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MOTU 8 Pre USB 2

USB Interface
  • MOTU 8 Pre USB 2
  • MOTU 8 Pre USB 2
  • MOTU 8 Pre USB 2
  • MOTU 8 Pre USB 2
  • MOTU 8 Pre USB 2
  • MOTU 8 Pre USB 2
EUR 739.00
MSRP: EUR 755.00
Incl. VAT, free shipping in Germany
16 x 12 USB audio interface with 8 mic inputs

Hi-speed USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac and Windows, Flexible analog inputs, Eight channels of ADAT optical I/O, Operates as an optical expander, CueMix DSP near-zero monitoring system.
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Description

Turn your computer into a powerful digital audio workstation with eight mic inputs. Or add eight high-quality mic/instrument inputs to your current system.

The 8pre audio interface delivers everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio workstation. The 8pre provides eight microphone/instrument preamps with pristine 96kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 8 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O. Expand your system by connecting additional 8pres or other MOTU audio interfaces.
The 8pre as your primary audio interface

Use the included CueMix software to mix all 16 inputs from your computer. Eight channels of ADAT optical I/O make the 8pre an ideal companion for a digital mixer. Two ADAT lightpipe connections work together to support a full 8 channels of optical digital I/O at any sample rate up to 96kHz.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Then monitor all of these live inputs via the 8pre's main outs or headphone jack - with virtually no monitoring latency and no processor drain on your computer. You can even create separate monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Control everything, including talk-back and listen-back, from the included CueMix Console software, just like a large studio console.

The 8pre includes a 16-channel MIDI interface. Simply connect the 8pre to your computer with any USB cable, and both MIDI and audio are ready to go. Connect any MIDI device, such as a controller keyboard, synth module, automated control surface or drum machine. Timing is sample-accurate with supporting software.

The 8pre provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac OS X (10.6 or higher), Windows (8/7/Vista) and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac OS, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.
The 8pre as a microphone preamp expansion interface

The 8pre is really two products in one. When it is not connected to a computer via USB, the 8pre functions as an eight-channel analog to digital (optical) converter. Connect the 8pre to your MOTU 828, 896, Traveler or even another 8pre via the optical "lightpipe" connection to add eight high-quality microphone pre-amps to your system. Since the connection is digital, 100% pristine sound is maintained, down to the very last sample.

Attributes

Key attributes
Audio Interface Type USB
Total Inputs 16
Total Outputs 12
Midi In/Out Yes
USB Interface attributes
Mic Inputs 8
Line Inputs 8
Instrument/HiZ Inputs 8
Analog Outputs 2
Digital Inputs ADAT , Optical
Digital Outputs ADAT
+48V Phantom Power Yes
Product Details
Product Number 169686
Brand MOTU
Category USB Interface
Brand Category MOTU - USB Interfaces
Relevancy rank 136 of 145
Date September 2013
Dimension
Weight 3.9kg
Box Depth 738mm
Box Height 196mm
Gross Weight 4.1kg

Properties

- Hi-speed USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac and Windows - provides 16 inputs with 8 mic preamps and 12 outputs including separate phone and main outs for all the basic I/O you need for a powerful desktop studio.

- Eight XLR/TRS "combo jack" mic inputs - connect up to eight mics, or mix and match mics with guitars, synths, drum machines and other analog input signals.

- Flexible analog inputs - each provides a crystal-clear preamp (for both the XLR and TRS input), 24-bit 96 kHz converters, individually switchable 48-volt phantom power, 20 dB pad and front-panel trim controls. Mix and match condenser and dynamic microphones as your needs require.

- Eight channels of ADAT optical I/O - provides two sets of optical connectors to provide eight channels of optical digital I/O even at high samples rates (88.2 or 96 kHz).

- Operates as an optical expander - connect the 8pre to any ADAT optical compatible device (another audio interface, a digital mixer, etc.) to add 8 additional mic inputs seamlessly integrated into the mixing environment of the host device.

- Discrete ins/outs - there's no channel sharing in the 8pre; the mic inputs, ADAT optical I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels.

- CueMix DSP near-zero monitoring system.

- Multiple CueMix DSP mixes - create up to eight different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Add send/return loops for outboard gear with no latency.

- Front-panel metering - five-segment meters for all analog inputs, plus status lights for clock and interface/expander mode.

- Sample-accurate MIDI - connect a MIDI controller and/or sound module with no separate interface needed. MIDI I/O is sample-accurate with supporting software.

- Expandable - add additional MOTU 8pre, UltraLite, 828, 828, 896, or Traveler interfaces for additional I/O. Or connect the 8pre optically to any audio interface or mixer that supports ADAT optical I/O.

- Separate TRS main outs and front-panel headphone jack, each with independent volume control.

- SMPTE time code sync via any analog input.

- SMPTE time code generation to any analog output.

- Includes native 32- and 64-bit drivers for Mac OS X (10.6 or higher) and Windows (8/7/Vista), including ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI. Supports all popular Mac and Windows audio software.

- 100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs.

- Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for Mac with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.

- Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC via USB.

- Chassis dimensions, excluding rack ears and front and back panel knobs and connectors: 19 × 7 × 1.75 inches (48.26 × 17.78 × 4.45 cm). Knobs and connectors extend up to 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) from front and back panels, adding 1 inch (2.54 cm) to depth. With rack ears attached, fits standard 19 inch (48.26 cm) rack at 1U high.

- Weight: 3.900kg

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MOTU is a leading US manufacturer of computer-based audio and video production hardware and software. The company was founded in 1980 and is based in Cambridge, Massachusetts near Boston. Inspired by the first Macintosh computers, MOTU engineers developed one of the very first music programs. Performer® was released in 1985 and has long been the industry standard for MIDI sequencers. MOTU products are used worldwide by musicians, producers, broadcast stations, video studios, game design companies, etc.
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