{"title":"Audient Horizon Series","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Horizon Series – Audient's flagship Thunderbolt 3 interfaces, built around 32-bit mastering-grade conversion, 0.99 ms round-trip latency and DB25 analogue I\/O that scales to 200 x 200 channels.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"audient-horizon-32","title":"Audient Horizon 32","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAudient Horizon 32 – 50-in\/50-out Thunderbolt hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizon 32 is built for the hybrid room where the outboard rack never gets unplugged. Eight Tascam-pinout DB25 connectors carry 32 channels in and 32 out of 32-bit conversion, so consoles, summing boxes and boutique preamps all stay patched while you mix in the box. Audient's flagship interface, available at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e64 channels of elite conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 in and 32 out of analogue I\/O across eight industry-standard DB25 connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e133 dB dynamic range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS ES9823PRO and ES9039 converters running 32-bit \/ 192 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.99 ms round-trip latency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunderbolt 3 at a 64-sample buffer, so native plugins track in real time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated mix-bus path:\u003c\/strong\u003e A separate stereo print path keeps all 32 D-Sub channels wired to your outboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScales to 200 × 200:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daisy-chain up to four Horizon units under one macOS driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ADAT and BNC word clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 more digital channels plus sync with switchable internal termination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge hybrid setups usually lose time to repatching: one summing box in, one pair of converters out, and a print path stolen from the main I\/O. Horizon 32 removes that. Every D-Sub bank stays permanently connected, the stereo monitor outputs run independently of the mix bus, and Horizon Control lets you route any input to any output without touching a cable. Reference levels switch between +18 dBu and +24 dBu so the converters match the headroom your analogue chain already runs at.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50 in \/ 50 out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32 in \/ 32 out via 8 × DB25 (Tascam pinout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit \/ 192 kHz, 133 dB dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual ADAT in\/out, BNC word clock in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHost connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunderbolt 3, forward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound-trip latency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 ms at 192 kHz \/ 64 samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e +18 dBu \/ +24 dBu, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.3 × 33 × 4.45 cm, 4.4 kg, 1U all-metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMix rooms running a console or summing box alongside a DAW\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFacilities that need 200 × 200 I\/O without changing driver\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMastering and critical listening where converter transparency decides the take\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emacOS only, over Thunderbolt 3 and forward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 5; registering in Audient ARC unlocks the bundled plugin and software offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pros\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ 32 × 32 analogue I\/O without a separate converter chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Sub-millisecond latency makes native plugin monitoring practical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Fanless 1U chassis, quiet enough for the control room\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Dedicated mix-bus inputs free up the main I\/O\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cons\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ macOS only — there is no Windows driver for the Horizon range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ No mic preamps on board; pair it with Horizon 8P or your existing pres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Eight DB25 looms are a real cabling cost on top of the interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your room is already half analogue and the bottleneck is I\/O count rather than sound, Horizon 32 is the piece that makes the rest of the rack usable at once. Find the Audient Horizon 32 at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Audient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62084876108044,"sku":"A-HORIZON32","price":3299.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/audient-horizon-32-hero.jpg?v=1789458778"},{"product_id":"audient-horizon-16","title":"Audient Horizon 16","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAudient Horizon 16 – 34-in\/34-out Thunderbolt hub\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizon 16 is the hybrid interface for a room with one good rack rather than a machine hall. Four Tascam-pinout DB25 connectors carry 16 channels in and 16 out of 32-bit conversion, so your summing box and outboard chain stay wired while everything else happens in the DAW. Audient's mid-size Thunderbolt flagship, available at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32 channels of elite conversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 in and 16 out of analogue I\/O across four industry-standard DB25 connectors.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e133 dB dynamic range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS ES9823PRO and ES9039 converters running 32-bit \/ 192 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.99 ms round-trip latency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunderbolt 3 at a 64-sample buffer, so native plugins track in real time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDedicated mix-bus path:\u003c\/strong\u003e A separate stereo print path keeps all 16 D-Sub channels wired to your outboard.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eScales to 200 × 200:\u003c\/strong\u003e Daisy-chain up to four Horizon units under one macOS driver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDual ADAT and BNC word clock:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 more digital channels plus sync with switchable internal termination.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost project studios outgrow their interface on I\/O long before they outgrow its sound. Horizon 16 pushes that ceiling back: sixteen analogue sends and returns stay permanently patched to the rack, the stereo monitor outputs sit outside the mix bus, and Horizon Control re-routes the whole matrix in software. If the room later grows, the same driver covers up to four chained units, so an upgrade is another box rather than a new workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 34 in \/ 34 out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnalogue I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 16 in \/ 16 out via 4 × DB25 (Tascam pinout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit \/ 192 kHz, 133 dB dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual ADAT in\/out, BNC word clock in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHost connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunderbolt 3, forward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRound-trip latency:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.99 ms at 192 kHz \/ 64 samples\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReference levels:\u003c\/strong\u003e +18 dBu \/ +24 dBu, switchable\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.3 × 33 × 4.45 cm, 4.05 kg, 1U all-metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProject studios running a summing box or a 16-channel outboard rack\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducers who need transparent conversion more than more preamps\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eRooms planning to scale I\/O later without changing driver or workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emacOS only, over Thunderbolt 3 and forward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 5; registering in Audient ARC unlocks the bundled plugin and software offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pros\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Same converters and latency figures as the larger Horizon 32\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Dedicated mix-bus inputs keep the main I\/O free\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Fanless 1U chassis, quiet enough for the control room\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Chainable to 200 × 200 I\/O if the room grows\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cons\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ macOS only — there is no Windows driver for the Horizon range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ No mic preamps on board; pair it with Horizon 8P or your existing pres\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Four DB25 looms are a real cabling cost on top of the interface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your outboard is good and your interface is the part holding the session up, Horizon 16 is the smaller half of the same argument the Horizon 32 makes. Find the Audient Horizon 16 at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Audient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62084876173580,"sku":"A-HORIZON16","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/audient-horizon-16-hero.jpg?v=1789458789"},{"product_id":"audient-horizon-8p","title":"Audient Horizon 8P","description":"\u003ch2\u003eAudient Horizon 8P – Eight console pres, Thunderbolt speed\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHorizon 8P puts a full tracking front end in one rack space: eight Audient console mic preamps with ORBIT variable impedance, two JFET instrument inputs, and 32-bit conversion over Thunderbolt 3. It is the Horizon model for rooms that record people rather than just sum a mix, and Audient’s tracking flagship, available at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e8 Audient console preamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e The ASP8024-HE circuit with 75 dB of gain and per-channel 48V.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eORBIT variable impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Switch between 2.8 kΩ, 1.2 kΩ and 220 Ω to reshape a mic in hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e2 JFET instrument inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Front-panel DI modelled on a valve amp input stage, for guitar and bass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e133 dB dynamic range:\u003c\/strong\u003e ESS ES9823PRO and ES9039 converters at 32-bit \/ 192 kHz.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0.99 ms round-trip latency:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunderbolt 3 at a 64-sample buffer, so performers monitor through plugins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFull monitor control:\u003c\/strong\u003e A\/B speaker switching, two headphone outputs, talkback, mono, dim and polarity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomer Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTracking sessions usually need three boxes: preamps, an interface and a monitor controller. Horizon 8P collapses them into one 1U chassis without giving up the analogue part. ORBIT changes the load a microphone sees before the signal is converted, so a ribbon or a dynamic can be voiced at the source rather than corrected later. Gain settings recall digitally between sessions, eight DB25 line channels stay wired to outboard, and preamp bypass sends external boutique pres straight to the converters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eQuick Specs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTotal I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 in \/ 32 out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMic preamps:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 Audient console pres, 75 dB gain, sweepable HPF 25 Hz – 250 Hz, -10 dB pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstrument inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2 × JFET DI on the front panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLine I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8 channels via DB25 (Tascam pinout)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConversion:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32-bit \/ 192 kHz, 133 dB dynamic range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigital I\/O:\u003c\/strong\u003e Dual ADAT in\/out, BNC word clock in\/out\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHost connection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Thunderbolt 3, forward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 5\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions and weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 48.3 × 33 × 4.45 cm, 4.15 kg, 1U all-metal chassis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTracking rooms recording drums, vocals and full bands\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eProducers replacing separate preamps, interface and monitor controller\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEngineers who want mic character set in analogue, not in a plugin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003emacOS only, over Thunderbolt 3 and forward compatible with Thunderbolt 4 and 5; registering in Audient ARC unlocks the bundled plugin and software offers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePros \u0026amp; Cons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"pros\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Genuine ASP8024-HE console preamps, not a scaled-down circuit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ ORBIT impedance switching is analogue and cannot be replicated by a plugin\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Monitor control, talkback and two headphone outs are built in\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e✅ Digital gain recall saves the setup between sessions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"cons\"\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ macOS only — there is no Windows driver for the Horizon range\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Eight analogue inputs is the ceiling before you add ADAT or a second unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e⚠️ Using the DB25 line I\/O means buying a D-Sub loom separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the goal is one box between the microphones and the Mac, with the analogue stage still doing real work, Horizon 8P is the Horizon model to start with. Find the Audient Horizon 8P at Soundium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Audient","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62084876239116,"sku":"A-HORIZON8P","price":2499.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0711\/7416\/0652\/files\/audient-horizon-8p-hero.jpg?v=1789458801"}],"url":"https:\/\/soundium.fr\/en\/collections\/audient-horizon-series.oembed","provider":"Soundium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}