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User Manual for MOTU 8pre-es 24x28 Thunderbolt USB Audio Interface Click to enlarge the picture
Contents of the user manual for the MOTU 8pre-es 24x28 Thunderbolt USB Audio
- Product category: Audio Interfaces & Systems MOTU
- Brand: MOTU
- Description and content of package
- Technical information and basic settings
- Frequently asked questions – FAQ
- Troubleshooting (does not switch on, does not respond, error message, what do I do if...)
- Authorized service for MOTU Audio Interfaces & Systems
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Product description The MOTU 8pre-es is a 24x28 audio interface designed to provide versatile connectivity, DSP console-style mixing, and high-resolution audio for musicians and recording engineers in project studios, commercial facilities, home setups, and live stage applications. Packed with ESS Sabre32 Ultra digital-to-analog converters, it boasts a dynamic range of 123 dB and latency as low as 1.6 ms. The 8pre-es can be used at up to 24-bit / 192 kHz resolution with a host DAW or as a standalone mixer. It is compatible with Thunderbolt and USB on Mac OS X and Windows systems.Its 24 inputs include eight XLR-1/4" combo jacks for mics, instruments, and line-level signal, as well as optical S/PDIF and ADAT ports. Among the outputs are eight 1/4" TRS jacks, two headphone outputs, ADAT, and S/PDIF.Time code support is also on hand, as the machine converts SMPTE time code to MTC, then passes MTC on to any MTC-compatible host. The unit sports flexible monitoring thanks to its digital mixer, as well as a built-in talkback mic and front-panel talk button for communicating with your artists. The mixer is DSP-powered, offering console-style control over 48 channels, multiple aux buses and groups, and effects such as reverb, EQ, gating, and compression, and even LA-2A emulations.Control the interface functions via a web app on a wired or wireless device. Additional power is unlocked via the supplied MOTU software package, which includes audio analysis tools and the AudioDesk digital audio workstation. - Eight Preamps
- 8 transparent mic inputs deliver 118 dB of dynamic range.
- Sabre DAC
- ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 123 dB dynamic range and the same audio quality as MOTU's flagship 1248.
- Digital Connectivity
- Connect to your computer with Thunderbolt, Hi-Speed USB 2.0, or AVB/TSN Ethernet for up to 256 audio channels (128 in / 128 out). Class-compliant firmware and industry standard drivers work with any audio apps. The unit can even connect to an iPad with a standard camera connection kit (available separately).
- Comprehensive I/O
- 28 inputs and 32 outputs including stereo S/PDIF coaxial, 16 channels of ADAT optical, dual XLR-1/4" combo jacks, eight 1/4" I/O, two independent headphone outputs, and more.
- 52 Simultaneous Audio Channels
- 24 inputs and 28 outputs include eight transparent remote-controllable mic inputs, 8 TRS analog outputs, two banks of optical wordclock I/O, and two front-panel headphone jacks.
- Displays
- Dual front-panel LCD screens provide visual access to robust metering and menu displays.
- Versatile Control
- Easily control the interface via web app on a wired or wireless device.
- Standalone Operation
- Use the interface without a computer for effects and signal routing at a live gig.
- Flexible Matrix Routing/Splitting
- Send any input to any output, or to multiple outputs. You can route to and from the computer, or any device on an AVB network.
- MIDI I/O
- Standard MIDI 5-pin jacks provide 16 channels of MIDI I/O.
- Footswitch Input
- Enables connection of a standard foot pedal switch (available separately) for hands-free punch recording, talkback, and more.
- Expandable
- Connect multiple interfaces together to expand system I/O.
- Separate Main Outs
- Provides dedicated XLR main outputs for connecting to studio monitors, as well as additional balanced TRS outputs for connecting to secondary monitors.
- Dual-Headphone Outputs
- Each 1/4" TRS headphone output has its own volume control and can be programmed with the same or different mixes.
- SMPTE Timecode Support
- Converts SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) and passes MTC on to any MTC-compatible host software.
- DC-Coupled TRS Outputs
- Use the 8pre-es to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW.
- Audio Analysis Tools
- Included software features an oscilloscope, real-time FFT analyzer, X-Y plot, and graphic phase-analysis.
- AudioDesk
- Includes digital audio workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, 32-bit mixing and effects processing, and sample-accurate editing.
- Built-In Talkback
- Integrated talkback microphone and front-panel talk button.
- Monitor Controls
- Front-panel monitor level with mono, mute, and switching for two sets of monitors.
UPC: 839128006102 In the Box MOTU 8pre-es 24x28 Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface MOTU Audio Tools Software AudioDesk Software Limited 2-Year Warranty User Manual PDF 9.3mbrbxstzeb Table of Contents
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Technical parametersMOTU 8PRE Specs | | | Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 192 kHz / 24-Bit | | | | Host Connection | 1 x Thunderbolt (MDP) (Thunderbolt 1) 1 x USB Type-B (USB 2.0) | | Analog I/O | 2 x Combo XLR / 1/4" Input 8 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Input 2 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) Headphone Output 8 x 1/4" (6.3 mm) TRS Balanced Output | | Digital I/O | 1 x RCA Coaxial / S/PDIF Input 2 x TOSLINK / ADAT Input | | MIDI I/O | None | | | | Dynamic Range | D/A Converters: 123 dB Mic Inputs: 118 dB | | EIN | -129 dBu | | | | Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz | | Bit Depth | 24-Bit (AD/DA Conversion) 32-Bit (Internal DSP) | | Latency | 1.6 ms at 96 kHz | | | | Package Weight | 7.15 lb | | Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 23.4 x 11.6 x 5.5" |
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