MOTU 8A 16x18 Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 Audio Interface with AVB

If you're looking for an audio interface with high-end sound, ultra-low latency, and generous I/O, you're in luck. The MOTU 8A exhibits excellent sound with an impressive 123dB of dynamic range, by virtue of ESS Sabre32 DAC technology. Round-trip latency as low as 1.6ms at 96kHz via Thunderbolt and 1.9ms via USB make recording a trouble-free endeavor. Connecting your line-level gear is easy, with 34 total channels of I/O on tap. Employ the 8A as a standalone mixer, or enjoy wireless control from your tablet, smartphone, and laptop. The MOTU 8A hybrid audio interface also features a DSP mixer for latency-free routing, and a range of useful digital effects.

FEATURES

• 16-in/18-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
• 8 analog inputs accommodate a wide variety of line-level gear
• 8 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O expands your system with additional gear
• 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, USB 3, AVB Ethernet
• Form Factor:Half Rack / Desktop
• Simultaneous I/O:8 x 8
• A/D Resolution:Up to 24-bit/192kHz
• Built In DSP/FX:Yes
• Analog Inputs:8 x 1/4" (line in)
• Analog Outputs:8 x 1/4" (line in)
• Digital Inputs:1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, SMUX, S/PDIF)
• Digital Outputs:1 x Optical Toslink (ADAT, SMUX, S/PDIF)
• Headphones:1 x 1/4"
• USB:1 x Type B 3.0
• Data I/O:Thunderbolt 2, AVB Ethernet
• Software:MOTU Discovery App (included), AudioDesk 4.0 (download)
• OS Requirements - Mac:OS X 10.8 or later, iOS
• OS Requirements - PC:Windows 7 or later, Android
• Rack Spaces:Half Rack
• Power Supply:12-18V DC power supply
• Height:1.75"
• Width:8.6"
• Depth:7"
• Weight:2.2 lbs.