The completely redesigned and advanced MOTU 828 USB 3.0 audio interface builds on 22 years of solid success as a leader in the audio interface industry. For 22 years, the MOTU 828 series has been setting standards: Introduced as the world's first FireWire audio interface, followed by the 828X as the first Thunderbolt interface, the seventh
A new 3.9-inch TFT display: The bright 24-bit RGB LCD offers a high resolution of 480 x 128 pixels for displaying all analog and digital inputs and outputs as well as comprehensive status information and easy menu navigation for hardware settings.
Excellent analog sound quality and high-quality converters: The ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology achieves a dynamic range of 125 dB, supported by a maximum sampling rate of 192 kHz.
Ultra-low latency and powerful MOTU drivers: A round-trip latency (RTL) of only 2 ms at 96 kHz in combination with powerful DAW hosts.
Connection to the computer via 5 Gbps USB3 (compatible with USB2) for up to 60 audio channels. Compatible with all audio applications thanks to USB Audio
This includes 28 inputs and 32 outputs, including two combined XLR/jack mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs with send/return inserts, eight analogue jack inputs (line level), separate main outputs on XLR sockets, two sets of 8-channel optical inputs/outputs, digital RCA S/PDIF inputs/outputs in
State-of-the-art components provide ultra-transparent sound with -114 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN. Each channel has individual controls for +74 dB preamp gain, -20 dB pad, 48 V phantom power and phase reverse, remotely controllable via computer or iOS device. Each channel has its own send/return insert for external equipment.
Function as additional line inputs when nothing is connected to the front mic inputs, with identical signal path characteristics as the other eight line inputs.
A flexible digital mixer with 24 inputs, 8 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ,
Wi-Fi control: Remote control via the CueMix 5 app on mobile devices or other computers in the same network, even multiple devices simultaneously. Network detection and password protection for access to the 828.
Precise level adjustment for all analogue inputs and outputs: Calibration of the analogue input and output signals in 1 dB steps and reversible phases of the analogue inputs.
Control room functions: Session control with talkback button and "A/B" speaker selection buttons for quick comparison of mixes on different studio monitors.
Two flexible headphone outputs: Individual volume control for each output, with the ability to mirror main outs, other analog output pairs, any CueMix bus or USB output channels, or create a completely individual
Two flexible headphone outputs: With independent volume control, each headphone output can be output individually, or mirror the main outs, any other analog output pair, any CueMix bus or any USB output channel. Or you can create a completely individual
Two banks of optical inputs and outputs: Connect external digital effects units, digital mixing consoles or other devices with 16 channels of ADAT at 44.1/48 kHz or 8 channels of SMUX at 88.2/96 kHz. Bank A can optionally provide a stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF via RCA) input/output at up to 96 kHz.
Footswitch: Connect a standard footswitch (sold separately) to enable hands-free punch-in and punch-out while recording. Or assign any key function in your audio software to the pedal.
MIDI in/out: Connect MIDI devices without the need for a separate
Word clock input/output: Synchronize the 828 to all sample rates up to 192 kHz.
DC-coupled jack outputs: Use the 828 to control voltage-controlled modular synthesizers via a host DAW.
Loopback for live streaming and podcasting: Simply route the computer output back to the computer and mix it with the 828's live mics and/or guitar inputs in your audio software for live streaming or podcasting.
Re-amping guitars: Plug your guitar into the front panel input and use CueMix's near-latency-free function to loop it through to any output. Record the dry signal to the miked amplifier at the same time. The dry signal can then be re-amplified later with different amps and cabinets or amp modeling plug-ins to experiment with different sounds.
CueMix 5 App: Control the mixer and all settings of the 828 from your Mac, PC or iOS device.
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