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MOTU 8pre-es
| Product # | 202354 |
| Brand | MOTU |
| Category | USB Interface |
| Brand Category | MOTU - USB Interfaces |
Superb analog audio quality
Renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers measured 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 1248.
Redesigned mic channels
Eight transparent mic preamps deliver superb -108 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN performance. Each mic channel has individual preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power and digital remote control.
High-performance Thunderbolt and USB drivers for Mac and PC
Round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt - with high-performance DAW hosts.
USB and Thunderbolt for Mac, PC and iOS
Connect to your Mac or PC with Thunderbolt - or Hi-speed USB 2.0, with up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out) over Thunderbolt. Or stream dozens of audio channels to and from your Mac over AVB/TSN Ethernet using a standard, affordable CAT-5e cable up to 100 meters long. Class-compliant firmware and industry standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connect to your iPad - with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).
Control room features
Take control of your recording sessions with the built-in talkback mic and front-panel talk button. Connect two sets of speakers and check your mixes instantly with front-panel A/B speaker select buttons.
DSP mixing and effects
A full-fledged 48-input digital mixer delivers 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression. If you know your way around a large-format mixing console, you'll feel right at home. If you've ever wished to mix on a large console, the driver's seat is now yours.
Modeled vintage effects processing
Classic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs. The 8pre-es DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.
Flexible matrix routing and splitting
Send any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the audio network.
Web app control from any device
Control everything from your laptop, tablet and smartphone. The software that you use to control the 8pre-es doesn't reside on your hard drive. It's a web app served from the hardware itself. This means you can control the 8pre-es on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network. Use any web client on any platform - Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android - as long as it shares the same network.
Touch Console
Designed specifically for touchscreen operation, Touch Console - delivers a whole new mixing experience. Access Touch Console from your tablet or smartphone to effortlessly control the powerful 48-channel mixer and effects in the 8pre-es. With large targets for your fingers, multi-touch operation and intuitive design, you can tap, swipe and pinch your way to a perfect mix, every time.
Stand-alone operation with wireless control
No computer or laptop needed. Connect 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.
Solid metal chassis
Like all MOTU interfaces, the 8pre-es aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy and durable, and designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and tour bus. In a world awash with cheap plastic, the solid feeling of the 8pre-es metal exterior in your hands is a reassuring reminder that you are holding quality engineering and construction.
- Analog (balanced 1/4 inch TRS) - N/a
- Mic/Line/Guitar inputs with preamps: 8
- ADAT optical: 16
- Total: 24
Connection Output:
- Analog (balanced 1/4 inch TRS) 8
- Mic/Line/Guitar inputs with preamps N/a
- Headphones output: 2x stereo
- ADAT optical: 16
- Total: 28
| Key attributes | |
|---|---|
| Audio Interface Type | USB Thunderbolt AVB/Ethernet |
| Total Inputs | 24 |
| Total Outputs | 28 |
| Midi In/Out | Yes |
| USB Interface attributes | |
|---|---|
| Mic Inputs | 8 |
| Line Inputs | 8 |
| Instrument/HiZ Inputs | 8 |
| Analog Outputs | 8 |
| Digital Inputs | ADAT Optical |
| Digital Outputs | ADAT |
| +48V Phantom Power | Yes |
| Product Details | |
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| Product Number | 202354 |
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| Relevancy rank in Category USB Interface | |
| Date | January 2019 |