Description
The Arturia MiniFuse 1 USB Audio Interface is a compact and user-friendly audio interface designed for musicians, podcasters, and content creators. It’s known for its high-quality sound, portability, and included software bundle.
Key Features and Highlights:
- High-Quality Preamps and Converters: The MiniFuse 1 is equipped with a high-end mic/instrument preamp that offers a respectable 56 dB of gain. It also boasts a class-leading dynamic range of 110 dB and a very low equivalent input noise (EIN) of -129 dB. This means you get exceptionally clean and transparent audio, allowing you to capture the full detail of your microphone or instrument. It can record at up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution.
- Flexible Input: It features a single combo XLR-1/4″ input on the front panel, which can be used for a microphone (with switchable 48V phantom power), a line-level source (like a synthesizer), or an instrument (with a dedicated Hi-Z mode for guitar and bass).
- Built-in USB Hub: This is a unique and very useful feature for such a compact interface. The MiniFuse 1 includes a USB-A port that acts as a hub, allowing you to connect a MIDI keyboard controller, a USB thumb drive, or even charge your phone, which helps free up a valuable USB port on your computer.
- Loopback Functionality: A crucial feature for live streamers and podcasters, the MiniFuse 1 has a dedicated loopback channel. This allows you to easily capture and route audio from your computer (e.g., music, sound effects, or in-game audio) and combine it with your live microphone or instrument input for a seamless stream.
- Direct Monitoring: The interface has a direct monitor button on the front panel, allowing you to listen to your input signal directly from the interface with zero latency, which is essential for a comfortable recording experience.
- Robust and Portable Design: The MiniFuse 1 has a rugged, all-metal chassis that is built to last. Its compact size and bus-powered operation (meaning it draws power from the USB connection) make it perfect for on-the-go recording.
- Exceptional Software Bundle: Arturia provides a fantastic and very valuable software package with the MiniFuse 1, including full versions of:
- Ableton Live Lite (DAW)
- Analog Lab Intro (a massive collection of Arturia’s famous synth sounds)
- Arturia FX (recreations of classic studio effects like a vintage preamp, plate reverb, tape echo, and chorus)
- Native Instruments GUITAR RIG 6 LE (for guitar amp simulations)
- 3-month subscriptions to Splice and Auto-Tune Unlimited.
