The BEST AUDIO INTERFACE Under $1000
Vložit
- čas přidán 19. 07. 2020
- Finally getting to share my experiences with the Arturia Audiofuse Studio.
Yes, it has been more than a week since I got this thing, but considering the world and where its at, you may have to forgive a bit.
This thing is PREMIUM through and through.
18 in/20 out with literally EVERY bell and whistle that could have been included.
But there is one thing about this that makes it a no brainer....
Buy the Audiofuse Studio - amzn.to/3jjIpRA
Buy the Audiofuse 8Pre - amzn.to/2ZG8Hpl
My Patreon - www.patreon.com/user?u=28535375 - Věda a technologie
Fantastic review, thanks. Seriously considering this or the Audiofuse now.
Amazing interface, great plugin bundle, DC coupled for reamping and controller for cv/gate synth, high quality headphones preamp and more...best
Couldn't agree more!
Thanks for watching!
Looks good to me for four mics and radio situation type application, and 70db! though I have recently gone for an id22, like three days ago! I find the log pots a bit strange, not used to them yet. All I'm doing is audiobooks and pod drama remotely so it's fine, can be expanded to ten pres at a cost. Nice vid!
The id22 is nothing to shake a stick at.
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for this review. After an exhaustive review of something to replace my octa-capture, I’m down to this or an ultra lite mk5 (backordered into my sunset years?). Any opinion on sonic comparisons? How do they sound? This is usb 3.0 I believe. How is the latency on this device? Any readings? I’m a little confused on their effects bundle. Are those just plugins for my daw? Its not a dsp, so you can’t print them right? Not sure I grasp this. And most importantly how is getting some tech assistance from Arturia these days? They used to be bad 5-10 yrs. ago. Motu is in the US and has a pretty good rep. Thanks for your time and thoughts.
I've had mine for over a year now. I'd say, it's probably the best interface under $3K. To get better with a comparable feature set you're looking at Focusrite Red, newer RME stuff, etc. PLUS a dedicated monitor controller. $3K+
Great review, thanks. The smaller AudioFuse Rev2 is said to generate a lot of heat, which scares me. Does the Studio run cooler?
Yeah...quite a bit cooler.
That said...I have known a lot of people that used the Audiofuse have had no issues with the heat
Because of this and other similar videos, we took the plunge and went for the AudioFuse Studio you are showing above coming from the Focusrite Scarlette series. We will be using this predominantly for live streams with OBS and some recordings. Now, with regards to the 4 front inputs, are these mono jacks or stereo? If we want to connect a keyboard (stereo outs), do we need to use 2 of these front jacks (to keep the stereo separation) or if the jacks are stereo, we can simply go out of L&R outputs from the keyboard into a TRS that plugs into one of the AudioFuse's inputs (if the jacks are stereo) or occupy 2 inputs (in1 and in2) of the AudioFuse if the jacks are mono? Thanks again for the education you provide to our community.
Each input is mono
@@DarkCornerStudios Thanks. So if we want to connect keyboards, we would need to use the inputs on the back, correct? Now if we do that and have our mic in one of the front MONO jacks, how do we get OBS (or any streaming software) to see BOTH signals at the sea time?
Obs can see multiple inputs as different inputs
Thanks for the review. Curious if you have any thoughts about front mic inputs vs rear mic inputs? This will be my first audio interface and I like the idea of mic cables being in the rear of the unit to keep the desktop clean. From a workflow perspective, which do you prefer and why? Appreciate any advice.
I HATE that the cables go in the front of this thing.
Very disruptive to my experience...though it is a mild complaint.
That said, if I had to do it all over again...I might choose differently
@@DarkCornerStudios what would you choose if you did it differently?
I’m looking at the Audiofuse Studio
Great review! i'm very undecided to buy arturia studio or rme ufx II...i have to produce my music and record saxophone using ribbon, dynamic and condenser microphones..so gain and quality of preamps are two features very important ..could you help me to take my decision between arturia and rme? Thank you!
Either one will be over the top for the job.
Honestly you are better off going for the one has the better fit for your setup.
Does either have more features you need?
As for the preamps...there will be almost no difference between the two.
Gain ranges are similar too...so yeah...lol...
I know I've been no help
Thanks for watching though!!
Nice review for the info aspect. The question you should have asked is: how does it sound??? And give us an example!
Thats a fair question and one that I struggle with when reviewing interfaces.
Honestly the sound will be indistinguishable over CZcams.
Its crystal clear...and can only really be tested in high gain situations.
Honestly there would be such miniscule differences between this and a much cheaper interface.
Honestly what separates them is the feature set...
Which is why the selling points on these models is gain...ein and signal to noise ratio.
So yeah...
Thanks for watching though!!
Nice review! And I'd second that. Knowing how it sonically stacks up against UAD and Audient ID44 for instance would be VERY helpful, especially in D/A compartment.
@@jendzora I can let you know I have both so I'm doing comparison
Hi. Coming from the Presonus interface which couples with Studio One to provide the Z setting for super fast latency on only those track charged for recording. Will I still get this functionality with the Arturia Audio Fuse Studio?
If not, what are the latency specs?
I do know that the latency on this thing is between 3ms and 4.5...but remember latency depends on YOUR setup...
This thing outclasses PreSonus AR series by a mile...at least for me.
As for Studio One...I never really got into using it that much...I dont know.
That said, I have 0 issues using the Arturia with Studio One when I do break it out
@@DarkCornerStudios Could you tell me if the latency is low on MAC? I have seen a video where I was high regarding Windows. Is it close to an RME Babyface in terms of latency? Thank you very much, your response will be appreciated and essential to buy one
@@javiescobargonzalez 3ms for both...completely imperceptible on both
Can this be used as a stand-alone mixer? With out the computer?
Sadly no.
This is an interface through and through.
Thanks for watching!
If want to upgrade the interface from apogee duet 2 to arturia audiofuse what about the quality in the audio pls tell
You won't find any difference...
That said that isn't much of an upgrade...unless you are looking for more expandability.
From an audio perspective that is very much a lateral move
How's the AudioFuse Studio holding up a year later? Also can you tell me how well it performs regarding low latency?
Lastly, since there is no Computer-Direct Source knob, is there way to balance this in the Control Software for when you're recording vocals in the headphones?
Any insight, greatly appreciated.
Latency is near 0.
Nothing in the software that I have seen...
@@DarkCornerStudios That's very encouraging. Thanks! Making my purchase this week. How do you like the control software?
@@DARYLTODARO Could you please tell me something about latency? I have seen in another video that with the macbook it is a bit high. What is your experience? I would appreciate an answer because I don't know whether to buy it. Thank you very much
@@javiescobargonzalez Okay so, I've had the AudioFuse Studio for a year now. It's definitely a premium interface. The software Control Center does everything you need it to do. Yes, there is zero latency but I also must remind you of two things. One, it's important that you have a capable PC with good memory and a high end CPU. These two components play a factor in zero latency. Secondly, you must configure the proper sample rate and buffer size. Once you do a little research on these two settings in relationship to your PC's specs, maybe a little trial and error, everything should be perfect.
FYI, when recording vocals, I set the volume on my interface for a proper mic level. Then with my headphones plugged into the interface, I use the software to adjust proper listening volume for playback. Turning the volume UP on the interface and USB volume down on the software. That way I get the perfect volume to hear myself when recording vocals. trust me, it's very simple and straightforward. The AF Studio is a pretty solid and sexy piece in the lab.
The headphone preamps are in no way weak.
250ohm headphones are handled easily
Nice review thanks, have you had the chance to try this with M1 Mac?
It is on my list...
Not sure when, but I guarantee I will be doing it soon.
Thanks, will be waiting for it!
Today i received my Audiofuse Studio and tested it with my M1 Mac Mini with 16GB RAM and 1TB ssd. It just didn't work even though i updated the drivers and tried different connection methods with it. I though the unit was faulty but when i took it back to the reseller for testing, it just worked perfectly with a windows machine. So i really wonder if you'll be able to make it work with M1 MAC :)
@@purplewound Fascinating.
I am guessing it is the M1 issues...I will give it a shot today and let you know.
@@DarkCornerStudios Any issues so far?
I'm looking for the best sounding Audio Interface under $1,000. Audiofuse Studio vs RME Babyface Pro fs which one has better sounding?
Gonna answer this in a video this week
@@DarkCornerStudios any updates to that video and has your opinion of THIS interface changed in 2024?
Did you ever found a solution for that never ending volume knob?
Nope...just got used to it
@@DarkCornerStudios I think thats why they include a mute button. They had to, in case we need to turn down the volume in an emergency 🤣
Gracias por compartir ✌️✌️✌️✌️
gracias por ver
What kind of midi jacks are those?
5 pin din
One year of use so far.... And nothing to complain about,
Sound is amazing, possibilities are great for the price tag
A great product in my opinion
The Chinese made Interfaces of Arturia are absolutely trash , can you tell where its made ?
You’re cute too 😉
Lol...thx
Nice review. Its soooooo ugly. It seriously looks like some early 80's synth.
Also, I'd despise that output knob sensitivity thing. I'm used to the iD44 having ultra sensitive adjustment so I can just ease into my mix.
Has some nice features but I'd also have hear the pre at 60+ db. Anything but dead quiet is a no for me.
Perhaps I shall do that test.
I like the looks...so much nicer than the AR8 I was using
Btw...thanks for watching!
...and 80's synths are WAYYY in fashion right now.
@@GeorgeTheTech lol...well they ain't gotta be 80s style...
Thanks for watching!
@@GeorgeTheTech let's hope that parachute pants arent next..