MOTU 1248: The Ultimate High-Performance Audio Interface
Upgrade your personal studio with the world's first Thunderbolt audio interface featuring 48-channel mixing and AVB networking. The 1248 is a game-changer, offering exceptional audio quality and state-of-the-art features. Here's why you need it:
Key Features:
- • Unbeatable Audio Quality: Enjoy 123 dB dynamic range and THD+N (-110 dB) for crystal-clear sound.
- • Versatile Connectivity: Connect via Thunderbolt or USB 2.0, and work with any audio software.
- • Powerful DSP: On-board 32-bit floating point DSP for flexible mixing and effects.
The 1248 provides all the I/O you need, including four mic inputs, two dedicated hi-Z guitar inputs, 8 x 12 balanced analog with separate main and monitor outs, 2 x 8-channel ADAT optical, and RCA S/PDIF (with sample rate conversion), for a total of 32 inputs and 34 outputs. It also offers system expansion and audio networking options, matrix routing and splitting, web app control, and stand-alone mixing with wireless control.
Specifications:
- Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Mic inputs: 4 x XLR mic inputs with 0 to +63 dB preamp gain (digitally controlled)
- Analog Inputs: 2 x 1/4' hi-Z guitar inputs, 8 x 1/4' TRS line inputs, max level +24 dBu (digitally adjustable +2 to +24)
- Analog Outputs: 12 x 1/4' TRS line out, max level +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20), 2 x 1/4' TRS stereo headphone
- Digital I/O: 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical, 1 bank (8 ch) of SMUX optical, Stereo RCA S/PDIF up to 96 kHz (with SRC on input), Stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) on Bank A (optional)
- Total I/O: 32 inputs and 34 outputs (66 total) at 1x sample rates, 24 inputs and 26 outputs (50 total) at 2x sample rates, 14 inputs and 16 outputs (30 total) at 4x sample rates
- Computer I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt (compatible with 1 and 2), 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant, USB 3.0 and iOS compatible, 1 x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite)
- Computer I/O channels: Thunderbolt (44.1 to 96 kHz): 128 in/out, Thunderbolt (176.4 to 192 kHz): 64 in/out, USB 2.0 (44.1 to 48 kHz): 64 in/out, USB 2.0 (88.2 to 96 kHz): 32 in/out, USB 2.0 (176.4 to 192 kHz): 24 in/out, AVB Ethernet: 16 to 128 in/out, depending on host computer speed
- Sync I/O: 1 x word clock in, 1 x word clock out
- Network I/O: 1 x RJ45 AVB/TSN Ethernet (1 Gbps)
- AVB streams: (8 channels per stream) 16 in / 16 out @ 44.1 or 48 kHz, 16 in / 16 out @ 88.2 or 96 kHz, 8 in / 8 out @ 176.4 or 192 kHz
- Headphone: 2 x 1/4' TRS stereo phone (assignable)
- Phantom Power: 4 x innavidual +48V
- Front Panel: 2 x 1/4' TRS headphone output, 2 x TRS hi-Z guitar input, 2 x digital rotary encoders for main/monitor volume, 2 x digital rotary encoders for phone volume, 2 x digital rotary encoders for guitar input gain, 4 x digital rotary encoders for mic preamp gain, 8 x switches (4) Pad and (4) 48V Phantom switch, 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav, 1 x AC power switch
- Power: International 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz, 0.5A max
- Dimensions and weight: (width x depth x height, enclosure only): 19 x 7 x 1.75 inches (48.3 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm), 4.6 lbs / 2.08 kg; with rack brackets removed: 17.25 inches (43.8 cm) wide, 4.5 lbs / 2.04 kg
Included Software:
- Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 drivers
- MOTU Discovery App for Mac & PC (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
- MOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
- MOTU Pro Audio Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
- MOTU Audio Tools (FFT, oscilloscope, X-Y plot, phase analyzer)
- AudioDesk for Mac & PC (separate download)
System Requirements:
- Mac: Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including the new Apple silicon Macs), 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended, Mac OS X version 10.8 or later, Available Thunderbolt, USB 2.0 or AVB Ethernet port*, Available Ethernet port for firmware updates, A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording), *AVB Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X El Capitan or later
- Windows: 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster, 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended, Windows 7*, 8 or 10, Available Thunderbolt or USB 2.0 or 3.0 port, Available Ethernet port for firmware updates, A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
- Web App Support: Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc., Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi.
The MOTU 1248 is a high-performance audio interface designed for personal studios. It offers exceptional audio quality, versatile connectivity, and powerful DSP. With 48-channel mixing and AVB networking, it's perfect for musicians, producers, and audio engineers. The interface provides all the I/O you need, including mic inputs, guitar inputs, balanced analog outputs, and digital I/O. It also offers system expansion and audio networking options, matrix routing and splitting, web app control, and stand-alone mixing with wireless control. The MOTU 1248 comes with a range of software tools and supports both Mac and Windows operating systems. It has a compact design and weighs just 4.6 lbs (2.08 kg) with enclosure. Upgrade your studio today with the MOTU 1248!
