Motu 828 Mk2 Firewire Audio Interface
Product Info
The 828mkII contains everything you need to turn your Mac or PC computer into a powerful 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio workstation. With simple plug-and-play operation via FireWire or "high-speed" USB 2.0, the 828mkII provides 20 inputs and 22 outputs, including 10 channels of pristine 96kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 8 channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional interfaces.
It provides 8 channels of balanced/unbalanced analog input and output on 1/4" jack using 24-bit converters with 105 dB dynamic range plus an additional 2 front panel mic inputs on XLR with switchable phantom power. Eight channels of 24-bit ADAT lightpipe and stereo S/PDIF I/O provide a grand total of 20 simultaneous inputs and 22 outputs.
The 828mkII provides DSP-driven digital mixing and monitoring for all 20 inputs which is controlled from the front panel using six rotary encoders and a 2x16 backlit LCD display. Mix settings such as input gain, panning, +4/-10 input level, 6dB boost, stereo pair grouping, mix output assignment and others can be quickly accessed.
MIDI input and Output, integrated SMPTE Read/Write and 2 additional sends are also included.
Two different models of the 828mkII are now available: FireWire and high-speed USB 2.0. They are identical, except for their connection to the computer. Either model can be connected to any FireWire- or USB 2.0-equipped Mac or PC. The 828mkII provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later), Windows XP and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/GSIF/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Macintosh, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.
Key features and specifications
- CueMix DSP near-zero monitoring system.
- Front-panel control - access your entire mix, or any 828mkII setting, directly from the front panel.
- Stand-alone operation - program your mixes at the studio and then bring the 828mkII 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 DSP mixes - create different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Add send / return loops for outboard gear - with no latency.
- Two mic pre-amps with switchable 48-volt phantom power, front-panel trim controls and pre-amplified sends.
- 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.
- 20 inputs / 22 outputs - there's no channel sharing in the 828mkII; the mic inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels.
- 8 channels of 24-bit ADAT optical input / output. Eight channels at 44.1/48kHz. Four channels at 88.2/96kHz.
- Sample-accurate digital transfers between ADAT digital tape decks and the computer via the ADAT sync port.
- 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 828, 828mkII or 896 FireWire interfaces for additional I/O.
- Eight 24-bit 96kHz analog inputs and outputs on balanced / unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks
- Separate TRS main outs and front-panel headphone jack, 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.
- Two FireWire ports for daisy-chaining without a hub
- Front panel volume control for main outputs.
- Front panel headphone jack with independent volume control.
- Front panel meters for all analog and digital I/O, plus SMPTE sync tach and lock LEDs.
- Dedicated front panel clock status LEDs.
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