Standalone MIDI and audio mixing — no computer required
If you’re interested in a DAW-less jam or don’t want the added element of bringing a computer out for live or studio performances, Arturia has you covered. Not only can the AudioFuse 16Rig function as an audio mixer without a connected DAW or computer, but it can also serve the same utility to route and manage MIDI signals from and through itself and external devices, thanks to a powerful internal clock and Word Clock I/O for seamless syncing. Its 5-pin DIN MIDI in, out, and thru ports, as well as the USB-MIDI support, support interfacing with any Class Compliant MIDI devices, including complete MIDI control over the audio mixer. This functionality means faders, rotary encoders, and further interfacing controls on your MIDI device can be configured, saved, and recalled as a preset with the AudioFuse Control Center software, then toggled later directly from the interface, giving you full control without a computer present.
Digital malleability and uncompromising clarity
Arturia’s never content to leave a territory uncharted, and the AudioFuse 16Rig is no exception. Premier 24-bit AD/DA converters from ESS and Cirrus Logic preserve signal integrity and audio quality from virtually any source. Two sets of ADAT I/O mean up to 16 total channels can be managed with blazing quality, and the Word Clock lets you sync in any master/slave configuration with other devices at 96kHz without sacrificing channel capacity. For slimmer arrangements that don’t need simultaneous use of all 16 channels, the AudioFuse 16Rig will run at an archive-quality 192kHz. Each of the USB-A hub ports can also be used for direct management with your DAW, including dongles, software keys, or drives, as well as charging external devices that could be further utilized within your setup.