MOTU 8pre 16x12 USB Audio Interface

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Get 8 XLR mic preamps -- plus ADAT digital and MIDI I/O -- in a single rack space. The 96 kHz/24-bit MOTU 8pre audio interface records 16 inputs over USB.

The one rack-space MOTU 8pre 16x12 USB audio interface turns a laptop or desktop Mac or PC into a 24-bit 96kHz recording studio with eight mic inputs, 8-channel ADAT optical digital I/O and MIDI I/O.

When not connected to a computer, the 8pre can function as an 8-channel analog-to-digital converter, making it two products in one. The 8pre front panel provides a five-segment level meter, 48V phantom power button, 20 dB pad button and trim knob for all 8 mic inputs. Two banks of ADAT optical provide 8 channels digital I/O, even when recording in high definition at 88.2 or 96 kHz. The TRS main outs can be connected directly to powered studio monitors with front panel volume control. Connect the 8pre via ADAT optical to another optical-equipped interface or mixer to add 8 mic inputs, seamlessly integrated into the other device's mixing environment.

If you already own an optical-equipped MOTU audio interface, the 8pre is the perfect way to add 8 mic inputs directly to your system.

- Dimensions: 19 x 7 x 1.75 inches (48.26 x 17.78 x 4.45 cm)

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 617-576-2760

Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 0.5 out of 5 stars. (1 ratings)
Submitted November 12, 2013 by Larry M in San Mateo, CA

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I could not get this to work properly with USB 3.0 on either a MacBook Air 6,2 or a Lenovo PC T520. Zzounds was TERRIFIC in shipping me a second unit to see if it was just a defective unit as well as letting me return both units. I spent many hours trying things that Motu's laughingly-decribed "tech support" wanted. Too bad-- if it worked it would be just what I wanted. The one-star ratings are because it DOES NOT WORK.

Musical Background:

Classical symphony recording

Musical Style:

Classical, Opera
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