MOTU 828MKII-USB2

The 828mkII contains everything you need to turn your Mac or PC computer into a powerful 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio workstation. With simple plug-and-play operation via FireWire or "high-speed" USB 2.0, the 828mkII provides 20 inputs and 22 outputs, including 10 channels of pristine 96kHz analog recording and playback, combined with 8 channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional interfaces.

Need to hit the road? The 828mkII operates as a stand-alone mixer, with no computer required. Need to tweak your mix? Do it on the spot with the 828mII’s backlit LCD and front-panel controls. Every 828mkII setting can be accessed from the front panel.

Two different models of the 828mkII are now available: FireWire and high-speed USB 2.0. They are identical, except for their connection to the computer. Either model can be connected to any FireWire- or USB 2.0-equipped Mac or PC. The 828mkII provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later), Windows XP and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/GSIF/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Macintosh, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

Features:

• CueMix DSP™ near-zero monitoring system.
• Front-panel control - access your entire mix, or any828mkII setting, directly from the front panel.
• Stand-alone operation - program your mixes at thestudio and then bring the 828mkII to your gig - no computer needed. Need totweak the mix? Do it on site using the back-lit LCD and front-panel controls.
• Multiple CueMix DSP mixes - create different monitormixes for the main outs and headphones. Add send/return loops for outboardgear - with no latency.
• Two mic pre-amps with switchable 48-volt phantompower, front-panel trim controls and pre-amplified sends.
• Mic/guitar instrument sends - add your favoriteoutboard EQ, preamp, reverb or other processor to the two mic/guitar inputs,before the signal goes digital.
• 20 inputs / 22 outputs - there's no channel sharingin the 828mkII; the mic inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out and main outs areall handled as separate channels.
• 8 channels of 24-bit ADAT optical input/output. Eightchannels at 44.1/48kHz. Four channels at 88.2/96kHz.
• Sample-accurate digital transfers between ADATdigital tape decks and the computer via the ADAT sync port.
• Sample-accurate MIDI - connect a MIDI controllerand/or sound module with no separate interface needed. MIDI I/O issample-accurate with supporting software.
• Expandable - add additional interfaces for more I/Oas your needs grow.
• Eight 24-bit 96kHz analog inputs and outputs onbalanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks
• Separate TRS main outs and front-panel headphonejack, each with independent volume control.
• Stereo 24-bit 96kHz S/PDIF in/out
• Word clock in and out
• SMPTE in and out
• Includes drivers for Mac & PC, including ASIO,WDM, Wave, GSIF, Core Audio, and Core MIDI. Supports all popular Macintosh andWindows audio software.
• 100% compatible with all host-based effectsprocessing in today's popular audio programs.
• Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurateworkstation software for the Macintosh with recording, editing, mixing,real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.
• Plug-and-play operation with your Mac or PC viaFireWire or high-speed USB 2.0.
• Front panel volume control for main outputs.
• Front panel headphone jack with independent volumecontrol.
• Front panel meters for all analog, digital and MIDII/O, plus SMPTE sync tach and lock LEDs.
• Dedicated front panel clock status LEDs.

I/O: (20x22 total)

• 8-in/8-out analog 24-bit/96-kHz on +4/-10 bal/unbalTRS   
• 2 mic preamps 24-bit/96-kHz on XLR/TRS combo  
• Stereo main outputs 24-bit/96kHz on bal/unbal TRS
• Stereo headphone output
• 8-in/8-out adat optical (digital) @ 44.1/48kHz or4-in/4-out @ 88.2/96kHz 
• Stereo s/pdif 24-bit/96-kHz (digital)