MOTU 828es Thunderbolt / USB2 Audio Interface with DSP, Networking and MIDI

Proven performance. Superb analog sound. 60 simultaneous audio channels 28 inputs and 32 outputs, all independent Connect all your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, outboard processors, MIDI gear, optical expanders - even a foot pedal. All I/O is available simultaneously.828es Feature SummaryNew dual-LCD designTwo full-color LCDs display all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.Superb analog audio quality and high-end convertersRenowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 1248.Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU driversRound-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt™ with high-performance DAW hosts.Universal connectivityConnects to your computer with Thunderbolt™, hi-speed USB 2.0 or AVB/TSN Ethernet for up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out). Class-compliant firmware and industry standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connects to an iPad™ with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).60 simultaneous audio channels28 inputs and 32 outputs, including two mic preamps with sends, 8 TRS analog in/out, separate main outs on XLR jacks, two banks of optical, S/PDIF, MIDI in/out, time code in/out, word clock I/O, and two front-panel headphone jacks.DSP mixing and effects processingFlexible 48-input digital mixer with 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, access to 32 network inputs, and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression.32-bit floating point processingThe 828es mixing and effects DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.Modeled vintage effects processingClassic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.Flexible matrix routing and splittingSend any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network.Stand-alone operation with wireless controlConnect an Apple® Airport™ or other Wi-Fi router with a standard Ethernet cable for wireless control of device settings, powerful 48-channel mixing and DSP effects.Web app control from any deviceControl everything from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet and smartphone connected to your local Wi-Fi network.Precision Digital Trim™Digitally controlled analog trim on all analog inputs (mic/guitar inputs + quarter-inch TRS inputs) provides accurate adjustments in 1 dB increments.Control room featuresBuilt-in talkback mic with front-panel "talk" button and"A/B" speaker select buttons.System expansionAdd a 2nd MOTU AVB-equipped interface with a simple CAT-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately).AVB/TSN audio networkingBuild a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB/TSN switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.Redesigned mic channelsCutting-edge components deliver ultra-transparent sound with -108 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and -128 dBu EIN. Each mic channel provides individual preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power, digital remote control and analog (pre-converter) sends for mono or stereo outboard processing.Two headphone jacksEach headphone output can be programmed with the same or different mixes, with independent front-panel volume control.Two banks of optical I/OConnect outboard digital processors, digital mixers or other gear. 16 channels of ADAT at 44.1/48 kHz, 8 channels of SMUX at 88.2/96 kHz or 4 channels of TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) up to 96 kHz. Mix and match formats among in/out ports.Foot switch inputConnect a standard foot pedal switch (sold separately) for hands-free punch-in and punch-out while recording. Or map the pedal to any keystroke function in your host software.Time code supportDedicated time code input and output jacks. Converts SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) and passes MTC on to any MTC-compatible host software.MIDI I/OConnect MIDI gear without the need for a separate MIDI interface.Direct Digital Synthesis™ (DDS)DSP-driven phase lock engine and internal clock source produces imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (below the noise floor), even when the 828es is resolved to an external clock source via SMPTE time code.DC-coupled TRS outputsUse the 828es to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW.Instrument tuner and audio analysis toolsIncludes an oscilloscope, real-time FFT, X-Y Plot, and graphic phase analysis.AudioDeskWorkstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.