The S8-3WAY is a versatile eight-channel, three-way microphone splitter engineered for professional audio distribution. Each channel features a single XLR input, one direct XLR output, and two transformer-isolated XLR outputs, providing three balanced outputs per microphone signal.

Ideal for live sound, recording, and broadcast applications, the S8-3WAY seamlessly routes signals to multiple destinations. A typical setup might send eight direct signals to a front-of-house mixer, while additional outputs feed a monitor mix station and transformer-isolated signals go to a remote recording desk or broadcast system.

Built with the same premium, musical-sounding transformers as the renowned ART S8, this splitter is housed in a rugged 1U rack-mountable steel chassis, ensuring durability and reliable performance for years to come.

Features

• High quality passive interface
• Eight high performance transformers
• One direct and two transformer isolated output per channel
• Balanced XLR input and 3 balanced XLR per channel
• Extremely wide frequency response
• Extremely low voltage insertion loss
• Reversible rack ears for added system flexibility
• Live Sound, Permanent/Fixed install, Studio applications

Specifications

• Input Impedance: > 1.1 kΩ @ 1 kHz, Typical Driving Source Impedance is 150Ω
• Output Impedance: < 255Ω @ 1 kHz, 1 kΩ Typical Output Load Impedance
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz (+/- 0.25 dB @ -15 dBu)
• THD:
  < 0.26% (20 Hz - 20 kHz, -15 dBu Input)
  < 0.1% (45 Hz - 20 kHz, -15 dBu Input)
  0.002% Typical @ 1 kHz (-15 dBu Input)
• CMRR: > 105 dB @ 60 Hz, > 80 dB @ 3 kHz
• Phase Shift: <10° @ 20 kHz (Reference 1 kHz)
• Insertion Loss: ~2 dB @ 1 kHz
• Dimensions (DWH): 3.75" x 19" x 1.75" / 95 mm x 483 mm x 44 mm
• Weight: 3.75 lbs / 1.7 kg