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Universal Connectivity
Connects to Mac, Windows, or iOS devices using Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 with a single USB-C cable.

High Channel Count
Provides 26 inputs and 28 outputs for flexible studio and stage setups.

Ten Premium Mic Inputs
Includes 10 mic/line/guitar inputs with remote control, high gain, phantom power, pad, and inserts.

Crystal-Clear Sound
Delivers superb audio quality with advanced ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology.

Color Display
Features a high-resolution 3.9-inch full-color LCD for metering and settings control.

Advanced DSP Mixer
Built-in 64-input, 32-bus digital mixer with EQ, compression, gate, and reverb on all channels.

Flexible Routing
Easily route and split signals with virtual patch cords or a grid using the CueMix Pro™ app.

Network Ready
Dual AVB network ports allow audio streaming and daisy-chaining with other interfaces.

Wi-Fi Control
Control all settings wirelessly from a phone, tablet, or computer using CueMix Pro.

Multiple Headphone Mixes
Two independent headphone outputs with customizable routing and volume control.

Monitor Switching
Switch between three sets of speakers with front-panel A/B/C buttons.

Loopback for Streaming
Mix live inputs with computer audio for live streaming or podcasting.

iOS Compatibility
Plug-and-play support for iPads with USB-C or Lightning adapter.

Studio-to-Stage Versatility
Works as both a computer interface and standalone mixer with effects.

General Specifications
Device Type: 26 x 28 Thunderbolt/USB4 Audio Interface
Compatibility: macOS, Windows, iOS (class compliant)
Connectivity: Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (USB-C), AVB Networking
Display: 3.9-inch full-color TFT LCD, 480 x 128 resolution
Form Factor: 1U rackmount
Wi-Fi Control: CueMix Pro app for macOS, Windows, iOS
Included Cable: 40 Gbps USB4/Thunderbolt USB-C to USB-C
Power Button: Latching front-panel switch

Audio Performance
Digital Audio Resolution: 24-bit / 192 kHz
Mic Input THD+N: –114 dB
Mic Input Dynamic Range: 118 dB
Mic Input EIN: –129 dBu
Line Output Dynamic Range: 125 dB
Latency: ~1.8 ms RTL at 96 kHz (32-sample buffer, high-performance DAW)

Mic/Line/Instrument Inputs
Total Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs: 10 (XLR/TRS combo)
Mic Preamp Gain: +74 dB
PAD: –20 dB
Phantom Power: 48V per channel
Phase Invert: Per channel
Inserts: Inputs 1–2 (send/return)
Insert Returns: Usable as additional line inputs when inputs 1–2 are unused
Input Calibration: Precision boost in 1 dB steps

Line Outputs
Total Line Outputs: 8 x ¼-inch TRS (balanced, DC-coupled)
Output Calibration: Trim in 1 dB steps
CV Support: Yes, via DC-coupled outputs for modular synths

Headphone Outputs
Total Headphone Outputs: 2 (front-panel)
Headphone Source Options: Mirror each other, Main Out, analog pair, mixer bus, custom mix
Independent Volume Control: Yes
Headphone DAC: ESS-driven

Digital I/O
Optical I/O: 2 x 8-channel banks (16 ADAT at 44.1/48 kHz or 8 SMUX at 88.2/96 kHz)
TOSLink (Optical S/PDIF): Optional on Bank A
Word Clock: In/Out/Thru

Mixer and DSP Effects
Mixer Architecture: 64-channel / 32-bus
DSP Engine: 32-bit floating point
DSP Effects: Reverb, 4-band double-precision EQ, High-Pass Filter, Gate, Compression
Sample Rates: Effects available up to 96 kHz

Routing and Control
Routing: Virtual patch cords and routing grid
Talkback: Assignable to any analog input
Speaker Switching: A/B/C with front-panel buttons
Other Controls: Mute, Mono sum
Loopback: Yes, for streaming and podcasting

Networking
Network Ports: 2 x Gigabit AVB
Streams: 16 x 8-channel AVB streams in/out (128 channels each way)
Compatibility: MOTU AVB devices (new and previous gen)
Network Control: Device discovery and control via CueMix Pro

Included Software
Mixer Control App: CueMix Pro (macOS, Windows, iOS)
DAW: MOTU Performer Lite
Instruments: 100+ included
Sound Content: 6 GB of loops, samples, and one-shots