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MOTU 8pre Audio Interface/Converter

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MOTU 8pre Overview

The 8pre from MOTU is a FireWire based audio interface with eight microphone/instrument preamps that can function as a front-end for supported audio software, or as an optical-based converter for expanding systems that allow for ADAT optical input.

The 24-bit/96kHz capable interface provides sixteen fully independent inputs and with the included CueMix software, independent mixes can be created and all the inputs monitored with virtually no latency and no processor drain on the computer. The 8pre also includes a sixteen-channel MIDI interface.

The unit provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac OS X 10.3 or higher, Windows XP and all audio software and host-based effects that support WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or, the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac OS provides 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing, processing and mastering.

FireWire audio interface for computers running Mac OS X and Windows XP
Provides sixteen inputs with eight microphone/instrument preamps and twelve outputs including separate headphone and main outputs
Each analog input provides a preamp (for both the XLR and TRS input,) a 24-bit/96kHz converter, individually switchable 48V phantom power, a 20dB pad and front-panel trim control
Eight channels of ADAT optical I/O with two sets of optical connectors to provide eight channels of optical digital I/O at the high samples rates
Operates as an optical expander for another audio interface, a digital mixer, etc.
No channel sharing - the microphone inputs, ADAT optical I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels
Includes CueMix DSP near-zero monitoring system
Different CueMix mixes can be created for the main outs and headphones, or send/return loops for utilizing outboard gear with no latency
Sixteen channels of MIDI I/O that is sample-accurate with supporting software
Front-panel five-segment meters for all analog inputs, plus status lights for clock and interface/expander mode
SMPTE time code sync via any analog input and SMPTE time code generation can be sent to any analog output
Includes drivers for both Mac OS X and Windows XP, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, GSIF, Core Audio and Core MIDI
Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for Mac with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing and sample accurate sync
Compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs

MOTU 8pre Specs

Converters
24-bit
Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz
Analog Input
8 x 1/4" TRS/XLR combo
Analog Output
2 x 1/4" TRS phone Main Output
1 x 1/4" TRS phone Headphone
Digital Input
2 x ADAT Lightpipe
Digital Output
2 x ADAT Lightpipe
MIDI In/Out
Yes
Sync In/Out
SMPTE I/O
Headphone Output
Yes
THD + N
Not specified by manufacturer
Dynamic Range
Not specified by manufacturer
Frequency Response
Not specified by manufacturer
System Requirements
Mac OS X 10.3 or higher or Windows XP
Audio software the supports WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers
Dimensions
19" 1U rackmount
Weight
Not specified by manufacturer
Specialties
Can function as a standalone analog to digital converter via ADAT optical
Packaging Info
Package Weight
7.2 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
23.7 x 11.6 x 5.5"

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