Audient’s latest announcement sees the company introduce three new high-end audio interfaces designed specifically for the professional studio market. The Horizon 8P, Horizon 16 and Horizon 32 all come equipped with 32-bit “mastering-grade” converters, can achieve sub-millisecond round-trip latency figures and, thanks to Thunderbolt connectivity, users can combine multiple units to reach channel counts of up to 200x200 on a single macOS driver.
Horizon Series Breakdown
All three of the new interfaces occupy a 1U chassis and share the same core architecture. They operate via Thunderbolt 3 and are capable of delivering a round-trip latency figure of 0.99ms when operating at 192kHz, making it possible for users to track through native plug-ins rather than relying on proprietary DSP chips and locked ecosystems. Here’s a quick look at what each unit has to offer:
Horizon 8P
Designed for tracking studios, the Horizon 8P is a 24-in / 32-out interface that includes eight Audient Console Mic Preamps with ORBIT Control variable impedance. Eight XLR/TRS combo sockets handle mic and line-level inputs, while a pair of DB25 connectors duplicate the line-level inputs and offer eight line-level outputs. An additional four line-level outputs are provided on TRS sockets, and there are 16 digital inputs and outputs via ADAT.
Horizon 16
The Horizon 16 is a 34-in / 34-out interface aimed at hybrid studios. Four DB25 connectors offer 16 line-level inputs and outputs, with an additional two inputs and outputs provided by TRS sockets.
Horizon 32
The largest of the Horizon series interfaces has been created for large-format hybrid facilities. It’s a 50-in / 50-out interface with 64 channels of analogue I/O provided by eight DB25 connectors, and again, includes an additional two line-level inputs and outputs via TRS and 16 channels of ADAT I/O.
The Horizon architecture supports up to four daisy-chained units on a single macOS driver, and offers a maximum channel count of 200×200 I/O when configured with four Horizon 32 units. Every model shares the same core specification, including digital recall of all input gains and system settings, ADAT expansion, BNC Word Clock I/O and selectable reference levels for calibrating analogue outboard equipment.
"Horizon has been five years in the making; the most significant R&D investment we've ever put into a product range. We made no compromises at the component level, and the result is best-on-the-market audio and latency performance. This is a modern system built for modern workflows." — Andrew Allen, Chief Product Officer, Audient
Pricing & Availability
The Horizon interfaces will be available on 28 September 2026, priced as follows:
- Horizon 8P: $3499£2199 including VAT / €2499
- Horizon 16: $3499£2199 including VAT / €2499
- Horizon 32: $4299£2799 including VAT / €3299
