MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface with Thunderbolt Technology, 24-bit Converters

Be at the forefront of audio recording and production with the MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface, a high-quality, versatile device equipped with advanced Thunderbolt Technology. This professional-grade audio interface is designed to seamlessly connect to your 32- or 64-bit Mac or PC computer via Thunderbolt 1, Thunderbolt 2, or USB 2.0, and is also compatible with USB 3.0 ports.

This advanced audio interface boasts 28 input channels and 30 bus outputs, making it an ideal choice for larger recording projects. With the capability to daisy chain up to six Thunderbolt devices, such as displays and hard drives, the 828x ensures a smooth, uninterrupted workflow.

Experience superior audio quality with eight channels of 192 kHz analog recording and playback, complemented by 16 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O. The device also features stereo S/PDIF, MIDI I/O, word clock, two headphone jacks, and stereo XLR main outs.

The 828x is not just an audio interface, but also a standalone mixer with built-in effects such as reverb, EQ, and classic compression. The two front panel microphone/guitar inputs are equipped with high-quality preamps and a V-Limit hardware limiter for overload protection. Each microphone input also has a rear panel send that allows for inserting outboard gear before the analog to digital conversion.

Expand your connectivity with an additional eight balanced analog inputs, enabling connection to a wide range of studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synthesizers, keyboards, drum machines, and effects processors. All these can be recorded, monitored, routed, and processed using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer, with minimal latency and processor strain on the computer.

The 828x also includes a built-in chromatic tuner and audio analysis tools such as a Fast Fourier Transform function, spectrogram, and x-Y phase alignment plot. The mixer can be remotely controlled using an iPad and TouchOSC software (sold separately).

The MOTU 828x Professional 28x30 Audio Interface is housed in a solid metal chassis, designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and road. It supports Mac OS X and Windows (8, 7, and Vista) for cross-platform compatibility with virtually all audio software via WDM, ASIO, and Core Audio drivers.

In a world awash with cheap plastic, the cool feeling of the 828x's metal exterior in your hands is a reassuring reminder that you are holding quality engineering and construction. With the 828x, you're investing in a future-proof, reliable, and high-performance audio interface that sets the bar in the industry.