{"product_id":"art-s8-8-channel-mic-splitter","title":"ART S8 8-Channel 2-Way Microphone Splitter","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eART S8\u003c\/strong\u003e is an \u003cstrong\u003e8-channel passive 2-way microphone splitter\u003c\/strong\u003e in a 1U rack space. Each channel has one XLR input on the front and two XLR outputs on the rear, one direct and one transformer isolated, plus a ground lift switch and an input pad, so eight mics can feed two mixers at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSend the same eight microphones to front of house and monitors, or to a recorder, without a second set of mics.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"vmi-benefit-bar\"\u003eFree shipping · Free local pickup in Miami · Financing at checkout\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe S8 splits eight balanced low impedance microphone signals into sixteen. The direct outputs go to the main mixer and pass its phantom power back to the microphones, so condenser mics work normally. The transformer isolated outputs go to a monitor mixer, recording system or broadcast feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEvery channel has a ground lift switch for the isolated output to clear hum caused by ground loops between the two systems, and an input pad switch so line level sources such as keyboards, instrument preamps or mixer outputs can be split to two mic level outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe design is passive, so there is no power supply to fail. It is housed in a 1U black steel chassis with reversible rack ears.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"vmi-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePassive 2-way microphone splitter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChannels\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 female XLR, front panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutputs per channel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 direct, 1 transformer isolated, male XLR, rear panel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePer channel controls\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInput pad (-29 dB), ground lift\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhantom power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePasses through on direct outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNone required, passive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRack size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1U, 19 inch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarranty\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull ART manufacturer warranty. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWho Is the ART S8 For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eLive sound engineers running separate front of house and monitor mixers, churches and venues that record or stream services from a second console, and broadcast or event crews who need a clean split of the stage mics without sharing a single console.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow Much I\/O Does the S8 Have?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"vmi-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMicrophone inputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 female XLR, front\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDirect outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 male XLR, rear, pass phantom power\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTransformer isolated outputs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e8 male XLR, rear\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput pad\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchable per channel, -29 dB\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGround lift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSwitchable per channel, isolated output\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhich Output Should Go to the Main Mixer?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnect the direct outputs to the main mixer and turn on phantom power there if your mics need it. Connect the transformer isolated outputs to the monitor console or recording system. The isolation transformer keeps the two systems from sharing a ground, and the ground lift switch gives a second way to clear hum.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat Are the Key Specifications?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ctable class=\"vmi-spec-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency response\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20 Hz to 20 kHz, +\/-0.25 dB at -15 dBu\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.002% typical at 1 kHz, -15 dBu input\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 1.1 kOhm at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput impedance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 255 Ohm at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCMRR\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGreater than 105 dB at 60 Hz, greater than 80 dB at 3 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePhase shift\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLess than 10 degrees at 20 kHz, ref. 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInsertion loss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 2 dB at 1 kHz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (D x W x H)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75 x 19 x 1.75 inches (95 x 483 x 44 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.75 lb (1.7 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy ART?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eART, Applied Research and Technology, has designed pro audio gear in Rochester, New York since 1984. Its splitters, patch bays, DI boxes and preamps are built for live rigs and studios that need simple, reliable signal routing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs this a genuine ART product?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Victory is a veteran owned dealer in Miami and units ship new in original packaging with full manufacturer support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDoes the S8 need power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. It is fully passive and has no power connection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWill my condenser mics get phantom power?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. The direct outputs pass phantom power from the main mixer back to the microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I split line level signals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Engage the input pad on that channel to connect a line level source and feed two mic level outputs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eI need three outputs per channel. Is there another model?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. ART makes the S8-3Way, an 8-channel 3-way splitter. Call 844-687-4208 to order it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIs there a warranty?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, it is covered by the full ART manufacturer warranty. Call 844-687-4208 for the current term.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ART","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45246414192691,"sku":"S8","price":345.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1768\/9095\/files\/lg_S8-angle.jpg?v=1793491472","url":"https:\/\/www.victorymusical.com\/products\/art-s8-8-channel-mic-splitter","provider":"Victory Musical Instruments","version":"1.0","type":"link"}