MOTU 828 (2024)

- 1 x IF-certified USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C-to-C cable included
- CueMix 5
- MOTU Performer Lite
- Ableton Live Lite
- 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU

- 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface of the next generation with DSP, mixing and effects
- New 3.9-inch 24-bit RGB display with precision display for all inputs and outputs
- Outstanding analog audio performance through ESS
- Sabre32 UltraTM DAC technology
- Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers (~2 ms RTL with a 32-sample buffer at 96 kHz)
- Universal USB C connectivity with USB3, 5 Gbps (compatible with USB2)
- 2 powerful microphone/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS
- Individual pre-amplification, 48 V phantom power, -20 dB pad, phase inversion, remote control and
- dedicated inserts for each microphone input
- Measured -114 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN at the microphone inputs
- Flexible insert returns can be used as additional line inputs (when the microphone inputs are unused)
- DSP-controlled digital mixer with 24 inputs, 8 stereo busses and DSP effects (reverb, 4-band EQ, gate & compressor)
- Wi-Fi control via the CueMix 5 app on multiple mobile devices (via a USB-connected computer in the same network)
- Network management functions (detection of multiple devices on the network and password protection for each device)
- Precision amplification for all analog inputs and trimming for all analog outputs in 1dB steps
- Control room functions such as talkback and A/B monitor selection via the CueMix 5 software or the controls on the front panel
- Two headphone outputs with independent volume control and fully independent mixes
- 2 balanced XLR main outputs
- 8 balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs with a measured 125 dB dynamic range
- Hardware (direct) monitor mix for each analog output pair and both headphones (8 mix busses)
- 8 balanced analog 1/4-inch TRS inputs with a measured dynamic range of 120 dB
- 2x Bänke with optical digital I/O (16 ADAT channels at 1x sample rate) with optional stereo TOSLink on bank A
- 1x RCA S/PDIF stereo digital I/O
- MIDI input/output/thru
- Word clock input/output/thru
- Footswitch input for free-form punch-in recording or other programmable host computer key commands
- DC-coupled TRS outputs can be used to control modular synthesizers via a host DAW with control voltage (CV)
- Support for sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz
- 1-rack U-form factor with robust steel construction
- USB audio class compliance for plug-and-play operation under macOS and iOS (no driver required)
- Driver loopback to mix the host software output with the live inputs of the 828 for streaming and podcasting
- Guitar re-amping with loop-thru for simultaneous recording of the dry guitar signal and the miked amplifier
- CueMix 5 app for controlling mixing and settings from a Mac, PC or iOS device
- MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite Workstation software included in the scope of delivery
- over 100 instruments (in Performer Lite)
- over 6 GB of free loops, samples and one-shots from industry-leading libraries

- Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic/line/instr inputs:
- 2 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks
- Individual -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power
- Preamp gain: +74 dB in 1 dB increments
- 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs
Analog inputs:
- 8 x 1/4-inch TRS line in (balanced/unbalanced)
- 2 x 1/4-inch insert returns function as TRS line inputs (with no mic inputs connected)
- Max level: +21 dBu
- +20 dB digital gain on each input
Analog outputs:
- 8 x 1/4-inch TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
- 2 x male XLR out
- Max level: +21 dBu
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone (see below)
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS sends (pre-converter)
Digital I/O:
- 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates
- 2 banks (8 ch) of S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample rates
- Bank A switchable to stereo TOSLink I/O (optical S/PDIF)
- 1 x stereo S/PDIF I/O on RCA (up to 96 kHz)
Computer I/O:
- 1 x USB-C 3.1 / USB2 • audio class compliant
- 1 x IF-certified USB 3.2 Gen1 Type C-to-C cable included
- Compatible with USB Type A (with C-to-A cable)
- Total USB audio channels: see "Total Audio I/O" below
- Round Trip Latency (RTL): ~2 ms (32 sample buffer at 96K)
Total audio I/O:
- 28 in / 32 out (60 total channels) at 1x sample rates
- 20 in / 24 out (44 total channels) at 2x sample rates
- 10 in / 14 out (24 total channels) at 4x sample rates
MIDI I/O:
- 1 x MIDI In
- 1 x MIDI Out/Thru
- 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
Headphone:
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphones
- Output impedance: <1Ω
- Max output: 14.4 dBu
Foot Switch:
- 1 x 1/4-inch foot switch input
- Mapping: pedal up/down to any host keystrokes
Sync I/O:
- 1 x BNC Word Clock In
- 1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru
- Sample rates: all (from 44.1 to 192 kHz)
Front panel:
- 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
- 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
- 2 x potentiometer • headphone volume
- 2 x potentiometer • mic/instr input gain
- 1 x potentiometer • menu navigation
- 1 x large potentiometer • main volume
- 12 x switches • (2) 48V, (2) pad, (6) control room, (2) nav
- 1 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display
- 1 x latching power button
- Power: Internal 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz / 0.5A max
- Dimensions: 482.6 x 311 x 44.4 mm
- Weight: 5 Kg