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The all new 896mk3 FireWire audio interface delivers high-end performance, superb sound, innovative new features and enhanced standard features that remain unique. The 896mk3 provides eight channels of pristine 24-bit 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of optical digital I/O, stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF and separate analog main outs. Expand your system by connecting the 8pre mic input expander or other MOTU audio interfaces. Learn More...
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Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 896HD FireWire Audio Interface (Macintosh and Windows)
2 FireWire ports. 18 inputs. 22 outputs. 8 mic pre-amps.
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Description
The 896HD contains everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24-bit, 192kHz digital audio workstation. The 896HD provides 8 mic preamps, pristine 192kHz analog I/O, 8 channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo AES/EBU. Expand your system by connecting additional 828 or 896 FireWire audio interfaces.
The 896HD is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As a computer interface, the 896HD provides 18 separate inputs and 22 outputs, including separate main outs and headphone out.
You can add additional send/return loops using the 896HD’s new CueMix DSP
analog 192kHz analog I/O on combo/XLR
8 inputs, 8 outputs
main outputs 24-bit 192kHz on XLR
stereo output
headphone output**
stereo output
ADAT optical (digital)
8* inputs, 8* outputs
AES/EBU 24-bit 96-kHz (digital)
stereo input, stereo output
total
18 inputs, 22 outputs
* 4 channels at 88.2 / 96kHz
** at 192/176.4 main and headphone outputs are mirrored
The 896HD is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As a computer interface, the 896HD provides 18 separate inputs and 22 outputs, including separate main outs and headphone out.
You can add additional send/return loops using the 896HD’s new CueMix DSP
Technical Info
Inputs and Outputsanalog 192kHz analog I/O on combo/XLR
8 inputs, 8 outputs
main outputs 24-bit 192kHz on XLR
stereo output
headphone output**
stereo output
ADAT optical (digital)
8* inputs, 8* outputs
AES/EBU 24-bit 96-kHz (digital)
stereo input, stereo output
total
18 inputs, 22 outputs
* 4 channels at 88.2 / 96kHz
** at 192/176.4 main and headphone outputs are mirrored
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Mark of the Unicorn (MOTU) 896HD FireWire Audio Interface (Macintosh and Windows) Reviews
10 out of 10
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"Very versatile and expandable."
Feature:
I am not a Midi guy, so the lack of Midi ins and outs doesn't matter to me. I love how easy it is to hook your entire sound system into this unit. The CueMix software is great too. It has 4 buses with faders, Its pretty much a virtual mixing board. Also, the buses are zero latency because the unit will bus the audio back out with out running it through your computer first. Also It has the "motu audio setup" which allows you to use the unit as your main sound card and adjust all the settings. Instead of using the crappy built in mic in your computer to talk to people online, I use my GT55 with a compressor!
Quality:
Only complaint is the "scratchy" pots.
Value:
Its great for live and studio. With 4 buses, you can record the live sound, then bus it out the the PA with no strain on your computer.
Desirability:
It looks boring until you use it and all the meters light up. Sound check is a breeze with the bright LED's.
Sound:
The pre-amps are very clean, not warm, but clean. some of the input knobs are a bit "scratchy". I wish it had -20 db pads though, even at the lowest volume my NT5's peak when used for overheads for drums. A plus though, even when they peak, I hear no distortion.
Ease of Use:
Plug and play at its best. I use Motu's DP5 and it couldn't be simpler.
Support:
No problems yet.
Overall:
This is the heart of my studio. Even though the pre's aren't incredible, you can bypass them and use an external pre. The a/d converters are great, so have no fear there.
I am not a Midi guy, so the lack of Midi ins and outs doesn't matter to me. I love how easy it is to hook your entire sound system into this unit. The CueMix software is great too. It has 4 buses with faders, Its pretty much a virtual mixing board. Also, the buses are zero latency because the unit will bus the audio back out with out running it through your computer first. Also It has the "motu audio setup" which allows you to use the unit as your main sound card and adjust all the settings. Instead of using the crappy built in mic in your computer to talk to people online, I use my GT55 with a compressor!
Quality:
Only complaint is the "scratchy" pots.
Value:
Its great for live and studio. With 4 buses, you can record the live sound, then bus it out the the PA with no strain on your computer.
Desirability:
It looks boring until you use it and all the meters light up. Sound check is a breeze with the bright LED's.
Sound:
The pre-amps are very clean, not warm, but clean. some of the input knobs are a bit "scratchy". I wish it had -20 db pads though, even at the lowest volume my NT5's peak when used for overheads for drums. A plus though, even when they peak, I hear no distortion.
Ease of Use:
Plug and play at its best. I use Motu's DP5 and it couldn't be simpler.
Support:
No problems yet.
Overall:
This is the heart of my studio. Even though the pre's aren't incredible, you can bypass them and use an external pre. The a/d converters are great, so have no fear there.
Submitted: 11/05/2007
Style of Music: rock
10 out of 10
"MOTU did one fine job!"
Feature:
Really good, the fact that you can plug almost anything to it, even an Adat. Even though, it would be really usefull an S/Pdif connection.
Quality:
Pretty solid, metal chasis, noiseless knobs... etc.
Value:
No complain, actually, it turned out to be better than I thought
Desirability:
Looks so nice... all that colorfull lights...
Sound:
The pres sound just great, totaly transparent, and a huge s/n ratio. I wouldn't spect anything less from MOTU.
Ease of Use:
No problem with it, it works like any other peace of profesional equipment. No time loss.
Support:
Wouldn't know really, never needed it.
Overall:
This thing is just perfect for any audio aplication.
Really good, the fact that you can plug almost anything to it, even an Adat. Even though, it would be really usefull an S/Pdif connection.
Quality:
Pretty solid, metal chasis, noiseless knobs... etc.
Value:
No complain, actually, it turned out to be better than I thought
Desirability:
Looks so nice... all that colorfull lights...
Sound:
The pres sound just great, totaly transparent, and a huge s/n ratio. I wouldn't spect anything less from MOTU.
Ease of Use:
No problem with it, it works like any other peace of profesional equipment. No time loss.
Support:
Wouldn't know really, never needed it.
Overall:
This thing is just perfect for any audio aplication.
Submitted: 03/09/2006
Style of Music: Rock
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