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Balanced connections
Long cable runs to a second desk stay quiet, which matters when the recording rig sits far from the stage.
Product detailSKU #1273887987279
ArtS8 8-Channel Balanced Mic Splitter
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Eight-channel balanced mic splitter. Sends the same mic sources to two destinations at once — front-of-house and a recording rig, for example.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Splitting stage mics between a live console and a recording setup
- Feeding monitor and main desks from one set of mics
- Multitrack recording a show without a second mic set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Anyone needing gain — this splits, it does not amplify
- Single-mic home setups with nothing to split to
- Sources needing more than two destinations per channel
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Eight channels
Covers a small band's mic count. Larger inputs lists need a second unit or selective splitting.
Detail 03
Splitter, not a preamp or distro
Signal passes through at mic level. Each destination still supplies its own gain.
Detail 04
Passive-style mic splitting
Both destinations share the mic's output, so phantom power and impedance interactions between desks need checking.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01No mic cables included — you need a full set for both destinations
- 02Decide which desk supplies phantom power; two sources feeding one mic causes problems
- 03Rack space and cable management planning matter for a permanent install
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can both consoles send phantom power?
Plan for one. Sort out which desk feeds phantom to the mics before the first show, since two supplies on the same line can cause problems.
02Does it add gain to the signal?
No. It splits mic-level signal to two destinations. Each console or interface applies its own preamp gain.
03How many outputs per channel?
It splits each of the eight inputs so one set of mics can feed two destinations, such as a live desk and a recording rig.
04Do I need this for home recording?
Only if you are sending the same mics to two separate systems. A single interface setup does not need a splitter.
