Audient ASP8024 Heritage Edition 48-Channel Large Format In-Line Analog Recording Console

Where professional sound quality converges with vintage aesthetics, the ASP8024 Heritage Edition 48-Channel Large Format In-Line Analog Recording Console stands as a tribute to the enduring legacy of designer David Dearden. Celebrating over two decades of the ASP8024's production, this Heritage Edition is a reimagined classic, featuring new enhancements and innovations that underscore Audient's unwavering commitment to superior audio technology.

This modular console is a standout in the market, offering unparalleled customization to meet the unique demands of any studio environment. Its interactive console builder provides a seamless configuration experience, allowing for the integration of additional modules such as the Patchbay, Dual Layer Control, and Producers Desk to tailor the console precisely to your needs.

At the core of the ASP8024 Heritage Edition are the renowned Audient Console Mic Preamps, celebrated for their clean and transparent sound. These high-grade op-amp designs ensure an accurate and detailed translation of your audio source, making them the preferred choice for professionals, top studios, and home recordists worldwide. The console boasts an impressive noise floor, 30,000 times quieter than the signal level, ensuring your recordings are captured with exceptional clarity and precision.

The Mix Bus Compressor, inspired by technology from the 80s and 90s, infuses your mix with a dynamic rock and roll edge. Its improved circuitry and new gain reduction VU meter provide essential visual feedback, making it an invaluable tool in your recording arsenal. Additionally, the Variable Mix Bus, featuring the innovative RETRO IRON, delivers a distinctive analogue console sound with added character, drawing inspiration from two consoles from David Dearden's early career at Advision Studios in London. This feature adds punch and 'vibe' to the console's mix output.

The 4-Band Audient EQ, meticulously designed by Dearden, offers two fully parametric bands ranging from 40Hz to 20kHz, complemented by low and high shelving EQ bands. This powerful, musical, and splittable EQ is ideal for sculpting your sound to perfection.

The ASP8024-HE's workflow flexibility is unmatched, featuring one knob per function, no hidden features, and zero latency. Its inline architecture allows you to begin building your mix while tracking, with separate record and monitor balances on a single channel strip. With a wide array of connectivity options, the ASP8024-HE can effortlessly become the central hub of your studio. Depending on your chosen console configuration, the rear connectivity layout may vary, offering endless possibilities to suit your specific requirements.

The console's monitor control section provides comprehensive artist communication, remote talkback control, an additional engineer headphone output, powerful source selection, and loudspeaker control. Built to withstand the rigors of daily use, the ASP8024-HE is renowned for its reliability and durability.

Bundled with a free suite of creative software, including Cubase LE, industry-leading plugins, and virtual instruments, the ASP8024 Heritage Edition allows you to start recording immediately upon setup. Experience the perfect fusion of classic design and modern technology with the ASP8024 Heritage Edition 48-Channel Large Format In-Line Analog Recording Console, a true masterpiece in the world of audio engineering.