MOTU 848 28x32 Thunderbolt 4 Audio Interface

Ideal for pros looking for flexibility to tackle any audio project, the MOTU 848 is a 28x32 audio interface sporting high-bandwidth 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4/USB4 connectivity. With its DAC technology offering an impressive 125 dB of dynamic range, 32-bit float / 192 kHz conversion, and up to 60 simultaneous audio channels, the 848 can take all of your studio gear at once.

The plethora of connectivity on the 848 includes four XLR-1/4" TRS combo mic / line / Hi-Z inputs with up to +74 dB of gain, eight balanced 1/4" TRS line inputs, 12 balanced 1/4" TRS outputs, four 1/4" inserts (two send, two return), two front-panel headphone outputs with individual mixes and volume adjustment, up to 16 channels of ADAT via TOSLINK optical ports (S/MUX and S/PDIF capable), BNC wordclock I/O, two RJ45 AVB/Ethernet ports, and two Thunderbolt 4/USB4 ports. With the bright color TFT display, you can keep an eye on your meters and parameters, while dedicated monitor controls make it easy to switch between speakers. Utilize CueMix Pro for easy remote control of all functions, control up to 12 analog outputs in groups for easy surround mixing, and enjoy deep control including a 64-channel mixer with FX and virtual patchbay, routing, and matrix splitting functions. The MOTU 848 includes a power cable and a USB-C cable.

Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 125 dB dynamic range and extremely low harmonic distortion. Analog performance is driven by decades of engineering expertise in audio interface technology.

The 848 delivers cutting-edge Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 universal connectivity for Mac, Windows, and iOS. Connect your host device with the included 40 Gbps USB-C cable and the 848 negotiates the fastest possible connectivity speed, up to 40 Gbps, with backward compatibility for Thunderbolt 3, USB3, and USB2 host connections. Thunderbolt and USB4 connections deliver an astonishing 256 channels of computer I/O (128 in and 128 out) at sample rates up to 96 kHz.

CueMix Pro is the consummate app for controlling everything in the 848, including device settings, signal routing, and 64-channel mixing and effects. Available for macOS, Windows, and iOS, you can run CueMix Pro on multiple devices at the same time and access the 848 wirelessly through Wi-Fi. As a 1722.1 controller, CueMixPro can also be used to access AVB-related settings in 3rd-party devices on the network.

Connect the 848 to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite production software, plus hundreds of loops, one-shots, and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples, and Loopmasters. Performer Lite provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, process, and master your own music tracks quickly and easily. Plug in your mic, guitar, and MIDI keyboard and start tracking with over 100 virtual instruments, dozens of effects plug-ins, guitar FX processing, and much more.

• Balanced analog: The 848's balanced I/O connections are well protected against RF interference, AC hum, and other noise-producing environmental factors.
• Optical I/O and expansion: Two optical banks provide 16 channels of ADAT optical at 48 kHz, 8 channels of S/MUX optical I/O at 96 kHz, with optional stereo TOSLink at rates up to 96 kHz. Expand your 848 with other optical gear, or use it as an optical expander.
• Meter views: Not using the optical I/O? Or any digital I/O? The 848 provides customized meter views for analog I/O only, digital I/O only, and other combinations to best support your workflow.
• Two headphone outputs: Each headphone output can be programmed with the same or different mixes, with independent volume control and source selection from the front panel or CueMix Pro.
• Loopback and live streaming: Easily route computer output channels—as many as you need—back to the computer, where you can mix them with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the 848 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting.
• DC-coupled TRS outputs: All analog outputs are DC-coupled. This means you canuse the 848 to manipulate and sequence modular synthesizers from a host DAW using control voltage (CV).