Motu - 828 (2024)
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Motu 828, 2024 edition. USB3 digital audio interface with 28 inputs and 32 outputs, Mac, Windows iOS compatible.
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The all-new Motu 828 offers everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24-bit/192 kHz digital audio workstation.
The 828 connects to a Mac or PC via USB 3 at 5 Gbps (compatible with USB 2), offering up to 60 channels of audio (28 inputs and 32 outputs). Proven and trusted MOTU drivers work with all your favourite audio applications, guaranteeing industry-leading RTL (Round Trip Latency) performance, down to 2ms at 96kHz with high-performance DAW hosts that can handle a buffer size of 32 samples). USB class compliant audio firmware allows connection to your iPad™ or any iOS™ device via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter sold separately).
Motu 828 is ideal in the studio as well as on stage. As a standalone interface or mixer, the 828 offers 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including two XLR/TRS 'combo' mic/line/guitar inputs, dedicated XLR main outputs, and two independent front-panel headphone outputs. Renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers outstanding analogue performance.
Connect all your studio equipment, including microphones, guitars, synthesizers, keyboards, drum machines and effects processors. Record, monitor and process all these signals live without latency and without overloading your computer's processor. The powerful DSP provides separate monitor mixes for all analogue output pairs, including the two headphone outputs, with on-board effects processing including reverb, 4-band EQ and compression.
Take control of your recording sessions with the front-panel talk button. Connect two sets of speakers and instantly check your mixes with the front-panel speaker A/B select buttons. Webcast your sessions with loopback channels and your own custom mix of all 828 inputs.
After recording and mixing in the studio, disconnect the 828 from the computer and take it on stage to use it as a stand-alone mixer with effects. Control everything via Wi-Fi from the CueMix 5 app on your laptop, tablet and smartphone.
From studio to stage, the 828 delivers exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and reliable performance.
The 828 connects to a Mac or PC via USB 3 at 5 Gbps (compatible with USB 2), offering up to 60 channels of audio (28 inputs and 32 outputs). Proven and trusted MOTU drivers work with all your favourite audio applications, guaranteeing industry-leading RTL (Round Trip Latency) performance, down to 2ms at 96kHz with high-performance DAW hosts that can handle a buffer size of 32 samples). USB class compliant audio firmware allows connection to your iPad™ or any iOS™ device via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter sold separately).
Motu 828 is ideal in the studio as well as on stage. As a standalone interface or mixer, the 828 offers 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including two XLR/TRS 'combo' mic/line/guitar inputs, dedicated XLR main outputs, and two independent front-panel headphone outputs. Renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers outstanding analogue performance.
Connect all your studio equipment, including microphones, guitars, synthesizers, keyboards, drum machines and effects processors. Record, monitor and process all these signals live without latency and without overloading your computer's processor. The powerful DSP provides separate monitor mixes for all analogue output pairs, including the two headphone outputs, with on-board effects processing including reverb, 4-band EQ and compression.
Take control of your recording sessions with the front-panel talk button. Connect two sets of speakers and instantly check your mixes with the front-panel speaker A/B select buttons. Webcast your sessions with loopback channels and your own custom mix of all 828 inputs.
After recording and mixing in the studio, disconnect the 828 from the computer and take it on stage to use it as a stand-alone mixer with effects. Control everything via Wi-Fi from the CueMix 5 app on your laptop, tablet and smartphone.
From studio to stage, the 828 delivers exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and reliable performance.
Other features
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Motu 828 (revision 2024)
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New-generation 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface with DSP, mixing and effects
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New 3.9-inch 24-bit RGB LCD display with precision metering for all inputs/outputs
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Outstanding analogue audio performance powered by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology
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Available sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
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Ultra-low latency and proven high-performance MOTU drivers (~2 ms RTL with 32-sample buffer @ 96 kHz)
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Universal connectivity with USB3 at 5 Gbps (compatible with USB2)
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60x simultaneous audio channels (28 inputs and 32 outputs)
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2x high-performance XLR/TRS combo mic/line/guitar inputs
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Mic preamp gain: +74 dB
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Individual preamp gain control, 48V phantom power, -20dB pad, phase inversion, remote control and dedicated inserts for each mic input
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THD+N measured at -114 dB, dynamic range of 118 dB and EIN of -129 dBu on mic inputs
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Flexible insert returns that can function as additional line inputs (when mic inputs are not in use)
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24-input DSP digital mixer with 8 stereo busses and DSP effects (reverb, 4-band EQ, gate & compressor)
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Wi-Fi control from the CueMix 5 application on multiple mobile devices (via a computer connected via USB on the same network)
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Network management features (discovery of multiple devices on the network and password protection for each device)
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Precision enhancement for all analogue inputs and adjustment for all analogue outputs in 1dB steps
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Control room functionality including talkback and monitor A/B selection via CueMix 5 software or front panel controls
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2x flexible headphone outputs (output impedance <1Ω and max output at 14.4 dBu) with independent volume control and fully customisable independent mixes
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2x balanced XLR main outputs
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8x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4" TRS analogue outputs with a measured dynamic range of 125dB
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Hardware mixing (direct) for each pair of analogue outputs and the two headphone outputs (8 mix busses)
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8x balanced 1/4" TRS analogue inputs with a measured dynamic range of 120dB
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2x optical digital I/O banks (16 ADAT channels at 1x sampling rates) with optional stereo TOSLink on bank A
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1x stereo RCA S/PDIF digital I/O
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MIDI input/output/thru
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Pedal input for hands-free recording or other programmable host computer keyboard controls
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DC-coupled TRS outputs can be used to control modular synthesizers from a host DAW using control voltage (CV)
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Supports sampling rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz
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1U rack-mount format with robust steel construction
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USB Class Compliant interface for plug-and-play operation on macOS and iOS (no drivers required)
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Loopback to mix host software output with the 828's live inputs for streaming and podcasts
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Guitar re-amp with near-zero loopback to record dry guitar signal and microphone amp simultaneously
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CueMix 5 app to control mixing and settings from your Mac, PC or iOS device
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MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite software included
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Over 100 instruments (in Performer Lite)
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Over 6GB of free loops, samples and one-shots included from industry-leading libraries
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Two year manufacturer's warranty
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Specifications :
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Internal power supply 100-240V, 50-60 Hz - 0.5A max
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Dimensions: 482.6 x 311 x 444 mm (629 x 133 x 425 mm carton)
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Net weight (gross) : 5 kg (6.8 kg)
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Apple system requirements (minimum) :
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Intel Core i3 Mac or higher (Mac Apple silicon included)
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4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more (recommended)
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macOS version 10.13 or later
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1 Hi-Speed or Super-Speed USB port available
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A hard disk / SSD of at least 500 GB
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Windows system requirements (minimum) :
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Intel Core i3 PC (or AMD equivalent)
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4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more (recommended)
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Windows 10 or later (x64 AMD/Intel architecture)
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1 Hi-Speed or Super-Speed USB port available
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A hard drive / SSD of at least 500 GB
To find out more...
The 828 has 8 line inputs, but if you don't use the 2x "Send" outputs, you can use the 2x "Return" inputs for a total of 10 line inputs (of the same quality).
Plug your guitar into the front panel input, use CueMix's near-zero latency to loop through to any output (possibly with a reamp adapter) and simultaneously record the dry signal and your mic amp.
Then re-amp the raw signal later with different amps and cabinets (or amp modelling plug-ins) to
experiment with different tones. There's no need to reconnect cables between recording and re-amping.
Each headphone output can be programmed with the same or different mixes, with independent volume control from the front panel or CueMix 5.
Plug your guitar into the front panel input, use CueMix's near-zero latency to loop through to any output (possibly with a reamp adapter) and simultaneously record the dry signal and your mic amp.
Then re-amp the raw signal later with different amps and cabinets (or amp modelling plug-ins) to
experiment with different tones. There's no need to reconnect cables between recording and re-amping.
Each headphone output can be programmed with the same or different mixes, with independent volume control from the front panel or CueMix 5.
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