{"product_id":"audient-horizon-8p","title":"Audient Horizon 8P","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAudient Horizon 8P\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e24-input \/ 32-output Thunderbolt 3 audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 Audient Console microphone preamps with digital gain recall\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0–75 dB microphone gain range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eORBIT relay-based variable microphone impedance control\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHigh, Mid and Low microphone impedance settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIndependent +48 V phantom power on each preamp channel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSweepable 25–250 Hz high-pass filter and −10 dB pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 front-panel JFET instrument inputs on channels 1–2\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 switchable DB25 line inputs with preamp bypass\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e8 independent DB25 line outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e32-bit \/ 192 kHz AD\/DA conversion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 133 dB dynamic range on the monitor path\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e0.99 ms round-trip latency at 192 kHz with a 64-sample buffer\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDual optical ADAT \/ S\/PDIF input and output banks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eUp to 16 channels of ADAT expansion at supported sample rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMain and Alt stereo monitor outputs for A\/B comparison\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2 independently controlled headphone outputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e4 independent cue mixes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMono, polarity, dim, reference-level and talkback functions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMotion UI colour display and front-panel Control Wheel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHorizon Control software for mixing, routing and configuration\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelectable +18 dBu and +24 dBu analogue reference levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eBNC Word Clock input and output\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDaisy-chain up to 4 Horizon interfaces on one driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSilent fanless cooling and 1U all-metal construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003emacOS compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRackmount Thunderbolt Audio Interface and Monitoring System\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Total I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e24 Inputs \/ 32 Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAudio Resolution\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e32-Bit \/ 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMic\/Line Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 × XLR\/TRS Combo Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMicrophone Preamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 × Audient Console Preamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMicrophone Gain Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0–75 dB with Digital Recall\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eORBIT Impedance Settings\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh: 2.8 kΩ; Mid: 1.2 kΩ; Low: 220 Ω\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePhantom Power\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIndependent +48 V per Channel\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHigh-Pass Filter\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSweepable 25–250 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInput Pad\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e−10 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eInstrument Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 × Front-Panel JFET Inputs on Channels 1–2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDB25 Line Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 × Line Inputs Sharing Channels 1–8 with the Mic\/Line Preamps\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDB25 Line Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e8 × Independent Line Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDB25 Pinout\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTascam\/AES59 Balanced Analogue Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMonitor Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4 × TRS Outputs for Main and Alt Stereo Speaker Pairs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeadphone Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 × Independently Controlled Stereo Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIndependent Mixes\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eADC Dynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e127 dB A-Weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eLine-Output Dynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e132 dB A-Weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHeadphone Dynamic Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e124 dB A-Weighted\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMaximum Line-Output Level\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e+24 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eAnalogue Reference Levels\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSelectable +18 dBu or +24 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptical Digital Inputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 × ADAT \/ S\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOptical Digital Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2 × ADAT \/ S\/PDIF\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDigital Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 16 ADAT Channels; Channel Count Depends on Sample Rate and Mode\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWord Clock\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eBNC Input and Output with Switchable Internal Termination\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSupported Sample Rates\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRound-Trip Latency\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e0.99 ms at 192 kHz \/ 64-Sample Buffer\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eComputer Connection\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThunderbolt 3\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eThunderbolt Ports\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHost Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCompatible Thunderbolt 3, 4 and 5 Mac Systems\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eOperating-System Compatibility\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003emacOS Only\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eSystem Expansion\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eUp to 4 Horizon Units; Maximum System Capacity of 200 × 200 I\/O\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eControl Software\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHorizon Control\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eHardware Interface\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eMotion UI Colour Display, Control Wheel and Assignable Function Button\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eTalkback\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDedicated Hardware Input or Mac Internal Microphone\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003ePower\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eIEC Mains Input, 100–240 V AC, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eCooling\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eFanless\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eRack Format\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e1U\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e483 × 330 × 44.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003ctd\u003e4.15 kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n    \u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIncluded Content\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAudient Horizon 8P audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIEC mains power cable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eQuick Start QR code linking to setup instructions\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHorizon Control software and driver download through Audient ARC\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAccess to Audient ARC software offers after registration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCreative Tools\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecord vocals, drums, acoustic instruments and ensembles through eight Audient Console preamps, with up to 75 dB of gain for demanding microphone applications.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExplore different microphone responses using \u003cstrong\u003eORBIT variable impedance control\u003c\/strong\u003e, selecting High, Mid or Low input impedance to change the interaction between a microphone and its analogue preamp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSave and recall preamp gain settings for repeat sessions, making it easier to restore established recording configurations.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReduce 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePower condenser microphones independently with per-channel +48 V phantom power, allowing mixed microphone setups to be configured individually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eConnect electric guitars and basses directly to the two front-panel JFET instrument inputs, providing convenient instrument recording without a separate DI box.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSwitch 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eKeep eight channels of external equipment connected through the DB25 line input and output connections, supporting hybrid recording and mixing workflows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonitor 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpand recording and playback connectivity through dual ADAT input and output banks, with up to 16 additional digital channels at supported sample rates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCompare mixes on two speaker systems using the Main and Alt monitor outputs, with mono, polarity, dim and reference-level functions available for critical listening.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCreate four independent monitoring balances in Horizon Control and feed performers through the two headphone outputs or external headphone systems connected to available outputs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCommunicate with performers using a connected talkback source or the Mac’s internal microphone, and assign the hardware Function button to frequently used monitoring commands.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eManage 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eExpand a studio with additional Horizon interfaces through Thunderbolt daisy-chaining, using separate BNC Word Clock connections to synchronise the units.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInstall the interface in a compact 1U rack space, with fanless cooling providing silent operation near microphones and listening positions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRecording engineers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMusic producers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMusicians and bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDrum and ensemble recording\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProfessional and project studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHybrid analogue and digital studios\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudios using external preamps and outboard processors\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMac-based recording and mixing systems\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSessions requiring independent performer monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eStudios requiring scalable multichannel connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eAnyone seeking console-quality preamps, flexible routing and comprehensive monitoring in a rackmount audio interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Audient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54703461892442,"sku":"HORIZON 8P","price":2199.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0979\/3978\/4026\/files\/AUDIENTHORIZON8P-4.png?v=1788508499","url":"https:\/\/defset.lv\/en\/products\/audient-horizon-8p","provider":"DEFSET","version":"1.0","type":"link"}