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

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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. zZounds is an authorized dealer of Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) products.

Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) Warranty MOTU Warranty MOTU offers a 2 year warranty on all Firewire interfaces and all Video/Audio interfaces. USB MIDI interfaces and PCI Audio interfaces carry a 90 day warranty. If you have additional warranty questions, please call the manufacturer at 617-576-2760

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This review has been selected by our experts as particularly helpful. "Just get it! No other Firewire interface can beat this at this price range."

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. 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. Manufacturer Support: MOTU always respond to my emails... maybe within 24 hours or less. The Wow Factor: If this one breaks, I'd probably buy another MOTU interface... maybe even upgrade to 896HD. 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.

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Sound: Preamps are great. Otherwise, standard sound capabilites--24-bit 96kHz. Feature: I really like the guitar/instrument/mic preamped inputs with trip pots in the front. Very convenient. MIDI I/O & another 8 line-level inputs in back, S/PDIF, ADAT, etc. And it's Firewire, which means latency is not an issue on my Dual 1.8GHz G5, even with many tracks recording at once. Comes with MOTU AudioDesk (Mac only); which, from my experience, is kind of a piece of sh*t. It has no MIDI; no VST, AU, or any other plugin capabilities; poor included effects; and a very ugly and counterintuitive interface. Oh well, it's free. I didn't let this detract from the features score, as I was buying an interface, not a sequencer. However, M-Audio's interfaces come with stripped-down versions of Live and Reason--both great programs. But so it goes, I wanted the 828mkii, and Logic Pro 7 is on its way. Quality: Everything seems top quality. I haven't had any problems yet. Value: More expensive than Firewire interfaces from M-Audio, but more generous in features as well. Of course, I would have liked to pay less, but I picked it over cheaper interfaces anyway. Manufacturer Support: Haven't had to use it yet, which is worth a 10 to me. The Wow Factor: Well, I bought it. Overall: I'm very satisfied. Firewire leaves room to grow, and if need be, it can be used in conjunction with other 828mkiis or MOTU's other interfaces.

Style of Music: Quite diverse

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