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MOTU 828

28 x 32 USB 3.0 audio interface for Mac Windows & iOS with DSP mixing and effects

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The completely redesigned MOTU 828 delivers everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24-bit/192 kHz digital audio workstation. The 828 connects to a Mac or PC with Super-speed (5 Gbps) USB 3 or Hi-speed USB 2, with up to 60 audio channels (28 in and 32 out). Proven, reputable MOTU drivers work with all your favorite audio apps, delivering industry-leading, ultra-low round trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 2 ms at 96 kHz with high-performance DAW hosts. USB audio class-compliant firmware allows connection to your iPad or any iOS device via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter, sold separately).

The 828 is equally well-suited for studio and stage. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including two XLR/TRS "combo" mic/line/guitar inputs, dedicated main outs on XLRs, and two independent front-panel headphone outs. Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers superb analog performance.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and effects processors. Record, monitor, and process all of these live inputs with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Powerful DSP delivers separate 24-channel monitor mixes for all analog output pairs, including the two headphone outputs, with on-board effects processing, including reverb, 4-band EQ and compression.

Take control of your recording sessions with the front-panel talk button. Connect two sets of speakers and check your mixes instantly with front-panel A/B speaker select buttons. Stream your sessions to the web with loopback channels and your customized mix of any 828 inputs.

After recording and mixing in the studio, unplug the 828 from the computer and take it on stage for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. Control everything over Wi-Fi from the CueMix 5 app running on your laptop, tablet and smartphone.

From studio to stage, the 828 delivers exceptional sound quality, state-of-the-art operation and rock-solid performance.



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MPN: 828
UPC: 839128006270


  • Next-gen 28x32 USB3 audio interface with DSP, mixing and effects
    3.9-inch 24-bit RGB LCD with precision metering for all I/O
    Superb analog audio performance driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology
    Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers (~2 ms RTL with a 32 sample buffer @96 kHz)
    Universal connectivity with 5 Gbps USB3 (compatible with USB2)
    60 simultaneous audio channels (28 inputs and 32 outputs)
    Two high-performance mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS
    Individual preamp gain, 48V phantom power, -20 dB pad, phase invert, remote control, and dedicated inserts for each mic input
    Measured -114 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
    Flexible insert returns can operate as extra line inputs (when mic inputs are unused)
    DSP-driven 24-input digital mixer with 8 stereo busses and DSP effects (reverb, 4-band EQ, gate & compressor)
    Wi-Fi control from CueMix 5 app on multiple mobile devices (via a USB-connected computer on the same network)
    Network management features (discovery for multiple devices on the network and password protection for each device)
    Precision boost for all analog inputs and trim for all analog outputs in 1 dB increments
    Control room features include Talkback and A/B monitor select via CueMix 5 software or front panel controls
    Two flexible headphone outputs with independent volume control and fully customizable independent mixes
    Two balanced XLR main outs
    Eight balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs with measured 125 dB dynamic range
    Hardware (direct) monitor mixing for each analog output pair and both headphones (8 mix busses)
    Eight balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog inputs with measured 120 dB dynamic range
    Two banks of optical digital I/O (16 ADAT channels at 1x sample rates) with optional stereo TOSLink on Bank A
    One RCA S/PDIF stereo digital I/O
    MIDI in/out/thru
    Word clock in/out/thru
    Foot switch input for hands-free punch-in recording or other programmable host computer keystrokes
    DC-coupled TRS outputs can be used to control modular synthesizers from a host DAW using control voltage (CV)
    Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
    1RU 19" rack-mount form factor built with rugged steel construction
    USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on macOS and iOS (no driver required)
    Driver loopback for mixing host software output with live 828 inputs for streaming and podcasting
    Guitar re-amping with near-zero loop-thru to record the dry guitar signal and mic'd amp simultaneously
    CueMix 5 app to control mixing and settings from your Mac, PC or iOS device
    MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite workstation software included
    100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
    Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots from industry leading libraries


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