01 · Source
13 documented inputs
¼-inch TS + IEC C14
- Arrives as
- 13 documented inputs
- Connector
- ¼-inch TS + IEC C14
- Signal
- analog audio
Audient ASP880
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$1,800
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
Price estimate~$1,800
Price tracker
Awaiting retailer match~$1,800
Catalog estimate
Price history
No verified retailer history yet. The catalog estimate is a planning reference; retailer prices and availability may differ.
- Documented outputs
- 44 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 13Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
- Power draw
- UnverifiedPower requirement is not verified in the catalog
- Catalog estimate
- ~$1,799.99Use retailer rows for current price and stock
Audient ASP880 Overview
The payoff
Mic Preamp decisions, organized around the whole rig.
Audient ASP880 8-channel Microphone PreampThe gain stage that lifts a mic’s tiny signal up to line level — the first thing a signal hits, and a big part of how a console sounds.. Plan its source-defined physical connections and placement in your rig.
- Documented outputs
- 44 destination connections
- Documented inputs
- 13Based on documented inputs
- Rack space
- 1UBuilder checks available rail space
Signal path for Audient ASP880
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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Follow one signal from source to destination
01 · Source · selectedEach block answers the same three questions: what arrives, what changes here, and what leaves.
Audient ASP880 I/O ports
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D.I INPUT 1 · HI-Z TS | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| D.I INPUT 2 · HI-Z TS | front | ¼-inch TS | input | analog audio | — |
| AC MAINS INPUT · 90–264VAC | rear | IEC C14 | input | power | — |
| AES / S/PDIF DIGITAL OUTPUT · CHANNELS 1–8 | rear | db9 | output | digital audio | — |
| WORD CLOCK INPUT · 75Ω BNC | rear | bnc | input | data | — |
| ADAT OPTICAL OUTPUT 1 · SMUX | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| ADAT OPTICAL OUTPUT 2 · SMUX | rear | toslink | output | digital audio | — |
| LINE OUTPUTS 1–8 (SEND) | rear | db25 | output | analog audio | — |
| ADC INPUTS 1–8 (RETURN) | rear | db25 | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 8 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 7 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 6 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 5 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 4 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 3 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 2 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
| MIC / LINE INPUT 1 | rear | XLR/TRS combo | input | analog audio | — |
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Before you buy an Audient ASP880
Short, source-backed answers surface rack fit, power, cabling, and connection details before they become surprises.
How will the Audient ASP880 affect rack fit and case depth?
It occupies 1U. Its documented depth is 321 mm.
How much power does the Audient ASP880 draw?
Its power requirement is not yet verified in the catalog.
What connections does the Audient ASP880 have?
17 documented physical ports, including D.I INPUT 1 · HI-Z TS, D.I INPUT 2 · HI-Z TS, AC MAINS INPUT · 90–264VAC, AES / S/PDIF DIGITAL OUTPUT · CHANNELS 1–8, WORD CLOCK INPUT · 75Ω BNC, ADAT OPTICAL OUTPUT 1 · SMUX.
Complete the system
Audio Interface
Audient iD48
Connect the analog signal path to a recording or playback computer.
Check: Check conversion channels, host connection, software support and line levels.
1U · 26 ports · ~$1,299.99Compressor
API 2500+
Control dynamics after the microphone preamp.
Check: Use compatible line-level connections and plan headroom.
1U · 7 ports · ~$3,295
Patch Bay
Behringer PX3000 Ultrapatch Pro
Bring frequently used connections to an accessible patch point.
Check: Match the signal format and connector; document normalled or pass-through routing.
1U · 2 ports · ~$49
Rack Case
Gator GR-6L 6U Rack Case
Protect and transport the rack-mounted part of the system.
Check: Allow for total rack units, installed depth, weight and rear cable clearance.
Outside rack · 0 ports · ~$169