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ART S8 - 8-Channel Microphone Signal Splitter

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ART S8 - 8-Channel Microphone Signal Splitter
Key Features
  • Direct Microphone Outputs
  • Isolated Outputs
  • Ground Lift Switches
  • Pad Switches
The ART S8 8-Channel Microphone Signal Splitter is ideal for sending a secondary microphone signal to a monitor mixer, recording device, etc. The S8 features eight XLR inputs and 16 outputs. Eight direct outputs pass phantom power to the microphone and are intended to feed the main preamplifiers, mixer inputs or other input devices.

The eight isolated outputs are provided to feed a secondary input device, such as a recording device or monitor mixer input. A -29dB input Pad switch is provided on each channel. Ground-lift switches eliminate ground loop noise caused by connected devices.

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ART ARTS8 Overview

The ART S8 8-Channel Microphone Signal Splitter is ideal for sending a secondary microphone signal to a monitor mixer, recording device, etc. The S8 features eight XLR inputs and 16 outputs. Eight direct outputs pass phantom power to the microphone and are intended to feed the main preamplifiers, mixer inputs or other input devices.

The eight isolated outputs are provided to feed a secondary input device, such as a recording device or monitor mixer input. A -29dB input Pad switch is provided on each channel. Ground-lift switches eliminate ground loop noise caused by connected devices.

UPC: 840402018285

ART ARTS8 Specs

Inputs
XLR Microphone x8
Outputs
XLR Direct Output x8
XLR Transformerless Output x8
Input Impedance
greater than 1.1kΩ @ 1kHz (Typical)
Maximum Input Level
-1.4dBu @ 20Hz / +3.5dBu @ 30Hz / +9.4dBu @ 50Hz
Output Impedance
Less Than 255Ω @ 1kHz (Typical)
THD & Noise
Less Than 0.1% From 45Hz To 20kHz @ -15dBu Input
Frequency Response
20Hz to 20kHz
Packaging Info
Package Weight
4.35 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
20.9 x 7 x 3.5"

ART ARTS8 Reviews

Works great!

By FSU - Colin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-12-18

I ordered this a week before a show where we needed to set-up a monitor mixing console for the artist. We ran all of the inputs into two of these and then split them to FOH and Monitors. Utilizing phantom power worked well and we didn't run into any issues.

Great unit!

By Anonymous
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2015-10-30

Well built, clean and transparent sounding. I bought 2 and use them in a rack to split off 16 channels of audio for our monitor mixes before sending the signals to FOH.

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question

Under outputs it says:XLR Direct Output x8 XLR Transformerless Output x8What's the difference between direct and transformerless?
Asked by: Daniel B.
The direct outs are a straight thru connection of the input, whereas the transformer less outputs, use electronics to create a duplicate of the direct out, the electronics simulate a transformer. The directs are connected to the main mixer, and will pass phantom power to the microphones. The transformer less will not.From the manufacturers viewpoint it is cheaper to make the electronics to produce the duplicate then it is to test and match transformers.
Answered by: Kevin T.
Date published: 2018-08-27

question

I'm also looking for the flexibility to use it as a line level input. It main emphasis is mic. But I see a pad of -29 dB. Will this unit work for line level (synth, +4 dB line out from sound recorders)?
Asked by: T-Spect
I have used it with a Keyboard Line Level out using the pad switch. One line out of the mic splitter was going to a live mixer the other line out was going to an audio interface and DAW for recording. I would very well. Dan
Answered by: Daniel C.
Date published: 2019-04-02
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