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Sound quality: 10/10

Arturia  AudioFuse Studio is a card with top converters and microphone preamplifiers. Arturia claims that these are the most technologically advanced preamplifiers they can provide. It’s called DiscretePRO. These preamps give a low noise floor (-129dB) and an astounding 120dB dynamic range. Many times these preamps have won awards among the audio community.

The ADC in this sound card is an AKM AK5578, which is a 32-bit converter with a dynamic range of 121 dBA.

I can say for myself that Arturia’s marketing information is confirmed. The sound from the preamps is clean and not colored. This is exactly what you need.

Management and functionality: 10/10

Card control is located on the top panel. All knobs, buttons and indication are visible and it is convenient. The sound card can be divided into two parts. The left one is responsible for the input signal, the right one is responsible for the output signal.

Let’s take a look at the preamp section. We have four inputs available. There is a separate control for each one. Each channel is numbered and is responsible for its own separate input below it. I would like to mention an interesting button which is located in the upper left corner of the sound card. It is not just a company logo which is highlighted in white color, but also a button that calls the audio driver. Very fast and convenient.

The controls of this card are intuitive. All controls and buttons are labeled. There are no unnecessary elements on the sound card. There are no questions about the functionality. The sound card completely covers the needs in recording and sound output. It even has an input with phono-corrector for digitizing vinyl.

Appearance and build quality: 9.5/10

The appearance of the Arturia AudioFuse Studio is evocative and interesting. The card looks modern and produces a storm of emotions from the design. If you take for example RME BabyFace, its design is specific, while UAD Apollo Twin is minimalistic. Arturia AudioFuse Studio strikes a balance between aesthetic pleasure and studio rigor. I can especially note the orange border at the bottom of the card, it looks stylish.

Build is at an excellent level. The body is made of metal, and the top cover is plastic. The buttons are plastic and have a nice click when pressed. The card feels monolithic, with all parts fitting well. There are no gaps or regulators that dangle. Regulators have rubberized edges, they do not slip under your fingers.

I am satisfied with the design of the card. It is stylish and fits in with the studio interior. The controls, backlighting and indication are mesmerizing, but do not distract from the work. The assembly is above reproach. The quality of materials is excellent. All elements are in their place and nothing falls off. When you touch Arturia AudioFuse Studio you feel like Dave Pensado.

Bottom line: pros and cons

After a month of using this card, I am satisfied with its functions, features and sound quality. I am no longer constrained by technical limitations. The card has fully realized the potential of my work as a sound engineer and composer. I forgot about recording delays in projects with a lot of plug-ins. I can safely recommend Arturia AudioFuse Studio.

3 reasons to buy Arturia AudioFuse Studio:

1. Discrete PRO reference preamps. With minimal intrinsic noise and a neutral, detailed sound.
2. Great routing options. S-PDIF, ADAT, RCA with phono stage, Insert, ReAmp. Bluetooth connection of playback devices.
3. Convenient and stable audio driver.

PROS

• Excellent sounding preamps with low amount of intrinsic noise
• Excellent converters to output
• Large number of inputs and outputs
• Ability to connect via
• Bluetooth Convenient card interface and controls
• Convenient and flexible audio driver
• Excellent build Stylish appearance

CONS

• The card does heat up, but that's normal for this model

The verdict: 9.8 – Great! Great sound card under $1000

The full review is available here.