Motu - 10pre
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Motu 10pre, high-end 26 x 28 channel audio interface, Thunderbolt/USB4. This digital audio interface delivers unrivalled studio performance for DAW and live performance in this price range and beyond. It features ten ultra-transparent mic preamps with +74dB of gain and ESS Sabre32™ conversion. Enjoy ultra-low latency, powerful 64-channel DSP mixing with effects (EQ/Reverb/Compressor) and Wi-Fi control via CueMix Pro. A complete solution for sound engineers.
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MOTU 10pre: The Reference Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Audio Interface for Demanding Productions
MOTU 10pre is a next-generation 26x28 I/O audio interface designed to transform your DAW setup into a powerful 24-bit/192 kHz digital workstation. It's the ideal tool for sound engineers, producers and FOHs looking for advanced connectivity and uncompromising audio quality.
High-speed connectivity and performance
Using state-of-the-art Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 technology, the 10pre connects universally to Mac, PC or iOS via the included 40Gbps USB-C cable. This architecture guarantees high-performance MOTU drivers, enabling exceptionally low round-trip latency (RTL), as low as 1.8 ms at 96 kHz, crucial for real-time recording and monitoring. The interface is capable of handling up to 256 audio channels (128 In / 128 Out) depending on the host connection.
Superior Analogue Quality and Preamp Flexibility
Analogue performance is ensured by renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology, guaranteeing superb audio quality with a measured dynamic range of 125dB.
The 10pre offers ten high-performance mic/line/instrument inputs on XLR/TRS combo jacks. This versatility is optimised for studio and stage:
- Eight preamps are located at the rear of the unit, perfect for permanent connections (patch bays, synths, drums).
- Two additional preamps (inputs 1-2) are easily accessible from the front, offering immediate availability for connecting a session microphone or Hi-Z guitar.
These advanced mic channels use state-of-the-art components for ultra-transparent sound (THD+N of -114dB, EIN of -129dBu). Each preamp has individual controls for gain (+74dB), pad (-20dB), 48V and phase inversion, all of which can be controlled remotely.
Essential for professionals: Conversion quality is maintained and guaranteed even when all analogue channels are used, as each preamp is totally independent, ensuring that the high-end specification applies across all 10 inputs.
Routing, DSP Mixing and Advanced Functions
The digital heart of the 10pre is a 64-channel, 32-bus DSP digital mixer, offering 32-bit floating-point effects processing (including reverb, double-precision 4-band EQ, high-pass filter, gate and compressor).
- Analogue inserts: Inputs 1 and 2 feature dedicated send/return inserts to easily integrate your external analogue gear (vintage compressors or EQ) into your workflow. The insert returns can also be used as additional line inputs when not being used by a microphone.
- Flexible Routing: CueMix Pro™ software enables intuitive Patchbay routing, where you can route any source to any destination, including Loopback for streaming and podcasting.
- In-Cab Control: The interface includes essential features such as talkback and front-panel A/B/C speaker selection to instantly compare your mixes on up to three pairs of monitors. Two independent, programmable headphone outputs are also available.
- AVB audio networking: equip yourself for the future with two Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting AVB networking. You can daisy-chain or connect multiple 10pre units (or other MOTU AVB devices), enabling the streaming of hundreds of audio channels with ultra-low network latency, even over long distances.
- Wireless Control: Manage mixing, settings and parameters wirelessly from the CueMix Pro™ app on your phone, tablet or computer via Wi-Fi.
MOTU 10pre is a next-generation 26x28 I/O audio interface designed to transform your DAW setup into a powerful 24-bit/192 kHz digital workstation. It's the ideal tool for sound engineers, producers and FOHs looking for advanced connectivity and uncompromising audio quality.
High-speed connectivity and performance
Using state-of-the-art Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 technology, the 10pre connects universally to Mac, PC or iOS via the included 40Gbps USB-C cable. This architecture guarantees high-performance MOTU drivers, enabling exceptionally low round-trip latency (RTL), as low as 1.8 ms at 96 kHz, crucial for real-time recording and monitoring. The interface is capable of handling up to 256 audio channels (128 In / 128 Out) depending on the host connection.
Superior Analogue Quality and Preamp Flexibility
Analogue performance is ensured by renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology, guaranteeing superb audio quality with a measured dynamic range of 125dB.
The 10pre offers ten high-performance mic/line/instrument inputs on XLR/TRS combo jacks. This versatility is optimised for studio and stage:
- Eight preamps are located at the rear of the unit, perfect for permanent connections (patch bays, synths, drums).
- Two additional preamps (inputs 1-2) are easily accessible from the front, offering immediate availability for connecting a session microphone or Hi-Z guitar.
These advanced mic channels use state-of-the-art components for ultra-transparent sound (THD+N of -114dB, EIN of -129dBu). Each preamp has individual controls for gain (+74dB), pad (-20dB), 48V and phase inversion, all of which can be controlled remotely.
Essential for professionals: Conversion quality is maintained and guaranteed even when all analogue channels are used, as each preamp is totally independent, ensuring that the high-end specification applies across all 10 inputs.
Routing, DSP Mixing and Advanced Functions
The digital heart of the 10pre is a 64-channel, 32-bus DSP digital mixer, offering 32-bit floating-point effects processing (including reverb, double-precision 4-band EQ, high-pass filter, gate and compressor).
- Analogue inserts: Inputs 1 and 2 feature dedicated send/return inserts to easily integrate your external analogue gear (vintage compressors or EQ) into your workflow. The insert returns can also be used as additional line inputs when not being used by a microphone.
- Flexible Routing: CueMix Pro™ software enables intuitive Patchbay routing, where you can route any source to any destination, including Loopback for streaming and podcasting.
- In-Cab Control: The interface includes essential features such as talkback and front-panel A/B/C speaker selection to instantly compare your mixes on up to three pairs of monitors. Two independent, programmable headphone outputs are also available.
- AVB audio networking: equip yourself for the future with two Gigabit Ethernet ports supporting AVB networking. You can daisy-chain or connect multiple 10pre units (or other MOTU AVB devices), enabling the streaming of hundreds of audio channels with ultra-low network latency, even over long distances.
- Wireless Control: Manage mixing, settings and parameters wirelessly from the CueMix Pro™ app on your phone, tablet or computer via Wi-Fi.
Other features
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Motu 10pre
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General Audio Specifications :
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Supported sampling frequencies: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4 and 192 kHz
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Conversions: Using ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology.
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Analogue Dynamic Range (Outputs) : 125 dB measured
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Analogue Inputs/Outputs:
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Mic/Line/Instrument Inputs: 10 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks.
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◦ Gain: +74 dB preamp gain
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◦ Functions per channel: Pad 20 dB, 48V phantom power, phase inversion
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◦ Impedance: Inputs 1 and 2 support Hi Z (guitar) impedance
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◦ Inserts: Two dedicated send/return inserts on inputs 1 and 2 for external equipment (outboard gear)
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◦ Insert returns: The two insert returns can function as additional line inputs when mic inputs 1 2 are not in use
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◦ Performance (Mic): THD+N 114 dB, dynamic range 118 dB, EIN -129 dBu
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Analogue Line Outputs: 8 x 1/4-inch TRS (balanced)
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◦ Max Line Level: +21 dBu
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◦ DC coupled outputs: TRS outputs are DC-coupled, allowing voltage-controlled (CV) modular synthesizers to be manipulated and sequenced from a host STAN
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Precision Trim: Precision boost for all analogue inputs and trim for all analogue outputs in 1dB steps
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Digital I/O :
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Optical I/O (ADAT): 2 x optical banks In / 2 x optical banks Out
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◦ 16 channels ADAT at 1x (44.1/48 kHz)
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◦ 8 S/MUX channels at 2x (88.2/96 kHz)
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◦ Bank A can provide optional TOSLink stereo I/O (optical S/PDIF) up to 96 kHz
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Synchronisation (Word Clock): 1 x BNC Word Clock In / 1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru
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Computer and Total I/O connectivity :
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Computer Connectivity: 2 x Thunderbolt 4 (USB4 Gen 3 Type-C)
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◦ Compatibility: Includes 40 Gbps USB C cable, compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4, USB4, USB3 and USB2.
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◦ Maximum Channels: Up to 256 audio channels (128 In and 128 Out), depending on host connection.
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◦ Latency: Ultra low performance, with round-trip latency (RTL) as low as 1.8 ms at 96 kHz with high-performance STAN hosts
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◦ Class Compatibility: USB audio class compliant firmware for plug-and-play operation on macOS and iOS (iPad/iPhone) without drivers
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Total Audio Channels:
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◦ 26 inputs / 28 outputs (54 total channels) at 1x sample rates.
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◦ 20 inputs / 22 outputs (42 total channels) at 2x frequencies :
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Mixing and DSP functions
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DSP mixer: 64-channel DSP digital mixer with 32 busses
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Processing: 32-bit floating-point effects processing
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Built-in effects: Reverb, Dual precision 4-band EQ, High Pass Filter (HPF), Gate and Compressor (available up to 96 kHz)
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Routing: Point-to-point routing and splitting via patchbay or routing grid, allowing any source to be routed to any destination
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Loopback: Loopback channels for mixing host software output with live 10pre inputs for streaming and podcasting
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Headphones and Front Panel :
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Headphone outputs: 2 x independent 1/4-inch TRS headphone outputs on front panel.
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◦ Each output can mirror any output pair, any mixer bus, or have a custom mix
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Display: large 3.9-inch (480 x 128 pixels) 24-bit RGB TFT colour display offering high-resolution metering for all analogue and digital I/Os
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Control Room features: Mute, Mono (sum to mono) buttons, and A/B/C selectors for speaker selection (up to three pairs of monitors), plus a Talkback button
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Networking and Control
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Network ports: 2 x Gigabit Ethernet ports for AVB (Audio Video Bridging)
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◦ Enables chaining or building networks with AVB switches for streaming hundreds of audio channels with ultra low network latency
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◦ Supports 16 AVB streams (128 audio In/Out channels)
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Wireless control: full control of mixing and settings via the CueMix Pro™ app on mobile devices, tablets or computers connected to the same Wi-Fi network
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Format: 1U rack
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Dimensions: Width x Depth x Height: 19 x 6.84 x 1.74 inches
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Weight : 2,3 kg
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Software Included: Performer Lite, with over 100 instruments and over 6GB of free loops and samples
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Warranty: Two years manufacturer's warranty + 1 year SonoVente.com warranty
To find out more...
Wireless connectivity: You can control the interface wirelessly via Wi-Fi. The iOS device (and any other computer used for control) must be connected to the same network as the 10pre.
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