Audient ASP008 VS Onyx pre´s

lukejs · 28th October 2006

Hello... Anyone have an Audient ASP008 and can tell me about their sound compared to other pre´s such as Precision 8 or (Mackie Onyx pre´s.....can I put then in the same class without being laughed at ) hahahha I have an Onyx 1640 console, and would like to upgrade pre´s to an 8 channel pre that´s really nice... Maybe a DAV BG-8 is my ultimate answer ? Any tips ? thanks !!

chandlersonic · 29th October 2006

I have an Audient board. From what I hear the pres in the asp008 are the same so I can assure you they must sound pretty damn good. However they are not on the colored side, just depends what you're looking for.

Andrew Kinsey · 29th October 2006

I have heard them both and i would deffinately pick the ASP008 over the Onyx if i was in the market for a multi channel mic pre. Having said this the ASP008 is quite a transparent preamp, if your looking for colour then you might want to consider something else.

lukejs · 29th October 2006

Thanks for your replies ! Here are my pre´s that I currently have... Allen and Heath GS3000 recording console pres, Mackie Onyx, Focusrite Octopre, and Aurora Audio GTQ2. The Aurora gives me color, the allen and heath is semi transparent, with a bit of color, the Octopre is crap, and the Onyx is pretty clear. I want a replacement for the Octopre that would be clearer than all my other pres. I guess the Audient ASP008 , for the money, would be my best bet..... ? If it costs 1500, then, maybe a DAV BG8 would only be about 800 more.. maybe that would be worth the extra cash...........

chandlersonic · 29th October 2006

I'm an Audient fan but have to admit DAVs are amazing, try to test them both and see what you like best.

mltamisin · 31st October 2006

What about the True systems Precision 8. Might cost a little more though.

t.dizzle · 31st October 2006

Quote:

Originally Posted by lukejs

Allen and Heath GS3000 recording console pres,

How do you like that GS3K? I've been seriously thinking about getting one (when I can find one for sale) just to say that I have a tube console. I know it only has two tubes, but since you can patch them anywhere, the "tube" thing becomes something marketable. I'd love to hear something recorded on one.

**George Necola** · 31st October 2006

I own the Audient ASP008 and its a great clean preamp (the best thing you get 8 of them in 1 HE/19") and I like the ADAT option I have.

clean, transparent, good transient response. works on everything.

you also have 2 OK sounding DIs.. its not a VIPRE DI but good.

cheers

tommy lee · 5th June 2007

I have had an Onyx 800R now for two weeks and have decided to return it.
First I thought it was ok but later when I listened it soundet grey and boring-
I decided to go for a littel console instead of a multi channel mic-pre.

28th October 2006	#1
lukejs Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas Posts: 926 Thread Starter	Audient ASP008 VS Onyx pre´s Hello... Anyone have an Audient ASP008 and can tell me about their sound compared to other pre´s such as Precision 8 or (Mackie Onyx pre´s.....can I put then in the same class without being laughed at ) hahahha I have an Onyx 1640 console, and would like to upgrade pre´s to an 8 channel pre that´s really nice... Maybe a DAV BG-8 is my ultimate answer ? Any tips ? thanks !!

29th October 2006	#3
Andrew Kinsey Lives for gear Joined: Apr 2006 Location: London Posts: 743	I have heard them both and i would deffinately pick the ASP008 over the Onyx if i was in the market for a multi channel mic pre. Having said this the ASP008 is quite a transparent preamp, if your looking for colour then you might want to consider something else. __________________ Best Wishes, Andrew Kinsey High End Audio Equipment Specialists In the UK & Europe

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lukejs Lives for gear Joined: Sep 2004 Location: Tuxtla Gutierrez, Chiapas Posts: 926 Thread Starter	clear sound Thanks for your replies ! Here are my pre´s that I currently have... Allen and Heath GS3000 recording console pres, Mackie Onyx, Focusrite Octopre, and Aurora Audio GTQ2. The Aurora gives me color, the allen and heath is semi transparent, with a bit of color, the Octopre is crap, and the Onyx is pretty clear. I want a replacement for the Octopre that would be clearer than all my other pres. I guess the Audient ASP008 , for the money, would be my best bet..... ? If it costs 1500, then, maybe a DAV BG8 would only be about 800 more.. maybe that would be worth the extra cash...........

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29th October 2006	#2
chandlersonic Lives for gear Joined: Aug 2006 Posts: 847	I have an Audient board. From what I hear the pres in the asp008 are the same so I can assure you they must sound pretty damn good. However they are not on the colored side, just depends what you're looking for.

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mltamisin Lives for gear Joined: Oct 2005 Location: Athens, GA Posts: 1,173 1 Review written	What about the True systems Precision 8. Might cost a little more though.

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tommy lee Gear addict Joined: Apr 2007 Posts: 325	I have had an Onyx 800R now for two weeks and have decided to return it. First I thought it was ok but later when I listened it soundet grey and boring- I decided to go for a littel console instead of a multi channel mic-pre.