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MOTU 828mk3 Hybrid Firewire Audio Interface

$260.00 to $819.00 High-end/Boutique

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Introducing the MOTU 828mk3 Hybrid Firewire Audio Interface, a perfect fusion of quality, versatility, and power for your recording needs. This 19" Firewire/USB 2.0 audio interface doubles as a 28/16 digital mixer, boasting an impressive 24-bit/192kHz resolution. It's not just a high-performance audio interface, but it also provides you with an innovative digital mixer that comes with an integrated DSP for EQ, compression, and reverb.

The 828mk3 Hybrid offers the New CueMix Console, an upgraded feature that gives you hands-on control over your mix. It's equipped with 2 mic-guitar inputs with integrated hardware limiters and 48V phantom power, ensuring your recordings are clean and distortion-free. With a wide range of connectivity options including MIDI I/O, word clock I/O, 8-bit balanced line I/O's, 2 x XLR Main Out, and 2x headphone output, this audio interface provides flexibility for any recording setup. Best of all, it's compatible with both Mac and PC, making it a versatile choice for any studio setup.

Key Features:

19" Firewire/USB 2.0 audio interface and 28/16 digital mixer
High-resolution 24-bit/192kHz
Integrated DSP for EQ, Compressor and Reverb
New CueMix Console for hands-on control
2 mic-guitar inputs with integrated hardware limiter and 48V phantom power
Wide range of connectivity: MIDI I/O, word clock I/O, 8-bit balanced line I/O's + 2 x XLR Main Out, 2x headphone output
Compatible with both Mac and PC

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PROS

Versatile connectivity with USB 2.0, FireWire, ADAT, and coax
Supports both Windows and Mac operating systems seamlessly
Can operate in standalone mode without a DAW
Built-in DSP offers dynamics and EQ for each input
Low latency (3-4ms) with VSTi instruments without glitches
High-quality sound, rivaling more expensive interfaces
Solid drivers, stable performance over long periods
Great customer service, even for out-of-warranty units
Flexible signal routing, doesn't take up much space
Ability to expand number of inputs via ADAT

CONS

Windows drivers can be buggy, requiring frequent reboots
Cuemix software difficult to control, lacks intuitive design
Only 2 mic preamps, limiting for recording multiple sources simultaneously
AD converters not ideal for high-quality vocal takes
USB connection can be finicky, with recommended cable length limitations
Adjusting settings on the unit itself is tedious
No option to record raw without onboard DSP effects in Cuemix
Some units have experienced hardware failures within a few years
No midi mapping of parameters in Cuemix software
Can't open different Cuemix parameters all in one screen, complicating live use

4.5 out of 5

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chasedobson

101

over 6 years ago

Loads of IO

Great sounding interface w solid drivers, next step up in fidelity would be to go RME, Apogee or Lynx. I've had mine for 5 years now. The LCD screen went out on 1 unit and MOTU was great enough to replace it with a B Stock unit free of charge as it was out of warranty. I've expanded the # of inputs via ADAT and can if needed track 24 channels at once.

dnalab01

113

over 9 years ago

Good product, good price.

You can use the MOTU 828 mk3 standalone via display or by operating system via CueMix FX. CueMix FX can be operated side by side with any host audio software for Mac or Windows. CueMix FX is a fantastic DSP-driven mixer, with classic reverb, modeled analog modeled EQ and vintage compression. There are also interesting tools like: XY Plot, Phase Analysis, FFT, Spectrogram and Oscilloscope.

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Stephan Bodzin

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