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ART S8

Item ID: Split8

8x2 Microphone Signal Splitter with Direct and Transformer-isolated outputs, Ground-lift switches, and Attenuation Pads on Each Channel

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This Microphone Signal Splitter is a Live Toolbox Essential!

The ART S8 8-channel microphone splitter gives you an effective tool for splitting eight balanced low-impedance microphone signals to pairs of outputs, giving you 16. Each channel of the S8 provides one direct output and one transformer-isolated output from a single microphone. You can send the direct outputs to the main or FOH mixer, and the second isolated outputs to a monitor or recording mixer. The direct outputs pass phantom power from the main mixer to the microphones for use with condenser microphones. If you want a dependable splitter for you microphone signal, choose the S8!

ART S8 8-channel Microphone Splitter at a Glance:
  • Ground lift on each output, pad on each input
  • Audio Utilities series

Ground lift on each output, pad on each input
The S8 includes a ground-lift switch on each isolated output to reduce hum due to ground loops between connected AC-powered units. For versatility the S8 also features an attenuator pad switch on each input that can be used to connect preamplified signals to the two microphone-level outputs on each channel. Typical preamplified signals would originate from instrument preamplifiers, mixers, keyboards, etc.

Audio Utilities series
Audio Utilities by Applied Research and Technology are audio devices that have been designed and engineered to exceed high standards for audio performance and functionality. These innovative, high-quality components are perfect for virtually any audio application where precision frequency tailoring, reliable performance and rugged design are of the utmost importance. ART Audio Utilities deliver extremely precise and powerful flexibility, with quality features and reliable design criteria necessary for top-level audio performance.

ART S8 8-channel Microphone Splitter Features:
  • Splits eight balanced lo-Z mic channels into eight pairs (16)
  • One direct output and one transformer-isolated output per channel
  • Direct outputs pass phantom power to microphones
  • One attenuator pad per channel input
  • One ground-lift switch per channel output

The ART S8 gives you a great microphone signal splitter at a friendly price!
Specification Detail
Manufacturer Part Number S8

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Reviews

based on 11 reviews

Easy, quiet, nice splitter.

by Greg from Nashville
May 7, 2013
Music Background: Recording Engineer, Songwriter
I've only used this once so far, but will be again in a couple of days. I used it for a songwriter/acoustic set night. I was videoing the show and recording the audio to Pro Tools as well as running a... read more [+]udio to the FOH mixer. It was easy to set up and worked great! Recordings sound good and there's no added noise. Bought another one so I can do 16 tracks for larger shows in the near future. Great value! close [-]

ART S8 Mic Splitter

by Dave Ives from Belton, TX
December 15, 2012
Music Background: 40 years + experience in playing, and singing both professionaly, and as a hobby.
The perfect addition to my Studio! It's been a hassle trying to run my mics directly into the Tascam 1800 interface, then out to my PA when recording the whole band. Now I can push the mics directly ... read more [+]into both!
I can now adjust each mic for 'live' sound independantly from what goes to the computer. The vocalists can actually hear themselve clearly, and it's a whole lot easier to tweak the feedback levels of each one. close [-]

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by Alan Bean from Western Maine
September 18, 2012
Music Background: Recording engineer, composer, musician, professional
No complaints. It does exactly what it is supposed to do and does it with no discernable hiss, hum or coloration of the sound. All at a great price.

The S8 Rox

by Phil from Dallas
August 30, 2012
Music Background: Pro Musician / Band Leader
Great piece of gear.

I use it for an onstage wireless monitor setup in which I run all my wireless vocals (and wired as well) through my own board and out to my in-ear monitor setup.... read more [+] /> With this, the house gets it's individual line out and I get mine. Everyone wins.

Passive unit that does not depend on a power supply (one less thing to break). No detectable loss in signal strength and no audible coloring of the sound.

Great piece of gear! Thank you Art! close [-]

Wonderful Unit

by Alcarr from Forrest City, AR
April 30, 2012
Music Background: Recording Engineer.
I was extremely pleased with how well the s8's performed during a live recording i tracked this weekend. I put four of them together as an alternative to a traditional split snake. Ordered a couple... read more [+] of snakes for the outs and recorded a high quality performance. Extremely Happy with this purchase. close [-]
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My Sales Engineer helped me place the order and advised when the guitar would be shipped. Once Sweetwater received the guitar, it was quickly set up and I received it the next day. The guitar was in tune and set up properly.


Phillip, Lynwood, IL

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