If you liked the VU8, chances are that you'll like the SM Pro Audio VU800 even more.

Ready to hit the studio or the stage, the VU800 Passive Meter Bridge is the newest version of the VU8. Ideal for use in broadcast, studio, live, or just about any other audio production situation, this multi-channel passive VU meter with built-in headphone monitoring can be used as an all-purpose visual audio level indicator.

The VU800’s metering channels are passive and allow for "peak" or "average" metering configuration, which according to the manufacturer, ensures not only that the signals remain clean and unaltered by any possible interference, but also that signal levels can be visually represented as intended.

Another feature of the VU800 not found in the VU8 is the VU800's ability to independently configure each of the eight channels for -10 dBV or +4 dBu operation via rear-panel selector switches. The onboard headphone system is said to provide convenient, user-selectable audio monitoring in channel pairs of the available eight channels.

Overall, the super duper VU800 has 8 VU meters, a peak or average meter selector, feed impedance of 25 kOhm, output impedance of 50 Ohm balanced, meters set to -10 dB as standard configuration, 8 peak light indicators, 8 balanced combo connector inputs, all metal housing, built-in headphone amplifier, and more.

VU800 Passive Meter Bridge specs:

• 8 VU meters
• Feed impedance: 25 kOhm
• Peak or average meter selector
• Output impedance: 50 Ohm balanced
• Meters set to -10 dB as standard configuration
• 8 Peak light indicators
• Load Impedance: 1.300 Ohm
• 8 Balanced combo connector inputs
• Housing: Metal
• Headphone amplifier

SM Pro Audio's VU800 is priced at $349.99 (estimated street). Learn more about the passive meter bridge at smproaudio.com. SM Pro Audio products are distributed in the U.S. by MV Pro Audio (mvproaudio.com).