MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface With Thunderbolt USB Technology
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MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface With Thunderbolt USB Technology

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Key Features

  • Compatible with Thunderbolt and USB 2.0
  • 28 Inputs
  • 30 Outputs
  • 24-bit 192 kHz Resolution

The MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface with Thunderbolt Technology is a 1RU 19" rack mountable digital audio interface that can connect to your 32- or 64-bit Mac or PC computer over Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, or USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 ports). Up to six Thunderbolt devices such as displays and hard drives can be daisy chained together with the audio interface at the end of the chain.

The interface offers eight channels of 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 16 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O (8 channels at 96 kHz), stereo S/PDIF, MIDI I/O, word clock, two headphone jacks, and stereo XLR main outs. Equally suited for the studio and stage, the interface can also function without a computer connection as a standalone mixer with effects such as reverb, EQ, and classic compression.

Two front panel microphone/guitar inputs feature high-quality preamps, plus a V-Limit hardware limiter for overload protection. Additional protection is available via MOTU's Soft Clip function. Each microphone input is equipped with individually switchable 48V phantom power and a 20 dB pad. Each microphone input also has a rear panel send that allows for inserting outboard gear before the analog to digital conversion.

An additional 8 balanced analog inputs enable connection to most studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synthesizers, keyboards, drum machines, and effects processors. In turn, these can all be recorded, monitored, routed and processed using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer, with minimal latency and processor strain on the computer.

Additionally, the interface includes a built-in chromatic tuner and audio analysis tools such as a Fast Fourier Transform function, spectrogram, and X-Y phase alignment plot. The mixer can be remotely controlled using an iPad and TouchOSC software (sold separately). The interface includes a license for AudioDesk 3 digital workstation software for Mac OS X.

Thunderbolt Connectivity

Enables high-speed low-latency connection between the audio interface and the computer using Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2
   

USB Connection

Provides a USB 2.0 connection compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports
   

I/O

Provides 28 inputs and 30 outputs distinct channels for microphone inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out, and main outs
   

CueMix FX

Provides flexible 28 input/16 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects such as reverb with sends/returns, as well as EQ and compression on every input and output
   

Front-Panel Control

Enables access to every setting on the interface
   

Stand Alone Operation

Allow you to use the interface without a computer for effects and signal routing at a live gig
   

Multiple CueMix FX Mixes

Enables you to create up to eight different monitor mixes for the main outs, headphones, or other output pairs
   

Flexible Mic/Guitar Inputs with Preamps

Offers two front panel combo jacks provide hi-Z 1/4" guitar input or XLR mic input with phantom power, pad, and gain control
   

Mic/Guitar Instrument Sends

Enables adding an outboard EQ, preamp, reverb, or other processor to the two mic/guitar inputs before the signal is converted into the digital domain
   

Instrument Tuner

Provides real-time tuning of inputs with an accuracy of one 10th of a cent
   

V-Limit Overload Protection

Prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to +12 dB over zero
   

Analog I/O

Provides eight inputs and outputs on balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks that can be converted at 24-bit 192 kHz resolution
   

Precision Digital Trim

Provides digitally controlled trim adjustments in 1 dB increments that can be saved and recalled
   

Flexible Optical I/O

Offers 16 channels of ADAT lightpipe, 8 channels of SMUX (96 kHz), or two pairs of stereo TOSlink   
   

Sample-Accurate MIDI

Enables connection of MIDI controller or sound module without the need for a separate MIDI interface
   

Foot Switch Input

Enables connection of a standard foot pedal switch (sold separately) for hands-free punch in and out during recording, or to be mapped to any keystroke function
   

Expandable

Connect multiple interfaces together to expand system I/O
   

Separate Main Outs

Provides dedicated XLR main outputs for connecting to studio monitors, as well as additional balanced TRS monitors for connecting to secondary monitors. Multiple monitor output pairs can be controlled with the front panel main output knob or through software
   

Dual Headphone Outputs

Provides one assignable headphone output for a submix and one headphone output that always correlates the main output
   

S/PDIF I/O

Provides 24-bit RCA/SPDIF in/out at up to 96 kHz
   

Word Clock I/O

Resolves to external word clock sources at sample rates up to 192 kHz, and outputs work clock at current rate or 1x rate when operating at 2x or 4x setting
   

Direct Digital Synthesis

Produces low jitter by phase locking internal clock source, even when resolved to an external clock via SMPTE time code
   

SMPTE Time Code In/Out

Provides dedicated Longitudinal Time Code (LTC) in and output to resolve time code with fast lockup times and sub-frame accuracy
   

DC-Coupled TRS Outputs

Using Volta interface (sold separately) to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizer from host DAW
   

CueMix FX Cross-Platform Mixing Software

Enables on-screen graphic mix with an instrument tuner and audio analysis tools including real-time FFT display, spectrogram "waterfall" display, oscilloscope, X-Y plot and linear or polar phase analysis
   

Universal Compatibility

Works with both 32 and 64 bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 8/7/Vista
   

AudioDesk

Includes digital audio workstation software for Mac with recording, mixing, editing, real time 32-0bit effects processing and sample-accurate sync
   

Plug and Play

Connect to your Mac or PC with Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, or USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 port compatible)
   

Front Panel Volume Control

Controls stereo, quad 6.1, 7.1, or user-defined surround monitoring configurations
   

Metering

Provides LED panel meters for analog, digital, MIDI I/O, SMPTE sync, and lock LEDS
   

Auto-Switching Power

Enables international 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz autoswitching power supply
  
UPC: 839128005846

In the Box

  • MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface with Thunderbolt Technology
  • Power Cord
  • USB 2.0 Cable
  • Audiodesk 3.0 DAW License
  • Limited 2-Year Warranty

Key Features

  • Compatible with Thunderbolt and USB 2.0
  • 28 Inputs
  • 30 Outputs
  • 24-bit 192 kHz Resolution

The MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface with Thunderbolt Technology is a 1RU 19" rack mountable digital audio interface that can connect to your 32- or 64-bit Mac or PC computer over Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, or USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 ports). Up to six Thunderbolt devices such as displays and hard drives can be daisy chained together with the audio interface at the end of the chain.

The interface offers eight channels of 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 16 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O (8 channels at 96 kHz), stereo S/PDIF, MIDI I/O, word clock, two headphone jacks, and stereo XLR main outs. Equally suited for the studio and stage, the interface can also function without a computer connection as a standalone mixer with effects such as reverb, EQ, and classic compression.

Two front panel microphone/guitar inputs feature high-quality preamps, plus a V-Limit hardware limiter for overload protection. Additional protection is available via MOTU's Soft Clip function. Each microphone input is equipped with individually switchable 48V phantom power and a 20 dB pad. Each microphone input also has a rear panel send that allows for inserting outboard gear before the analog to digital conversion.

An additional 8 balanced analog inputs enable connection to most studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synthesizers, keyboards, drum machines, and effects processors. In turn, these can all be recorded, monitored, routed and processed using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer, with minimal latency and processor strain on the computer.

Additionally, the interface includes a built-in chromatic tuner and audio analysis tools such as a Fast Fourier Transform function, spectrogram, and X-Y phase alignment plot. The mixer can be remotely controlled using an iPad and TouchOSC software (sold separately). The interface includes a license for AudioDesk 3 digital workstation software for Mac OS X.

Thunderbolt Connectivity

Enables high-speed low-latency connection between the audio interface and the computer using Thunderbolt 1 or Thunderbolt 2    

USB Connection

Provides a USB 2.0 connection compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports    

I/O

Provides 28 inputs and 30 outputs distinct channels for microphone inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out, and main outs    

CueMix FX

Provides flexible 28 input/16 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects such as reverb with sends/returns, as well as EQ and compression on every input and output    

Front-Panel Control

Enables access to every setting on the interface    

Stand Alone Operation

Allow you to use the interface without a computer for effects and signal routing at a live gig    

Multiple CueMix FX Mixes

Enables you to create up to eight different monitor mixes for the main outs, headphones, or other output pairs    

Flexible Mic/Guitar Inputs with Preamps

Offers two front panel combo jacks provide hi-Z 1/4" guitar input or XLR mic input with phantom power, pad, and gain control    

Mic/Guitar Instrument Sends

Enables adding an outboard EQ, preamp, reverb, or other processor to the two mic/guitar inputs before the signal is converted into the digital domain    

Instrument Tuner

Provides real-time tuning of inputs with an accuracy of one 10th of a cent    

V-Limit Overload Protection

Prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to +12 dB over zero    

Analog I/O

Provides eight inputs and outputs on balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks that can be converted at 24-bit 192 kHz resolution    

Precision Digital Trim

Provides digitally controlled trim adjustments in 1 dB increments that can be saved and recalled    

Flexible Optical I/O

Offers 16 channels of ADAT lightpipe, 8 channels of SMUX (96 kHz), or two pairs of stereo TOSlink       

Sample-Accurate MIDI

Enables connection of MIDI controller or sound module without the need for a separate MIDI interface    

Foot Switch Input

Enables connection of a standard foot pedal switch (sold separately) for hands-free punch in and out during recording, or to be mapped to any keystroke function    

Expandable

Connect multiple interfaces together to expand system I/O    

Separate Main Outs

Provides dedicated XLR main outputs for connecting to studio monitors, as well as additional balanced TRS monitors for connecting to secondary monitors. Multiple monitor output pairs can be controlled with the front panel main output knob or through software    

Dual Headphone Outputs

Provides one assignable headphone output for a submix and one headphone output that always correlates the main output    

S/PDIF I/O

Provides 24-bit RCA/SPDIF in/out at up to 96 kHz    

Word Clock I/O

Resolves to external word clock sources at sample rates up to 192 kHz, and outputs work clock at current rate or 1x rate when operating at 2x or 4x setting    

Direct Digital Synthesis

Produces low jitter by phase locking internal clock source, even when resolved to an external clock via SMPTE time code    

SMPTE Time Code In/Out

Provides dedicated Longitudinal Time Code (LTC) in and output to resolve time code with fast lockup times and sub-frame accuracy    

DC-Coupled TRS Outputs

Using Volta interface (sold separately) to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizer from host DAW    

CueMix FX Cross-Platform Mixing Software

Enables on-screen graphic mix with an instrument tuner and audio analysis tools including real-time FFT display, spectrogram "waterfall" display, oscilloscope, X-Y plot and linear or polar phase analysis    

Universal Compatibility

Works with both 32 and 64 bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 8/7/Vista    

AudioDesk

Includes digital audio workstation software for Mac with recording, mixing, editing, real time 32-0bit effects processing and sample-accurate sync    

Plug and Play

Connect to your Mac or PC with Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, or USB 2.0 (USB 3.0 port compatible)    

Front Panel Volume Control

Controls stereo, quad 6.1, 7.1, or user-defined surround monitoring configurations    

Metering

Provides LED panel meters for analog, digital, MIDI I/O, SMPTE sync, and lock LEDS    

Auto-Switching Power

Enables international 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz autoswitching power supply   
UPC: 839128005846

In the Box

  • MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface with Thunderbolt Technology
  • Power Cord
  • USB 2.0 Cable
  • Audiodesk 3.0 DAW License
  • Limited 2-Year Warranty