Arturia AudioFuse USER’S MANUAL

USER MANUAL

Special Thanks

DIRECTION

Frederic Brun Adrien Courdavault Nicolas Dubois

ENGINEERING

Pierre Demouveaux

Mathieu Nocenti

MANUAL

Adrien Courdavault Jérémie Weber Morgan Perrier Germain Marzin

DESIGN

Frederic Brun

Fabien Deboves

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Information contained in this manual is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Arturia. The software described in this manual is provided under the terms of a license agreement or non-disclosure agreement. The software license agreement specifies the terms and conditions for its lawful use. No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any purpose other than purchaser’s personal use, without the express written permission of ARTURIA S.A. All other products, logos or company names quoted in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product version: 1.0

Revision date: 24 February 2017

Pierre Pfister

Philippe Wicker

Daniel Vester

Morgan Perrier

Jérome Laurent

Glen Darcey

Sébastien Rochard

Thank you for purchasing the Arturia AudioFuse!

Dear musician,

AudioFuse is the revolutionary next-gen pro audio interface that sets a new standard in sonic quality, creative production and value. It fuses the superior sound of high-end analog studio consoles with the flexibility of a solid mobile interface—with all the connectivity you need for any recording or performance.

AudioFuse comes with very high quality audio pre-amplifier based on the DiscretePro technology.

AudioFuse connects you to a whole world of possibilities, gears and formats.

AudioFuse is a rock-solid foundation you can rely on to keep you in the creative flow in any situation.

Important Safety Instructions

PRECAUTIONS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, THE FOLLOWING:

1. Read and understand all the instructions.

2. Always follow the instructions on the device.

3. Before cleaning the device, always remove the USB and DC cable. When cleaning, use a soft and dry cloth. Do not use gasoline, alcohol, acetone, turpentine or any other organic solutions; do not use a liquid cleaner, spray or cloth that's too wet.

4. Do not use the device near water or moisture, such as a bathtub, sink, swimming pool or similar place.

5. Do not place the device in an unstable position where it might accidentally fall over.

6. Do not place heavy objects on the device. Do not block openings or vents of the device; these locations are used for air circulation to prevent the device from overheating. Do not place the device near a heat vent at any location with poor air circulation.

7. Do not open or insert anything into the device that may cause a fire or electrical shock.

8. Do not spill any kind of liquid onto the device.

9. Always take the device to a qualified service center. You will invalidate your warranty if you open and remove the cover, and improper assembly may cause electrical shock or other malfunctions.

10. Do not use the device with thunder and lightning present; it may cause electrical shock.

11. Do not expose the device to hot sunlight.

12. Do not use the device when there is a gas leak nearby.

13. Arturia is not responsible for any damage or data loss caused by improper operation of the device.

Specifications subject to change:

The information contained in this manual is believed to be correct at the time of printing. However, Arturia reserves the right to change or modify any of the specifications without notice or obligation to update the hardware that has been purchased.

IMPORTANT:

The product and its software, when used in combination with an amplifier, headphones or speakers, may be able to produce sound levels that could cause permanent hearing loss. DO NOT operate for long periods of time at a high level or at a level that is uncomfortable. If you encounter any hearing loss or ringing in the ears, you should consult an audiologist.

NOTICE:

Service charges incurred due to a lack of knowledge relating to how a function or feature works (when the product is operating as designed) are not covered by the manufacturer’s warranty, and are therefore the owner's responsibility. Please study this manual carefully and consult your dealer before requesting service.

Table Of Content

1. Overview.............................................................................................................................................................................. 2

2. Hardware Features...................................................................................................................................................... 4

2.1. Specifications ............................................................................................................................................................................ 4

2.2. Getting to know your AudioFuse ................................................................................................................................. 7

3. Getting started .............................................................................................................................................................. 12

3.1. Powering your AudioFuse............................................................................................................................................... 12

3.2. Setting your Operating System .................................................................................................................................. 13

3.3. Inputs and Outputs............................................................................................................................................................. 16

3.4. AudioFuse Mixer and Routing..................................................................................................................................... 25

3.5. USB Audio mapping .......................................................................................................................................................... 27

3.6. Clock Synchronisation ..................................................................................................................................................... 28

3.7. Re-Amping ............................................................................................................................................................................... 29

3.8. Talkback ................................................................................................................................................................................... 30

3.9. MIDI Interface ..................................................................................................................................................................... 30

3.10. The AudioFuse Control Center.................................................................................................................................. 31

3.11. The AudioFuse switch ..................................................................................................................................................... 32

4. How to use the AudioFuse ................................................................................................................................... 33

4.1. Using an external effect on inputs 1 and 2 with inserts ............................................................................. 33

4.2. How to record a microphone...................................................................................................................................... 34

4.3. How to record a guitar or an instrument ............................................................................................................ 35

4.4. Use one phone for Cue, and one for Main......................................................................................................... 36

4.5. Use AudioFuse to switch between 2 sets of speakers............................................................................... 37

4.6. Use the AudioFuse without a computer............................................................................................................... 38

5. Software License Agreement ............................................................................................................................ 39

6. FCC Information......................................................................................................................................................... 43

1. OVERVIEW

Box Content

• AudioFuse

• Power Supply + worldwide adaptors

• Double USB cable

• 2x MIDI Adaptors

• User Manual

• Registration card with Serial and Unlock Code

• DiscretePro® certificate

DiscretePRO® certificate

Your AudioFuse comes with 2 pre-amplifiers using the DiscretePRO® technology to ensure the best audio quality when recording. Your AudioFuse is unique and therefore it comes with its own Audio Precision certificate as a guarantee of its performance.

DP Certificate

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A version with more details is available after registration on

To get access to the AudioFuse Software and support register your product on

www.arturia.com/register

Important: Go to www.arturia.com/audiofuse-start to register your product, check for the latest

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firmware, download the user guide and the AudioFuse Control Center software (AFCC).

You will need the plastic registration card with Serial Number and Unlock Code for your product.

with your registration card.

www.arturia.com/register

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2. HARDWARE FEATURES

2.1. Specifications

• 14 Input, 14 Output channels

• 4 analog inputs 2x Mic/Instrument/Line

• 2x Phono/Line

• 4 analog outputs

• 2 analog inserts

• ADAT In & Out

• SPDIF In & Out

• Word Clock In & Out

• MIDI In & Out

• 3-port USB hub

• 2 microphone preamps

• 24-bit latest generation AD/DA converters at up to 192kHz sampling rate.

• 2 phono RIAA preamps

• Talkback feature with a dedicated built-in microphone

• A/B speaker switching

• Direct monitoring

• Separate Master & Monitor mix channels

• USB interface with PC, Mac, iOS, Android & Linux compatibility

• Aluminum chassis, leather-covered top

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Line/Instrument inputs

Line Input Impedance 20k ohms symetric, 10k ohms asymetric

Instrument Input Impedance 1.1M ohms asymetric

Frequency Response 20Hz/20kHz < +/- 0.08dB

Instrument Max Input Level +18dBu

Max Input Level +24dBu

Microphone Preamps

Input Impedance 4k ohms

Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) @ 72dB gain <-129.3dBu (A-weighted)

Frequency Response 20Hz/20kHz < +/- 0.08dB

Gain Range 3dB to 72dB

Inserts

Output Impedance <35 ohms

Input Impedance 10k ohms asymetric

Max Output Level +18dBu

Nominal Input Level +18dBu

Line Input to Digital

THD+N -101dB (A-weighted)

Dynamic Range 106dB (A-weighted)

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Line Output

Output Impedance <35 ohms

Max Output Level +24dBu

Dynamic Range 119dB (A-weighted)

THD+N -95dB (A-weighted)

Clocks

Supported Frequency Rates 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz

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2.2. Getting to know your AudioFuse

2.2.1. Back View

1. Inserts: Add external line level devices such as compressors into the signal flow before the

digital conversion.

2. MIDI In/Out: Connect any MIDI instrument or equipment.

3. WordClock & S/PDIF In/Out: Sync to any Word Clock equipment or connect to any S/PDIF

digital audio device.

4. ADAT In/Out: Connect to any ADAT equipment with up to 8 digital in puts and 8 digital outputs.

5. USB hub: 3-port USB hub to connect your master keyboard, USB stick or dongle.

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6. USB connection: Connect Audiofuse to your computer with the provided USB double cable only. Most features will be available even when only the USB power supplied by a computer.

Power supply and specific adapters will be required to connect Audiofuse to tablets and phones.

7. Phono/Line in puts 3&4: Connect external phono or line devices to these RCA+ground and balanced 1/4” inputs.

8. Speaker outputs A&B: Connect two pairs of speakers to these balanced 1/4” outputs for easy A/B monitoring.

9. Re-Amping Output: This output can change impedance and allow you to send a recorded dry guitar or bass track back out to any amp for rerecording later.

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2.2.2. Top View

10. Input control sections 1&2: Direct access to each feature of analog inputs 1&2: input

gain with vu-metering, true 48V, phase invert, -20dB pad, "boost" option for MIC signals and instrument mode.

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11. Output control section: Direct access to each of the analog output features: output level with vu-metering, audio mix selection, mono mode, output dimming, mute, and Speaker A/B selection.

12. Direct monitoring: Enjoy zero latency monitoring of the recorded signals and blend them into your mix.

13. Phones control sections 1&2: Direct access to each of the features of Phones 1&2 outputs: output level, mono mode and audio mix selection.

14. Talkback: Press a button to give directions to your talent who is in a booth or another room: use the talkback feature with the built-in microphone.

Talkback only works on sample rates up to 96kHz.

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