MOTU 828es 28x32 Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface
Features
- Compatible with Thunderbolt and USB
- 28 Inputs, 32 Outputs
- 24-Bit/192 kHz Resolution
- Two Microphone Preamps with +48V
- ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC
Description
The MOTU 828es is a 1 RU, 28x32, 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 audio convertors, it boasts a dynamic range of 123 dB and latency as low as 1.6 ms. The 828es can be used at up to 24-bit/192 kHz resolution with a host DAW or as a standalone mixer, and is compatible with Thunderbolt and USB on Mac OS X and Windows systems.
Its 28 inputs include eight 1/4" TRS inputs, two XLR-1/4" combo jacks for mics or instruments, and S/PDIF and ADAT optical ports. Phantom power is selectable per-preamp. Among the 32 outputs are eight 1/4" TRS jacks, two pre-convertor 1/4" sends, balanced XLR main outputs, independent 1/4" TRS headphone outputs, and S/PDIF and ADAT optical ports.
Flexible monitor controls such as A/B speaker switching, mono summing, and mute functionality simplify studio life. Plus, a built-in talkback mic and front-panel talk button allow you to easily communicate with your artists. DSP-powered mixing offers console-style control over 48 channels, multiple aux buses and groups, and effects such as reverb, AEQ, gating, and compression.
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.
Features
Thunderbolt Connectivity
Enable high channel counts and low latency via Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3 connection
USB Connection
USB Type-B port is compatible with USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 ports
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
DSP Mixer
A 48-input digital mixer delivers seven stereo aux busses, three groups, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects including reverb, 4-band AEQ, gating, and compression
Displays
Dual front-panel LCD screens provide visual access to robust metering and menu displays
Versatile Control
Easily control the interface via a web app on a wired or wireless device
Stand-Alone Operation
Use the interface without a computer for effects and signal routing at a live gig
Mic/Guitar Instrument Sends
Enables adding an outboard AEQ, preamp, reverb, or other processor to the two mic/guitar inputs before the signal is converted into the digital domain
MIDI I/O
Standard MIDI 5-pin jacks provide 16 channels of MIDI I/O
Foot-Switch 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
Word Clock I/O
BNC jacks allow you to sync to a master clock or use the 828es as the master clock
Direct Digital Synthesis
Produces low jitter by phase-locking internal clock source, even when resolved to an external clock via SMPTE timecode
SMPTE Timecode Support
Dedicated 1/4" jacks for Longitudinal-Timecode (LTC) and automatic SMPTE-to-MTC conversion
DC-Coupled TRS Outputs
Use the 828es to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesisers from a host DAW
Audio Analysis Tools
Included software features an oscilloscope, real-time FFT analyser, 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
Metering
Provides LED-panel metres for analogue, digital, MIDI I/O, SMPTE sync, and lock LEDS
Auto-Switching Power
Enables international 100 to 240 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz auto-switching power supply
Specifications
System Requirements | Mac OS X 10.8 or later (10.11 or later is required for AVB/TSN Ethernet audio interface functionality) 1 GHz or faster Intel processor 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended) 500 GB or larger hard drive recommended for recording Available Thunderbolt 1/2/3, USB 2.0/3.0, or AVB/TSN Ethernet port Windows Windows 7, 8, or 10 1 GHz or faster Pentium processor 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended) 500 GB or larger hard drive recommended for recording Available Thunderbolt 1, 2, or 3, or USB 2.0 or 3.0 port Web App Support Any web client platform (Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, or Android) Any web browser (Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.) |
Rack Height | 1 RU |
Bit Depth | 24-bit (convertors) 32-bit floating point (built-in mixing and DSP) |
Sample Rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, and 192 kHz |
Inputs | 2 x XLR-1/4" combo jacks 8 x 1/4" TRS (balanced/unbalanced) 1 x S/PDIF coaxial 2 x ADAT Optical |
Outputs | 2 x XLR 3-pin 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone jacks 2 x 1/4" sends 8 x 1/4" TRS balanced, DC coupled 1 x S/PDIF coaxial 2 x ADAT optical |
Word Clock I/O | 1 x BNC word clock input 1 x BNC word clock output/through |
Timecode | 1 x 1/4" input 1 x 1/4" output |
MIDI I/O | 1 x MIDI 5-pin input 1 x MIDI 5-pin output |
Other Connectors | 1 x Thunderbolt 1 x USB Type-B 1 x RJ45 1 x 1/4" pedal input |
Channel Count | Total I/O 28 in, 32 out at 1x sample rates (44.1 to 48 kHz) 20 in, 24 out at 2x sample rates (88.2 to 96 kHz) 10 in, 14 out at 4x sample rates (176.4 to 192 kHz) Computer I/O via Thunderbolt 128 in/out at 1x or 2x sample rates (44.1 to 96 kHz) 64 in/out at 4x sample rates (176.4 to 192 kHz) Computer I/O via USB 64 in/out at 1x sample rates (44.1 to 48 kHz) 32 in/out at 2x sample rates (88.2 to 96 kHz) 24 in/out at 4x sample rates (176.4 to 192 kHz) |
D/A Convertors | ESS Sabre32 Ultra |
Dynamic Range | 123 dB (D/A convertors) 118 dB (microphone preamps) 108 dB (headphones) |
Maximum Level | Input: +24 dBu Output: +20 dBu |
THD+N | -108 dBu |
Equivalent Input Noise | -128 dBu |
Latency | As low as 1.6 ms at 96 kHz (32 sample buffer) over Thunderbolt |
Enclosure Material | Aluminium alloy chassis |
Power Requirement | 100 to 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, 0.5 A (maximum) |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 48.3 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm |
Weight | 1.9 kg |
In The Box
- MOTU 828es 28x32 Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface
- MOTU Audio Tools Software
- AudioDesk Software
- Limited 2-Year Warranty
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Details
- Product: MOTU 828es 28x32 Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface
- Manufacturer: Motu
- Model: 828es
- SKU: 9380
- RM Product #: 51811