MOTU 848
UPC/EAN #839128006300
MPN #9301
Thunderbolt four and USB four interface, 28 in 32 out, four mic pres, ADAT optical, AVB networking, 64 channel DSP mixer, dual headphones, talkback, A B C monitor control
The MOTU 848 is a flagship 28-in/32-out interface that combines Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 universal connectivity with ESS Sabre32? conversion for pristine, low-distortion audio (up to 125 dB DR). It's built for modern studios that need massive I/O, ultra-low latency, and powerful onboard DSP for mixing and effects-on Mac, Windows, or iOS.
A 64-channel, 32-bus mixer with 32-bit float processing provides EQ, compression, HPF, gate, and reverb on every input/bus. Four transparent mic/DI inputs (-114 dB THD+N, +74 dB gain) include inserts on 3"4, plus 12 DC-coupled line outs, dual headphones, and ADAT/SMUX/TOSLink digital I/O. Integrated AVB networking (2- Gigabit) streams up to 128-128 channels over Ethernet with fixed 2 ms network latency, and the CueMix Pro app controls everything from desktop or iOS.
Features
Universal Thunderbolt four and USB four connectivity for Mac, Windows, and iOS with simple plug and play.Pristine analog sound from ESS Sabre conversion for clear, detailed recordings and mixes.Large, simultaneous input and output capacity to connect mics, instruments, monitors, headphones, and outboard gear at once.Ultra-low latency drivers for responsive tracking and real-time monitoring.Four transparent mic preamps with pad, phantom power, and remote control; front jacks also accept high-impedance guitar inputs.Channel inserts on three and four for easy hardware compression or effects; can act as extra line inputs when needed.Built-in monitor control handles stereo, surround, and Atmos speaker sets with quick A, B, C switching and talkback.Powerful onboard mixer with equalization, compression, gate, high-pass filter, and reverb for flexible, computer-free mixing.Virtual patchbay and routing grid for point-to-point routing, splitting, and loopback for streaming or podcasting.Dual AVB network ports for easy expansion with other interfaces, long cable runs, and rock-solid sync across devices.Two independent headphone outputs, each with its own mix and volume.Direct current-coupled outputs to drive modular synthesizers from your workstation.CueMix Pro software for full control on Mac, Windows, and iOS, including convenient wireless control over Wi-Fi.Optical digital connections and word clock for integrating other digital gear.Comes with Performer Lite workstation software and a large sound library so you can start creating immediately.
Specifications
General Specifications
Product Name: MOTU 848 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Audio InterfacePart Number: 9301UPC: 839128006300Audio Interface Type: Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 with DSP, mixing, effects, and AVB networking
Analog Inputs
4 x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line/instrument)8 x 1/4-inch TRS balanced/unbalanced line in2 x 1/4-inch TRS insert returns (also function as line inputs)
Analog Outputs
12 x 1/4-inch TRS balanced, DC-coupled line out2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone outputs
Digital I/O
2 banks of ADAT (16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz)2 banks of S/MUX (8 channels at 88.2/96 kHz)Bank A switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF)
Computer I/O
2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (40 Gbps) Type-C portsCompatible with Thunderbolt 3, USB3, and USB2USB class-compliant support for macOS and iOSIncludes 2-meter Thunderbolt-compatible USB4 cable
Audio Channel Count
28 in / 32 out at 44.1/48 kHz (60 total channels)20 in / 24 out at 88.2/96 kHz (44 total channels)12 in / 16 out at 176.4/192 kHz (28 total channels)
Mic Preamp Specs
Preamp gain: +74 dB in 1 dB incrementsEIN: -129 dBuDynamic range: 118 dBTHD+N: -114 dBIndividual -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power per channel
Headphone Outputs
2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereoMax output: 13.3 dBuOutput impedance: <1 Ohm
Latency
Round Trip Latency: ~1.8 ms at 96 kHz with 32-sample buffer (Thunderbolt and USB)
Networking
2 x Gigabit AVB Ethernet ports16 AVB streams (128 channels) at up to 96 kHz8 AVB streams at 176.4/192 kHzAVB/AAF/AM8-24 format supportSupports 1722.1 Connection Management and Control
Word Clock
1 x BNC Word Clock In1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru
Front Panel Controls and Display
4 x preamp gain encoders2 x headphone volume encoders6 x control room switches (A/B/C, mute, mono, talk)1 x main volume encoder1 x 3.9-inch 480x128 TFT RGB display1 x latching power switch
Software Included
CueMix Pro for macOS, Windows, iOSMOTU Performer Lite DAW6 GB of loops and samples from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters
Operating System Support
macOS 12 or later (Core Audio / class compliant)Windows 10 22H2 or later (x64)Windows 11 23H2 or later (x64)iOS 17.5 or later (class compliant with USB-C or adapter)
Physical Dimensions
19 x 12.25 x 1.75 inches (48.26 x 31.1 x 4.44 cm)Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
Shipping Dimensions
Boxed size: 24.75 x 5.25 x 16.75 inches (62.86 x 13.33 x 42.54 cm)Boxed weight: 15.5 lbs (7 kg)
Power
Internal 100-240V auto-switching power supply50-60 Hz, 1.0A max
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