MOTU 828 28×32 USB 3.0 Audio Interface
3,995.00 Excl. VAT
- 28-in/32-out USB3 Audio Interface with 24-bit/192kHz Conversion
- 5th-generation of MOTU’s ubiquitous 1-rack-unit, 2-preamp audio interface
- Lightning-fast USB3 connectivity operates at 5 Gbps
- 28-in/32-out interface with 2 banks of optical I/O, plus word clock and MIDI
- Class-compliant firmware works with a gamut of Mac, PC, and iOS devices
- High-performance drivers provide 2–3ms of roundtrip latency
- ESS Sabre32-fueled sound with 24-bit/192kHz conversion
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The all new
MOTU 828
28 x 32 USB3 audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS with mixing and effects
Audio Performance
Superb analog audio quality
USB-C
Universal connectivity for Mac, PC and iOS
Connect to your Mac, PC or iOS device with 5 Gbps USB 3 (compatible with USB 2), with up to 60 audio channels (28 in and 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).
Connectivity
60 simultaneous audio channels
Connect all your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, outboard processors, MIDI gear, optical expanders — even a foot pedal.
All 28 inputs and 32 outputs are available simultaneously.
High Performance Driver
Ultra-low latency performance
Optimized drivers for both Mac and PC deliver renowned, ultra-low 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.
Mic Inputs
Transparent mic channels and hi-Z guitar inputs
Capture your recorded material in its truest, most natural form with -113 dB THD+N, 115 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN performance. Each mic channel has individual preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power and remote control from your computer or iOS device. Each combo jack alternately provides a 1/4-inch high-impedance TS guitar input for DI tracking and reamping.
Hi-Z Guitar Inputs
DIY guitar re-amping
DI your guitar to the front-panel 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 mic’d 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. No need to re-plug cables between recording and re-amping.
Channel 1-2 Inserts
Extra line inputs when you need them
Do you work with compressors and other outboard gear? 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 in to a mic input, its return serves as an extra line input with identical signal characteristics to all other line inputs.
Monitor Group
Control up to ten analog outputs
Control your 5.1 or 7.1 surround speaker system with a single fader. The Monitor Group gives you the flexibility to choose any analog outputs you wish to control.
Control Room
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.
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.
Wireless Control
CueMix 5 for iOS
Control all settings and mixing from your USB host or from an iPhone or iPad running the CueMix 5 app. You can even use multiple iOS devices
simultaneously. Set a password for your 828 for network security.
| Weight | 6.80 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 65.28 × 48.51 × 21.08 cm |
| A/D Resolution: |
Up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Analog Inputs: |
2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/Hi-Z), 8 x 1/4" (line) |
| Analog Outputs: |
8 x ¼" TRS (line, DC coupled), 2 x XLR (main out) |
| Computer Connectivity: |
USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Digital Inputs: |
1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x Optical A (ADAT), 1 x Optical B (ADAT/stereo Toslink) |
| Digital Outputs: |
1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 1 x Optical A (ADAT), 1 x Optical B (ADAT/stereo Toslink) |
| Features: |
3.9" LCD Display |
| Form Factor: |
Rackmount |
| Headphones: |
2 x 1/4" TRS (ESS-driven) |
| MIDI I/O: |
In, Out/Thru |
| Number of Preamps: |
2 |
| Phantom Power: |
Per Channel |
| Simultaneous I/O: |
28 x 32 |
| Software: |
MOTU CueMix 5 app, MOTU Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite |
| USB: |
1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 |
| Inserts: |
2 x 1/4" TRS (mic send), 2 x 1/4" TRS (mic return) |
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