8PRE-ES MOTU
Studio Thunderbolt/USB Interface
The MOTU 8PRE-ES is a 24 x 28 Thunderbolt™ / USB audio interface. Connect all your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, outboard processors and optical expanders. All I/O is available simultaneously.
MOTU 8PRE-ES Includes:
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Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 drivers
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MOTU Discovery App for Mac & PC (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
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MOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
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MOTU Pro Audio Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
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MOTU Audio Tools (FFT, oscilloscope, X-Y plot, phase analyzer)
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AudioDesk for Mac & Windows (separate download)
MOTU 8PRE-ES Features:
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Renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology
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Cutting-edge components deliver ultra-transparent sound
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Ultra-low latency and renowned rock-solid performance
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USB and Thunderbolt for Mac, PC and iOS
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Take control of your recording sessions
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Console-style mixing with 48 channels and 12 busses
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Vintage processing with 32-bit float precision
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Route your audio anywhere with one-click ease
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Control everything from your laptop, tablet and smartphone
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The art of the mix on your touchscreen
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No computer or laptop needed
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MOTU interfaces are built to last
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Expand your system with more I/O and Wi-Fi control
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Two banks of optical
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Time code support
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DC-coupled TRS outputs
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Balanced analog
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Two headphone jacks
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Audio analysis tools
MOTU 8PRE-ES Specifications:
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Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic/line/instr inputs
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8 x XLR/TRS "combo style" mic/line/instr inputs
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Preamp gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled)
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TRS max level with pad: +17 dBu
Analog outputs
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8 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
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Max level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20)
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2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
Digital I/O
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2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates
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2 banks (8 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates
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Switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF)
Total I/O
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24 in / 28 out (52 total) at 1x sample rates
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16 in / 20 out (36 total) at 2x sample rates
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8 in / 12 out (20 total) at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O
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1 x Thunderbolt 1 (Mac and Win)
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Thunderbolt 2 & 3 compatible
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1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant
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USB 3.0 and iOS compatible
Computer I/O channels Thunderbolt
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128 in/out at 1x (44.1 to 48 kHz)
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128 in/out at 2x (88.2 to 96 kHz)
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64 in/out at 4x (176.4 to 192 kHz)
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Computer I/O channels USB:
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64 in/out at 1x (44.1 to 48 kHz)
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32 in/out at 2x (88.2 to 96 kHz)
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24 in/out at 4x (176.4 to 192 kHz)
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Sync I/O: 1 x BNC word clock in/out
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Network I/O: 1 x RJ45 AVB/TSN Ethernet (1 Gbps)
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Headphone: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable)
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Phantom power: 8 x individual +48V
Front panel
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2 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
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2 x digital rotary encoders • phone vol
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4 x digital rotary encoders • mic/instr input gain
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2 x large digital rotary encoders • main vol / menu
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8 x small switches • (2) Pad / (2) 48V Phantom pwr
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10 x large switches • menu nav / A-B select, etc.
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2 x LCD (128 x 160) for level meters / menu nav
Power
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International 100-240V autoswitching supply
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50-60 Hz • 0.5A max
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Dimensions (WxDxH, enclosure only, with rack brackets): 19" x 7" x 1.75" (48.3 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm)
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Weight: 4.2 lbs (1.9 kg)
Mac System Requirements
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1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
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2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
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Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
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Available Thunderbolt 1/2/3, USB 2/3 or AVB/TSN Ethernet port*
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A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
*AVB/TSN Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X El Capitan or later
Windows System Requirements
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1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
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2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
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Windows 7, 8 or 10
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Available Thunderbolt 1/2/3 or USB 2/3 port
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A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
SALE: $1195.00
FREE S&H in continental US (e-mail for international / offshore USA rates)