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Arturia MiniFuse 2 Portable 2x2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface (White)

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Arturia MiniFuse 2 Portable 2x2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface (White)
Key Features
  • Producers, Musicians, Podcaster Duos
  • USB Type-C Connectivity
  • 2 Mic / Line / Instrument Preamps
  • 1 Headphone Out, Stereo Monitor Out
Take the fast track to turning your creative ideas into content for the world to hear with the white Arturia MiniFuse 2, a portable 2x2 USB Type-C audio/MIDI interface that combines great sound with operational simplicity and a robust software bundle. With its two low-noise mic / line / instrument preamps, the MiniFuse 2 helps singer-songwriters, musicians, podcasters, and online creators get clean, quality recordings. It also features a virtual loopback channel to enable easy capture of computer audio alongside the live input, such as a voiceover or guitar playthrough.
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Arturia MINIFUSE 2 Overview

Take the fast track to turning your creative ideas into content for the world to hear with the white Arturia MiniFuse 2, a portable 2x2 USB Type-C audio/MIDI interface that combines great sound with operational simplicity and a robust software bundle. With its two low-noise mic / line / instrument preamps, the MiniFuse 2 helps singer-songwriters, musicians, podcasters, and online creators get clean, quality recordings. It also features a virtual loopback channel to enable easy capture of computer audio alongside the live input, such as a voiceover or guitar playthrough.

Despite the MiniFuse 2's compact size, it provides plenty of connectivity. In addition to dual XLR-1/4" combo inputs, there are 1/4" speaker and headphone outputs with individual volume controls, traditional 5-pin MIDI sockets for integrating MIDI gear, and a built-in USB 2.0 Type-A hub that's perfect for hooking up a keyboard controller. The bundled software titles—Ableton Live Lite, Analog Lab Intro, Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 6 LE, Arturia FX, and more—deliver loads of interesting sounds and cool effects, plus a highly capable and popular music production DAW.

Make Your Sound Happen
Get inspired and express yourself through sound whenever and wherever with this portable, fully loaded, and easy-to-use interface. Whether you're a singer-songwriter, keyboardist, composer, or anything in between, enjoy sharp sound quality, smart features, and great software included as standard.
Creativity Connected
MiniFuse 2's inputs and outputs bridge the gap between your ideas and the finished product. Its dual XLR-1/4" combo inputs with 48V phantom power let you easily record two mics, Hi-Z instruments, or line-level sources. Sync and record your MIDI devices with 5-pin DIN connections. Plug into your computer with quick and compact USB Type-C compatibility, and hook up headphones and speakers to the 1/4" outputs. Finally, connect USB devices like your MIDI keyboard with the additional USB Type-A hub socket.
High-Grade Sound
For audiophiles, MiniFuse boasts a 110 dB dynamic range and a class-leading equivalent input noise of -129 dB. For everyone else, that means that every recording you make sounds incredible, with rich dynamics, clear noise-free signal, and studio-grade quality.
Tough, Portable Design
MiniFuse 2 is designed to accompany you for those last-minute sessions, quick deadlines, and spontaneous musical moments. It's not only compact and lightweight; its rugged aluminum casing can handle the mobile producer's lifestyle. Take your sound with you, wherever you go.
Fully Operational
Whether you're using a laptop or desktop, MiniFuse can work for you. Windows or Mac, connect it, and enjoy total recording freedom. Better still, with the MiniFuse Control Center app, you can monitor its inputs, outputs, settings, and firmware updates in one place.
Loopback for Content Creators
Easily capture voiceovers alongside in-app or in-game audio with MiniFuse's Loopback function, for quality content in one take.
Adjustable Monitor Mix
Whether tracking live, overdubbing layers, or settling into a mix, you can quickly dial in the perfect blend of input and computer return signal with the MiniFuse 2's adjustable monitor mix. It also features a switch for listening in mono, which is great when simultaneously recording a vocal through channel 1 and an instrument through channel 2.
Top-Notch Software
MiniFuse comes with an exclusive selection of software titles offering everything you need to give your sound the professional edge.

  • Ableton Live Lite: Compose, record, perform, and produce anything with an introduction to one of the most widely used musical software titles in the business.
  • Analog Lab Intro: Instantly add inspiring sounds from award-winning keyboard emulations to your mix with hundreds of presets to explore, from vintage '80s synths to fat modern sounds.
  • Arturia FX: Color your sound with four premium FX plug-in recreations of studio classics; a lush plate reverb, a gritty analog preamp, a classic tape echo, and a rich stereo chorus.
  • Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 6 LE: An inspiring selection of amps, cabs, delays, reverbs, stompboxes and compressors, so you can build your own processing chains and customize your perfect guitar tones.
  • Auto-Tune Unlimited 3-Month Subscription: Refine your vocal parts for perfect harmony or go full trap-style auto-tune with a 3-month subscription to the industry's favorite voice tuning plug-in.
  • Splice Creator Plan 3-Month Subscription: Access millions of hi-definition royalty-free samples, from lo-fi drum loops to punchy vocal one-shots, as well as synth sounds, Splice Skills tutorials, and much more.

Arturia MINIFUSE 2 Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
Analog:
2 Inputs / 2 Outputs
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection
1x USB-C
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
General
Display
2x Multi-Segment LED Meter
Channels of I/O
Analog:
2 Inputs / 2 Outputs
Built-In DSP
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Built-In Microphone
No
Input Level Adjustment
2x Knob
Signal Processing
Pad
No
Gain/Trim Range
Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
56 dB
High-Pass Filter
No
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input (Front Panel)
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output (Front Panel)
Phantom Power
48 V, Selectable On/Off (Applied to All Inputs)
Digital Audio I/O
No
Host Connection / USB
1x USB-C
Host Connection Protocol
USB 2.0
USB (Non-Host)
1x USB-A (USB 2.0, Device Connection)
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Performance
Frequency Response
Mic Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.06 dB (Min Gain)
Line Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.05 dB (Min Gain)
Line Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.09 dB
Hi-Z Inputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.06 dB (Min Gain)
Headphone Outputs:
20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.09 dB
Maximum Input Level
Mic Inputs:
+9 dBu
Line Inputs:
+22 dBu
Hi-Z Inputs:
+11.5 dBu
Maximum Output Level
Line Outputs:
+12 dBu
Headphone Outputs:
+11.4 dBu
Headphone Output Power
137 mW into 33 Ohms
Impedance
Mic Inputs:
2.5 Kilohms
Line Inputs:
16 Kilohms
Line Outputs:
94 Ohms
Hi-Z Inputs:
1 Megohm
Headphone Outputs:
10 Ohms
Dynamic Range
Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs:
110 dB (A-Weighted)
Headphone Outputs:
104 dB (A-Weighted)
Line Outputs:
107.5 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N
Mic Inputs:
-100 dB (Unweighted, 1 kHz, Typical)
Hi-Z Inputs:
-91 dB (Unweighted, 1 kHz, Typical)
Line Inputs:
-100 dB (Unweighted, 1 kHz, Typical)
Line Outputs:
-101 dB (Unweighted, 1 kHz, Typical)
EIN
Mic Inputs:
-129 dB A-Weighted
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion
No
Bit Depths
24-Bit
Latency
Zero-Latency Direct Monitoring
Sync Sources
Internal
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
macOS / Windows
Required Hardware
Available USB 2.0 Port
USB Cable (Included)
Power
Power Requirements
USB Bus Power
Physical
Dimensions
7.9 x 3.9 x 1.6" / 20.1 x 9.9 x 4.1 cm
Weight
1.1 lb / 0.5 kg
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.29 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
9 x 5.3 x 1.9"

Arturia MINIFUSE 2 Reviews

Great starter interface

By Peter
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2024-09-29

Has everything you need for a 2 input audio interface (2x mono or 1x stereo). Comes with added bonus of usb at the back to power my midi controller. Separate monitor and headphone volume and drives my hd6xx just fine. Instantly recognized by DAWs on both my mac and pc, no problems with aggregate devices with mac audio or asio4all. Feels solid and looks great. Minor issues are that the bundled cable is quite short. Recommend as a budget / starter interface as long as you are ok with 1x stereo or 2x mono input. I have a larger interface but it's not portable so I bring this along with my midi controller and macbook in my backpack when I need to move around, very convenient.

Competent but should have improved on the competition

By Richard
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2022-02-17

There are several decent choices for step above entry level audio interfaces (and the quirky Audient Evo 4 is a mighty nice budget choice) and this is one of them. It's $20 cheaper and a bit longer than the Focusrite Scarlett 2i2 3rd generation but it has loopback. The 2i2 is kind of the benchmark so I will compare it to that model. The low end is a hair thinner than the 2i2 but the real screwy thing is the metering. Focusrite got some flak for just having input metering being lighted dials that change color (green, yellow and red) instead of real metering as in the Motu M2 (a bit more expensive and bigger than the 2i2 but with loopback and good audio across the board). Arturia offers output metering similar to Motu but the input metering is worse than the 2i2 -- it only flashes red (and with a bit of a delay) when clipping. The green-to-yellow zone is more helpful in maintaining recording levels. Arturia should have gravitated closer to the Motu. Arturia gets some rave reviews but I don't see it as the greatest thing since sliced bread. The cheaper Audient Evo 4 is plastic and quirky but good sound while the somewhat more expensive Motu M2 is low noise, great metering and arguably a better lower end. The 2i2, even in 3rd generation, is getting long in the tooth and maybe Focusrite will incorporate the best of the competition in the update (and then again maybe not). If you can live with the quirks and metering, then this would be a good choice. The preamps are certainly clean enough and it's $50 cheaper than the Motu M2 which recently had a price increase. The cheaper Evo 4 has loopback, clean gain preamps and incremental metering (though learning the red zone is trial and error with the Evo 4) in its plastic body. The 2i2 has the vintage air circuitry (which I don't use) and a bit richer sound. With all the flak the 2i2 gets over metering Arturia should have offered what Motu does, not worse than the 2i2. Many people will never use loopback although it's nice to have and Focusrite should have included it in the 2i2 3rd generation. I can't officially recommend the Arturia because of the metering. If that's not a problem and you can live with a bit thinner low end then you'll save $20 over the 2i2 by getting this. Certainly competent but not the greatest thing since sliced bread. If you can spend $50 more, get the M2 and don't look back.

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does this interface work with the rode nt1 ...

does this interface work with the rode nt1 without a separate preamp? can i use this interface with beyerdynamic DT 990 pro 250 ohm version?
Asked by: Daniel Armando
Yes, the Arturia MiniFuse 2 Portable 2x2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface can be used with the Rode NT1 Large Diaphragm Cardioid Condenser Microphone. The interface has built-in mic preamps and the ability to supply phantom power to the microphone. The 250 ohm Beyerdynamic DT 990 Pro Headphones do work with the MiniFuse 2 at an acceptable volume level, but if you find that you need more power for higher output levels and more headroom, then you will want to use a separate headphone amp.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2022-06-30

Does the MiniFuse go into standby when the ...

Does the MiniFuse go into standby when the computer is put to sleep, or do the LEDs stay on all the time unless you unplug the USB cable?
Asked by: Robert
The Arturia MiniFuse 2 Portable 2x2 USB Type-C Audio/MIDI Interface will remain on as long there is voltage sent from the computer's USB port to the interface. When the computer goes to sleep, the interface will eventually shut down as well and the LEDs will also turn off.
Answered by: Lisa S
Date published: 2022-10-20
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