What is the IGS Audio Volf Compressor designed for?

The Volf Compressor is a stereo VCA-based bus compressor built to deliver punch, glue, and clarity on mix and drum busses. It’s inspired by classic console designs but refined for modern production standards.

How does the Volf differ from the IGS S-Type or Tubecore models?

While the S-Type offers traditional SSL-style compression and the Tubecore adds tube coloration, the Volf emphasizes transparency and precision. It maintains impact while keeping your mix open and detailed.

Can the IGS Volf Compressor be used for mastering?

Yes – its low noise floor, precise controls, and smooth VCA response make it suitable for both mixing and mastering tasks when used with moderate settings or gradually introducing the compressed signal into the audiotrack by using the dry/wet-mixknob.

What features make the Volf stand out in hybrid studios?

It offers sidechain filters, switchable ratios, and a built-in stereo link, allowing seamless integration into analog-digital workflows. Engineers value it for its fast response and musical compression curve.

Does the Volf Compressor color the sound?

The Volf delivers subtle harmonic richness typical for high-end analog gear, but its design focuses on control rather than coloration – perfect if you want clean, punchy compression.

Is the IGS Volf built in Europe?

Yes, every Volf is hand-assembled and tested in Poland by IGS Audio, ensuring consistent build quality and precision component matching.

What is the Audient Horizon 16?

The Audient Horizon 16 is a professional 34-in / 34-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface and converter for hybrid studios, analogue outboard integration and high-channel-count production workflows. It provides 16 balanced line inputs and 16 balanced line outputs via DB25, dedicated stereo mix-bus inputs, ADAT expansion, monitor outputs and 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion.

Is Audient Horizon 16 compatible with Windows computers?

Audient Horizon 16 is designed for macOS-based systems and requires a compatible Thunderbolt 3 connection. Please check your Mac and Thunderbolt compatibility before ordering.

Does Audient Horizon 16 include microphone preamps?

Horizon 16 is primarily a 16-channel line-level audio interface and converter. It is designed for connecting external microphone preamps, analogue outboard processors, summing mixers, synthesizers, drum machines and other line-level studio equipment.

What are the dedicated mix-bus inputs used for?

The dedicated stereo mix-bus inputs allow you to capture the output of an analogue summing mixer, stereo bus compressor chain or external mix bus directly into your DAW. This lets you print a final analogue mix without using two of the 16 primary line input channels.

Can I connect analogue outboard equipment to Horizon 16?

Yes. Horizon 16 provides 16 balanced line inputs and 16 balanced line outputs via four DB25 connectors. It is suitable for permanently integrating compressors, equalisers, hardware effects, analogue summing mixers, external preamps, tape machines and patchbays into a hybrid studio workflow.

Can Audient Horizon 16 be expanded with ADAT?

Yes. Horizon 16 includes dual ADAT input and output ports for compatible external microphone preamps and converters. The available number of ADAT channels depends on the selected sample rate.

The Audient Horizon 16 is a professional 34-in / 34-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface and converter for hybrid mixing studios, analogue outboard workflows and high-channel-count production environments. With 16 channels of balanced line I/O via four DB25 connectors, dedicated stereo mix-bus inputs, 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion and up to 133 dB dynamic range, it provides a high-performance bridge between your DAW and analogue studio hardware.

Designed for engineers working with external converters, summing systems, synthesizers and multi-channel outboard, Horizon 16 is a dedicated line-level conversion platform rather than a microphone-preamp interface. Its 16 balanced line inputs and 16 balanced line outputs allow permanent integration of compressors, equalisers, analogue effects, stereo processors, external preamps, tape machines, hardware instruments and patchbays.

Dedicated stereo mix-bus inputs are a major advantage for hybrid mixing. They let you return the output of an analogue summing mixer, external mix bus or stereo bus-compressor chain directly to your DAW without occupying two of the 16 primary line inputs. This keeps your main I/O available for stems, processors, instruments and external sources while you print your final analogue mix.

Horizon 16 combines 32-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion with up to 133 dB dynamic range to preserve the depth, transient detail and stereo image of high-quality analogue equipment. It is suited to sending DAW stems through outboard chains, recording line-level instruments, capturing stereo mix-bus processing and managing a permanently connected analogue rack.

Thunderbolt 3 provides round-trip latency from 0.99 ms at 192 kHz with a 64-sample buffer, supporting responsive native DAW monitoring and plug-in workflows without requiring a proprietary DSP platform. Actual performance depends on the Mac, DAW, plug-ins, sample rate, buffer setting and session complexity.

Dual ADAT input and output ports provide expansion with compatible microphone preamps and converters, while BNC Word Clock input and output support reliable synchronisation within larger digital studio systems. Up to four Horizon interfaces can be daisy-chained under one driver, creating a scalable setup with up to 200 × 200 I/O.

Dedicated stereo monitor outputs provide independent reference monitoring without reducing the main 16-channel line-output count. Hardware monitor functions include mono, polarity, dim and selectable reference level. Horizon Control software adds a virtual patchbay, flexible routing, custom monitoring configuration and extensive metering.

Horizon 16 is housed in a silent, fanless 1U all-metal rackmount chassis. It is designed for macOS-based systems and requires a compatible Thunderbolt 3 connection.

Important compatibility note: Audient Horizon 16 is designed for macOS systems with Thunderbolt 3. Please check your Mac and Thunderbolt compatibility before ordering.

Key features

Professional 34-in / 34-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface and converter
Designed for macOS-based recording, mixing and mastering systems
16 balanced line inputs and 16 balanced line outputs via four DB25 connectors
Dedicated stereo mix-bus inputs for printing analogue summing and external mix-bus processing
Dedicated stereo monitor outputs for independent reference monitoring
32-bit / 192 kHz mastering-grade AD/DA conversion
Up to 133 dB dynamic range
Round-trip latency from 0.99 ms at 192 kHz with a 64-sample buffer
Dual ADAT input and output for digital expansion
BNC Word Clock input and output
Mono, polarity, dim and selectable reference-level monitor functions
Switchable +18 dBu and +24 dBu analogue reference levels
Horizon Control software with virtual patchbay, flexible routing and metering
Expandable system architecture with up to four daisy-chained Horizon interfaces
Up to 200 × 200 I/O in an expanded Horizon setup
Silent fanless 1U all-metal rackmount chassis
Three-year manufacturer warranty

Ideal for

Hybrid mixing engineers using multi-channel analogue outboard
Studios with analogue summing and dedicated stereo mix-bus processing
Producers working with synthesizers, drum machines and line-level instruments
Recording studios using external microphone preamps and converter systems
Mix engineers requiring permanent DAW-to-outboard routing
Mastering studios that need premium line-level conversion and mix-printing capability
Mac-based studios with Thunderbolt 3 connectivity
Engineers requiring ADAT expansion, Word Clock synchronisation and scalable I/O
Studios planning to combine multiple Horizon interfaces

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Audient Horizon 16 – 34-In / 34-Out Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface & Converter

2.499,00 €

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Specification	Audient Horizon 16
Computer connection	Thunderbolt 3
Operating system compatibility	macOS
Total I/O	34 inputs / 34 outputs
Main analogue I/O	16 balanced line inputs / 16 balanced line outputs
Main line connections	4 × DB25 connectors
Dedicated mix-bus input	Stereo input path for analogue mix printing
Dedicated monitor outputs	Stereo monitor outputs
Maximum sample rate	32-bit / 192 kHz
Conversion	Mastering-grade AD/DA conversion
Dynamic range	Up to 133 dB
Round-trip latency	From 0.99 ms at 192 kHz / 64-sample buffer
Digital I/O	Dual ADAT input and dual ADAT output
ADAT expansion	Up to 16 channels at supported sample rates
Digital synchronisation	BNC Word Clock input and output
Monitor functions	Mono, polarity, dim and reference-level selection
Analogue reference level	Switchable +18 dBu / +24 dBu
Software	Horizon Control virtual patchbay, monitor control and metering
Interface expansion	Up to 4 daisy-chained Horizon units
Maximum expanded system	Up to 200 × 200 I/O
Chassis	Fanless 1U all-metal rackmount chassis
Warranty	Three years

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