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Motu 848 28 x 32 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 audio interface

Specifications

Product features

19 inches
Yes
Number of analogue Inputs
12
Number of analogue outputs
12
Number of headphone outputs
2
Computer ports
USB 4.0 (USB C), Thunderbolt 4
Digital audio inputs
2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs
2 x ADAT
Sustainable product
Not specified
Phantom power
Yes
Compatible operating system
Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, iOS
Total guitar/bass inputs
4
Total microphone inputs
4
Low latency monitoring
Yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate
192 kHz
Included data cable
USB-C cable
Included software
Other
MIDI & other connectivity
None
Network connections
AVB
Software included
Yes, download
Analogue audio input type
Balanced line in (TRS jack), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type
Balanced line out (TRS jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
7,9 kg
Dimensions
66,0 x 46,0 x 17,0 cm

Product specifications

  • product type: audio interface
  • Suitable for: recording, mixing & mastering, live mixing, standalone digital mixer
  • Number of channels: 28 inputs x 32 outputs
  • Computer connection: USB-C host port (Thunderbolt, USB4, USB3 or USB2, depending on the host)
  • USB audio class-compliant: yes (no driver required for macOS and iOS)
  • channels to computer: up to 128 in / 128 out via Thunderbolt/USB4 (44.1 – 96 kHz), 64 at 176.4/192 kHz
  • Resolution: 32-bit AD/DA conversion (ESS Sabre32 DAC)
  • Sample rate: 44.1 – 192 kHz
  • mic/line/instrument inputs: 4 x XLR/TRS combo with preamp
  • preamp gain: 0–74 dB in 1 dB steps (Precision Digital Gain)
  • phantom power: +48 V, switchable per channel
  • pad: -20 dB, switchable per channel
  • Inserts: 2 x send and 2 x return (6.3 mm TRS jack) for mic inputs 3 and 4
  • Line inputs: 8 x 6.3 mm TRS jack, balanced/unbalanced
  • Line input gain: 0 – +20 dB digital, in 1 dB steps
  • line outputs: 12 x 6.3 mm TRS jack, balanced, DC-coupled (suitable for CV)
  • output trim: 0 to -99 dB in 1 dB steps
  • headphone outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm stereo jacks, independent with their own volume control
  • digital I/O: 2 x ADAT optical in/out (16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz, 8 channels at 88.2/96 kHz)
  • Optical bank A also configurable as stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF), input and output independent
  • Word clock: BNC in and out/thru, 75 ohms
  • Network: 2 x AVB Ethernet ports (IEEE 802.1), 128 channels in and 128 out
  • AVB streams: 16 in and 16 out, each with 1–8 channels
  • device port: USB-C downstream for peripherals, 15 W bus power (5 V / 3 A)
  • DSP mixer: 64 input channels, 32 buses (26 aux buses and reverb bus), 32-bit floating point
  • Effects: 4-band parametric EQ (64-bit), compressor, gate, high-pass filter, reverb (at 44.1–96 kHz)
  • matrix routing with unlimited multiplexing of inputs
  • Display: 3.9-inch full-colour IPS TFT LCD, 480 x 128 pixels, with metering for all I/O
  • control room functions: talkback, A/B/C monitor selection, mute, mono, surround monitoring up to 12 channels
  • front panel lockout: yes
  • round-trip latency: approx. 2 ms at 96 kHz with a 32-sample buffer
  • Software: CueMix Pro app (macOS, Windows, iOS, also wirelessly via Wi-Fi), Performer Lite (free download)
  • Compatible with: Core Audio (Mac), ASIO and Wave (Windows)
  • mic input (XLR):
    • input impedance: 2.8 kOhm
    • EIN: -129 dBu (A-weighted, 150 ohms)
    • Dynamic range: 118 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: -114 dB
    • frequency response: 26 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.05/-0.1 dB)
    • Maximum input level: +21.5 dBu with pad
  • Instrument/line input (TRS from combo):
    • Input impedance: 1 MΩ unbalanced, 2 MΩ balanced
    • Dynamic range: 115 dB (A-weighted)
    • Maximum input level: +20 dBu balanced, +18 dBu unbalanced
  • Line inputs:
    • Input impedance: 20 kOhm balanced
    • Dynamic range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: -114 dB
    • frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.05 dB)
    • maximum input level: +21 dBu
  • Line outputs:
    • output impedance: 220 ohms per channel
    • Dynamic range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: -114 dB
    • frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.01/-0.15 dB)
    • maximum output level: +21 dBu
  • Headphone outputs:
    • output impedance: < 1 ohm
    • Dynamic range: 118 dB
    • THD+N: -110 dB
    • Frequency response: 22 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.01/-0.1 dB)
    • Maximum output level: 13.3 dBu (unloaded)
  • Enclosure: 19-inch steel rack enclosure, 1U
  • Power supply: internal, universal, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, IEC socket
  • Power consumption: max. 1.0 A
  • System requirements:
    • Intel Core i3 Mac or PC (or AMD equivalent), Apple silicon recommended
    • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
    • Windows 10 22H2 or later, Windows 11 23H2 or later
    • macOS 12 or later (macOS 13 or later recommended)
    • iOS 17 or later
    • Free Thunderbolt 3 (or later), USB4, USB 3 or USB 2 port
  • Dimensions: 19 inches (48.26 cm) x 1U (44.45 mm) x 31 cm (W x H x D)
  • Included:
    • USB-C cable (40 Gbps / 240 W)
    • IEC mains lead
    • Printed Quick Start Guide
    • Getting Started card
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Specifications

Product features

19 inches
Yes
Number of analogue Inputs
12
Number of analogue outputs
12
Number of headphone outputs
2
Computer ports
USB 4.0 (USB C), Thunderbolt 4
Digital audio inputs
2 x ADAT
Digital audio outputs
2 x ADAT
Sustainable product
Not specified
Phantom power
Yes
Compatible operating system
Apple OSX / Mac OS, Microsoft Windows, iOS
Total guitar/bass inputs
4
Total microphone inputs
4
Low latency monitoring
Yes, DSP mixer
Maximum sample rate
192 kHz
Included data cable
USB-C cable
Included software
Other
MIDI & other connectivity
None
Network connections
AVB
Software included
Yes, download
Analogue audio input type
Balanced line in (TRS jack), Hi-Z instrument input (TS jack)
Analogue audio output type
Balanced line out (TRS jack)

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight
7,9 kg
Dimensions
66,0 x 46,0 x 17,0 cm

Product specifications

  • product type: audio interface
  • Suitable for: recording, mixing & mastering, live mixing, standalone digital mixer
  • Number of channels: 28 inputs x 32 outputs
  • Computer connection: USB-C host port (Thunderbolt, USB4, USB3 or USB2, depending on the host)
  • USB audio class-compliant: yes (no driver required for macOS and iOS)
  • channels to computer: up to 128 in / 128 out via Thunderbolt/USB4 (44.1 – 96 kHz), 64 at 176.4/192 kHz
  • Resolution: 32-bit AD/DA conversion (ESS Sabre32 DAC)
  • Sample rate: 44.1 – 192 kHz
  • mic/line/instrument inputs: 4 x XLR/TRS combo with preamp
  • preamp gain: 0–74 dB in 1 dB steps (Precision Digital Gain)
  • phantom power: +48 V, switchable per channel
  • pad: -20 dB, switchable per channel
  • Inserts: 2 x send and 2 x return (6.3 mm TRS jack) for mic inputs 3 and 4
  • Line inputs: 8 x 6.3 mm TRS jack, balanced/unbalanced
  • Line input gain: 0 – +20 dB digital, in 1 dB steps
  • line outputs: 12 x 6.3 mm TRS jack, balanced, DC-coupled (suitable for CV)
  • output trim: 0 to -99 dB in 1 dB steps
  • headphone outputs: 2 x 6.3 mm stereo jacks, independent with their own volume control
  • digital I/O: 2 x ADAT optical in/out (16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz, 8 channels at 88.2/96 kHz)
  • Optical bank A also configurable as stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF), input and output independent
  • Word clock: BNC in and out/thru, 75 ohms
  • Network: 2 x AVB Ethernet ports (IEEE 802.1), 128 channels in and 128 out
  • AVB streams: 16 in and 16 out, each with 1–8 channels
  • device port: USB-C downstream for peripherals, 15 W bus power (5 V / 3 A)
  • DSP mixer: 64 input channels, 32 buses (26 aux buses and reverb bus), 32-bit floating point
  • Effects: 4-band parametric EQ (64-bit), compressor, gate, high-pass filter, reverb (at 44.1–96 kHz)
  • matrix routing with unlimited multiplexing of inputs
  • Display: 3.9-inch full-colour IPS TFT LCD, 480 x 128 pixels, with metering for all I/O
  • control room functions: talkback, A/B/C monitor selection, mute, mono, surround monitoring up to 12 channels
  • front panel lockout: yes
  • round-trip latency: approx. 2 ms at 96 kHz with a 32-sample buffer
  • Software: CueMix Pro app (macOS, Windows, iOS, also wirelessly via Wi-Fi), Performer Lite (free download)
  • Compatible with: Core Audio (Mac), ASIO and Wave (Windows)
  • mic input (XLR):
    • input impedance: 2.8 kOhm
    • EIN: -129 dBu (A-weighted, 150 ohms)
    • Dynamic range: 118 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: -114 dB
    • frequency response: 26 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.05/-0.1 dB)
    • Maximum input level: +21.5 dBu with pad
  • Instrument/line input (TRS from combo):
    • Input impedance: 1 MΩ unbalanced, 2 MΩ balanced
    • Dynamic range: 115 dB (A-weighted)
    • Maximum input level: +20 dBu balanced, +18 dBu unbalanced
  • Line inputs:
    • Input impedance: 20 kOhm balanced
    • Dynamic range: 120 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: -114 dB
    • frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (±0.05 dB)
    • maximum input level: +21 dBu
  • Line outputs:
    • output impedance: 220 ohms per channel
    • Dynamic range: 125 dB (A-weighted)
    • THD+N: -114 dB
    • frequency response: 20 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.01/-0.15 dB)
    • maximum output level: +21 dBu
  • Headphone outputs:
    • output impedance: < 1 ohm
    • Dynamic range: 118 dB
    • THD+N: -110 dB
    • Frequency response: 22 Hz – 20 kHz (+0.01/-0.1 dB)
    • Maximum output level: 13.3 dBu (unloaded)
  • Enclosure: 19-inch steel rack enclosure, 1U
  • Power supply: internal, universal, 100–240 V AC, 50/60 Hz, IEC socket
  • Power consumption: max. 1.0 A
  • System requirements:
    • Intel Core i3 Mac or PC (or AMD equivalent), Apple silicon recommended
    • 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended)
    • Windows 10 22H2 or later, Windows 11 23H2 or later
    • macOS 12 or later (macOS 13 or later recommended)
    • iOS 17 or later
    • Free Thunderbolt 3 (or later), USB4, USB 3 or USB 2 port
  • Dimensions: 19 inches (48.26 cm) x 1U (44.45 mm) x 31 cm (W x H x D)
  • Included:
    • USB-C cable (40 Gbps / 240 W)
    • IEC mains lead
    • Printed Quick Start Guide
    • Getting Started card
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Product information

Product no: 9000-0144-6501

General

The Motu 848 is a 28 x 32 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 audio interface of stature! This is truly high-end, and fit for the most demanding studios. Sublime audio quality, lightning-fast data transfer, and a lot of channels at your disposal. Now by now we are swimming in audio interfaces. Many are more or less similar and aimed at consumers and experienced consumers. This Motu 848 is pre-eminently a beast of an interface for the higher end in studio land. Wordclock in/out, two sets of ADAT in/out, network capabilities to connect multiple 848s or 16As, and a network connector for an AVB network switch. Not exactly capabilities you need in your attic room.

Motu 848 in the high-profile studio

The many outputs allow you to work on a 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos mix. The many regular jack and XLR/jack connectors almost come across as old-fashioned and ordinary, even though they still form the basis of all our studios. Talkback, also not very common, and here it is. A triple monitor switch, also not very common (sometimes two if you're lucky), and here it's just on here. All this in this 1U rack module? Sure, but with CueMix Pro, you can control the 848 from your iPhone or iPad. In short: this is a high-end audio interface for the connoisseur with state-of-the-art gear.

Bax Music Warranty This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

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