ART S83WAY 8-Channel Three-Way Microphone Splitter
Plug in up to 8 XLR microphones, and split each channel up to 3 ways with balanced line-level outputs -- ideal for feeding multiple mixers or recorders.
$349.99
- 8 x$43.75
- No Credit Check6 x$58.33
- No Credit Check4 x$87.50
Overall User Ratings (based on 4 ratings)
Submitted September 28, 2011 by a customer from prismproductiongroup.com
"Great Product At A GREAT Price!"
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My only comment that is even remotely close to being anything less than "a perfect 10" is pertaining to the layout- having the front panel cluttered with the direct-outs- but I knew this going in and chose to deal with it. After all, if that were a "must have", I'd have bought their "2-way splitter" as I was originally planning.
I went with these for the ADDED BENEFIT of having TWO transformer-isolated splits per channel, PACKED INTO A SINGLE RACK SPACE! If "clutter" around your input jacks is a concern, buy the 2-way with both of the outputs on the rear, or do what I'm doing and add a breakout panel in a stage box.
Sound
I bought 4 of these units which provide me 32 channels of transformer-isolated "splits" for my mobile multi-track recording rig. The improvement in my recordings is incredible- the sound quality of these inexpensive splitters is quite good, but the greatest benefit is NOT having to use the direct outs of the FOH console (which are POST-fader, and pass ALL of the FOH GUYS MIX AND INSERTS).
I'm very pleased with this product!
Features
I was originally considering the "2-way" version of this ART product. But for a few bucks more, I chose to buy these splitters which have TWO transformer-isolated splits per channel. As my equipment grows, I plan to use the second set of splits tot feed a redundant recording rig. And in the meantime I have already used them to feed the monitor system for a couple of larger shows.
Ease of Use
Gave this category a "9" for one little reason, and that is simply due to the fact that the inputs and direct-outs are both located on the front of the unit. Not a HUGE problem, but it does make for a "cluttered workspace" when I patch my split rack into the stage box, and the FOH guy has to patch his mic cables into my rack.
The "fix" I'm putting together- a 32 channel stage box on a short snake, so the FOH guy has a "clean" panel tot work with...
Quality
Bought 4 units (totaling 32 channels) and four 8-channel xlr snakes, installed them in my rack, and have not had any problems whatsoever. Clean, clear splits feed my recording rig, and I'm a happy camper!
Value
I am very happy, and would certainly buy these again if I was starting over. Perhaps one day, when I'm running high-end "boutique" pre-amps on every channel, I might find a flaw in these... but I can't hear anything"cheap" about them now!
Manufacturer Support
Haven't needed it...
Musical Background:
Recording Engineer and semi-active Guitarist
Musical Style:
Recording LIVE music in a mobile multi-track pro tools rig.
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Submitted August 11, 2018 by Kyle M
"Who else but ART?"
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Already owning and loving the ART P16 xlr patchbay, Digital MPA, and Headamp 6, it came time to share the signal so I turned to S8. It wasn't a difficult choice. The isolated and direct outs pass singles very cleanly with no noticable change in quality, possibly a db or 2 of volume reduction. Overall well built and dependable!
I feel I need to share this context for the application tho for others sake. I picked up 2 to use in place of my patchbay and provide extra throughput. They worked as expected for live shows but when I went to record a band direct to my rig the drum overheads weren't giving me signal and after 30 minutes of trying things I realized it's because on the 3way the direct out and input are on the same side.
I was using the 16 isolated outs on the inside as my patchbay but the isolated outs WILL NOT PASS 48V. I bought the 3 way because getting the 2 way with both outputs on one side would mean either I put a strain on the snake cables making them do a U turn inside the back of the rack or I put my patchbay on top of these 2 units and buy 16 short xlr cables to patch isolated outputs out of the rig and use the direct outputs for my rig inputs making the 2 way more expensive and complex to implement than the 3 way. You cant always have your cake and eat it too I suppose. Hopefully this helps someone else decide on which unit will fulfill their needs! I have returned the 3way units to exchange 2way because I am a firm believe in ART products and will continue to buy them as my business grows!
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Submitted September 27, 2020 by a customer from gmail.com
"Una gran calidad"
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Este splitter es increíble, funciona de maravilla, sonido limpio y es muy resistente.
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