MOTU 8D AES3 / S/PDIF USB Audio Interface

Name: MOTU 8D AES3 / S/PDIF USB Audio Interface
Brand: Motu
Price: 647 USD
Availability: BackOrder

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$647.00excluding VAT

Estimated delivery: 26th - 29th November

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Summary of returns policies and timescales

This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.

UK & Europe	EU Standard	Gear4music Standard	Gear4music Optional
Return Period	14 days	30 days	up to 180 days
Standard delivery charges refunded?	Yes	Yes	Yes, up to 30 days
Upgraded delivery charges refunded?	Standard costs only	Standard costs only	Standard costs only
Free collection on cancellation	No	No	Yes, up to 30 days
Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 14 days	Yes, within 30 days

We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.

Key Features

Premium grade audio-interface that's perfect for live and studio applications
Supports sample rates of up to 96kHz for the finest reproduction possibilities
Provides zero latency and minimal strain on your operating system
Rugged enclosure ensures long-lasting-life

Questions? Email [email protected] or call 1-888-202-8188

MOTU 8D AES3 / S/PDIF USB Audio Interface Overview

Housed within a rugged enclosure. The MOTU 8D AES3 / S/PDIF USB Audio Interface serves to provide you with four channels of S/PDIF and AES3 connectivity. Incredibly versatile, the AES3 can be used as either an interface, signal router, converter or isolated mixer that is capable of supporting sample rates up to 96kHz. When in operation you'll receive 32 channels of audio networking, 64 channels of USB audio I/O, as well as a stereo headphone output.

Perfect for zero latency recording and applying minimal strain on your computer. The AES3 enables you to connect to your digital audio equipment and record, monitor, route, process and convert any signal with ease. Thanks to the inclusion of an onboard DSP mixer you'll be able to achieve "record-ready" sounds from the get-go. EQ to taste, tame the dynamics and add a sprinkle of reverb. Seriously. Achieving great sounds is really that simple. Not only will performers be inspired to give you their all, their improved performances will make your job easier!

Product Ref: 170040

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The finest preamps

From drums to strings, and pianos to vocals. It's hard to make bad recordings when you've got MOTU preamps in your set-up. These studio-grade preamps guarantee crystal clear, transparent reproduction of virtually any instrument or voice. Their low-noise floor and extensive dynamic range makes every source sound wholly natural. So much so that upon later playback, you'll be forgiven for forgetting that you're not in the same room as the artist!

Polished sounds from the get-go

The MOTU 828ES comes complete with its very own integrated digital mixer. Thanks to its large-console format consisting of 48 channels, seven stereo buses and 32-bit effects processing, you'll feel right at home and will be able to achieve polished results before you've even pressed record.

Incredibly versatile, the on-board classic reverb is capable of producing decay times of up to 60 seconds. Whether you're emulating the the vibe of small drum rooms, or the feeling of falling into oblivion, it'll feel like anything is possible with this reverb in your set-up.

Sculpt your sound using the four band parametric equaliser. Inspired by the iconic range of British consoles that were used when making classic albums for the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Queen and Sting. This EQ offers unparalleled surgical precision when it comes to tonal shaping.

Tame your dynamics with the fat, warm sound of optical compression. Modelled on the iconic LA-2A compressor, you'll be taken right back to the golden age of recording. This compressor is perfect on acoustic instruments, kick drums, basses, electric guitars and vocals.

Optimised protection at all times

Just like every MOTU interface, the 828ES comes complete with a durable, lightweight aluminum alloy chassis. This is perfect for enduring the vigors of live performance and continued use. Thanks to this premium exterior, your interface will look and sound as fresh as the day it left the factory!

Go wireless

To make the most of your 8ES3 connect it directly to a wireless router (not provided). This allows you to use your laptop, phone or tablet to manipulate the internal mixer and on-board processing. There's no need for installation drivers either, it's web based! This means you can use your preferred browser on any device as long as you're operating on the same network.

Features

ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 123dB of dynamic range and superb audio quality
See signal activity at a glance via handy LCD screen with detailed metering
Access your hardware settings from a simple and convenient front-panel menu
Provides stand-alone operation with wireless control
Includes a full-screen real-time FFT display, spectrogram "waterfall" display, full-featured oscilloscope, X-Y plot and phase analyser.

Specifications

Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Digital I/O
- 2 x stereo AES3 (AES/EBU) on XLR male/female
- 2x stereo S/PDIF on RCA
Total I/O
- 8 in / 8 out (16 total) at 1x sample rates
- 8 in / 8 out (16 total) at 2x sample rates, n/a at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O
- 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant
- USB 3.0 and iOS compatible
Computer I/O channels
- 64 in/out at 1x (44.1 to 48 kHz)
- 32 in/out at 2x (88.2 to 96 kHz)
- 24 in/out at 4x (176.4 to 192 kHz)
Headphone
- 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable)
Network I/O
- 1 x RJ45 AVB/TSN Ethernet (1 Gbps)
AVB streams(8 channels per stream)
- 4 in / 4 out @ 44.1 or 48 kHz
- 4 in / 4 out @ 88.2 or 96 kHz
- 2 in / 2 out @ 176.4 or 192 kHz
Front panel
- 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output
- 4x switches for menu navigation
- 160 x 128 RGB LCD for level meters / menu
Power
- External 12-18V DC power supply
- 1.0A max • tip pos or neg
Dimensions: 22 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm
Weight: 2.0 lbs / 0.9 kg
Product Code: MOTU-8D

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