Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 828MKII 24/96 Audio Interface (Macintosh and Windows)

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Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 828mk3 Firewire Audio Interface

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The 828mk3 is a cross-platform 1U-rack mount FireWire audio interface with on-board effects and mixing. Apply hardware-based effects to all 28 inputs and 30 outputs via an on-board DSP-driven 8 stereo bus digital mixer with 32-bit floating point precision. Effects include Classic Reverb with tail lengths up to 60 seconds, 7-band parametric EQ modeled after British analog consoles, and vintage compression (automatic gain control) modeled after the legendary LA-2A optical leveling amplifer. Effects can even be applied when the 828mk3 is operating stand-alone (without a computer) as a complete rack-mounted mixer. Learn More...

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Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 828MKII 24/96 Audio Interface (Macintosh and Windows) reviews

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"IF YOU USE WINDOWS READ THIS TOO!!!"

Feature:
Definitely at 10 for the price point. My whole studio revolves around this piece, works great with my two main DAWs, Cubase SX3 and Ableton Live 4.

Quality:
I've heard rumors of some problems with LCDs burning out, but otherwise it's a solid, well made piece.

Value:
Nothing else on the market with these features and quality at this price point.

Desirability:
It's a damn good looking box with just the right amount of sexy flashing lights.

Sound:
Just had to respond to the review below claiming the 828mkII doesn't work with Windows. Yes, there can be problems with XP SP2 because Microsoft changed the Firewire drivers and killed the bandwidth on the Firewire bus. ALL firewire interfaces will be affected by this problem to one extent or the other. Two choices: Either stay on SP1 (the vast majority of SP2 enhancements are Internet-related, and your audio PC shouldn't be on the Internet anyway.) or downgrade the firewire drivers to SP1 state (instructions are on the forum at www.unicornnation.com, do a search). To say that the 828 "hardly ever works with Windows is total BS, I know plenty of people using this with PCs, and it works flawlessly on my HP ZT3000 laptop running XP SP1. The 828 has the best audio quality in its class, and with the integrated standalone digital mixer is still the best value in its price range.

Support:
MOTU is great about support. I used to have the original 828 which developed a problem, MOTU swapped it out and did fedex both ways so I had a working unit back in my hands within five days.

Overall:
A really great product. I was happy with my original 828 and now I'm thrilled with the 828II. For budget oriented project studios and home recording, it's very very hard to beat this for quality and value.

Submitted: 5/1/2005

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Just get it! No other Firewire interface can beat this at this price range."

Feature:
Lots of features. ADAT, mix bus, etc... nice LED metering on front, separate headphone volume, etc...

Quality:
Plastic case seems flimsy compared to metal steel case.

Value:
You get what you pay for, but you get lots of features and quality.

Desirability:
If this one breaks, I'd probably buy another MOTU interface... maybe even upgrade to 896HD.

Sound:
The main outs L & R seems fuzzy and is not the same quality as the 1 to 8 outs. It still sounds great, but not the same quality and clarity as the outputs from 1 to 8 outs.

Support:
MOTU always respond to my emails... maybe within 24 hours or less.

Overall:
I've tried a Yamaha i88x and it's nothing but problems. Then I bought an 828mk2 and it's smooth sailing all the way.

Submitted: 10/25/2005

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The 828mkII contains everything you need to turn your Mac or PC computer into a powerful 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio workstation. With simple plug-and-play operation via FireWire or "high-speed" USB 2.0, the 828mkII provides 20 inputs and 22 outputs, including 10 channels of pristine 96kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 8 channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional interfaces.

The 828mkII is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As a computer interface, the 828mkII provides 20 separate inputs and 22 outputs, including separate main outs and headphone out. The two mic/guitar/instrument inputs feature analog, pre-amplified sends which allow you to insert your favorite outboard EQ, compressor, guitar amp, reverb or other effects processor before the signal goes digital. Use any input as a return.

You can add additional send/return loops using the 828mkII's new CueMix DSP.
Unleash your computer's potential! This high-speed USB 2.0 interface turns your Mac or PC into a self-contained audio production studio with 20 inputs and 22 outputs, including 10 analog channels at 24-bit/96kHz. Combo XLR/TRS jacks for direct guitar input, and CueMix DSP for custom monitor mixes.

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