MOTU 8Pre USB: Your Gateway to Professional Audio Recording
Transform your computer into a high-powered digital audio workstation with eight mic inputs. Or enhance your existing setup with eight top-notch mic/instrument inputs.
The 8pre audio interface equips you with everything needed to turn your computer into a robust 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio workstation. It offers eight microphone/instrument preamps for pristine 96kHz analog recording and playback, along with 8 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O. Expand your system by connecting additional 8pres or other MOTU audio interfaces.
Features:
- • Powerful FireWire audio interface for Mac and Windows - Delivers 16 inputs, 8 mic preamps, and 12 outputs, including separate phone and main outs for all your basic I/O needs in a powerful desktop studio.
- • Eight XLR/TRS 'combo jack' mic inputs - Connect up to eight mics or mix and match mics with guitars, synths, drum machines, and other analog input signals.
- • Flexible analog inputs - Each provides a crystal-clear preamp (for both XLR and TRS input), 24-bit 96 kHz converters, individually switchable 48-volt phantom power, 20 dB pad, and front-panel trim controls. Mix and match condenser and dynamic microphones as per your requirements.
- • Eight channels of ADAT optical I/O - Offers two sets of optical connectors for eight channels of optical digital I/O even at high sample rates (88.2 or 96 kHz).
- • Operates as an optical expander - Connect the 8pre to any ADAT optical compatible device (like another audio interface or a digital mixer) to add 8 additional mic inputs seamlessly integrated into the host device's mixing environment.
- • Discrete ins/outs - No channel sharing in the 8pre; mic inputs, ADAT optical I/O, headphone out, and main outs are all separate channels.
- • CueMix DSPT near-zero monitoring system.
- • Multiple CueMix DSP mixes - Create different monitor mixes for main outs and headphones. Add send/return loops for outboard gear with no latency.
- • Front-panel metering - Five-segment meters for all analog inputs, plus status lights for clock and interface/expander mode.
- • Sample-accurate MIDI - Connect a MIDI controller and/or sound module without a separate interface. MIDI I/O is sample-accurate with supporting software.
- • Expandable - Add additional 8pre, UltraLite, 828, 828mkII, 896, 896HD, or Traveler FireWire interfaces for extra I/O. Or connect the 8pre optically to any audio interface or mixer supporting ADAT optical I/O.
- • Separate TRS main outs and front-panel headphone jack, each with independent volume control.
- • SMPTE time code sync via any analog input.
- • SMPTE time code generation to any analog output.
- • Includes native 32- and 64-bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 8/7/Vista/XP, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI. Supports all popular Mac and Windows audio software.
- • 100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs.
- • Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for Mac with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.
- • Two FireWire ports - Daisy-chain up to four units on a single FireWire bus without a hub.
- • Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC via FireWire.
- • Chassis dimensions, excluding rack ears and front and back panel knobs and connectors: 19 x 7 x 1.75 inches (48.26 x 17.78 x 4.45 cm). Knobs and connectors extend up to 0.5 inch (1.27 cm) from front and back panels, adding 1 inch (2.54 cm) to depth. With rack ears attached, fits standard 19 inch (48.26 cm) rack at 1U high
The MOTU 8Pre USB is a must-have for audio enthusiasts and professionals. Use it to transform your computer into a digital audio workstation. Whether you're recording music, podcasts, or voiceovers, this device is perfect for you. It offers eight mic inputs, high-quality preamps, and 24-bit, 96kHz recording capabilities. With its expandable design and compatibility with popular audio software, the possibilities are endless. The chassis dimensions are 19 x 7 x 1.75 inches (excluding rack ears and connectors), and it fits a standard 19-inch rack at 1U high.
