AudioArts AML-8 Azalea 8-Channel Analog Console

What Is the AudioArts AML-8 Azalea?

The AudioArts AML-8 Azalea is a revolutionary mixing console that embodies the expertise of Audioarts and Wheatstone, two giants in the broadcasting industry. Boasting over 45 years of experience in console design and manufacturing, the AML-8 is not just an improvement but a complete re-engineering of traditional analog consoles. This product combines high-end features with an affordable price, making it a perfect fit for home studios, voiceover booths, remote trucks, and on-air studios.

Compact Design and High Functionality

Despite its compact size, the AudioArts AML-8 Azalea does not compromise on functionality. It is designed to easily integrate into any professional audio setup with its sleek, modern aesthetics and robust build quality. The console includes a USB port for modern connectivity and an external power supply engineered by Wheatstone to enhance reliability and extend the console’s lifespan.

Advanced Audio Quality

The AML-8 stands out with its superior sound quality, featuring Wheatstone’s Super QuietTM mic preamps. These preamps are specifically engineered to enhance vocal clarity, ensuring that your broadcasts are crisp and clear. The meticulous engineering encapsulates more than four decades of Wheatstone’s console development, focused on delivering unmatched audio quality.

Versatile Connectivity Options

This console is equipped with an array of connectivity options to suit various audio requirements. It includes eight input faders across two stereo buses, two mic channels with differential input, and four stereo analog channels. Additionally, the USB stereo audio input with a built-in D/A converter makes it highly adaptable for different digital audio feeds.

Comprehensive Output Features

For output, the AudioArts AML-8 Azalea offers multiple options including two main stereo outputs, cue bus, and caller mix-minus outputs, all balanced for optimal sound quality. It also features a control room output with fader level control and a separate guest output with talkback capabilities. An external input for off-air monitoring and a built-in headphone amplifier with split cue function further enhance its utility in live and studio settings.