ART TubeOpto 8

The ART TubeOpto 8 is the ideal Eight Channel input / output expander for any ADAT equipped audio interface, direct-to-disc recorder or DAW. Eight high quality second generation discrete Class–A vacuum tube microphone preamps are packaged in a single rack unit.

Every input on the ART TubeOpto 8 offers full control of the signal path with pad, phase and low frequency roll-off switches. Input gain and variable output level control of each channel allows up to 70dB of clean gain with incredible sonic transparency or for the tube stage to be dialled in for warming effects and soft clipping. Each channel has wide range LED meters monitor the preamp output levels while clip indicators monitor mic-preamp peak levels. ADAT handles eight channels of 24-bit audio at either 44.1 or 48 kHz sample rates. Word-clock in and thru allows multiple TubeOpto 8s to be synced in complex system configurations.

The ART TubeOpto 8 Main Features Include:

• Eight Fully Featured Class-A Tube Mic Preamps
• Eight Channels of ADAT Digital 24 Bit Audio I/O at 44.1 or 48kHz
• Input Gain and Output Level Controls on Every Channel
• Input Pad, Phase flip and Low Frequency Roll Off Switches on Every Channel
• Two Additional Front Mounted High Impedance Instrument Line Inputs
• Eight 1/4-inch TRS Balanced Outputs