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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.
More DetailsThe 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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Under outputs it says:XLR Direct Output x8 XLR Transformerless Output x8What's the difference between direct and transformerless?
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.
Date published: 2018-08-27
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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)?
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
Date published: 2019-04-02