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MOTU Traveler-mk3 28-In/30-Out Portable Bus-Powered Audio Interface with Effects & Mixing, 24-bit Converters, Up to 192kHz Sample Rates
SKU: MTTMK3 MFR: 8260
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Key Features
- Capture pristine audio with this MOTU recording mixer's high-quality 24-bit converters.
- Enjoy ultra-low noise performance, ensuring clean and professional sound recordings every time.
- This mixer's EQ control lets you shape your sound with precision, perfect for studio mixing.
- Seamlessly integrate with your favorite DAW using the versatile USB interface on this mixer.
- With 28 input channels, this MOTU mixer is ideal for bands, studios, and complex setups.
- Take advantage of the durability of this MOTU mixer, built to withstand rigorous use.
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About MOTU Traveler-mk3
For professional audio recording and mixing, the MOTU Traveler-mk3 28-In/30-Out Portable Bus-Powered Audio Interface is a high-quality, advanced solution. This innovative device is designed for top-tier mobile recording applications, offering a robust array of features including four superior mic inputs, bus power, optional battery power, and DSP-driven mixing and effects processing.
The Traveler-mk3 stands out with its ability to provide eight channels of flawless 192 kHz analog recording and playback. It also offers twenty channels of digital I/O in ADAT optical, AES/EBU, and S/PDIF formats. This device is expandable, allowing you to connect additional MOTU FireWire audio interfaces or the 8pre mic input expander for a more comprehensive setup.
Whether you're in a studio, on stage, or at a remote location, the Traveler-mk3 is versatile and reliable. It can function as an interface or stand-alone mixer, providing 28 separate inputs and 30 separate outputs. These include four XLR/quarter-inch "combo" mic/instrument analog inputs equipped with pre-amps, individual 48V phantom power switches, and Digital Precision Trim controls.
The Traveler-mk3 is designed to connect all your audio instruments and gear, from mics and guitars to synths, keyboards, drum machines, and effects processors. With the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer, you can record, monitor, route, and process all live inputs without latency or processor strain on your computer.
This device also offers hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs, and busses independent of your host computer. You can add Classic Reverb with lengths up to 60 seconds, sculpt your sound with a 7-band parametric EQ modeled after British analog console EQs, and choose between two forms of compression.
The Traveler-mk3's signal overload protection ensures an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero, preventing clipping or harsh artifacts when recording from the four mic/guitar inputs. This portable, bus-powered audio interface is perfect for on-the-go use, fitting neatly beneath your laptop and easily adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.
Compatible with Mac and Windows, the Traveler-mk3 works seamlessly with your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. It also includes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, offering 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering. With the Traveler-mk3, you can enjoy the freedom of field battery power for extended recording sessions, even in the most remote locations.
MOTU Traveler-mk3 Features
- Sturdy lightweight construction ready to travel with you anywhere
- Compact size (14.75 x 9") fits easily into a napsack, briefcase or computer bag and sits perfectly under any laptop
- Powered by computer no additional power supply necessary for complete recording freedom
- 28 inputs / 30 outputs (at 44.1/48 kHz) - there's no channel sharing in the Traveler-mk3. Mic inputs, TRS analog, AES/EBU, RCA S/PDIF and phones are all handled as separate channels
- Four combo jacks provide hi-Z 1/4" guitar input or low-Z XLR mic input with transparent preamps, phantom power, pad and plenty of gain
- Clip protection - Mic/guitar input limiter prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to +12 dB over zero
- Individual 48V phantom power on each mic input - mix and match microphones
- Four 24-bit 192kHz analog inputs and eight analog outputs on balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks
- Digital Precision Trim adjust input gain in 1dB increments on all analog inputs (mic/guitar inputs + quarter-inch TRS inputs). Fine-tune the balance of your analog inputs. Save and recall multiple trim setups
- High-resolution recording The Traveler-mk3 can operate all analog I/O at sample rates up to 192kHz
- Flexible optical I/O 16 channels of ADAT lightpipe, 8 channels of SMUX (96 kHz) or two pairs of stereo TOSLink. Mix and match formats between the two banks
- CueMix FX flexible 28 input/16 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects, including classic reverb with sends/returns, plus modeled EQ and vintage compression on every input and output
- Multiple CueMix FX mixes for example, create different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Or add send/return loops for outboard gear with no latency
- Advanced audio signal analysis CueMix FX software provides real-time FFT and spectrogram "waterfall" displays for visual analysis of individual signals and entire mixes
- Front-panel control access your entire mix, or any Traveler-mk3 setting, directly from the front panel
- Stand-alone operation program your mixes at the studio and then bring the Traveler-mk3 to your gig - no computer needed. Just plug in the included DC power adapter. Tweak settings using the back-lit LCD
- 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 adds additional interfaces for more I/O as your needs grow
- 100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs
- Includes AudioDesk 3 full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for the Mac OS X with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync
- Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC via FireWire - Two FireWire 400 ports allow for daisy-chaining without a hub. Works with a FireWire 800 connection via a simple adapter or FW400-to-800 cable
- Front panel meters or activity LEDs for all analog, digital and MIDI I/O, plus SMPTE sync, tach and lock LEDs
- Eight 24-bit 192kHz outputs on balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks
- Phone jack with front panel volume control
- Stereo 24-bit 96kHz AES/EBU in/out