MOTU 828 (2024)
Distinctive features of the MOTU audio interface
- Resolution: 24 bit / 192 kHz
- ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC-Technology
- DSP-controlled digital mixer with 24 inputs, 8 stereo busses and DSP effects (reverb, 4-band EQ, gate & compressor)
- High-resolution (480 x 128) 3.9″ LCD colour display
- Dynamic range line inputs: 120 dB
- THD+N line inputs: -114 dB
- Equivalent input noise microphone preamplifier: -129 dB
- Microphone preamplifier with +74 dB gain
- Dynamic range line outputs: 125 dB
- THD+N line outputs: -114 dB
- 48V phantom power, -20 dB pad, phase flip, remote control and dedicated inserts per microphone input
- 60 Simultaneously usable audio channels (28 inputs and 32 outputs)
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 482 x 311 x 44 mm
- Weight: 5 kg
- System requirements Interface: Windows 10 or later, Mac OSX 10.13 or later
- 2 x Mic / Instrument / Line inputs: XLR / jack 6.3 mm combo
- 8 Line inputs: 6.3 mm jack, balanced
- 8 DC-coupled line outputs: 6.3 mm jack balanced
- 2 x XLR Main out
- 2 x ADAT input and output
- Coaxial S/PDIF (24-bit 96kHz)
- 2 x Send/return 6.3 mm jack balanced
- MIDI input and output
- Word clock input and output: BNC
- 2 Headphone outputs
- Foot switch input: 6.3 mm jack
- USB-C connection (compatible with USB type A)
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Customer Review Summary
The MOTU 828 (2024) is an exceptional audio interface that offers both ample headroom and ultra-low latency, making it a top choice for serious audio professionals. The build quality is robust and impressive, ensuring it withstands the rigours of studio use while also providing a sleek aesthetic.
The sound quality is outstanding, with transparent preamps and high-end converters that easily rival more expensive interfaces. Users have noted a significant improvement in clarity and depth compared to previous models, often describing the sound as clean and punchy, ideal for various applications from music production to live mixing.
The interface boasts an impressive array of connectivity options, including multiple line-ins and outs, which are particularly beneficial for setups involving external hardware like compressors and equalizers. The CueMix 5 software enhances the user experience with intuitive controls and flexible routing capabilities, allowing for seamless monitoring and mixing.
Overall, the MOTU 828 strikes an excellent balance between functionality, sound quality, and price, making it a highly recommended choice for anyone in the market for a professional audio interface. Its versatility and ease of use have been highlighted as major advantages, ensuring it can accommodate a wide range of recording and mixing needs.
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