Audient Horizon 32 is a professional 50-in / 50-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for recording studios, mixing engineers, mastering facilities and producers working with extensive analogue equipment. Featuring 32 primary analogue inputs and outputs over eight DB25 connectors, dedicated stereo mix-bus inputs and separate stereo monitor outputs, it provides a transparent connection between a Mac-based workstation, external preamps, consoles and outboard processors. High-performance 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion, up to 133 dB monitor-output dynamic range, advanced routing and scalable Thunderbolt connectivity make Horizon 32 a comprehensive solution for demanding hybrid studio workflows.

Key features

• 50-in / 50-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
• 32 primary analogue line inputs and 32 analogue line outputs
• 8 DB25 connectors with Tascam/AES59 analogue pinout
• Dedicated stereo mix-bus line inputs
• Dedicated stereo monitor outputs
• 32-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion
• 127 dB A-weighted analogue input dynamic range
• 132 dB A-weighted line-output dynamic range
• 133 dB A-weighted monitor-output dynamic range
• 0.99 ms round-trip latency at 192 kHz with a 64-sample buffer
• Dual optical input and output banks supporting ADAT or S/PDIF
• Up to 16 channels of ADAT expansion at supported sample rates
• Selectable +18 dBu and +24 dBu analogue reference levels
• BNC Word Clock input and output with switchable termination
• 2 Thunderbolt ports for host connection and expansion
• Daisy-chain up to 4 Horizon interfaces on one driver
• Maximum expanded system capacity of 200 inputs and 200 outputs
• Horizon Control software for mixing, routing and monitoring
• Motion UI display and front-panel Control Wheel
• Mono, polarity, dim and reference-level monitoring functions
• Silent fanless cooling
• Robust 1U all-metal rackmount chassis
• macOS compatibility

Overview

Included Content

• Audient Horizon 32 audio interface
• IEC mains power cable
• Quick Start QR code linking to setup instructions
• Horizon Control software and driver download through Audient ARC
• Access to the Audient ARC software offers after registration

Creative Tools

• Connect up to 32 analogue sources and destinations through the primary DB25 input and output banks, making Horizon 32 suitable for large outboard racks, external microphone preamps, studio consoles and patchbay-based systems.
• Integrate analogue compressors, equalisers and effects into DAW sessions using the extensive line-level connectivity and software routing matrix.
• Send individual tracks or stems to an analogue console or summing system, then capture the finished stereo mix through the dedicated mix-bus inputs without occupying the 32 primary input channels.
• Monitor through the dedicated stereo output path with 133 dB A-weighted dynamic range, supporting detailed evaluation of balance, imaging, transients and low-level information.
• Record and process audio at sample rates up to 192 kHz using high-performance 32-bit AD/DA conversion for transparent transfer between analogue equipment and a digital workstation.
• Track through compatible native DAW plug-ins with round-trip latency as low as 0.99 ms at 192 kHz and a 64-sample buffer, subject to the computer, software and session workload.
• Expand the system with external digital preamps and converters through the two optical ADAT input and output banks, with available channel counts adapting to the selected sample rate.
• Match converter headroom to connected analogue equipment using selectable +18 dBu and +24 dBu reference levels.
• Combine live inputs and computer playback in Horizon Control to create monitoring balances and independent mixes while maintaining clear channel naming and routing.
• Configure custom speaker layouts and monitor profiles, then use mono, polarity, dim and reference-level functions to make informed listening decisions.
• Check signal levels across the analogue banks using the Motion UI hardware display and the extensive metering available in Horizon Control.
• Daisy-chain up to four Horizon interfaces through Thunderbolt for larger installations, using BNC Word Clock connections to synchronise the expanded system.
• Install the interface directly in a studio rack using its compact 1U format, with fanless cooling providing silent operation in recording and control rooms.

Ideal For

• Professional recording studios
• Hybrid analogue and digital studios
• Mixing engineers
• Mastering engineers
• Music producers
• Console-based recording systems
• Analogue summing workflows
• Studios with extensive outboard equipment
• External microphone preamp and converter systems
• High-channel-count Mac-based production setups
• Facilities requiring scalable audio connectivity
• Anyone seeking transparent multichannel conversion with integrated routing and professional monitoring