MOTU 828 28 x 32 USB 3.0 Audio Interface

Since the original 828's introduction in 2001, MOTU's one-rack-unit, two-preamp audio interface has remained ubiquitous in project studios worldwide. Now in its fifth iteration, the MOTU 828 brandishes lightning-fast USB3 connectivity with 2–3ms of roundtrip latency and a host of creativity-enhancing features. The 828 flaunts ESS Sabre32-fueled sound with 24-bit/192kHz conversion, in addition to overhauled mic pres with 74dB of available gain, hardware inserts, and hi-Z guitar inputs. You'll appreciate the 828's built-in 24-channel digital mixer with onboard DSP effects, as well as its advanced control room features. This 28-in/32-out interface is jam-packed with I/O, including two banks of optical I/O, plus word clock and MIDI. You also get an optical expansion mode, a footswitch input, a 3.9-inch front-panel TFT display with customizable metering, multichannel monitor control for surround workflows, and Wi-Fi control from your Mac, PC, or iOS device. Studios will be hard-pressed to find a more powerful combination of industry-leading sound, low-latency operation, workflow-elevating features, and comprehensive I/O than you'll get with the MOTU 828.

FEATURES

• 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
• Overhauled mic pres with 74dB of available gain
• Hardware inserts make integrating outboard hardware easy
• hi-Z guitar inputs facilitate effortless re-amping
• Loopback functionality for livestreaming and podcasting
• Precision boost for all analog inputs and trim for all analog outputs in 1dB increments
• DC-coupled TRS outputs allow you to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled synthesizers directly from your DAW
• 2 dedicated headphone outputs with independent volume control and customizable cue mixes
• Built-in 24-channel digital mixer with 8 stereo buses and onboard DSP effects
• Advanced control room features with talkback and A/B monitor select
• Optical expansion mode makes adding extra I/O to your rig a breeze
• Footswitch input supplies hands-free punch-in recording and more
• 3.9-inch front-panel TFT display with customizable metering
• Multichannel monitor control for surround workflows
• Wi-Fi control from your Mac, PC, or iOS device
• Network discovery and management features

SPECIFICATIONS

• Computer Connectivity:USB 3.2 Gen 1
• Form Factor:Rackmount
• Simultaneous I/O:28 x 32
• Number of Preamps:2
• Phantom Power:Per channel
• 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)
• 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)
• Inserts:2 x 1/4" TRS (mic send), 2 x 1/4" TRS (mic return)
• Headphones:2 x 1/4" TRS (ESS-driven)
• MIDI I/O:In, Out/Thru
• USB:1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
• Clock I/O:1 x BNC (In, Out/Thru)
• Other I/O:1 x 1/4" (footswitch)
• Features:3.9" LCD Display
• Software:MOTU CueMix 5 app, MOTU Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite
• OS Requirements - Mac:macOS 10.13 or later
• OS Requirements - PC:Windows 10 or later
• Rack Spaces:1U
• Power Supply:Standard IEC AC cable
• Height:1.75"
• Width:19"
• Depth:12.25"
• Weight:11 lbs.