesn't have is the same front panel configuration, which might be of value to you. For that, you can consider adding the ARC USB remote control. But better than any feature-by-feature account, more important than any list of specifications, is the fact that RME have the best firmware in the industry and excellent support befitting a company that caters to professionals. They fixed one of my units for free, despite it being 15 years old! You can't go wrong with RME.

[@zbsfm]

11:55 hey ziv, this seems like a really good feature! if you use zero latency monitoring with that, can you monitor stereo audio, or mono only? my presonus 26c has something similar, but it combines both inputs into one mono channel. Thanks!

[@loopop]

Yes, once you pan the inputs in the control center they stay that way for all audiofuses

[@zbsfm]

@@loopop awesome, thanks a lot! Hope you're well.

[@RobinDupuy]

Hello, Thank you for your great videos. Does the Arturia AudioFuse Studio when powerd by power supply, also give power to the Ipad Pro via USB? I would like to use my iPad pro with only 1 cable to get data & power from the sound interface.

[@loopop]

You're welcome, and unfortunately no, that won't charge your iPad (at least it didn't mine)

[@DARYLTODARO]

Hi. Could you tell me if there is a way to monitor both the computer track and the direct source in the headphones? So that you can adjust mix for latency while recording vocals over a beat. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Looking to make the purchase but this is a make it or break it feature. Some interfaces (like the AudioFuse mini you have) actually have a USB to Monitor knob to balance this while recording or playing back. Thanks in advance!

[@andrecosta9e]

Hi Daryl i have the same question, did you fid out how AudioFuse Studio handles 'direct monitoring' ? Thanks in advance

[@DARYLTODARO]

@@andrecosta9e Hey, yeah I've had the Audiofuse Studio for close to a year now. It's good. A nice premium interface. So far it does everything I need it to do. There's software that comes with the interface called The Control Center. In there I can adjust the levels on my desktop. When I record vocals and want to hear myself louder, I turn up the mic headphones on the interface and turn down the USB level on the Control Center. Works perfectly because it doesn't affect the Master volume. I hope that makes sense. The AudioFuse (not Studio) has that mix knob but this pretty much does the same thing.

[@DARYLTODARO]

@@andrecosta9e Hey, this notification got lost in the mix. Did you ever pick up the AF Studio? If not, yes the direct monitoring works perfectly. It's a nice premium interface. Let me know if you need more details on that. Pardon the crazy late response.

[@andrecosta9e]

@@DARYLTODARO Hi Daryl, not yet on Audiofuse Studio but much appreciated, double Thanks🙏

[@rjb7569]

Very solid, thorough comparison of the features in this line. One question: Do you have any information as to why the Studio took over a year to ship after being announced so long ago? I texted the question to Arturia on multiple occasions and they refused to answer, replying only with salesman BS. This doesn't say much for their support policies. And while I've had my eye on the Studio, I hesitate to toss $900 to a company that has failed to respond honestly to my inquiry. Lacks integity. Obviously, they were having issues with the Studio. Hiding from an honest question may say volumes about the lack of support that may follow should a problem arise after purchase.

[@loopop]

Thanks for the kind words about the review. To your question - sorry I don’t know why

[@awesomeduder]

would you prefer they rushed it out unfinished?

[@patricemartin5652]

Hi, Patrice from Arturia. Because we were working on refining the firmware. like every single aspect (smoothness of the big volume knob for instance) Cheers

[@bbfoto7248]

@@patricemartin5652 @RJB Hmmm??? Seriously, Patrice??? You would think that Arturia would have learned from their huge release debacle & Massive Delay of the original Audiofuse??? :-/ Firmware development should take A FEW MONTHS maximum, not MORE than a YEAR! You should have hired BETTER and/or MORE firmware development engineers! (Yes, I have worked in firmware development). As its very first USB Audio Recording Interface product launch, the OVER 2 YEAR DELAY of the original Audiofuse was somewhat forgivable (but not really). HOWEVER, it STILL had issues when it was finally released! WTH? (And it continues to as mentioned in this video). OH, and please tell me again Exactly How Long it took Arturia to provide the original Audiofuse with its Very First UPDATE??? INEXCUSABLE and laughable! But then to actually REPEAT the extremely long release delays for your 2nd Gen 8pre and Studio products? This speaks volumes about the company, and it leaves a seriously bad and long-lasting negative impression in the marketplace. How about this? Perhaps you should not ANNOUNCE new products until they are actually AVAILABLE for release and consumer purchase? And it's very interesting how the Rev. 2.0 of the original Audiofuse was kept on the down-low. Is Arturia providing any trade-in or discounted upgrade path for their 1st Generation Audiofuse owners/adopters that have the overheating issues and/or the speaker & headphone damaging source switching pops???

[@rjb7569]

@@bbfoto7248 Well said. If it was a firmware issue, how is it that they couldn't have responded to my multiple inquiries about the release delay with honesty? Where's the integity? So lacking these days.

[@orchestrasingular]

Unbelievable, my fav reviewer, is vhecking out the interfaces where i am drooling at ...

[@makaynchealhalibbealkhooo9673]

What a better this one or Apollo twin !??

[@henk7591]

Is it possible to use the usb inputs for another driver? I've got the Roland tr08 and when using it via a daw with usb, I can only record when I select it as a driver. It would be great if this audio interface solved that problem. Same goes for an additional Zoom h5 mic interface. Can they be combined through the usb input?

[@josephcrudo8723]

I use roland rubix22. It's very basic but the build quality and sound quality are great. 2 in and 2 out is very limiting for me nowadays so it may be near time for an upgrade. I use a 5 channel mixer right now in tandem to expand the number of instruments I can hook up at once. Condenser Mic + mother 32 + minibrute 2s + drumbrute. I run the drumbrute into the minibrute 2s master audio in with a 1/4 to 1/8 patch cable. Not ideal!!

[@furiobisotti8150]

Very well done... I have a question for you. With the first audiofuse, you can forward 1 stereo phone output to second speaker outputs. This seems to be perfect for me: I need to play VSTs live in pubs or small theaters. I would use this chance to drive separately PA mixer and my personal monitors on stage. I need this feature: usually guitars and drums play much louder during the show than during soundchcheck, so I need a separate potentiometer to control my monitors. Can you confirm this feature?

[@musacha1978]

Great review 👍🏻. Does the 8pre have dc coupled outputs like the Studio? Also, you think a double setup of the 8pre would be good for band recording…?

[@loopop]

Thanks! I don't remember re DC coupled outputs on 8PRE so please check the specs. It should be possible to link two 8PREs but I haven't tried, it's best to email Arturia support just to make sure

[@musacha1978]

@@loopop Thanks! By the way: big fan of all your wonderful videos on synths!

[@andrecosta9e]

Hi loopop! may you help me understand how AudioFuse Studio manages Direct Monitoring without the knob featured on the Mini? Thank you🙏🏻

[@loopop]

you need to use their control center software to do it

[@andrecosta9e]

@@loopop ok thanks🙏but how? Neither in AudioFuse Studio hardware nor in the software manual i could find.. is there a software knob/fader? or you mean just the ‘listen pfl/solo’ button that can be pushed on and off?

[@loopop]

@@andrecosta9e no it’s the AudioFuse Control Center software you need to download to your computer, and you change the mix settings for the hardware there

[@leighton138]

any one know how to get the studio one to work with obs ? every time i use positive grid software or ableton obs will not pick up sound from the programs if i use the audiofuse . if i plug the guitar into the pc it self then i can get obs to pick it up fine witht he software . it pics up game volume and streaming on chrome but not the other 2 programs

[@hotice916]

Can the audiofuse double as a standalone live concert preamp for a vocal mic without being attached to a computer? Maybe if I do all the necessary software setup before?

[@loopop]

Yes

[@kirkdecker6228]

Sweet video!! Thanks for your work and video!!

[@Scott__C]

Nice review. Bizarre that they use USB-C on two of the interfaces, but not the smallest one. There's no space savings from the connector they use.

[@loopop]

Thanks! I think it's just an older design (the small one came out a few years ago) - I doubt they'd be making the same decision if it came out now

[@Scott__C]

@@loopop Understood, but honestly at this point, it would keep me from buying it. I haven't seen a USB device with that connector for a few years.

[@Terminalbeats]

Incredible review. Thank you

[@GGprods-o2x]

Studio relevant today? Or what other desk top interface out there does it better?

[@loopop]

That's not a simple question since there are so many other alternatives. Personally, I've been using it since I made this video and haven't had the urge to replace it. I've gotten additional large interfaces as matrix mixers for a larger synth setup (check out the next two videos coming up on my channel...), but Audiofuse studio is still my driver for small setups and making my reviews

[@GGprods-o2x]

@@loopop def a broad question.... Just reached a point where I need atleast 8 inputs, I already have a cloud ZI for my mic so a part of me is considering a cheap scarlet 8i8..... But tbh just seems like I'd be shooting myself in the foot bit getting the better interface.

[@radder9372]

Is it possible to use with 500 series elysias? I'm having problems with the +4dBu

[@julian_behrens]

Hey thanks for your videos! :) You mention DSP functionality, sadly i can not find this feature in any other review. Are you shure that the interface comes with onboard effects or the ability to render them on the interface - or maybe i misunderstood this? Currently looking for a podcast interface which includes comp gate EQ and so on as DSP.

[@loopop]

Thanks but it absolutely does not have DSP - where in the video do I say that?

[@julian_behrens]

@@loopop I rewatched the video and you say explicit they do not! have dsp effects ^^ I misunderstood that, must have skipped the beginning of timestamp "dsp / FX" in first view. Do you have any recommendation for a low price dsp interface? something below 500 maybe, i have used the Line6 UX2 so far which comes with FX for guitar and vocal, but its getting old.

[@kitespongan]

Thorough and insightful as usual! I really appreciate the chapters ❤ What are your thoughts when paired with and iPad Pro M1/ Mac Studio today?

[@loopop]

Thanks! I've not paired it with an iPad, but I use an M1 Max Macbook and AudioFuse Studio to this day. When my mac wakes up from sleep I need to turn AFS off and on again for it to work which is a bummer, but I still haven't found anything else I like using as much, so AFS it is!

[@kitespongan]

@@loopop I’m eyeing the Audio Fuse Rev2 myself, hopefully that dated micro usb doesn’t hinder too much. Have you tried disabling sleep mode on MacOS? Or perhaps scheduling sleeps or a using a 3rd party caffeine app?

[@jayharrow12]

how do i hook up a headphone amp to the arturias?

[@BitsOfBoris]

Impressive structured review.

[@tron944]

I like the design of the Studio, looks like an old school rotary DJ mixer.

[@afroblue9427]

Great review!

[@lexonthekeys6956]

Can't decide between the Studio and the 8Pre. If I want to leave my drum kit and a vocal mic always ready to record I should get the 8Pre correct? Also I want to be able to hook up hardware mixing effects. Which either is good for right? I use Reason 11 if that matters at all

[@loopop]

It doesn't matter which DAW you use. If you need more than 4 mic pre amps, you'll need either 8Pre, or Studio with an ADAT expander (or independent mic preamps in to Studio's line ins). 8Pre really isn't as much a centerpiece as Studio. All the info is in my video though...

[@CraftWon]

Great info. Great video. Maybe I missed it but are they all connectable to give us additional inputs? Say.... connect the Audio fuse and the 8 pre for 12 inputs? Thanks

[@loopop]

Thanks - not all, just the Pre

[@samirchiakh]

Good evening, and thank you very much for this elegant video. Please, I have a question that takes up a lot of my thinking: I live in an environment with a very high temperature of more than 49 degrees, this is most of the months of the year, and with the known high temperature of Audiofuse, do you think sir a good idea If I buy this interface ? Thanks

[@loopop]

Thanks! I would suggest you direct that question to Arturia

[@christopherwilliams375]

Nice overview. I’ve ordered a Studio to replace my Scarlett 18i8. Hopefully it will be here soon. Very much looking forward to it. I just wish they had an 8pre that was ADAT only (just the preamps with no A>D conversion). Having mic pres, and without having to pay for the extras involved with the actual interface portion of it, would seemingly lower the cost significantly for those of us who don’t need that functionality duplicated. Do you know if the mic pres in the Studio are available from another company? Or are the exclusive to Arturia?

[@patricemartin5652]

exclusive. That's our own design (fully discrete). You should consider the AudioFuse 8pre. Not more expensive than other serious Adat expender with serious preamps

[@CraftWon]

I’m planning on swapping out my scarlet too. Can you hear a difference in sound since you swapped to the Arturia?

[@christopherwilliams375]

@@CraftWon There is an infinitely small difference between the converters themselves. That’s true of all converters. But the hardware/software combo is killer. I now use the Studio as a hub, with an 8pre connected via ADAT. I totally love this setup.

[@CraftWon]

@@christopherwilliams375 thanks. Appreciate the info.

[@sergeipatrakov]

Great video, thank you so much! Very informative. For Studio version - have you tried: Guitar->Audiofuse IN->Amplitude Software->Blutooth ON->Bluetooth Headset (ATH-M50X BT) for example? Was the latency noticeable during playing? Thank you!

[@loopop]

Thanks! No I've not tried bluetooth headsets at all (only using it as a "bluetooth speaker"). I'm sure there would be latency though

[@elcangry855]

can i conetect to 2 computer at the same time for twicht streaming?

[@loopop]

yes

[@elcangry855]

@@loopop how can I do it please? the I just need one of them to conect both computers? are they compatible with obs and windows? Cuz I know the Universal Audio Apollo Twin X DUO Heritage Editio it was relly bad for window but good in Mac ios thank for quick response 🙏

[@loopop]

Just to be clear - no, you can’t connect it to two computers at the same time over usb. You can bring in the analog audio from a second computer on the audio input which should work fine

[@elcangry855]

@@loopop ook it be nice to see a tutorial for that and obs im relly loking yo buy this like I'm total noob when come to audio but I relly wan to improve my audio for my streming it be greatly educational video and I just oder electro voices re20 so if you make video like that pleasee let me know love your channel thank

[@coolingpie]

thanks for this! not much of a dealbreaker but I wonder...can you route the talkback to an input?

[@loopop]

Thanks! If I remember correctly it's an available input but I've never used it and it has been a while so please check the manual.

[@tertozer3543]

What an incredible video! Very well done and cut down to the essentials. That's how I prefer it. But I have a question: I got some speakers with a toslink input. Is it possible to connect them via the optical outputs? They're used in a master/ slave combo. So I'd just need to plug in one optical cable in the master speaker to get them both running.

[@loopop]

Thanks! It's probably won't work, I've not heard of a speaker that supports ADAT which is what you'd need here

[@tertozer3543]

@@loopop :(

[@adamrowe8674]

Is it possible to use Bluetooth as an output, eg to Bluetooth speakers? Love the tutorials, keep it up!

[@andrecosta9e]

Does not seem a difficult question to answer to, i beleive even a simple no would do..🙄

[@andrecosta9e]

Ok here you have The Arturia product manager of AudioFuse line repeating more than once that it is a Bluetooth Receiver: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHKlZpqYjNJmiK8

[@andrecosta9e]

He says Bluetooth Receiver around minute 22:50 😁

[@dharmageek3732]

Can you address Apple M1 machine capability? Does the control center software work on M1 Macs with Big Sur?

[@loopop]

I've not tried it yet but you should email Arturia support to get that in writing

[@samuelrazzano4684]

I had two arturia audiofuse 8pre on the past, that i took rid off my home studio because the knobs of the preamps gain added noise when i turned them (same problem on the two and for the eight preamps), did you noticed the same problem on the studio or rev2 version ? And other question, Are the headphones amps powerful enough for a headphone like DT770 250 ? Or do you have to push the buton to the top ? (I mean for the Studio and REV2 version, on the 8pre i had to push the button around 80% to have a good level when i mix around -15dbfs peak...) Thanks for this video ! :) Sam' from France

[@loopop]

I use audiofuse studio on a daily basis and have had no issues with it. Perhaps I had to restart it twice since I made this video because the main encoder was responding oddly (it's a software controlled encoder). I highly recommend it.

[@bbfoto7248]

@Samuel Razzano I can't comment on the mic preamp gain knob noise (though I also had this problem on my Audient iD22). But regarding the headphone amplifier, the user manual for the Audiofuse products state that the STUDIO headphone amp is usable for headphones with up to 600-ohm impedance, and the standard Audiofuse and 8pre are usable with up to 250-ohm impedance headphones. I believe this is because you must always use the AC wall power supply with the STUDIO, which gives it more input power to fldrive all of the electronics. And the 8pre was not designed to be a main "monitor controller" as it would be more likely to be combined with another device to perform that function.

[@ian84]

Hey Loopop - for the Audiofuse Rev2, how does it handle stereo input? I couldn’t quite understand it from your video, is it that you ‘couple’ the rear inputs to be stereo using the software? Thanks!!

[@loopop]

I'm not sure I understand the question.... it has two audio inputs in the back, two in front, four total, and you can pan them any way you like

[@synthseeker]

(Unreleated in teh background of your video...) Are those decksavers for Moog 60hp enclosures? I didn't know those existed?

[@loopop]

Yes they exist :)

[@JGW-im3nf]

Can this be used as a standalone mixer ? Without a computer.

[@loopop]

Yes but you can’t adjust levels without a computer

[@duderonemillion]

DC coupled outputs on the studio but not the 8pre? The 8pre would’ve made a great expander for modular with the addition of DC coupled outputs!!!

[@kevinspence115]

Hey, so for the studio and base iterations, are the main output knobs smooth scrolling/fine tuning?

[@loopop]

Pretty much I think yes

[@grindedfranz]

Really love those. But why the hell no usb 3. There are interfaces that use usb 3 and are usb 2 compatible. This is 2020.. What the hell..

[@BigFknRobots]

I've seen RME talk about this. USB3 doesn't improve latency it only improves data throughput... what they say is: there's no point unless you need very high track counts, otherwise you're just paying more money for no benefit.

[@Jimantronic]

Anyone know what the Windows 10 drivers are like for these? How do they compare with the likes of RME?

[@loopop]

Basic ASIO driver

[@Jimantronic]

@@loopop thank you. It seems this is improved since the 1.1 firmware. Great review, I found it really helpful.

[@TY2CD]

Really good review as always. When you mentioned the output on AudioFuse, can I use two outputs as line out and two other as monitor out?

[@loopop]

Thanks! There two pairs of monitor outputs on the back of AudioFuse (balanced) - no other dedicated line outputs that I know of but you can route any audio your like to any pair or use them for A/B speakers. If you want more outputs BTW you can use the headphone outputs as two more separate stereo pairs...

[@TY2CD]

@@loopop ok thank you.

[@PainterDans]

How do the knobs feel on the pre ? Are they weak and flimsy or solid and smooth ?

[@loopop]

They're excellent - solid and smooth

[@PainterDans]

Thanks, I think theyr going to sell alot of these. Really only a hand full of quality rack units under $1000

[@ozmusic3035]

Hi thanks for the review and do you know the differences between rev 1 and rev 2?

[@valgaer]

I`m torn between this and the Audient ID44...I need very good converters. Do you recommend this for pro use?

[@loopop]

yes

[@bitspacemusic]

I love the original SOS review for Audiofuse. They basically said it was fine, if you don't care about latency. Haha.

[@patricemartin5652]

yup, since we improved the latency (via firmware updates)

[@TheDigitalMedia]

USB2? it's so 2009. Hope Arturia will use USB 3 in the next iteration. And don't get me started on Micro USB?!

[@thegeenius]

insanely thorough,, thank you.. wow

[@LostStylus]

I wish some one started making desktop interfaces with stereo inputs, most synths are stereo anyway

[@loopop]

Most stereo synths by far have two outputs, but it would be nice to have a bit of both

[@jujunak]

Great review. How does the audio quality of the talkback compare with the regular AudioFuse? I received my AudioFuse Studio and the talkback is barely usable. There is a really loud group noise (see link below). Do any of your units have the same issue? Thanks! Recording of the issue: www.dropbox.com/s/57qxveb8fkopkcq/audio_fuse_talkback_issue.mp3?dl=0

[@loopop]

Thanks! Seems to very similar

[@jujunak]

@@loopop So just to be clear, you're saying your AudioFuse Studio doesn't have the noise issue that I have, right?

[@loopop]

Julien Nakache no.... the opposite, my audiofuse studio sounds very similar to your recording (I.e with the same noise). Seems like a very sensitive mic in there that’s picking up every touch, scrape and internal noise

[@jujunak]

@@loopop Interesting. Arturia told me it's a ground loop issue but they're not willing to fix it. Does your smaller AudioFuse have the same problem?

[@S1ph3r]

Hello loopop, I really appreciate this run down on this audio interface. I have been eyeing this fuse studio one for awhile now but I have some QUESTIONS that I just don't have a technical understanding of and why, was really hoping you could help shed some light on it! obviously, the price difference between this and lets say the 'RME Fireface 802 Audio Interface' is pretty high. minus the obvious things like additional line inputs, why is the RME so much more expensive than the audio fuse? does it have to do with the DSP or some other feature that I'm just not seeing? This one has been baffling me for a couple days now so any help would be great!

[@loopop]

Thanks! I’ve never used an RME interface so other than looking at the specs I don’t have much insight into that.

[@S1ph3r]

@@loopop Returning with a new important question when you get some time lol. monitoring.. with my current u-phora and adat expander. I CANNOT monitor the adat channels, only the main u-phora channels. Do you know if you can monitor all channels (adat including) with the audio fuse Studio? I do not see anything in the documentation or manual. Monitoring question #2 - I saw on audio fuse studio you have the listen buttons on the front, is that the only way you can monitor 4 out of the 8 total input channels? that seems really weird if that's the case.

[@loopop]

I'll start with question #2 - the listen button is a quick solo, you can direct monitor any of the built in channels you like in one of 3 custom configurations (main cue1 cue2) - you just need to configure them in the audiofuse control center. Regarding question #1 - I just had a look in the software and it seems like there's no direct monitoring option for ADAT. Obviously you can route them through your DAW. Did you ask Arturia about this?

[@S1ph3r]

@@loopop no not yet. I'll open a ticket and ask and paste response here for others. Thanks again for your time! Your awesome loopop!

[@loopop]

@@S1ph3r cool and thanks in advance for letting us know back here!

[@BigAlsemporium]

Hi Loopop and fellow subscribers. Does anyone have any experience using the Audiofuse studio as an expander into ADAT in Of a UAD Apollo MK1 (only ADAT in)? I was considering buying a Tascam Model 12 to handle all my line inputs (I have 4 synths stereo or Integra can use spdif out, and my kronos can use ADAT out as I have this setup, plus a little 6 channel beringher), stereo guitar, two drum machine stereo. My issue is a can't have everything plugged in at the same time, which is a bind...The Audiofuse studio has both spdif in and optical spdif in. It seems like the answer to all my issues , and would give me an extra 8 channels on my UAD mixer? Desktop real estate is an issue. just wondered if anyone has tried this setup. My UAD is 5 years old now and as much as i would like to buy the UAD 8 . it's not in my budget ...Audiofuse Studio into UAD Twim mk1 or Tascam ? Any thoughts?

[@mingofaas5809]

Hey Alan, did you find out if this works? I have similar plans with the small audiofuse to add 4 channels to my uad twin x

[@BigAlsemporium]

@@mingofaas5809 Hi Mingo. YES! It works great . I have an extra 8 channels into my apollo all at 48khz. I got the Tascam model 12 as well , and set that up as an aggregate device so I have up to ten inputs into the two UAD apollo ins . It all comes up as aggregate device in Logic and Abelton :) All at 48khz!

[@BigAlsemporium]

@@mingofaas5809 just to be clear i saved money and bought the Beringher ADA8200 it was just over $200 US.

[@BigAlsemporium]

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[@thomasurbanevents]

this is such a great review. what are your thoughts on the pre amp and converters vs other high end small interfaces? is it indistinguishable or does uad and apogee still take the cake?

[@loopop]

Thanks! Re preamps - they're excellent and low noise IMHO; re converters I've not compared personally to "higher end" ones (I failed a few youtube tests comparing higher end converters). Of all the things I can do to improve my music, I'm least concerned about converters (until proven otherwise...!)

[@tedbahas]

I have a Prism Lyra and Titan as my two other interfaces. The Prism stuff is the gold standard in my opinion. They are well over twice the price per channel. That being said the ones in the Studio are really good and are similar in quality to what you would find on latest gen UA or Avid. The real genius thing is the 10db boost mode. I use this all the time on my Sennheiser 441. It has a pretty low gain so the boost adds some really nice headroom.