MOTU 828 [Pre-price stock] [Limited quantity! Thunderplugs Hatsune Miku collaboration model 2025 gift!] (USB3 compatible audio interface) (Motu)

ESS SABRE 32 DAC, 3.9-inch RGB display, 28-in, 32-out USB3 audio interface

Main features of the MOTU 828

Next-generation 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface/standalone mixer and converter with built-in DSP for mixing and effects (2.0 compatible, Type-C)
3.9-inch 24-bit RGB LCD with high-precision meters for all I/O. 8 balanced, DC-coupled TRS analog outputs for superior analog audio performance with the ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC delivering 125dB dynamic range. MOTU drivers with ultra-low latency and exceptional performance (~2ms RTL, 32 sample buffer @ 96kHz).
Crystal-clear microphone inputs with measured values of -114 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range, and -129 dBu EIN. Built-in DSP-driven 24-channel input digital mixer with 8 stereo buses and DSP effects (reverb, 4-band EQ, gate & compressor). Wi-Fi control from mobile devices with the CueMix 5 app (via a USB-connected computer on the same network).
Control room functions such as talkback and A/B monitor selection via CueMix 5 software or front panel control. Two flexible headphone outputs with independent volume control and custom mix support. Two optical digital I/O (16 ADAT channels, 1x sample rate), stereo TOSLink (Bank A), and RCA S/PDIF stereo digital I/O.
Footswitch input for hands-free recording and programmable host computer key assignments. USB audio class compliant, plug-and-play operation on macOS and iOS (no drivers required).
- Loopback compatible with software channel switching (1-2ch or 9-10ch) allows it to function as a mixer for live streaming or podcasting. - Guitar reamping with near-zero loop-through for simultaneously recording the dry guitar signal and microphone amp. - Includes MOTU Performer Lite workstation software, with a library of over 100 instruments and over 6GB.

■Outstanding analog audio quality

Featuring ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, a cutting-edge technology developed by MOTU engineers, the 828 delivers 125dB of dynamic range and ultra-low harmonic distortion. The 828's analog performance exceeds the capabilities of its components, thanks to decades of MOTU engineering experience.

Connectivity compatible with Mac, PC, and iOS

Connect to Mac, PC, or iOS devices via USB 3 (USB 2 compatible) at speeds up to 5Gbps and support up to 60 simultaneous audio channels (28 inputs, 32 outputs). Class-compliant firmware ensures plug-and-play with Mac and iOS hosts, with no drivers required. MOTU's industry-leading drivers work with any audio app. Connect to your iPad via USB-C or the Camera Connection Kit (Lightning adapter) for comprehensive audio experience in any environment or with any device.

■Maximum 60 channels of simultaneous input/output

Connect any imaginable studio equipment, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, outboard processors, MIDI devices, optical expanders, and even foot pedals. All 28 inputs and 32 outputs on the 828 can be used simultaneously.

■ Extremely low latency performance

With optimized drivers for both Mac and PC, the 828 delivers ultra-low latency performance. With a 32-sample host buffer and 96 kHz sample rate, the 828 delivers an incredibly fast round-trip latency (RTL) of just ≤2 ms over USB (2 or 3) connections in high-performance DAWs like Digital Performer.

Crystal-clear microphone channel and Hi-Z guitar input

Exceptional audio performance—-114 dB THD+N, 115 dB dynamic range, and -129 dBu EIN—provides incredibly natural-sounding recording and streaming. Each mic channel features independent preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power, and remote control from a computer or iOS device. Each combo jack doubles as a mic input and a 1/4-inch high-impedance TS guitar input for DI tracking or re-amping.

■DIY guitar re-amp

Direct your guitar to the front-panel input and loop it to any output via the 828's near-zero latency mixer app, CueMix 5 (using a reamp adapter, if desired), allowing you to simultaneously record both the dry signal and a mic'd-up amp. Reamping lets you re-amp the dry signal after recording with a different amp, cabinet, or amp modeling plug-in for a variety of tones, eliminating the need to replug cables between recording and re-amping setups.

■Outboard insert realized

Need a compressor or other outboard gear? Each 828 mic input has a dedicated analog send/return loop, allowing outboard processing for either mono or stereo mic channels. If nothing is plugged into a mic input, the return channel functions as an additional line input with the same signal characteristics as the other line inputs.

■ Control up to 10 analog outputs

Control your 5.1 or 7.1 surround speaker system with a single fader. Monitor Groups give you the flexibility to choose which analog outputs you want to control.

■A/B speaker switching and talkback

The front-panel Talkback switch lets you maintain command of your recording session. If you've connected two sets of monitor speakers to the output, you can instantly switch between them with the front-panel A/B Select button, allowing you to instantly check your mix on different monitor devices and perform A/B testing.

■ Monitor mixer with built-in effects

828's mixer app, CueMix 5, is compatible with Mac, Windows, and iOS devices, and provides a simple, comprehensive, graphic-controlled mixing environment with comprehensive control of all functions, including high-visibility graphic mixing, parametric EQ, mixing operations for all channels, and a touch-friendly interface (iOS app) that allows quick access to various settings, including digitally controlled trims.

*Please refer to the manufacturer's website for the latest operating environment.

■Technical Specifications◎Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic/Line/Guitar Inputs: 2 x XLR/TRS combo jacks; Individual inputs with -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power; Preamp Gain: +74 dB (adjustable in 1 dB increments)
1 MΩ Impedance Instrument/Line Inputs Analog Inputs: Eight 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)
Two 1/4-inch insert returns function as TRS line inputs (only when no mic inputs are connected)
Maximum level: +21 dBu
+20 dB digital gain on each input Analog outputs Eight 1/4-inch TRS line outputs (balanced, DC coupled)
2 XLR outputs Maximum level: +21 dBu
- Two 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone outputs (see below)
- Two 1/4" TRS sends (pre-converter)
Digital I/O
2 banks (16 channels) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates
2 banks (8 ch) S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample rates
Bank A Stereo TOSLink I/O Switching (optical S/PDIF)
1 x Stereo RCA S/PDIF I/O (up to 96 kHz)
◎Computer I/O
1 x USB-C 3.1 / USB2™ Audio Class Compliant 1 x IF Certified USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C-to-C Cable Included USB Type A Compatible (C-to-A Cable Included)
・Total USB audio channels: see Total Audio I/O below
Round-trip latency (RTL): ~2 ms (32 sample buffer at 96kHz)
Total Audio I/O
28 in / 32 out (60 channels total) at 1x sample rate 20 in / 24 out (44 channels total) at 2x sample rate 10 in / 14 out (24 channels total) at 4x sample rate MIDI I/O
1 x MIDI input, 1 x MIDI output/thru, 16 MIDI channels Headphones 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphones Output impedance: <1Ω
Maximum output: 14.4 dBu
Phantom Power: Two independent +48V switches. Footswitch: One 1/4" jack for footswitch input. Mapping: Pedal up/down for any keystroke. Sync I/O.
1 x BNC Word Clock Input 1 x BNC Word Clock Output/Thru Sample Rate: 44.1 to 192 kHz
Front Panel: 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs, 2 1/4" TRS headphone outputs, 2 headphone volumes, 2 mic/instrument input gain controls, 1 menu navigation, 1 main volume control, 12 switches: (2) 48V, (2) pad, (6) control room, (2) nav
1 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display 1 x latching power button Power Supply 100-240V internal automatic switch 50-60 Hz ~ 0.5A max
◎Dimensions and weight (width x depth x height, main unit information)
・19 x 12.25 x 1.75 inches / 48.26 x 31.1 x 4.44 cm
・11 lbs / 5 kgs

■System requirements◎Mac
・Machine faster than Intel Core i3 Mac (compatible with Apple silicon)
4 GB RAM or more; 8 GB or more recommended macOS 10.13 or later Fast USB port As much free storage space as possible for recording

◎Windows
・Intel Core i3 PC (AMD equivalent)
・4 GB RAM or more; 8 GB or more recommended ・Windows 10 or later (x64 AMD/Intel only)
- High-speed USB port - As much free storage space as possible for recording

Class Compliance Support: USB audio class compliant, plug and play with Mac or iOS (no drivers required)

■Included software: CueMix 5
MOTU Performer Lite
・Ableton Live Lite
Over 6 GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters, and MOTU

*Please check the latest operating environment on the manufacturer's website before purchasing.