Audient Horizon 8P is a professional 24-in / 32-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for musicians, producers and recording engineers who require high-quality multichannel recording, flexible hardware integration and comprehensive monitoring. Featuring eight Audient Console microphone preamps with 75 dB of gain, ORBIT variable impedance control, two JFET instrument inputs and high-performance 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion, it combines analogue recording circuitry with detailed digital control. DB25 line connectivity, dual ADAT expansion, independent cue mixes and scalable Thunderbolt integration make Horizon 8P a versatile recording and monitoring centre for Mac-based studios.

Key features

• 24-input / 32-output Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
• 8 Audient Console microphone preamps with digital gain recall
• 0–75 dB microphone gain range
• ORBIT relay-based variable microphone impedance control
• High, Mid and Low microphone impedance settings
• Independent +48 V phantom power on each preamp channel
• Sweepable 25–250 Hz high-pass filter and −10 dB pad
• 2 front-panel JFET instrument inputs on channels 1–2
• 8 switchable DB25 line inputs with preamp bypass
• 8 independent DB25 line outputs
• 32-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion
• Up to 133 dB dynamic range on the monitor path
• 0.99 ms round-trip latency at 192 kHz with a 64-sample buffer
• Dual optical ADAT / S/PDIF input and output banks
• Up to 16 channels of ADAT expansion at supported sample rates
• Main and Alt stereo monitor outputs for A/B comparison
• 2 independently controlled headphone outputs
• 4 independent cue mixes
• Mono, polarity, dim, reference-level and talkback functions
• Motion UI colour display and front-panel Control Wheel
• Horizon Control software for mixing, routing and configuration
• Selectable +18 dBu and +24 dBu analogue reference levels
• BNC Word Clock input and output
• Daisy-chain up to 4 Horizon interfaces on one driver
• Silent fanless cooling and 1U all-metal construction
• macOS compatibility

Overview

Included Content

• Audient Horizon 8P audio interface
• IEC mains power cable
• Quick Start QR code linking to setup instructions
• Horizon Control software and driver download through Audient ARC
• Access to Audient ARC software offers after registration

Creative Tools

• Record vocals, drums, acoustic instruments and ensembles through eight Audient Console preamps, with up to 75 dB of gain for demanding microphone applications.
• Explore different microphone responses using ORBIT variable impedance control, selecting High, Mid or Low input impedance to change the interaction between a microphone and its analogue preamp.
• Save and recall preamp gain settings for repeat sessions, making it easier to restore established recording configurations.
• Reduce rumble and unwanted low-frequency energy using the sweepable 25–250 Hz high-pass filter, and engage the −10 dB pad when recording louder sources.
• Power condenser microphones independently with per-channel +48 V phantom power, allowing mixed microphone setups to be configured individually.
• Connect electric guitars and basses directly to the two front-panel JFET instrument inputs, providing convenient instrument recording without a separate DI box.
• Switch individual input channels from the built-in Mic/Line preamps to the DB25 line returns when using external preamps, consoles or outboard processors. Each channel uses one selected input source at a time.
• Keep eight channels of external equipment connected through the DB25 line input and output connections, supporting hybrid recording and mixing workflows.
• Monitor through compatible native DAW plug-ins with round-trip latency as low as 0.99 ms at 192 kHz and a 64-sample buffer, depending on the computer and session workload.
• Expand recording and playback connectivity through dual ADAT input and output banks, with up to 16 additional digital channels at supported sample rates.
• Compare mixes on two speaker systems using the Main and Alt monitor outputs, with mono, polarity, dim and reference-level functions available for critical listening.
• Create four independent monitoring balances in Horizon Control and feed performers through the two headphone outputs or external headphone systems connected to available outputs.
• Communicate with performers using a connected talkback source or the Mac’s internal microphone, and assign the hardware Function button to frequently used monitoring commands.
• Manage channel names, metering, routing, input settings and speaker layouts through Horizon Control, with essential settings also accessible from the Motion UI display and Control Wheel.
• Expand a studio with additional Horizon interfaces through Thunderbolt daisy-chaining, using separate BNC Word Clock connections to synchronise the units.
• Install the interface in a compact 1U rack space, with fanless cooling providing silent operation near microphones and listening positions.

Ideal For

• Recording engineers
• Music producers
• Musicians and bands
• Drum and ensemble recording
• Professional and project studios
• Hybrid analogue and digital studios
• Studios using external preamps and outboard processors
• Mac-based recording and mixing systems
• Sessions requiring independent performer monitoring
• Studios requiring scalable multichannel connectivity
• Anyone seeking console-quality preamps, flexible routing and comprehensive monitoring in a rackmount audio interface