MOTU 828 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface

For serious musicians, creators, and podcasters, the completely redesigned MOTU 828 USB-C Audio/MIDI Interface connects to a Mac, Windows, or iOS device via lightning-fast 5 Gbps USB 3.1 with low-latency high-performance drivers to deliver 60 total channels of I/O and 24-channel mixing with onboard effects processing, including reverb, 4-band EQ and compression. The 828 features a refreshed front panel that offers an improved user interface and high-resolution metering.

Superb Analog Audio Quality and High-End Converters

Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 125 dB of dynamic range and extremely low harmonic distortion, with support for all standard sample rates up to 24-bit / 192 kHz. Analog performance is driven by decades of MOTU engineering expertise in audio-interface technology.

Transparent Mic Channels

Cutting-edge components deliver ultratransparent sound with -114 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range, and -129 dBu EIN. Each mic channel provides individual controls for +74 dB of preamp gain, -20 dB pad, 48V phantom power, and phase invert.
All settings can be controlled remotely from a computer or iOS device. Each mic channel includes a dedicated send/return insert (balanced) for outboard gear processing.

Universal Connectivity for Mac, Windows, iOS

Connect to your Mac, Windows, or iOS device with 5 Gbps USB 3.1 (compatible with USB 2), with up to 60 audio channels (28-in / 32-out). Class-compliant firmware means you can plug and play with Mac or iOS hosts, no driver needed. Industry standard high-performance drivers work with any audio apps.
Connect directly to your iPad via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter).

Ultralow Latency Performanc

Optimized drivers for both Mac and Windows deliver renowned ultralow latency performance.
With a high-performance DAW such as Digital Performer, the 828 delivers an astonishing round trip latency (RTL) of ~2 ms (milliseconds) over USB (2 or 3), at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer.

Bright 3.9" TFT Display on Front Panel

On the front panel, the bright 3.9", 24-bit RGB LCD provides 480x128 pixel high-resolution metering for all analog and digital I/O.
Get detailed status info and access to hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.

60 Simultaneous Audio Channels

28 inputs and 32 outputs, including two combo XLR/TRS mic / line / Hi-Z guitar inputs with send/return inserts, 8 TRS analog (line-level) in/out, and separate main outs on XLR jacks.
Two banks of 8-channel ADAT I/O, stereo RCA S/PDIF digital I/O, and two front-panel headphone outputs.

Hi-Z Guitar Inputs: DIY Guitar Re-Amping

Connect your guitar to the front-panel Hi-Z combo input, use CueMix's near-zero latency to loop to any output (with a re-amp adapter, if needed), and record both the dry signal and your miked-up amp simultaneously.
Then re-amp the dry signal later with different amps and cabs—or amp modeling plug-ins—to experiment with different tones.

Send/Return Loops for Both Mic Inputs

Each 828 mic input offers a dedicated analog send/return loop, allowing for both mono or stereo mic-channel outboard processing via fully balanced connections.
If nothing is plugged into a mic input, its return serves as an extra line input with identical signal characteristics to all other line inputs.

Two Independent Headphone Outputs

With independent volume control, each headphone output can mirror each other, the Main Outs, any other analog output pair, any CueMix bus, or any USB output channels.
Or, you can create a completely customized mix for each headphone output that includes live 828 inputs and built-in reverb.

Wireless Wi-Fi Control

If the 828 is connected to a computer on your Wi-Fi network, you can control all settings and mixing wirelessly from the CueMix 5 app running on mobile devices or other computers on the same network—even multiple devices at the same time.
Manage access to the 828 with network discovery and password protection.

DSP Mixing and Effects Processing

Flexible 24-input digital mixer with 8 stereo buses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression.

Control-Room Features: A/B Speaker Select and Talkback

Take control of your recording sessions with the front-panel talkback switch.
Connect two sets of monitors and check your mixes instantly with front-panel A/B select buttons.
Talkback uses any analog input (no built-in front-panel talkback mic).

Monitor Group for Surround Systems

Control your 5.1 or 7.1 surround speaker system with a single fader.
The MonitorGroup gives you the flexibility to choose any analog outputs you wish to control.

Loopback and Live Streaming

With two loopback channels, you can easily route computer output back to the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the 828 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting.

ADAT Optical I/O and Optical Expansion

Connect outboard digital processors, digital mixers, or other gear with 16 channels of ADAT at 44.1 / 48 kHz or 8 channels of S/MUX at 88.2 / 96 kHz.
Bank A can optionally provide stereo TOSLINK (optical S/PDIF) I/O up to 96 kHz.

S/PDIF Digital I/O

The 828's standard RCA S/PDIF input and output make stereo digital transfers a snap, with optional external clocking and support for sample rates up to 96 kHz.
Choose any source signal for the S/PDIF output.

CueMix 5 Monitor Mixing with Effects

CueMix 5 for Mac, Windows, and iOS gives you simple yet comprehensive graphic control over your mix with attractive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ, and a convenient touch-friendly interface (on iOS) for quick access to all mixing features, digitally controlled trims, and other settings.

5-Pin DIN MIDI I/O with MIDI Thru

Connect MIDI gear without the need for a separate MIDI interface.
MIDI Thru mode lets you loop MIDI directly from IN to OUT, bypassing the computer (or with no computer connected).

DC-Coupled TRS Outputs

All analog outputs are DC-coupled.
This means you can use the 828 to manipulate and sequence modular synthesizers from a host DAW using control voltage (CV).

Footswitch Inpu

Connect a standard foot pedal switch (available separately) for hands-free punch-in and punch-out while recording.
Or map the pedal to any keystroke function in your host software.

Other Features

Word clock in/out/thru supports all sample rates up to 192 kHz.
Latching power button that prevents inadvertent switching.
Built-in rack ears for improved durability.
Sheet-steel case with increased depth and heft.

Two DAWs to Get You Started

Performer Lite provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, process, and master your own music tracks quickly and easily. Plug in your mic, guitar, and MIDI keyboard, and start tracking with over 100 virtual instruments, dozens of effect plug-ins, guitar FX processing, and much more.
The Ableton Live Lite DAW is also included.

100+ Instruments

Performer Lite includes over 100 virtual instruments.
Instruments include acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, drums, organs synths, orchestral instruments, choirs, world instruments, and much more.

6GB of Free Loops and Sample Packs

Performer Lite includes 6GB of free loops and sample packs from from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters, and MOTU to help you start making music right away.
From Performer Lite's Content Browser, choose from dozens of musical styles, click to audition, then drag and drop in your project's timeline to build your track quickly.

MOTU 9390 Specs

Channels of I/O	28 Inputs / 32 Outputs
Channels of I/O	Analog: 10 Input / 14 Output ADAT: 16 Input / 16 Output at 44.1/48 kHz 8 Input / 8 Output at 88.2/96 kHz 4 Input / 4 Output at 176.4/192 kHz S/PDIF: 2 Input / 2 Output at Up to 96 kHz

Maximum Sampling Rate	192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	2
Analog Audio I/O	2 x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Insert Input 8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Insert Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O	2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input 2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output

Host Connection	USB-C (Class-Compliant)
OS Compatibility	macOS 10.13 or Later Windows 10 or Later
Power Requirements	AC Input

Channels of I/O	28 Inputs / 32 Outputs
Channels of I/O	Analog: 10 Input / 14 Output ADAT: 16 Input / 16 Output at 44.1/48 kHz 8 Input / 8 Output at 88.2/96 kHz 4 Input / 4 Output at 176.4/192 kHz S/PDIF: 2 Input / 2 Output at Up to 96 kHz
Built-In DSP	Yes
Maximum Sampling Rate	192 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs	2
Built-In Microphone	No
Input Level Adjustment	2 x Knob
Expansion Slots	No

Signal Processing

Pad	Mic/Line/Hi-Z: -20 dB (Switchable per Channel)
Gain/Trim Range	Combo XLR-1/4" Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 74 dB (in 1 dB Steps) Digital Inputs: 20 dB
High-Pass Filter	No
Solo/Mute	Mute per Master

Connectivity

Analog Audio I/O	2 x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Insert Input 8 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output 2 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Monitor Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Insert Output 2 x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power	48 V, Selectable On/Off
Digital Audio I/O	2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input 2 x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Input 1 x RCA Coaxial S/PDIF Output
Host Connection	USB-C (Class-Compliant)
Host Connection Protocol	USB 3.1/3.2 Gen 2, Wi-Fi
USB (Non-Host)	No
Sync I/O	1 x BNC Word Clock Input 1 x BNC Word Clock Output/Thru
Network I/O	No
MIDI I/O	1 x DIN 5-Pin Input 1 x DIN 5-Pin Output
Other I/O	1 x 1/4" Footswitch
Wireless	Wi-Fi *Built-In

Performance

Maximum Input Level	Mic Inputs: 0 dBu Line/Insert Inputs: +21 dBu
Maximum Output Level	Line/Insert/Monitor Outputs: +21 dBu Headphone Outputs: 14.4 dBu
Impedance	Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Headphone Outputs: < 1 Ohm
Dynamic Range	Mic Inputs: 118 dBA Line Inputs: 120 dBA Line Outputs: 125 dBA Headphone Outputs: 118 dBA Line Outputs: 125 dB Digital AD/DA Converters: 125 dB
THD+N	Mic Inputs: -114 dB Line Inputs: -114 dB / 0.0002% Line Outputs: -114 dB / 0.0002% Headphone Outputs: -110 dB / 0.0003%
EIN	Mic Inputs: -129 dBu

Digital Audio

Sample Rates	44.1 / 48 / 88.2 / 96 / 176.4 / 192 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion	No
Bit Depths	24-Bit
Latency	2 ms at 96 kHz
Sync Sources	ADAT, Internal, S/PDIF, Word Clock

Audio Storage & Playback

Media/Memory Card Slot

No

Compatibility

OS Compatibility	macOS 10.13 or Later Windows 10 or Later
Included Software	No
Processor Requirement	Mac: Intel Core Apple
RAM Requirements	4 GB
Mobile App Compatible	Yes: iOS Only

Power

Power Requirements	AC Input
AC Input Power	100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

Physical

Rackmount Size	1 RU
Dimensions	19 x 12.25 x 1.75" / 48.3 x 31.12 x 4.45 cm
Weight	11.0 lb / 5.0 kg

Packaging Info

Package Weight	17.505 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)	25.7 x 19.1 x 8.3"

UPC: 839128006270

In accordance with California labeling requirements:

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

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MOTU 828mk3 Firewire & USB Mac PC Audio MIDI Interface

The 828mk3 is MOTU's most advanced FireWire and now with USB 2.0 audio interface. Once again it raises the bar with innovative new features, enhanced standard features that remain unique, superb sound and reliable performance.

The 828mk3 provides ten channels of pristine 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional MOTU FireWire audio interfaces or the 8pre mic input expander.

The 828mk3 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 30 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer – with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven compression, EQ and reverb to every input and output, independent of your host computer. When recording from the mic/guitar inputs, the 828mk3’s signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no digital clipping or harsh artifacts.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 828mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

The 828mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

Features

CueMix FX™ - flexible 28 input/16 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects, including reverb with sends/returns, plus EQ and compression on every input and output.
28 inputs / 30 outputs (at 44.1/48 kHz) - there's no channel sharing in the 828mk3; the mic inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels.
Front-panel control - access any setting in your entire 828mk3 mix directly from the front panel.
Stand-alone operation - program your mixes at the studio and then bring the 828mk3 to your gig - no computer needed. Need to tweak the mix? Do it on site using the back-lit LCD and front-panel controls.
Multiple CueMix FX mixes - for example, create different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Or add send/return loops for outboard gear - with no latency.
Two front panel combo jacks provide hi-Z 1/4” guitar input or low-Z XLR mic input with phantom power, pad and plenty of gain.
Mic/guitar instrument sends - add your favorite outboard EQ, preamp, reverb or other processor to the two mic/guitar inputs, before the signal goes digital.
Clip protection - Mic/guitar input limiter prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to +12 dB over zero.
Eight 24-bit 192kHz analog inputs and outputs on balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks
Precision Digital Trim™ - Digitally controlled analog trim on all analog inputs (mic/guitar inputs + quarter-inch TRS inputs) provides accurate adjustements in 1 dB increments. Fine-tune the balance of your analog inputs and then save/recall trim configurations.
Flexible optical I/O - 16 channels of ADAT lightpipe, 8 channels of SMUX (96 kHz) or two pairs of stereo TOSLink. Mix and match formats between the two banks.
Sample-accurate MIDI - connect a MIDI controller and/or sound module with no separate interface needed. MIDI I/O is sample-accurate with supporting software.
Expandable - add additional interfaces for more I/O as your needs grow.
Separate XLR main outs and front-panel headphone jacks, each with independent volume control.
Stereo 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF in/out
Word clock in and out
SMPTE in and out
Includes drivers for Mac & PC, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, GSIF, Core Audio, and Core MIDI. Supports all popular Macintosh and Windows audio software.
100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs.
Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for the Macintosh with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.
Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC via FireWire or USB 2.0
Front panel volume control for monitoring. Stereo, Quad, 6.1, 7.1 and user-defined surround monitoring setups available.
Two front panel headphone jacks with independent volume controls.
Front panel meters or activity LEDs for all analog, digital and MIDI I/O, plus SMPTE sync tach and lock LEDs.
Dedicated front panel clock status LEDs.
International 100-240V, 50-60 Hz autoswitching power supply

828mk3 Mic/guitar inputs

Two convenient front panel mic/guitar inputs are equipped with high quality preamps, plus overload protection and all the features you need to record any mic or guitar with excellent sound quality.

Each input is equipped with its own 48V phantom power switch and 20 dB pad switch. Both inputs also include a switch that toggles between the low-impedance XLR mic input and the true high-impedance quarter-inch guitar input jack.
Precision digitally controlled analog trim

The preamps provide 53 dB of gain, which you can adjust in precise 1 dB increments using the detented digital rotary encoder. As you turn the encoder, you see graphic and numeric feedback in the front panel LCD, so you know exactly how much gain you are applying. The gain adjustment itself is smooth because it is analog, but the digital control gives you both precision and the ability to save and recall trim settings. You get the best of both worlds: analog trim with digital precision and control.

Precision digitally controlled analog trim is also available on all of the 828mk3's balanced quarter-inch (TRS) analog inputs on the rear panel. Level matching analog inputs has never been easier or more convenient. You can carefully tune the balance among your analog inputs using the CueMix FX software and then save the entire configuration on disk for instant recall. You can create and save as many trim configurations as you need.

V-Limit™ hardware limiter

Both mic/guitar inputs are equipped with V-Limit™, a hardware limiter that helps prevent digital clipping from overloaded input signals. With V-Limit enabled, signals can go above zero dB (where limiting kicks in) to as high as +12 dB above zero with no distortion due to digital clipping.

Soft Clip™

Additional protection can be applied to the mic/guitar inputs by enabling the 828mk3's Soft Clip™ feature, which engages just before clipping occurs and helps reduce perceptible distortion.

Each mic input has a corresponding rear panel send that allows you to insert outboard gear before the signal goes digital. Any input can be used as a return.

828mk3 Comprehensive I/O

The 828mk3 allows you to connect a wide variety of studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, effects processors and more.

Front panel I/O

In addition to the two mic/guitar preamp inputs on the front panel, the 828mk3 provides two independent headphone jacks with independent volume knobs, one of which also controls the XLR main outs on the rear panel. Alternately, this "Master Vol" knob can be programmed to control any combination of outputs (analog and/or digital). For example, it can control monitor output for an entire 5.1 or 7.1 surround mix.

828mk3 7-band EQ

Modeled after analog British console EQ's, known for their highly musical gain/Q settings, the 828mk3's EQ provides a high pass filter, low pass filter, two shelving or parametric filters and five parametric bands.

The 828mk3's EQ section provides 7-band parametric EQ modeled after British analog console EQ's, featuring 4 filter styles (gain/Q profiles) to effectively cover a wide range of audio material. LP and HP filters are also supplied with slopes that range from 6 to 36 dB per octave.

828mk3 Vintage compression

The 828mk3's flexible dynamics processing includes a high-quality conventional compressor, plus a leveling amplifier modeled after the legendary LA-2A™ optical compressor.

828mk3 Clock and sync

The 828mk3 uses extremely accurate Direct Digital Synthesis™ for internal clocking and for resolving to external word clock or SMPTE time code sources. The 828mk3 can resolve directly to time code, with no additional sychronizer required.

The 828mk3 is equipped with Direct Digital Synthesis™ (DDS), a DSP-driven phase lock engine and very high frequency digital clock source that produces imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (well below the overall noise floor), even when the 828mk3 is resolved to an external clock source via either word clock or SMPTE time code. This technology represents the very latest in extremely high-performance, yet cost-effective digital audio clocking. DDS also allows the 828mk3 to filter incoming clock sources that may have substantially more jitter than the 828mk3 itself.

828mk3 MIDI

The 828mk3 includes a 16-channel MIDI interface that provides sample-accurate timing with supporting software.

Connect a MIDI keyboard, sound module or control surface, and you are ready to go. The FireWire cable carries both MIDI and audio so you don't need to connect an additional USB cable for MIDI.

828mk3 Expansion & drivers

As with other MOTU FireWire interfaces, the 828mk3 supplies two FireWire jacks and one USB2 jack so it can be daisy-chained with additional MOTU FireWire audio interfaces or other devices.

The 828mk3 is also fully compatible with the 8pre, a single rack MOTU interface that adds 8 mic preamp inputs to the 828mk3. Because the 8pre connects to the 828mk3 via ADAT optical, its mic inputs are fully integrated into the 828mk3's on-board CueMix FX digital mixer.

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MOTU 828x Thunderbolt & USB Mac PC Audio MIDI Interface

MOTU brings the Next Generation audio interface to the latest computers!

The 828x is MOTU's most advanced “hybrid” audio interface, it connects to any Mac or PC using ultra-fast Thunderbolt™ technology or high-speed USB 2.0 and delivers DSP effects and mixing for all 28 inputs and 30 outputs with 32-bit floating point processing. Once again it raises the bar with innovative new features, enhanced standard features that remain unique, superb sound and reliable performance.

The 828x is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828x provides two XLR/TRS “combo” mic/guitar inputs, 8 balanced TRS analog in/out, two banks of optical (ADAT and TOSLink formats), S/PDIF (coax) digital I/O, dedicated main outs on XLRs, and two front panel headphone jacks with independent volume control. The mic/guitar combo inputs are equipped with transparent preamps, digitally controlled trim with plenty of gain, a true high-impedance guitar input, individual 48V phantom power, -20 dB pad, and V-Limit™, a hardware limiter that helps prevent digital clipping from overloaded input signals as high as +12 dB above zero with no clipping or harsh artifacts. Additional protection can be applied with Soft Clip™.

828x feature highlights:

Thunderbolt™ connectivity — Compatible with Thunderbolt 1 and 2.
Hi-speed USB 2.0 connectivity — Compatible with USB 3.0.
58 simultaneous channels — 28 inputs and 30 outputs, including two mic preamps with sends, 8 TRS analog in/out, separate main outs on XLR jacks, two banks of optical, S/PDIF, MIDI in/out, time code in/out, word clock I/O, and two front-panel headphone jacks.
CueMix FX™ — High-powered DSP with mixing and effects on individual ins/outs. Includes classic reverb, modeled analog EQ, and vintage LA-2A compressor.
Flexible mic/guitar inputs with preamps — Two front panel combo jacks provide hi-Z 1/4” guitar input or XLR mic input with individual phantom power and pad.
Precision Digital Trim™ — Digitally controlled analog trim on all analog inputs (mic/guitar inputs + quarter-inch TRS inputs) provides accurate adjustments in 1 dB increments.
V-Limit™ overload protection — Hardware-based input limiter on the mic/guitar inputs prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to +12 dB over zero.
Front-panel control for stand-alone operation — Access any setting in your entire 828x mix directly from the front panel.
Foot switch input — Connect a standard foot pedal switch (sold separately) for hands-free punch-in and punch-out while recording. Or map the pedal to any keystroke function in your host software.
Direct Digital Synthesis™ (DDS) — DSP-driven phase lock engine and internal clock source produces imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (below the noise floor), even when the 828x is resolved to an external clock source via SMPTE time code.
Time code support — Directly resolves to (or generates) time code via any quarter-inch input or output, without the need for an extra synchronizer.
DC-coupled TRS outputs — Use the 828x with Volta™ (sold separately) to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW.
Instrument tuner and audio analysis tools — Includes an oscilloscope, real-time FFT, X-Y Plot, and graphic phase analysis.

All analog inputs are equipped with digitally controlled analog trim controls that allow adjustments in 1 dB increments. The mic/guitar input trims can be adjusted using front-panel digital rotary encoders that provide feedback in the front panel LCD, while all quarter-inch TRS inputs can be trimmed from the included cross-platform CueMix FX software. Different trim configurations can be saved as files on disk for instant recall.

Connect any studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer – with no latency and no processor strain on the computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs, and busses independent of the host computer. Add Classic Reverb™ with lengths up to 60 seconds. Further sculpt your sound with 7-band parametric EQ featuring filter types carefully modeled after British analog console EQs. Choose between two forms of compression: a conventional compressor and the Leveler™, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A™ optical compressor that provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.

Analyze and scope any mono or stereo audio stream with advanced diagnostic tools, including a full-screen real-time FFT display, spectrogram “waterfall” display, full-featured oscilloscope, X-Y plot, and linear/polar phase analysis graphs.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 828x from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

Additional advanced features include 192 kHz operation, Direct Digital Synthesis™ (DDS) precision clocking, direct SMPTE time code sync (no extra synchronizer needed), MIDI I/O and much more. Cross-platform software includes the CueMix FX application and WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers for Mac (OS X) and Windows (8, 7 and Vista). The included AudioDesk® workstation software provides 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

Technicial Specifications

Converters	24-bit
Sample rates	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Analog inputs	2 x XLR/TRS combo-style mic/guitar inputs 8 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)
Analog outputs	2 x XLR balanced main out 8 x 1/4" balanced TRS line out 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
Digital I/O	16 channels of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 8 channels of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates 2-channel TOSlink (optical S/PDIF) up to 96 kHz 2-channel RCA S/PDIF up to 96 kHz
Total I/O	28 inputs and 30 outputs at 1x sample rates 20 inputs and 22 outputs at 2x sample rates 10 inputs and 10 outputs at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O	1 x Thunderbolt (compatible with 1 and 2) 1 x USB 2.0 (compatible with 3.0)
Sync I/O	1 x SMPTE time code in (LTC) 1 x SMPTE time code out (LTC) 1 x word clock in 1 x word clock out
Headphone output	1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable) 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (mirrors main outs)
Phantom power	2 x individual +48V
Front panel	2 x XLR/TRS combo mic/guitar in 2 x 1/4" TRS phone 2 x digital rotary encoders • phone/main volume 2 x digital rotary encoders • mic trim 4 x switches • Pad and 48V Phantom 4 x digital rotary encoders for LCD control 2 x 16 character LCD 8 x 4-segment ladder LEDs • 1/4-inch analog in 8 x activity LED • 1/4-inch analog out 2 x 4-segment ladder LEDs • RCA S/PDIF in 2 x activity LED • RCA S/PDIF out 2 x 10-segment LEDs • mic in with V-Limit 2 x 5-segment ladder LEDs • main outs 6 x LED • sample rate indicator 1 x LED • LOCK/TACH indicator 2 x activity LEDs • optical bank A/B 1 x activity LED • MIDI in/out 1 x AC power switch
Power	International 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz • 20 Watts

System Requirements

Mac System Requirements

A Mac with an Intel processor
1 GB RAM; 2 GB or more recommended
Mac OS X version 10.6 or later required
Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 (or 3.0) port
USB cable included; Thunderbolt cable purchased separately
A large hard drive (preferably at least 250 GB)

Windows System Requirements

1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
1 GB RAM; 2 GB or more recommended
Windows 8, 7 or Vista, 32- or 64-bit; Vista SP 2 or later required
Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 (or 3.0) port
USB cable included; Thunderbolt cable purchased separately
A large hard drive (preferably at least 250 GB)

Included software

CueMix FX
MOTU SMPTE Console
AudioDesk (Mac only, optical CD drive required)

Operating Systems

Mac OS X version 10.6 or later
Windows 8, 7 or Vista (SP2 or later is required)

64-bit operation

Available for Mac OS X 10.6 or later
Available for 64-bit versions of Windows 8, 7 or Vista
Requires a 64-bit CPU

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MOTU 896mk3 - FireWire/USB 2.0 Hybrid Mac PC Audio Interface

The 896mk3 from MOTU is a hybrid digital audio interface that features both FireWire and USB 2.0 connectivity. The interface can also function as a rack-mount, standalone mixer without the need for a computer. It provides eight channels of 24-bit/192kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of optical digital I/O, stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF, and separate analog main outs.

An on-board CueMix FX digital mixer allows for routing guitars, synthesizers, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors with no latency and no processor strain on the host computer. Hardware DSP-driven effects processing can be applied to inputs, outputs and busses independent of the host computer.

DSP effects include the Classic Reverb with reverb times of up to sixty seconds, and a seven-band parametric EQ featuring filter types modeled after British analog console EQs. Also included are a conventional compressor and the Leveler, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A optical compressor that provides automatic gain control.

All analog inputs are equipped with V-Limit, a hardware limiter that helps prevent digital clipping from overloaded input signals. Additional protection can be applied to the microphone/guitar inputs by enabling the Soft Clip feature, which engages just before clipping and helps reduce perceptible distortion.

Powered monitors can be plugged directly into the outputs of the interface and the output attenuated from the software or a front-panel control. Main out volume is not limited to stereo operation, and includes quad, 5.1, 7.1 and even user-defined configurations are available. Additional programming allows for all thirty-two outputs to be controlled with the master volume knob.

Hybrid FireWire/USB2 connectivity - connect to your computer via plug-and-play FireWire or hi-speed USB2
CueMix FX is a flexible 28 input/16 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects, including reverb with sends/returns, plus EQ and compression on every input and output
28 inputs / 32 outputs (at 44.1/48kHz)
No channel sharing - the microphone inputs, AES/EBU and S/PDIF I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels
Front-panel control with access to any setting in a mix directly from the front panel
Stand-alone operation - program your mixes at the studio and then bring the unit to a gig without a computer
Need to tweak the mix? Do it on site using the back-lit LCD and front-panel controls
Multiple CueMix FX mixes (create different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones or add send/return loops for outboard gear with no latency)
Eight rear panel combo jacks provide 1/4" or XLR microphone input with phantom power, pad and plenty of gain
Clip protection - input limiter prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to +12dB over zero
Eight 24-bit/192kHz analog inputs and outputs on XLR jacks
Precision Digital Trim digitally controls analog trim on all analog inputs while providing accurate adjustments in 1.0dB increments
Fine-tune the balance of your analog inputs and then save/recall trim configurations
Flexible optical I/O - 16 channels of ADAT Lightpipe, 8 channels of SMUX (96kHz) or two pairs of stereo TOSLink
Mix and match formats between the two banks
Expandable by adding additional interfaces for more I/O as needs grow
Separate XLR main outs and front-panel headphone jacks, each with independent volume control
24-bit/96kHz AES/EBU stereo I/O
24-bit/96kHz S/PDIF stereo I/O
Wordclock in and out
CueMix FX includes audio analysis visual diagnostic tools for the stereo audio signals, from an accurate guitar/instrument tuner to phase and polarity measurement tools, to a full-fledged oscilloscope
Resolve directly to time code, with no additional synchronizer required via one of the analog input jacks
Includes a DSP-driven phase-lock engine with sophisticated filtering that provides fast lockup times and sub-frame accuracy
MOTU SMPTE Console software (for Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista) provides a complete set of tools to generate SMPTE for striping, regenerating or slaving other devices to the computer
Foot switch input (conveniently located on the front panel) connects a standard foot pedal switch (sold separately) for hands-free punch-in and punch-out while recording
Map the pedal to any keystroke function in the host software
Includes native 32- and 64-bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI
Supports all popular Mac and Windows audio software
100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs
Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for the Macintosh with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing and sample-accurate sync
Plug-and-play operation with Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0
Front panel volume control for monitoring
Stereo, Quad, 6.1, 7.1 and user-defined surround monitoring setups available
Two front panel headphone jacks with independent volume controls
Comprehensive front panel metering for all analog and digital audio I/O
Dedicated front panel clock status LEDs
Internal universal 100~240V, 50/60Hz auto switching power supply

Specs:

Hybrid FireWire/USB2 connectivity — connect to your computer via plug-and-play FireWire or hi-speed USB2.
CueMix FX™ — flexible 28 input/16 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects, including reverb with sends/returns, plus EQ and compression on every input and output.
28 inputs / 32 outputs (at 44.1/48 kHz) — there's no channel sharing in the 896mk3; the mic inputs, AES/EBU I/O, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels.
Front-panel control — access any setting in your entire 896mk3 mix directly from the front panel.
Stand-alone operation — program your mixes at the studio and then bring the 896mk3 to your gig — no computer needed. Need to tweak the mix? Do it on site using the back-lit LCD and front-panel controls.
Multiple CueMix FX mixes — for example, create different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Or add send/return loops for outboard gear — with no latency.
Eight rear panel combo jacks provide 1/4” or XLR mic input with phantom power, pad and plenty of gain.
Clip protection — input limiter prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to +12 dB over zero.
Eight 24-bit 192kHz analog inputs and outputs on XLR jacks
Precision Digital Trim™ — Digitally controlled analog trim on all analog inputs provides accurate adjustements in 1 dB increments. Fine-tune the balance of your analog inputs and then save/recall trim configurations.
Flexible optical I/O — 16 channels of ADAT lightpipe, 8 channels of SMUX (96 kHz) or two pairs of stereo TOSLink. Mix and match formats between the two banks.
Expandable — add additional interfaces for more I/O as your needs grow.
Separate XLR main outs and front-panel headphone jacks, each with independent volume control.
Stereo 24-bit 96kHz AES/EBU in/out
Stereo 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF in/out
Word clock in and out
Foot switch input — conveniently located on the front panel...connect a standard foot pedal switch (sold separately) for hands-free punch-in and punch-out while recording. Or map the pedal to any keystroke function in your host software.
Includes native 32- and 64-bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI. Supports all popular Mac and Windows audio software.
100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs.
Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for the Macintosh with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.
Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0.
Front panel volume control for monitoring. Stereo, Quad, 6.1, 7.1 and user-defined surround monitoring setups available.
Two front panel headphone jacks with independent volume controls.
Comprehensive front panel metering for all analog and digital audio I/O.
Dedicated front panel clock status LEDs.
International 100-240V, 50-60 Hz autoswitching power supply.
Chassis dimensions, excluding rack ears and front and back panel knobs and connectors: 19 x 7 x 3.5 inches (48.26 x 17.78 x 8.89 cm). Knobs and connectors extend up to 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) from front and back panels, adding 1 inch (2.54 cm) to depth. With rack ears attached, fits standard 19 inch (48.26 cm) rack at 2U high.

System Requirements

Mac
PowerPC G4 CPU 1GHz or faster (including PowerPC G5 CPUs and all Intel processor Macs)
OS X v10.5.8 or later required, 10.6, or 10.7
1GB RAM (2GB or more recommended)
Available FireWire or USB2 port
Large hard drive (preferably at least 250GB)

PC
Pentium-based 1GHz PC compatible or faster equipped with at least one USB2 or FireWire port
Windows Vista SP2 32- or 64-bit, or Windows 7
1GB RAM (2GB or more recommended)
Available FireWire or USB2 port
Large hard drive (preferably at least 250GB)

$965.00

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MOTU 8A 16x18 MAC PC Thunderbolt USB Audio Interface w/ AVB DSP

MOTU 8A 16 x 18 Thunderbolt™ / USB3 audio interface with renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology

Equipped with renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology, the 624 has the same award-winning analog audio quality and proven performance as MOTU's flagship 1248 interface — packed into a mobile half-rack enclosure.

8A Features:

Superb analog audio quality and high-end converters
Renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology delivers 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 1248.
Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers
Round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt™ with high-performance DAW hosts.
Mobile operation and universal connectivity
Connects to your computer with Thunderbolt™, super-speed USB 3.0 or AVB/TSN Ethernet for up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out). Class-compliant firmware and Industry standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connects to iPad™ with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).
32 simultaneous audio channels
8 x 8 balanced analog, 8-channel ADAT optical and independent phone out for 16 inputs and 18 outputs.
DSP mixing and effects processing
Flexible 48-input digital mixer with 7 stereo aux busses, 3 group sends, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression.
32-bit floating point processing
The 8A's mixing and effects DSP 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.
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 audio network.
Stand-alone operation with wireless control
Connect an Apple® Airport™ or other Wi-Fi router with a standard Ethernet cable for wireless control of device settings, powerful 48-channel mixing and DSP effects.
Web app control from any device
Control everything from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet and smartphone connected to your local Wi-Fi network.
System expansion
Add a 2nd MOTU AVB-equipped interface with a simple CAT-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB/TSN Switch (sold separately).
AVB/TSN audio networking
Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB/TSN 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.
Optical I/O
Connect outboard digital processors, digital mixers or other gear. 8 channels of ADAT at 44.1/48 kHz, 4 channels of SMUX at 88.2/96 kHz or stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) up to 96 kHz.
Comprehensive metering
The full-color 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.

32 simultaneous audio channels

Studio-grade I/O for on-the-go recording

You get 8 x 8 balanced analog, 8-channel ADAT optical and independent phone out for 16 inputs and 18 outputs.

Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers

The best possible latency performance

The 8A delivers round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz
over Thunderbolt™ — and an astonishing 1.9 ms over USB — with high-performance DAW hosts.

Mobile operation and universal connectivity

Ultimate portability and flexibility

Connects to your computer with Thunderbolt™, super-speed USB 3.0 or AVB/TSN Ethernet — with support for up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out). USB audio class-compliant firmware and high-performance, industry-standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connects to your iPad™ with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).

DSP mixing and effects processing

Console-style mixing with 48 channels and 12 busses

The 8A's full-fledged 48-input digital mixer delivers 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression. If you know your way around a large-format mixing console, you'll feel right at home. If you've ever wished to mix on a large console, the driver's seat is now yours.

Modeled vintage effects processing

Vintage processing with 32-bit float precision

Classic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs. The 624's mixing and effects DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.

Flexible matrix routing and splitting

Route your audio anywhere with one-click ease

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

Web app control from any device

Control everything from your laptop, tablet and smartphone

The software that you use to control the 624 doesn't reside on your hard drive. It's a web app served from the hardware itself. This means you can control the 624's on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network. Use any web client on any platform — Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android — as long as it shares the same network.

Comprehensive metering

View all I/O activity at a glance — in full color

The full-color 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.

System expansion

Expand your system with more I/O and Wi-Fi control

Add a 2nd MOTU AVB-equipped interface with a simple CAT-5e ethernet cable.

Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a
MOTU AVB/TSN Switch (sold separately).

Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB/TSN 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.

AudioDesk

Powerful audio workstation technology for Mac and Windows

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