ATEN Podcast AI Audio Mixer | MicLIVE™ 6-CH C8000 Review

ATEN.com

We got the opportunity to review the new ATEN C8000 audio mixer and its a great device for podcasts! It has multiple inputs and so many different modes you can play with. From the AI audio, Duck mode and up to 8 effect buttons you can custom program its a lot of fun. Its very easy, plug and play and works great with the simple software they provide for a seamless setup and operation. Whats nice is that is it is light and portable, you could take it anywhere on live shows or it even has a desk lock slot for security.

I found it worked great with Zoom and Streamyard calls even adding some fun with a life red “on air” button and cool sounds effects that come with it or you can add just by downloading. I put some rim shot sounds into it and a sad trombone for effect. I was also albe to program my podcast shows intro jingle into it making a wonder automated device for the show. I really loved the product and its priced incredibly well for being as feature rich as it is. I’d highly recommend it.

From their site: The MicLIVE 6-CH is the industry’s first AI-optimized audio mixer for podcasting as it adopts SmartEQ technology to deliver acoustic enhancement for an optimized voice recording experience. Integrating audio mixing equipment into a compact stage box housing, this audio mixer offers up to 6-channel audio inputs, a built-in DSP and AD / DA converter, and it adds audio up to 24 bit / 96 kHz to any USB-C-enabled laptop or tablet.

To polish users’ audio creation, the MicLIVE 6-CH features the capability of varying a user’s voice with 24 Voice FX programs, SmartEQ, the jingle pads that can save up to 8 special audio effects, and the auto ducking function. In addition, it ships with a built-in preamp that provides gain for the microphone’ signal, and a phantom power (+48V) power supply, which is suitable for connecting condenser microphones.

Apart from its easy-to-use, flexible hardware design, the MicLIVE 6-CH works with dedicated ATEN software, OnAir Audio, giving users complete control over every parameter while allowing them to simply assign audio from their computer, as well as edit the audio and customize sound effects through the intuitive interface.

Usually, broadcasting a live performance requires a team of professionals to assist with BGM or volume control, but thanks to the MicLIVE 6-CH, now just one user can create a pro-level broadcast. The MicLIVE 6-CH is an all-in-one solution tailor-made for podcasts, talk shows, livestreaming, worship, and music applications.

All-in-one design simplifies audio mixing workflow for podcasting – offers up to 6-channel audio inputs, DSP and AD / DA converter, and adds audio up to 24-bit / 96 kHz to any USB-C-enabled laptop or tablet
The industry’s first AI-optimized audio mixer – enhances microphone audio quality with enhanced acoustic models, SmartEQ, so anyone can have a real-time, high-quality recording
Jingle pads save up to 8 sound effects that can be customized from audio sources from a computer, microphone, and other audio inputs for a professional radio programming experience
Contains 24 Voice FX programs, including 6 adjustments in reverb mode, 6 in pitch mode, and 12 in gender mode
The auto ducking function lowers background music anytime one speaks, ensuring the speaker’s voice is always heard, loud and clear, during broadcasting
Diversified input interface options – supports audio media from professional XLR combo microphones, musical instruments, USB audio sources, and phone-in for mixing
Built-in preamp that provides gain for instruments and the microphone’s signal, and a phantom power supply that delivers reliable +48V phantom power for condenser microphones
Intuitive OnAir Audio software gives users complete control over every parameter while allowing them to simply assign audio from their computers, as well as edit audio and customize sound effects through an intuitive interface