Avid Carbon Hybrid Audio Production System

For artists, brands, and producers, Pro Tools ¦ Carbon is a new breed of audio interface – built to capture brilliance. It's a hybrid audio production system that features incredible sound quality and combines the power of your native CPU with onboard HDX DSP acceleration. So you can push your computer to the limit when you mix and record through AAX DSP plugins with near-zero latency monitoring. All at the touch of a button. All in Pro Tools.

Pro Tools ¦ Carbon is the most inspiring audio interface Avid has ever made. This new hybrid audio production system works intelligently together with Pro Tools, putting power at your fingertips to record with AAX DSP plugins and monitor performances in real time – without any audible delay. Pristine converters, double resolution clocking, and our most transparent mic preamp design yet ensure that every detail of every performance is captured with the utmost clarity. With plenty of headroom to fully optimize your mix. And with 25 x 34 simultaneous ins and outs, including four headphone outs to handle cue mixes, you have all the connections you need to capture the best performances, from solo artists to an entire band.

With HDX DSP acceleration under its hood, Carbon has the power to keep pace with your imagination. Intelligently integrated with Pro Tools, it lets you push your CPU to the limit when working with virtual instruments and mixing. Then tap into turbocharged performance at the touch of a button to record through AAX DSP plugins in real time – with near-zero latency monitoring. Without ever leaving Pro Tools. So, say goodbye to third-party apps and put all your focus on the music you're making–not what your're making it with.

Every aspect of Carbon is engineered in pursuit of sonic excellence. Superior audio conversion. Double resoltuion clocking. And our most transparent preamp design ever. All details have been meticulously considered, so that every nuance of every performance is captured with the greatest depth, dimension, and clarity. All you have to do is press record.

With 25 x 24 simultaneous I/O, Carbon is ready to record any session–from a solo artist to full bands. Eight pristine preamps, four headphone outputs, and 16 channels of ADAT I/O open up with creative possibilities for miking, cue mixing, and expansion. Plus, its super-fast, high-bandwidth Ethernet connection not only preserves the highest possible sound quality from input to output, it's designed to support future workflow enhancements too.

Pro Tools Standard Software

Carbon comes with a 1-year subscription to Pro Tools Standard software, which includes access to the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, Celemony Melodyne Essential, HEAT, UVI Falcon 2, a 5.4GB sound library, and standard support, renewable after the 1-year period.

If you choose not to renew your subscription, your Pro Tools license includes a Perpetual Parachute that allows you to continue using Pro Tools at the last version you downloaded (it won't ever expire), along with a core set of plug-ins (including the nine premium plug-ins). Please note that you will need to renew your subscription if you'd like to continue receiving access to the latest Pro Tools updates, standard support, and all bundled items noted above.

125 Plug-Ins

Pro Tools | Carbon includes 116 AAX plug-ins (over 70 of them with AAX DSP counterparts), including UVI Falcon, Celemony Melodyne Essential, the Avid Complete Plugin Bundle, HEAT, and three free months of Antares Auto-Tune Unlimited (including Auto-Tune Hybrid). Additionally, it comes with nine premium plug-ins from various third-party manufacturers.

Arturia Rev PLATE-140
Brainworx bx_console N
Brainworx bx_rockrack
Brainworx bx_masterdesk
Brainworx Purple Audio MC77
Embody Immerse Virtual Studio
McDSP 6050 Ultimate Channel Strip HD
Native Instruments Vintage Organs
UVI Model D

In the Box

Avid Pro Tools | Carbon Rackmount 25x34 Ethernet Audio Interface with Pro Tools Software
Power Cable
Ethernet Cable
Set of Rackmount Screws
Set of Desktop Feet
Limited 1-Year Warranty

Avid PRO TOOLS CARBON Specs

Form Factor	Rackmount (Rack-Mountable with Included Hardware)
Display	12 x Multi-Segment LED Meter
Channels of I/O	Analog: 8 Inputs / 18 Outputs ADAT: 16 Inputs / 16 Outputs
Max Sample Rate/Resolution	192 kHz / 32-Bit
Number of Mic Preamps	8
Input Level Adjustment	1 x Knob
Expansion Slots	None

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O	8 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced Mic/Line Input 1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line Input (AES 59/Tascam Pinout) 2 x 1/4" TS Unbalanced Hi-Z Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output 1 x DB-25 25-Pin Balanced Line/Monitor Output (AES 59/Tascam Pinout) 4 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output
Phantom Power	+48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Digital Audio I/O	2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support, S/MUX4 Support) 2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support, S/MUX4 Support)
Host Connection / USB	None
USB (Non-Host)	None
Sync I/O	1 x BNC Word Clock Input 1 x BNC Word Clock Output
Network I/O	2 x RJ45 Ethernet
MIDI I/O	None
Other I/O	1 x 1/4" Footswitch Input
Wireless Connectivity	None
Memory Card Slot	None

Performance

Frequency Response	Mic, Line, Hi-Z Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB Line, Headphone, Monitor Outputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz ±0.1 dB
Gain/Trim Range	Mic/Hi-Z Inputs: +3 to +60 dB (in 1 dB Steps) Line Inputs: +6 to +60 dB (in 1 dB Steps)
Max Input Level	Mic/Line Inputs: +24 dBu Hi-Z Inputs: +15.7 dBV
Max Output Level	Line/Monitor Outputs: +24 dBu
Headphone Output Power	100 mW into 300 Ohms 200 mW into 32 Ohms
Impedance	Mic Inputs: 1 to 50 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 32 to 1000 Kilohms
Dynamic Range	Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: 126 dB (A-Weighted) Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: 125 dB (A-Weighted) DB-25 Line Inputs: 126 dB (A-Weighted) 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 125 dB (A-Weighted) Line/Monitor Outputs: 120 dB (A-Weighted) Headphone Outputs: 116 dB (A-Weighted)
SNR	Mic Inputs: -126 dB (A-Weighted) Line Inputs: -125 dB (A-Weighted) Hi-Z: -122 dB (A-Weighted) Line/Monitor Outputs: -120 dB (A-Weighted) Headphone Outputs: -116 dB (A-Weighted)
THD+N	Combo XLR-1/4" Mic Inputs: -105 dB / 0.00056% Combo XLR-1/4" Line Inputs: -103 dB / 0.0007% DB-25 Line Inputs: -114 dB / 0.0002% 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: -103 dB / 0.0007% Line/Monitor Outputs: -110 dB / 0.0003% Headphone Outputs: -87 dB / 0.0045% (32-Ohm Load) -100 dB / 0.001% (300-Ohm Load)
Crosstalk	Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: -145 dB (1 kHz) Line/Monitor Outputs: -135 dB (1 kHz)
EIN	Mic Inputs: -129 dB A-Weighted

Digital Audio

Sample Rates	44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion	None
Bit Depths	32-Bit
Latency	< 1 ms (Recording)
Sync Sources	ADAT, Internal, Word Clock

Compatibility

OS Compatibility	macOS 10.15.7 or Later
Included Software	Pro Tools Standard 1-Year Subscription with Perpetual Parachute
Compatible Software (Not Included)	Any Core Audio (Mac) Compliant Software
Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins	Core Audio (Mac)
Mobile Device Compatibility	None
Required Hardware	Available Ethernet Port
Internet Connection	Required for Registration, Software/Driver Download

Power

Power Requirements	AC Input
AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz (1 A)

Physical

Rackmount Size	1 RU (with Included Hardware)
Operating Humidity	20 to 85%
Operating Temperature	39 to 140°F / 3 to 60°C
Dimensions	19 x 13.5 x 1.75" / 48.3 x 34.3 x 4.45 cm
Weight	12.2 lb / 5.5 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight	17.45 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	23.35 x 20.25 x 7.25"

UPC: 724643122065

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MOTU 112D Thunderbolt ,USB Audio Interface W/ AVB & DSP PreOrder

The MOTU 112D is a digital audio interface, router, format converter, and stand-alone mixer offering 224 channels of simultaneous inputs and outputs with Thunderbolt, AVB Ethernet, and USB connectivity. The 1U 19" rackmountable device features 24 channels of AES/EBU I/O and 24 channels of ADAT optical I/O, plus 64 channels of MADI I/O. Additional I/O can be added to the system through AVB networking.

The audio interface serves as a flexible 64-channel MADI interface, router, and converter with low-latency and flexible routing/splitting to and from the AVB network, computer, AES/EBU, and optical formats. Three 8-channel D-sub connectors supply 24 channels of AES/EBU, while six banks of ADAT support up to 24 channels of optical I/O at 96 kHz.

Using Thunderbolt connectivity, the audio interface can stream 128 audio channels in and 128 channels out to the interface's physical outputs, the DSP-powered 48-channel mixer, or AVB audio network streams. The interface can also use high speed USB 2.0 (3.0 compatible) using class compliant drivers to work with most digital audio workstations.

The 48-channel digital mixer can mix physical inputs on the interface, audio channels from your host computer software, AVB audio network streams, or mixer outputs. It features seven stereo auxiliary busses, three groups, a reverb bus that can serve as an alternate 4th group, a main mix bus, and a separate monitor bus that can function as a solo buss.

The mixer includes 32-bit floating point precision DSP-powered models of three British analog console EQ profiles, a classic compressor module with optional peak/RMS operation, and a model of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A optical leveling amplifier with automatic gain control (AGC) characteristics. Each input channel strip features a high-pass filter, a gate, a four-band parametric EQ, and a compressor.

The device's digital routing matrix allows you to route any source signal including digital interface input, computer channel, mixer bus output, or network stream to any destination such as an interface output, host software input, mixer input, or any other device (or computer) on the AVB network. A single input or stereo pair can also be split and sent to multiple destinations.

This interface features an AVB Ethernet port that adopts the AVB industry networking standard for transporting high-bandwidth, low-latency audio and video over Ethernet. It was developed by the IEEE and enables connection to a second MOTU AVB audio interface (1248, 8M, or 16A) via a CAT-5E or CAT-6 Ethernet cable. The standard is open meaning it is not proprietary and will allow for open interoperability across different devices and brands.

The system can be further expanded through connection to a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately), for five total devices and the capacity to stream over 512 channels on the network. Sixteen 8-channel network streams may be broadcast while simultaneously listening to sixteen 8-channel network streams. The AVB network provides its own network-wide time base for phase locking all connected devices and also allows one of the connected devices to be assigned as the master clock. An added benefit of the AVB network standard is the automatic device discovery for self-configuration, 100 meter cable runs, as well as the system's Stream Reservation Protocol which provides guaranteed Quality of Service (QoS) and an uninterrupted point-to-point network connection.

The audio interface's on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing can all be controlled through a web application running on a web browser from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network. This allows the interface to be controlled using Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, and Android devices provided they share the same network. By connecting an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router directly to the interface with a standard Ethernet cable, the mixing and DSP controls of the interface can be managed using a smartphone or tablet, without the need for a computer. This is useful for situations such as mixing live sound. A total of up to 12 independent stereo mixes can all be independently controlled by different engineers or musicians via Wi-Fi connected iPhones or iPads.

The device includes a collection of quick setup presets designed for different applications in the studio, on stage, or for installed sound such as a recording interface or network snake. Presets can be customized using the digital routing matrix as well as saved for future recall.

112 Simultaneous Digital Audio Channels

24 channels of AES/EBU, plus 24 channels of ADAT optical, plus 64 channels of MADI, for 112 total channels digital audio I/O. All input and output channels can be active simultaneously

64 Channels of MADI

Serves as a 64-channel MADI interface, router and converter with near-zero latency and flexible routing and splitting to/from the AVB network, computer, AES/EBU and optical. Supports 56-channel mode, 32-channel mode and 1x/2x/4x clock modes

24 Channels of AES/EBU and ADAT Optical Up to 96 kHz

Three 8-channel (D-sub) banks of AES/EBU at sample rates up to 96 kHz. Three 8-channel banks of ADAT optical at rates up to 48 kHz; six banks of ADAT at 2x sample rates (24 channels)

Flexible Routing, Splitting and Format Conversion

Send any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network. Convert any format to any other

Universal Connectivity

Connects to computer with Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0) with class-compliant firmware and industry standard drivers to work with any audio software

On-Board DSP With Mixing And Effects

Provides flexible 48-input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression

32-Bit Floating Point Processing

Provides ample headroom for mixing and effects DSP

Modeled Vintage Effects Processing

Provides classic reverb, compression modeled after historic LA-2A compressor, and EQ modeled after analog console EQs

System Expansion and Audio Networking

Allows you to add a 2nd MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M, or 16A) with a Cat-5e or Cat-6 Ethernet cable and up to five devices using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Multiple interfaces can be networked together with over 100 meter cable runs to stream audio between devices and computers on the network

Matrix Routing and Splitting

Provides flexible digital matrix routing and splitting for any analog or digital input, computer channel or network stream to any computer, output, or network devices. A single input can be split to multiple output destinations

256 Channels of Network Audio I/O To Host Computer

Allows monitoring and recording of up to 128 network audio channels in and 128 network channels out through a Thunderbolt connection to a host computer

Web App Control

Controls on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from web app software running in a web browser on a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone connected by a wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network

Stand-alone Mixing With Wireless Control

Allows you to connect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router directly to the audio interface with a standard Ethernet cable and control the device's mixing and DSP effects from a smartphone or tablet, without a computer such as in live sound mixing applications

Comprehensive Metering

Features large backlit 324 x 24 LCD that allows you to view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering of analog and digital I/O, as well as access to hardware settings from font panel GUI

AudioDesk

Includes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering

Specs:

Sample Rates	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Digital I/O	3x 8-ch banks (24 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 6x 4-ch banks (24 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates 3x 8-ch banks (24 ch) of AES/EBU on 25-pin D-sub 1x BNC MADI in/out (64/56 ch @ 1x, 32 @ 2x, 16 @ 4x)
Total I/O Channels	112 inputs and 112 outputs (224 total) at 1x sample rates 80 inputs and 80 outputs (160 total) at 2x sample rates 16 inputs and 16 outputs (32 total) at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O	1x Thunderbolt (compatible with 1 and 2) 1x USB 2.0 audio class compliant (USB 3.0 and iOS compatible) 1x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite)
Sync	1x word clock in 1x word clock out/thru
Front Panel	5x switches • menu navigation 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav 1x AC power switch
Mac Requirements	1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster 2 GB RAM, 4 GB or more recommended Mac OS X version 10.8 or later Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 port A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording) *AVB Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X Yosemite
Windows Requirements	1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster 2 GB RAM, 4 GB or more recommended Windows 7 or later Available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port Available Ethernet port for firmware updates A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
Web App Support	Any Web Client Platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Any Web Browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi.
Operating Systems	For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Mac Compatible	Core Audio Drivers for Mac OS X MOTU Digital Performer Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later) Apple Logic Pro Apple Logic Express Apple Garage Band Apple SoundTrack Pro Ableton Live Propellerhead Record and Reason Steinberg Cubase Cockos Reaper Native Instruments Kontakt Waves Stand-Alone Apps (and plug-ins via compatible host)
Windows Compatible	WAVE and ASIO drivers for Windows 7 and 8 MOTU Digital Performer Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later) Ableton Live Cakewalk Sonar Steinberg Cubase Propellerhead Record and Reason Image Line FL Studio Sony Vegas Pro Sony Sound Forge Sony Acid Cockos Reaper Native Instruments Kontakt Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins via compatible host)
Power	International 100 to 240 VAC autoswitching supply 50/60 Hz 0.5 A max
Current Draw	0.5 A max
Rackmountable	1U

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MOTU 1248™ Thunderbolt / AVB / USB Audio Interface w/ DSP

The 1248 Thunderbolt™ audio interface provides industry-leading dynamic range and large console style mixing with 48 channels and 12 stereo busses. With 66 channels of audio I/O (32 ins and 34 outs), the 1248 also supports USB 2.0 audio class compliant connectivity that is USB 3.0 compatible. Powerful DSP delivers 32-bit floating point mixing and effects, including modeled analog EQ, vintage compression and classic reverb. The unit's extensive routing grid patches ins to outs, or splits inputs to multiple destinations. Use the 1248 as a stand-alone mixer and control everything from the 1248's innovative web app running on your iPad™, iPhone™, tablet, smart phone, and laptop. Connect a second MOTU AVB interface with a simple Ethernet cable. Add more I/O with the MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Build an AVB audio network with multiple switches and sub-millisecond latency, even over long cable runs. Stream hundreds of channels among devices and computers on the network. From initial tracking to final mastering, the 1248 delivers superb sound quality, state-of-the-art operation, and reliable performance.

Features:

Superb audio quality — Exceptional dynamic range (123 dB on analog output) and THD+N (-110 dB).
66 simultaneous audio channels — 4 mic inputs, 2 guitar inputs, 8x12 balanced analog with dedicated main and monitor outs, ADAT optical and S/PDIF digital (with SRC) for 32 inputs and 34 outputs.
Universal connectivity — Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0). USB audio class-compliant firmware and Industry standard drivers work with any audio software.
On-board 32-bit floating point DSP with large console style mixing and effects — Flexible 48-input digital mixer with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb with sends, plus modeled analog EQ and compression, gate, and reverb.
Hook up a wireless router and take complete control of the onboard mixer from your iOS device - no computer needed!
MOTU's AVB audio networking lets you easily expand your system and additional AVB equipped audio interfaces
Create an AVB network via optional AVB Switches for support for up to five compatible interfaces

System expansion and audio networking

Add a 2nd MOTU interface with a simple Cat-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (hundreds of meters). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.

Matrix routing and splitting

Flexible, matrix-style audio routing and splitting for any analog or digital input, computer channel or network stream to any other output, computer, or network device. Split any single input to unlimited multiple output destinations.

Web app control

Control on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from web app software running in your favorite browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network.

Stand-alone mixing with wireless control

Connect an Apple Airport™ or other Wi-Fi router directly to the 1248 with a standard Ethernet cable and control the 1248's powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smart phone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live sound mixing.

Technical Specifications

Sample rates	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic inputs	4 x XLR mic inputs Preamp gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled)
Analog inputs	2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar inputs (front panel) 8 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced) Max level: +24 dBu (digitally adjustable +2 to +24)
Analog outputs	12 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced) Max level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20) 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
Digital I/O	2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 1 bank (8 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates Stereo RCA S/PDIF up to 96 kHz (with SRC on input)
Total I/O	32 inputs and 34 outputs (66 total) at 1x sample rates 24 inputs and 26 outputs (50 total) at 2x sample rates 14 inputs and 16 outputs (30 total) at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O	1 x Thunderbolt (compatible with 1 and 2) 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant (3.0 compatible)
Sync I/O	1 x word clock in 1 x word clock out
Headphone	2 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable)
Phantom power	4 x individual +48V
Front panel	2 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 2 x TRS hi-Z guitar input 2 x digital rotary encoders • main/monitor volume 2 x digital rotary encoders • phone volume 2 x digital rotary encoders • guitar input gain 4 x digital rotary encoders • mic preamp gain 8 x switches • (4) Pad and (4) 48V Phantom switch 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav 1 x AC power switch
Power	International 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz • 0.5A max

Mac System Requirements

1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Windows System Requirements*

* Windows support is coming soon…
1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Windows 8 or later
Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Web App Support

Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.
Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi.

Included Software

Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 drivers
MOTU AVB Discovery App for Mac (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
MOTU AVB Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
AudioDesk 4.0 (available as a separate download)

Operating Systems

For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 8 or later*
For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Andro

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MOTU 16A 16-Channel Thunderbolt/AVB/USB Audio Interface w/ DSP

The 16A Thunderbolt Audio Interface provides industry-leading dynamic range and large console style mixing with 64 channels of audio I/O (32X32), plus it supports USB 2.0 audio class compliant connectivity that is USB 3.0 compatible.

The 16A Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces functions as an interface, standalone mixer or patchbay, providing 32 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including sixteen balanced TRS analog inputs, sixteen balanced TRS analog outputs, and two 8-channel banks of ADAT optical digital I/O.

Powerful DSP delivers large console style mixing with 48 channels, 12 stereo busses, and 32-bit floating point effects processing, including modeled analog EQ, vintage compression and classic reverb. The unit's extensive routing grid patches ins to outs, or splits inputs to multiple destinations.

Use the 16A as a stand-alone mixer and control everything from the 16A's innovative web app running on your iPad™, iPhone™, tablet, smart phone, and laptop.

Connect a second MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Ethernet cable. Add more I/O with the MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Build an AVB audio network with multiple switches and sub-millisecond latency, even over long cable runs. Stream hundreds of channels among devices and computers on the network. From initial tracking to final mastering, the 16A delivers superb sound quality, state-of-the-art operation, and reliable performance.

Features:

Superb audio quality with exceptional dynamic range
64 simultaneous audio channels
Sixteen balanced/unbalanced TRS analog inputs and outputs
2 x 8-channel ADAT optical ports for 32 X 32 I/O total
Universal connectivity - Thunderbolt & USB 2.0 / 3.0 USB
Firmware and drivers compatible with all audio software.
On-board 32-bit floating point DSP
Large console style mixing and effects
Flexible 48-input digital mixer with 12 stereo busses
DSP effects, including reverb with sends
Modeled analog EQ, compression, gate and reverb.
Expand to a 2nd MOTU interface via Cat-5e ethernet cable.
Connect up to 5 MOTU interfaces via optional AVB Switch
Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers
Ultra-low network latency even over long cable runs
Stream hundreds of audio channels along the network
Flexible, matrix-style routing & splitting for all inputs
Split any single input to unlimited multiple output destinations

Technical Specifications

Sample rates	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Analog inputs	16 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced) Max level: +24 dBu (digitally adjustable +2 to +24)
Analog outputs	16 x 1/4" TRS line outputs (balanced) Max level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20)
Digital I/O	2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 1 bank (8 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates
Total I/O	32 inputs and 32 outputs (64 total) at 1x sample rates 24 inputs and 24 outputs (48 total) at 2x sample rates 16 inputs and 16 outputs (32 total) at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O	1 x Thunderbolt (compatible with 1 and 2) 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant (3.0 compatible)
Sync I/O	1 x word clock in 1 x word clock out
Front panel	4 x switches • menu navigation 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav 1 x AC power switch
Power	International 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz • 0.5A max

Mac System Requirements

1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Windows System Requirements*

* Windows support is coming soon…
1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Windows 8 or later
Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Web App Support

Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.
Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi.

Included Software

Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 drivers
MOTU AVB Discovery App for Mac (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
MOTU AVB Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
AudioDesk 4.0 (available as a separate download)

Operating Systems

For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 8 or later*
For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Analog I/O Specifications

	Connector type	Dynamic range (A-weighted)	THD+N (unweighted)	Max level	Trim range (in 1 dB steps)
Line output	1/4" TRS, balanced, tip hot	123 dB	-110 dB	+20 dBu	24 dB (-4 to +20 dBu)
Line input	1/4" TRS, bal/unbal, tip hot	117 dB	-110 dB	+24 dBu	22 dB (+2 to +24 dBu)

Compatible Mac Software

The 16A ships with standard Core Audio drivers for Mac OS X for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including:

MOTU Digital Performer
Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
Apple Logic Pro
Apple Logic Express
Apple Garage Band
Apple SoundTrack Pro
Ableton Live
Propellerhead Record & Reason
Steinberg Cubase
Cockos Reaper
Native Instruments Kontakt
Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)

Compatible Windows Software (Windows support coming soon…)

The 16A ships with standard Wave and ASIO drivers for Windows 8 for compatibility with virtually all Wave-compatible audio apps, including:

MOTU Digital Performer
Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
Ableton Live
Cakewalk Sonar
Steinberg Cubase
Propellerhead Record & Reason
Image Line FL Studio
Sony Vegas Pro
Sony Sound Forge
Sony Acid
Cockos Reaper
Native Instruments Kontakt
Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)

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MOTU 24Ai - USB/AVB Ethernet Audio Interface 24 Ins

The MOTU 24Ai is a single rack space USB 2.0 interface with industry-standard AVB networking for sub-millisecond network latency, and offers twenty-four channels of analog audio input combined with three banks of ADAT optical, for a total of seventy-two channels of I/O. The unit connects to a computer through USB 2.0, which provides more than enough bandwidth for the twenty-four analog channels, and when connected through AVB networking, supports hundreds of network channels.

All devices on an AVB network can stream audio to and from a computer, and everything can be controlled simultaneously from any computers, tablets, and smart phones connected to the network. The interface delivers excellent analog performance with digitally controlled analog trim on the analog inputs, and includes a forty-eight-channel software mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, DSP effects with 32-bit floating point precision, flexible matrix-style routing and splitting, stand-alone operation, and Wi-Fi control.

Note! Windows support to be added later.

Employs the same analog design as MOTU's 1248, 8M and 16A audio interfaces
Seventy-two simultaneous audio channels: Twenty-four balanced analog inputs on three banks of multichannel connectors (D-sub and Phoenix), plus three banks of eight-channel ADAT optical
Connects to a computer with audio class compliant high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS)
Discovery app and web app software works alongside any host audio software
On-board DSP with mixing and effects
Flexible forty-eight input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, with twelve stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, four-band EQ, gate and compression
DSP-driven mixing and effects engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom utilizing 32-bit floating point processing
Modeled vintage effects processing with compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor and EQ modeled after British analog console EQs
Add a second MOTU AVB interface (24Ai, 24Ao, 1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Cat-5e Ethernet cable
Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately)
Build an AVB network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point)
Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network
Matrix routing and splitting allows for sending any input to any output, or multiple outputs, including routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network
Control on-board DSP, mixing, device settings and network audio routing from web app software running in a preferred browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to a local area network
Standalone mixing with wireless control - connect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router directly to the 24Ai with a standard Ethernet cable and control mixing and DSP effects from a smart phone or tablet, without a computer, great for live sound mixing
Use the 24Ai as a twenty-four channel optical expander for other gear (24 channels at 44.1/48 kHz or 12 channels at 88.2/96 kHz)
Large backlit 324 x 24 LCD allow for viewing all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O
Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu
Includes AudioDesk workstation software with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering

Specs:

Connectivity	USB 2.0 audio class compliant / AVB Ethernet
Bit Depth	24-bit
Sample Rate	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
Analog Inputs	24-channels, balanced, DC coupled 3 x DB-25 D-Sub 6 x 12-pin Phoenix
Electrical Characteristics	Maximum Input Level: 24 dBu (digitally adjustable -96 to +22) Trim Range: 118 dB (-96 to +22 dB) in 1 dB steps Dynamic Range: 110 dB, A-weighted THD+N: -102 dB, unweighted
Digital I/O	24-channels @ 1x SR, 12-channels SMUX @ 2x SR 3 x TOSLink ADAT optical input 3 x TOSLink ADAT optical output
Wordclock	2 x BNC I/O
Front Panel	5 x Switches for menu navigation 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters/menu navigation 1 x AC power switch
Power Requirements	100~240 VAC auto-switching supply, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A maximum
System Requirements	Mac 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster OS X 10.8 or later 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended) Available USB 2.0 port Large capacity hard drive for recording (at least 500 GB) PC 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster Windows 8 or later* 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended) Available USB 2.0 port Large capacity hard drive for recording (at least 500 GB) * Windows support coming soon
Compatible Software	Compatible Mac Software Unit ships with standard Core Audio drivers for Mac OS X for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including: MOTU Digital Performer Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later) Apple Logic Pro Apple Logic Express Apple Garage Band Apple SoundTrack Pro Ableton Live Propellerhead Record and Reason Steinberg Cubase Cockos Reaper Native Instruments Kontakt Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host) Compatible Windows Software Unit ships with standard Wave and ASIO drivers for Windows 8 for compatibility with virtually all WAV-compatible audio apps, including: MOTU Digital Performer Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later) Ableton Live Cakewalk Sonar Steinberg Cubase Propellerhead Record and Reason Image Line FL Studio Sony Vegas Pro Sony Sound Forge Sony Acid Cockos Reaper Native Instruments Kontakt Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
Other	Web App Support Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc. Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi Included Software MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store) MOTU AVB Control web app (served from the hardware itself) AudioDesk 4.0 (available as a separate download)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	17 x 7 x 2" (432 x 178 x 51 mm) without included rackears
Weight	7 lb (3.2 kg)

UPC: 839128005945

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WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

$995.00

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MOTU 24Ao USB/AVB Ethernet Audio Interface 24 Outs

The MOTU 24Ao is a single rack space USB 2.0 interface with industry-standard AVB networking for sub-millisecond network latency, and offers twenty-four channels of analog audio output combined with three banks of ADAT optical, for a total of seventy-two channels of I/O. The unit connects to a computer through USB 2.0, which provides more than enough bandwidth for the twenty-four analog channels, and when connected through AVB networking, supports hundreds of network channels.

All devices on an AVB network can stream audio to and from a computer, and everything can be controlled simultaneously from any computers, tablets, and smart phones connected to the network. The interface delivers excellent analog performance with digitally controlled analog trim on the analog inputs, and includes a forty-eight-channel software mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, DSP effects with 32-bit floating point precision, flexible matrix-style routing and splitting, stand-alone operation, and Wi-Fi control.

Note! Windows support to be added later.

Employs the same analog design as MOTU's 1248, 8M and 16A audio interfaces
Seventy-two simultaneous audio channels: Twenty-four balanced analog outputs on three banks of multichannel connectors (D-sub and Phoenix), plus three banks of eight-channel ADAT optical
Connects to a computer with audio class compliant high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS)
Discovery app and web app software works alongside any host audio software
On-board DSP with mixing and effects
Flexible forty-eight input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, with twelve stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, four-band EQ, gate and compression
DSP-driven mixing and effects engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom utilizing 32-bit floating point processing
Modeled vintage effects processing with compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor and EQ modeled after British analog console EQs
Add a second MOTU AVB interface (24Ai, 24Ao, 1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Cat-5e Ethernet cable
Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately)
Build an AVB network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point)
Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network
Matrix routing and splitting allows for sending any input to any output, or multiple outputs, including routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network
Control on-board DSP, mixing, device settings and network audio routing from web app software running in a preferred browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to a local area network
Standalone mixing with wireless control - connect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router directly to the 24Ao with a standard Ethernet cable and control mixing and DSP effects from a smart phone or tablet, without a computer, great for live sound mixing
Use the 24Ao as a twenty-four channel optical expander for other gear (24 channels at 44.1/48 kHz or 12 channels at 88.2/96 kHz)
Large backlit 324 x 24 LCD allow for viewing all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O
Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu
Includes AudioDesk workstation software with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering

Specs:

Connectivity	USB 2.0 audio class compliant / AVB Ethernet
Bit Depth	24-bit
Sample Rate	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
Analog Outputs	24-channels, balanced, DC coupled 3 x DB-25 D-Sub 6 x 12-pin Phoenix
Electrical Characteristics	Maximum Input Level: 20 dBu (digitally adjustable -96 to +22) Trim Range: 24 dB (-24 to 0 dB) in 1 dB steps Dynamic Range: 123 dB, A-weighted THD+N: -110 dB, unweighted
Digital I/O	24-channels @ 1x SR, 12-channels SMUX @ 2x SR 3 x TOSLink ADAT optical input 3 x TOSLink ADAT optical output
Wordclock	2 x BNC I/O
Front Panel	5 x Switches for menu navigation 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters/menu navigation 1 x AC power switch
Power Requirements	100~240 VAC auto-switching supply, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A maximum
System Requirements	Mac 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster OS X 10.8 or later 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended) Available USB 2.0 port Large capacity hard drive for recording (at least 500 GB) PC 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster Windows 8 or later* 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended) Available USB 2.0 port Large capacity hard drive for recording (at least 500 GB) * Windows support coming soon
Compatible Software	Compatible Mac Software Unit ships with standard Core Audio drivers for Mac OS X for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including: MOTU Digital Performer Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later) Apple Logic Pro Apple Logic Express Apple Garage Band Apple SoundTrack Pro Ableton Live Propellerhead Record and Reason Steinberg Cubase Cockos Reaper Native Instruments Kontakt Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host) Compatible Windows Software Unit ships with standard Wave and ASIO drivers for Windows 8 for compatibility with virtually all WAV-compatible audio apps, including: MOTU Digital Performer Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later) Ableton Live Cakewalk Sonar Steinberg Cubase Propellerhead Record and Reason Image Line FL Studio Sony Vegas Pro Sony Sound Forge Sony Acid Cockos Reaper Native Instruments Kontakt Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
Other	Web App Support Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc. Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi Included Software MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store) MOTU AVB Control web app (served from the hardware itself) AudioDesk 4.0 (available as a separate download)
Dimensions (WxDxH)	17 x 7 x 2" (432 x 178 x 51 mm) without included rackears
Weight	7 lb (3.2 kg)

In accordance with California labeling requirements:

WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

$995.00

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MOTU 8M Thunderbolt/AVB/USB Audio Interface w/8 Mic Presi & DSP

The 8M Thunderbolt™ audio interface provides industry-leading dynamic range and large console style mixing. With 50 channels of audio I/O (24 ins and 26 outs), the 8M also supports USB 2.0 audio class compliant connectivity that is USB 3.0 compatible. Eight mic preamps are equipped with individual gain, pad and 48V phantom power, plus optional hardware-based V-Limit™ overload protection, which adds 9 dB of headroom above digital zero to prevent overs. Powerful DSP delivers large console style mixing with 48 channels, 12 stereo busses, and 32-bit floating point effects processing, including modeled analog EQ, vintage compression and classic reverb. The unit's extensive routing grid patches ins to outs, or splits inputs to multiple destinations. Use the 8M as a stand-alone mixer and control everything from the 8M's innovative web app running on your iPad™, iPhone™, tablet, smart phone, and laptop. Connect a second MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Ethernet cable. Add more I/O with the MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Build an AVB audio network with multiple switches and sub-millisecond latency, even over long cable runs. Stream hundreds of channels among devices and computers on the network. From initial tracking to final mastering, the 8M delivers superb sound quality, state-of-the-art operation, and reliable performance.

Features

Superb audio quality — For example, the balanced TRS analog outputs produce 123 dB dynamic range and -110 dB THD+N (0.0003%) at -1 dBFS, Unweighted, 1 kHz.
50 simultaneous audio channels — Eight XLR/TRS combo inputs with individual preamps/pad/48V power, 8 balanced/unbalanced TRS analog outs, and 2 x 8-channel ADAT optical ports for 24 inputs and 26 outputs.
Universal connectivity — Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0). USB audio class-compliant firmware and Industry standard drivers work with any audio software.
On-board 32-bit floating point DSP with large console style mixing and effects — Flexible 48-input digital mixer with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb with sends, plus modeled analog EQ and compression, gate, and reverb.

System expansion and audio networking

Add a 2nd MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Cat-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (hundreds of meters). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.

Matrix routing and splitting

Flexible, matrix-style audio routing and splitting for any analog or digital input, computer channel or network stream to any other output, computer, or network device. Split any single input to unlimited multiple output destinations.

Web app control

Control on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from web app software running in your favorite browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network.

Stand-alone mixing with wireless control

Connect an Apple Airport™ or other Wi-Fi router directly to the 8M with a standard Ethernet cable and control the 8M's powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smart phone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live sound mixing.

Technical Specifications

Sample rates	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Analog inputs	8 x XLR/TRS combo-style mic/line/instrument inputs Preamp gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled) TRS max level with pad: +17 dbU (V-limit at +7)
Analog outputs	8 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced) Max level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20) 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
Digital I/O	2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 1 bank (8 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates
Total I/O	24 inputs and 26 outputs (50 total) at 1x sample rates 16 inputs and 18 outputs (34 total) at 2x sample rates 8 inputs and 10 outputs (18 total) at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O	1 x Thunderbolt (compatible with 1 and 2) 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant (3.0 compatible)
Sync I/O	1 x word clock in 1 x word clock out
Headphone	1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable)
Phantom power	8 x individual +48V
Front panel	1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 1 x digital rotary encoder • phone volume 8 x digital rotary encoders • mic preamp gain 16 x switches • (8) Pad and (8) 48V Phantom switch 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav 1 x AC power switch
Power	International 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz • 0.5A max

Mac System Requirements

1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Windows System Requirements*

* Windows support is coming soon…
1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Windows 8 or later
Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Web App Support

Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.
Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi.

Included Software

Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 drivers
MOTU AVB Discovery App for Mac (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
MOTU AVB Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
AudioDesk 4.0 (available as a separate download)

Operating Systems

For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 8 or later*
For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Analog I/O Specifications

	Connector type	Dynamic range (A-weighted)	THD+N (unweighted)	Max level	Trim range (in 1 dB steps)
Line output	1/4" TRS, balanced, tip hot	123 dB	-110 dB	+20 dBu	24 dB (-4 to +20 dBu)
Line input	1/4" TRS, bal/unbal, tip hot	112 dB	-102 dB	+17 dBu (with pad)	53 dB
Mic input	XLR, balanced, pin 2 hot	112 dB	-104 dB	+24 dBu (with pad)	63 dB
Phones	1/4", TRS stereo	102 dB	-92 dB	Max. 80 mw	128 dB

Compatible Mac software

The 8M ships with standard Core Audio drivers for Mac OS X for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including:

MOTU Digital Performer
Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
Apple Logic Pro
Apple Logic Express
Apple Garage Band
Apple SoundTrack Pro
Ableton Live
Propellerhead Record & Reason
Steinberg Cubase
Cockos Reaper
Native Instruments Kontakt
Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)

The 8M ships with standard Wave and ASIO drivers for Windows 8 for compatibility with virtually all Wave-compatible audio apps, including:

MOTU Digital Performer
Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
Ableton Live
Cakewalk Sonar
Steinberg Cubase
Propellerhead Record & Reason
Image Line FL Studio
Sony Vegas Pro
Sony Sound Forge
Sony Acid
Cockos Reaper
Native Instruments Kontakt
Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)

UPC: 8 39128 00591 4

In accordance with California labeling requirements:

WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

$1,495.00

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MOTU Monitor 8 Monitor Mixer, Headphone Amp & Audio Interface

Monitor 8

The MOTU Monitor 8 gives you three-in-one functionality: monitor mixer, headphone amp, and audio interface - all with exceptional audio fidelity. Monitor 8 lets you mix 24 inputs, multichannel computer audio, and dozens of AVB (IEEE 802.1) audio network channels to eight stereo monitor groups. Monitor 8's extensive routing grid lets you effortlessly patch inputs to outputs, or splits your inputs to multiple destinations. You can use Monitor 8 as a standalone mixer and control everything from its web app running on your iPad, iPhone, tablet, smart phone, or laptop. Connect another MOTU AVB interface with a simple Ethernet cable.

Exceptional audio quality

Employs the same industry-recognized analog design as MOTU's groundbreaking 1248, 8M and 16A audio interfaces. The balanced, DC-coupled analog outputs produce measured performance of 123 dB dynamic range (A-weighted) and -110 dB THD+N (0.0003%) at -1 dBFS, Unweighted, 1 kHz.

24 inputs and 8 stereo bus outputs

Mix 24 physical inputs, multi-channel computer audio, and 64 AVB audio network channels to eight stereo bus outputs (Main, Aux, and monitor groups A thru F). Inputs include 8 channels of balanced (TRS) analog and 16 channels (2 banks) of ADAT optical.

Six monitor groups with flexible outputs

Each group provides multiple mirrored outputs, including 2x 1/4-inch phones (front and rear panel), summed 1/4-inch mono out for stage monitors, and, for groups A-D, balanced stereo 1/4-inch outs, which can be fed to in-ear monitoring systems or other stereo destinations.

Universal connectivity

Connects to a computer with standard AVB Ethernet or audio class compliant high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS). Discovery app and web app software works alongside any host audio software.

On-board DSP with mixing and effects

Flexible 48-input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression.

32-bit floating point processing

DSP-driven mixing and effects engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.

Modeled vintage effects processing

Classic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.

System expansion and audio networking

Add a 2nd MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M, 16A, 24Ai or 24Ao) with a simple Cat-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.

Flexible matrix routing and splitting

Send any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network.

Stand-alone mixing with wireless control

Connect an Apple Airport™ or other Wi-Fi router directly to Monitor 8 with a standard Ethernet cable and control the 8M's powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smartphone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live show monitor mixing.

Web app control

Control on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from web app software running in your favorite browser on a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network.

Two banks of ADAT digital input

Connect digital mixers, optical expanders or other gear. 16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz or 8 channels at 88.2/96 kHz.

Comprehensive metering

The large backlit 324 x 24 LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.

AudioDesk

Includes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.

Technical Specifications

Sample rates	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Analog inputs	8 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced) Max level: +24 dbU (digitally adjustable -96 to +22 dB) Trim: -96 to +22 dB (digitally adjustable)
Analog outputs	10 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled) 6 x 1/4" TS line out (summed mono) 2 x XLR line out (pin 2 hot) Max level: +22 dBu Trim: 127 to 0 dB (digitally adjustable) 12 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
Digital Input	2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical input at 1x rates 1 bank (8 ch) of SMUX optical input at 2x rates
Total I/O connections	24 inputs and 30 outputs (54 total) at 1x rates 16 inputs and 30 outputs (46 total) at 2x rates 8 inputs and 30 outputs (38 total) at 4x rates
Total I/O channels	24 inputs and 16 outputs (40 total) at 1x sample rates 16 inputs and 16 outputs (32 total) at 2x sample rates 8 inputs and 16 outputs (24 total) at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O	1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant USB 3.0 and iOS compatible 1 x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite)
Headphone	12 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (mirrored in 6 pairs)
Front panel	6 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 1 x digital rotary encoder • main out volume 1 x digital rotary encoder • aux out volume 6 x digital rotary encoders • phone volume 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav 1 x AC power switch
Power	International 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz • 0.5A max

Mac System Requirements

1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
Available high-speed USB 2.0 or AVB Ethernet port*
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
*AVB Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X Yosemite

Windows System Requirements*

* Windows support is coming soon…
1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
Windows 8 or later
Available high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Web App Support

Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.
Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi.

Included Software

Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 drivers
MOTU AVB Discovery App for Mac (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
MOTU AVB Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & Windows (separate download)

Operating Systems

For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 8 or later*
For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

In accordance with California labeling requirements:

WARNING: Cancer & Reproductive Harm - www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

$995.00

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MOTU Stage-B16 16-Channel Stage Box Mac PC Audio Interface

The MOTU Stage-B16 is a 16-input stage box and audio interface with DSP, mixing, Wi-Fi control, and studio-quality analog performance. The stage box section with AVB Ethernet "digital snake" connectivity allows for running sixteen microphone signals to front of house, or anywhere in the network over standard Ethernet cabling. For small- to mid-sized applications, the Stage-B16 takes care of all live sound mixing duties, controlled wirelessly from a laptop, tablet or smartphone.

The universally compatible USB audio interface function for Mac and Windows features sixteen studio-grade microphone inputs, with ultra-clean preamps, suitable for use in both a studio or on stage. The individual preamps deliver 117 dB dynamic range and each input is equipped with 63 dB of preamp gain, individual 48V phantom power, and a -20dB pad. Digitally controlled analog preamp gain provides accurate adjustments in 1 dB increments from web app software running on a laptop, tablet or smartphone, with the ability to save gain settings.

The DSP-equipped 48-input, 12-bus digital mixer with wireless control is identical to the mixer found in the company's 1248 and 16A interfaces. Modeled analog EQ and compression with 32-bit float precision delivers classic EQs based on British analog mixing consoles with each input channel providing a classic compressor with peak/RMS operation. Groups and the main mix bus are equipped with MOTU's Leveler, an accurate model of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A optical leveling amplifier, known for its highly sought-after Automatic Gain Control (AGC) characteristics.

The Stage-B16 connects to a computer with audio class compliant hi-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS) for across-the-board compatibility. Alternately, with a Mac running OS X Yosemite (10.10) or later, a standard Ethernet cable can be used for operation as an audio interface. A Quick Setup menu allows for instantly reconfiguring the unit for many common situations, from operation as a standard audio interface to serving as a network "snake" from one location to another. Once a preset is chosen, the routing grid and mixer settings can be easily customized to suit specific needs, and then saved as custom presets.

DSP-equipped stage box with AVB Ethernet "digital snake" connectivity, 12-bus digital mixer with wireless control, and universally compatible audio interface for Mac and Windows