MOTU 828es 28x32 Thunderbolt / USB 2.0 Audio Interface

With the 828es, MOTU's legendary audio interface has been retooled with an ESS Sabre32 DAC and dual full-color displays. This interface delivers pristine audio playback, with an outstanding 123dB of dynamic range. Its recording performance is just as impressive, with round-trip latency as low as 1.6ms at 96kHz. A superb complement of I/O includes 60 simultaneous audio channels, two great-sounding mic preamps, a range of digital options, and AVB networking. Employ the 828es as a standalone mixer, or enjoy wireless control from your tablet, smartphone, and laptop. The 828es's powerful DSP-driven mixer gives you 48-channel mixing, along with a range of great-sounding digital effects. The 828es makes a fine centerpiece for any studio.

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FEATURES

• 28-in/32-out hybrid audio interface for studio and live sound
• ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 123dB of dynamic range and superb audio quality
• Optimized drivers yield round-trip latency as low as 1.6ms at 96kHz via Thunderbolt and 1.9ms via USB
• Dual LCD screens allow you to see all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering
• Access your hardware settings from a simple and convenient front-panel menu
• 2 great-sounding microphone preamps with dedicated sends, switchable pads, and phantom power
• 8 analog inputs accommodate a wide variety of line-level gear
• 16 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF expand your system with additional gear
• Built-in talkback mic with front-panel Talk button and A/B speaker select buttons
• Onboard 32-bit floating point DSP-driven digital mixer with EQ, dynamics, and effects provides latency-free routing
• Hook up a wireless router and take complete control of the onboard mixer from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone
• MOTU's AVB audio networking expands your system with additional AVB-equipped audio interfaces
• Create an AVB network via optional AVB Switches with support for up to 5 compatible interfaces

SPECIFICATIONS

• Computer Connectivity:Thunderbolt 2, USB 2.0, Ethernet AVB
• Form Factor:Rackmount
• Simultaneous I/O:28 x 32
• Number of Preamps:2
• Phantom Power:Yes
• Analog Inputs:2 x XLR-1/4" combo (mic/line/instrument), 8 x 1/4" (line)
• Analog Outputs:8 x 1/4" (line out), 2 x XLR (main out), 2 x 1/4" (sends)
• Digital Inputs:1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)
• Digital Outputs:1 x Coax (S/PDIF), 2 x Optical (ADAT)
• Headphones:2 x 1/4" TRS
• USB:1 x Type B 2.0
• Thunderbolt:1 x Thunderbolt 2
• Data I/O:1 x Ethernet (AVB/TSN)
• MIDI I/O:In/Out
• Other I/O:1 x 1/4" (footswitch)
• Clock I/O:2 x BNC (In, Out/Thru), 2 x 1/4" (TC In, Out)
• Rack Spaces:1U