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MOTU 8PRE Firewire Audio Interface


MOTU 8PRE Firewire Audio Interface

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Manufactured by: MOTU  
Item Number: MOTU8PRE
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MOTU 8PRE

 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 MOTU 8PRE 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 MOTU 8PRE also includes a sixteen-channel MIDI interface.

The MOTU 8PRE 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.

Features

MOTU 8PRE 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 of MOTU 8PRE 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

MOTU 8PRE 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

Specification

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 (WxDxH) 19" 1U rackmount

Weight Not specified by manufacturer

Specialties Can function as a standalone analog to digital converter via ADAT optical

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