AudioFuse 16Rig
Immersive Audio update

Supercharge AudioFuse 16Rig with immersive audio monitoring and user-requested improvements

Experience the freedom to work in any surround, 3D, or custom spatial format, and explore a wealth of user-driven enhancements that make working with AudioFuse 16Rig easier, more flexible, and more creative than ever.

What's
new?

This free update delivers a significant range of new features for all current AudioFuse 16Rig owners. With immersive monitoring control and bass management, extensive speaker configuration options, and quality-of-life features requested by pro and creative users alike - be ready for next-gen audio exploration.

Update Firmware

New Immersive Audio Monitoring

Set your studio up for the future with true immersive audio up to 16 channels* using any combination of analog or ADAT outputs. Configure Dolby Atmos (up to 9.1.6), Auro-3D, 5.1, 7.1, Quad, or any custom layout, and precisely tailor each speaker’s volume, time alignment, and bass management.

  • Precision Speaker Control: Volume control for all immersive speakers, including individual trim and up to 20ms of per-speaker time alignment.
  • Global Lip-Sync: Apply up to 20ms of overall delay to keep on-screen video perfectly synced.
  • Multi-Format Freedom: Not tied to a single brand or layout - your rig, your choice.
  • Comprehensive Bass Management: Individually settable crossover points and slopes for each channel.
  • Group Monitor Tools Mute/solo entire groups of speakers; easily access MUTE, DIM, REF and BM controls.
  • Pink noise generator Built-in pink noise generator for setup and calibration.

Quality-of-Life Enhancements

Beyond immersive audio, we’ve also implemented numerous improvements based on user feedback to streamline your day-to-day workflow.

  • Auto-Restart After Power Cut Convenient for users with a master on/off rack switch—no need to manually power on again.
  • Pop-Up Messages on Hardware Display Easily see important level changes, warnings, and more at a glance.
  • Monitor Knob Lock Prevent accidental volume adjustments when using external mixers or controllers.
  • Quick Reference Level Reset Instantly return to a calibrated loudness level - vital for film/TV professionals.
  • Send CUE Mix to Multiple Destinations Route your cue mix to multiple outputs simultaneously.
  • More PPQN Options for Clock Output More flexibility when synchronizing modular and other synthesizers.
  • Expanded Mute Options Choose to mute only your monitors or all outputs for added flexibility.
  • Additional Bug Fixes & Tweaks Enjoy improved stability, performance, and overall reliability.

*Users needing more than 10 analog ouputs can easily add more line outputs using the AudioFuse X8 OUT ADAT expander. Immersive features operate at sample rates up to 48kHz.

How to update your
AudioFuse firmware

  • Install the latest version of the AudioFuse Control Center
  • Switch on your AudioFuse 16Rig and connect to your computer
  • Launch AudioFuse Control Center
  • Click the settings at the top right of AudioFuse Control Center
  • Click Upgrade to Latest button and follow on-screen instructions

If you still need help, you can visit our "Firmware update" FAQ page.

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