ART S8 3-way S8-3way is an eight-channel, three-way microphone splitter that is ideal for live applications, recording, and broadcasting, where microphone and line XLR input signals need to be sent to multiple mixing points.

Each channel provides one XLR input, one direct XLR output, and two additional transformer-isolated XLR outputs for a total of 3 balanced outputs from each individual microphone input signal.

Typical applications include sending 8 direct signals via the S8-3WAY to the front-of-house main mixer, with additional channels to the monitor mixer, while transformer-isolated balanced signals are sent to a remote recording station or used for broadcasting.

The ART S8-3WAY is equipped with the same high-quality transformers used in the popular ART S8 model. It is housed in a standard steel chassis designed for 1U rack mounting, ensuring years of reliable operation.

Main Features High-quality passive interface Eight high-performance transformers One direct and two transformer-isolated outputs per channel Balanced XLR input and 3 balanced XLR outputs per channel Exceptionally wide frequency response Exceptionally low voltage attenuation. Reversible rack ears for increased system flexibility Live sound, permanent installations, studio applications Specifications Frequency response: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, ±0.25 dB @ -15 dBu, -3 dB at around 165 kHz Phase response: Less than 10 degrees at 20 kHz (ref. 1 kHz) Input impedance: Greater than 1.1 kΩ at 1 kHz (Typical output signal impedance is 150 Ω) Output impedance: Less than 255 Ω at 1 kHz (Typical output load impedance 1 kOhm) CMR ratio: Greater than 105 dB at 60 Hz, Greater than 80 dB at 3 kHz Voltage attenuation: Approximately 2 dB at 1 kHz Maximum input level for 1% THD: -1.4 dBu at 20 Hz, +3.5 dBu at 30 Hz, +9.4 dBu at 50 Hz Dimensions: 44.5 mm x 482.6 mm x 95 mm Weight: 1.7 kg