01 · Source
10 documented inputs
dc barrel + bnc
- Arrives as
- 10 documented inputs
- Connector
- dc barrel + bnc
- Signal
- power
Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$349
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
Price estimate~$349
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$349
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 22 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 10Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1U · half-rackBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
- Catalog estimate
- ~$349Use retailer rows for current price and stock
Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN Overview
The payoff
Audio Interface decisions, organized around the whole rig.
Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN 8-channel Input Expander. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 22 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 10Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1U · half-rackBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN
Learn the route as a block diagram: source, product function, transport, and destination. Select any block to see what enters, what changes, and what leaves.
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Port-type signalProduct functionSystem boundary
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01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN I/O ports
Switch the product view and the documented port inventory updates with it—hardware and data stay side by side.
Every connector, grouped by job.
Switch panels to keep the hardware view and the documented port list in sync.
| Port | Panel | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DC POWER INPUT · LOCKING 15V | rear | dc barrel | input | power | — |
| ADAT OPTICAL OUTPUT 1 · SMUX | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| ADAT OPTICAL OUTPUT 2 · SMUX | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| WORD CLOCK INPUT | rear | bnc | input | data | — |
| BALANCED LINE INPUT 7 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| BALANCED LINE INPUT 8 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| BALANCED LINE INPUT 5 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| BALANCED LINE INPUT 6 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| BALANCED LINE INPUT 3 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| BALANCED LINE INPUT 4 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| BALANCED LINE INPUT 1 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
| BALANCED LINE INPUT 2 | rear | ¼-inch TRS | input | analog audio | — |
Showing 12 of 12 documented physical ports. Scroll to review the remaining rows.
Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN Alternatives
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| Fit | 📐 1U · half-rack | 📐 1U | 📐 1U | 📐 1U |
| Power | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ 15W | ⚡ Unverified | ⚡ 8W |
| Weight | ⚖️ 3.1 lb | ⚖️ 4.6 lb | ⚖️ 4.0 lb | ⚖️ 1.5 lb |
| I/O | 🔌 12 | 🔌 28 | 🔌 28 | 🔌 17 |
| Estimate | 💵 ~$349 | 💵 ~$179 | 💵 ~$229 | 💵 ~$399 |
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Before you buy an Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U · half-rack. Its documented depth is 220.98 mm.
How much power does the Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN draw?
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
What connections does the Arturia AudioFuse X8 IN have?
12 documented physical ports, including DC POWER INPUT · LOCKING 15V, ADAT OPTICAL OUTPUT 1 · SMUX, ADAT OPTICAL OUTPUT 2 · SMUX, WORD CLOCK INPUT, BALANCED LINE INPUT 7, BALANCED LINE INPUT 8.
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