USB Standalone mode
In USB mode, the AudioFuse 8Pre stands as a complete 16-input / 20-output USB audio interface, rooted as described below:
- All analog inputs are routed to USB input channels 1-8.
- All ADAT inputs are routed to USB input channels 9-16.
- USB output channels 1-8 are routed to analog outputs 1-8.
- USB output channels 9-16 are routed to ADAT outputs 1-8. Note: The AFCC allows you to alter the routing of the output channels.
- USB input channels 17 and 18 can be used as a virtual loopback input for the Main 1-2 or Cue mix
- The speaker/headphone outputs can be set either to USB output 1-2 or set to internal Cue mixer
ADAT Expander mode
In ADAT mode, the AudioFuse 8Pre becomes a bidirectional ADAT expander with 8 preamps and 10 analog outputs, rooted as described below:
- All analog inputs are routed to ADAT outputs.
- All ADAT inputs are routed to analog outputs.
- The speaker/headphone outputs can be set either to ADAT inputs 1-2 or set to internal Cue mixer
- The AudioFuse 8Pre will not be shown in your computer's audio device lists. It is only shown when the unit is in USB mode.
- You can still use the AFCC when the AudioFuse 8Pre is in ADAT mode; simply connect the USB cable.
Virtual Loopback channels 17-18
In USB mode, extra inputs (17 - 18) are available.
These virtual channels are connected to a dedicated USB record stream, letting you record the output of other applications directly in your DAW.
This is very convenient if you don't want to use audio rooting applications like Soundflower or Virtual Audio Cable.
Channels routing in ADAT mode
| Input channels | Output channel |
|---|---|
| At 44.1 and 48kHz | |
| Analog input channels 1-8 | ADAT Out #1, channels 1-8 |
| ADAT In #1, channels 1-8 | Analog output channels 1-8 |
| At 88.2 and 96kHz | |
| Analog input channels 1-4 | ADAT Out #1, channels 1-4 |
| Analog input channels 5-8 | ADAT Out #2, channels 5-8 |
| ADAT In #1, channels 1-4 | Analog output channels 1-4 |
| ADAT In #2, channels 5-8 | Analog output channels 5-8 |
Channels routing in USB mode
| Input channels | Output channel |
|---|---|
| At 44.1 and 48kHz | |
| Analog input channels 1-8 | USB channels 1-8 |
| ADAT In #1, channels 1-8 | USB channels 9-16 |
| Loopback inputs 17 and 18 | USB channels 17 and 18 |
| USB playback channels 1-8 | Analog outputs 1-8 |
| USB playback channels 9-16 | ADAT Out port #1, channels 1-8 |
| At 88.2 and 96kHz | |
| Analog inputs 1-8 | USB channels 1-8 |
| ADAT In #1, channels 1-4 | USB channels 9-12 |
| ADAT In #2, channels 5-8 | USB channels 13-16 |
| Loopback inputs 17 and 18 | USB channels 17 and 18 |
| USB playback channels 1-8 | Analog outputs 1-8 |
| USB playback channels 9-12 | ADAT Out port #1, channels 1-4 |
| USB playback channels 13-16 | ADAT Out port #2, channels 5-8 |
ADAT Channels distribution per sample rate
| Clock rate | ADAT connectors to use | Data carried |
|---|---|---|
| 44.1k or 48k | ADAT In / Out 1 | Tracks 1-8 |
| At 88.2 and 96kHz | ADAT In / Out 1 + ADAT In / Out 2 |
Tracks 1-4 (ADAT In / Out 1) Tracks 5-8 (ADAT In / Out 2) |
Channels 1 and 2 are equipped with an auto-switching circuitry.
With this system, when plugging plug a cable into one of the front connectors, AudioFuse 8Pre will switch the connection automatically from back to front. Likewise, when the front cable is unplugged, the connection will switch automatically from front to back.
With this system, when plugging plug a cable into one of the front connectors, AudioFuse 8Pre will switch the connection automatically from back to front. Likewise, when the front cable is unplugged, the connection will switch automatically from front to back.
If you have any further questions, feel free to contact us.