MOTU 828 28 x 32 USB3 Audio Interface for Mac / Windows and iOS with Mixing and Effects - USB-C / 5Gbps

ITEM #: MOTU-828 MFG #: 828

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828 - Overview

60 Simultaneous Audio Channels!

The completely redesigned MOTU 828 delivers 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 with Super-speed (5 Gbps) USB 3 or Hi-speed USB 2, with up to 60 audio channels (28 in and 32 out). Proven, reputable MOTU drivers work with all your favorite audio apps, delivering industry-leading, ultra-low round trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 2 ms at 96 kHz with high-performance DAW hosts. USB audio class-compliant firmware allows connection to your iPad™ or any iOS™ device via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter, sold separately).

The 828 is equally well-suited for studio and stage. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including two XLR/TRS "combo" mic/line/guitar inputs, dedicated main outs on XLRs, and two independent front-panel headphone outs. Renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers superb analog performance.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and effects processors. Record, monitor, and process all of these live inputs with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Powerful DSP delivers separate 24-channel monitor mixes for all analog 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 check your mixes instantly with front-panel A/B speaker select buttons. Stream your sessions to the web with loopback channels and your customized mix of any 828 inputs.

After recording and mixing in the studio, unplug the 828 from the computer and take it on stage for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. Control everything over Wi-Fi from the CueMix 5 app running on your laptop, tablet and smartphone.

From studio to stage, the 828 delivers exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and rock-solid performance.

  • Features:

    • Next-gen 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface
    • New 3.9-inch TFT display
    • Superb analog audio quality and high-end converters
    • Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers
    • Universal connectivity
    • 60 simultaneous audio channels
    • Advanced mic channels
    • Flexible insert returns
    • DSP mixing and effects processing
    • Wi-Fi control
    • Precision boost/trim for analog I/O
    • Control room features
    • Two flexible headphone outputs
    • Two banks of optical I/O
    • Foot switch input
    • MIDI in/out/thru
    • Word clock in/out/thru
    • DC-coupled TRS outputs
    • Loopback for live streaming and podcasting
    • Guitar re-amping
    • CueMix 5 app - Control mixing and settings from your Mac, PC or iOS device.
    • Performer Lite - Workstation software with over 100 included instruments, dozens of effects and 6 GB of included loops to make music right away. Also includes Ableton Live Lite.
     
  • Specifications:

    • Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

      Mic/line/instr inputs:
    • 2 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks, Individual -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power
    • Preamp gain: +74 dB in 1 dB increments, 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs

      Analog inputs:
    • 8 x 1/4-inch TRS line in (balanced/unbalanced)
    • 2 x 1/4-inch insert returns function as TRS line inputs (with no mic inputs connected)
    • Max level: +21 dBu, +20 dB digital gain on each input

      Analog outputs:
      8 x 1/4-inch TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
      2 x male XLR out
    • Max level: +21 dBu
      2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone (see below)
      2 x 1/4-inch TRS sends (pre-converter)

      Digital I/O:
    • 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates
    • 2 banks (8 ch) of S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample rates
    • Bank A switchable to stereo TOSLink I/O (optical S/PDIF)
    • 1 x stereo S/PDIF I/O on RCA (up to 96 kHz)

      Computer I/O:
    • 1 x USB-C 3.1 / USB2 - audio class compliant
    • 1 x IF-certified USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C-to-C cable included
    • Compatible with USB Type A (with C-to-A cable)
    • Total USB audio channels: see "Total Audio I/O" below
    • Round Trip Latency (RTL): ~2 ms (32 sample buffer at 96K)

      Total audio I/O:
    • 28 in / 32 out (60 total channels) at 1x sample rates
    • 20 in / 24 out (44 total channels) at 2x sample rates
    • 10 in / 14 out (24 total channels) at 4x sample rates

      MIDI I/O:
    • 1 x MIDI In
    • 1 x MIDI Out/Thru
    • 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host

      Headphone:
    • 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphones
    • Output impedance: <1Ω
    • Max output: 14.4 dBu

    • Phantom power: 2 x individual +48V

      Foot Switch:
    • 1 x 1/4-inch foot switch input
    • Mapping: pedal up/down to any host keystrokes

      Sync I/O:
    • 1 x BNC Word Clock In
    • 1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru
    • Sample rates: all (from 44.1 to 192 kHz)

      Front panel:
    • 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
    • 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
    • 2 x potentiometer - headphone volume
    • 2 x potentiometer - mic/instr input gain
    • 1 x potentiometer - menu navigation
    • 1 x large potentiometer - main volume
    • 12 x switches - (2) 48V, (2) pad, (6) control room, (2) nav
    • 1 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display
    • 1 x latching power button

      Power:
    • Internal 100-240V autoswitching supply
    • 50-60 Hz - 0.5A max
     
  • Item Includes:

    • 1x MOTU 828 28 x 32 USB3 Audio Interface with power supply
    • 1x Software: CueMix 5 - MOTU Performer Lite - Ableton Live Lite
    • 1x 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
     
  • Warranty:

    • 2 Year Warranty
     
  • GTIN:

    0839128006270
     

828 - Required Accessories

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