Description
The MOTU 848 is a professional audio interface designed to deliver exceptional performance for musicians, producers, and sound engineers. Featuring renowned ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, it provides superb analogue audio quality with 125 dB dynamic range and minimal harmonic distortion. Offering universal connectivity through Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, it works seamlessly with Mac, PC, and iOS devices, supporting up to 256 channels of computer I/O at 96 kHz. With 28 inputs and 32 outputs available simultaneously, the 848 can handle all your studio gear, including microphones, instruments, synthesisers, and outboard processors. Ultra-low latency drivers ensure real-time performance, while CueMix Pro allows full control of settings, routing, and mixing from multiple devices, including laptops, tablets, and phones. Expand your system with AVB networking and optical I/O, daisy-chaining multiple interfaces with ease. The 848 also includes balanced analogue connections, dual headphone outputs, loopback functionality for streaming, and DC-coupled outputs for modular synths. Complete with Performer Lite software, over 100 virtual instruments, and 6 GB of loops and sample packs, the 848 enables immediate creative workflow for recording, mixing, and live performance.
Key Features:
- Superb Analogue Audio Quality:
ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 125 dB dynamic range and extremely low harmonic distortion for clean, natural sound reproduction. - Universal Connectivity:
Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 provide high-speed 40 Gbps connections, supporting 256 channels of I/O with backward compatibility for older USB and Thunderbolt devices. - Comprehensive I/O and Mixing:
28 inputs and 32 outputs allow connection of all studio gear, while 64-channel mixing with CueMix Pro provides flexible routing, effects, and control.
Advanced Connectivity and Networking:
The 848 supports AVB networking, enabling you to daisy-chain multiple interfaces and transmit 128 channels of audio over a network. Each interface integrates a high-performance AVB switch with two Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing long cable runs and low-latency operation. With network-wide clocking, guaranteed audio streams, and flexible topology, the 848 can form professional audio networks across studios, ensuring seamless integration and plug-and-play simplicity. Compatible with previous MOTU AVB devices, it allows multiple hosts and extensive routing with hundreds of audio channels.
High Performance Audio I/O:
The 848 offers four transparent mic preamps with phantom power, hi-Z guitar inputs, and dedicated insert points for outboard processing. Each channel features adjustable gain, pads, and remote control. Dual headphone outputs allow independent mixes, while DC-coupled outputs support modular synthesiser control. Balanced analogue connections reduce interference and provide a clean signal transfer. Optical I/O expansion adds further versatility for ADAT and S/MUX connections, enabling extensive studio configurations.
Software Integration and Creative Tools:
CueMix Pro provides total control of the 848 from Mac, Windows, or iOS devices, including wireless operation. The included Performer Lite software offers recording, editing, mixing, and mastering capabilities, over 100 virtual instruments, and 6 GB of loops and samples. This ensures musicians and producers can immediately start creating high-quality music, combining the interface’s powerful hardware features with flexible, intuitive software tools.
Specifications:
- 28 inputs, 32 outputs simultaneously
- ESS Sabre32 DAC, 125 dB dynamic range
- Thunderbolt 4, USB4 connectivity (backward compatible)
- Four mic/line inputs with phantom power and hi-Z guitar inputs
- Channel 3-4 analogue inserts
- 64-channel mixer with 32-bit floating point precision
- CueMix Pro control software (macOS, Windows, iOS)
- AVB networking, 128 channels in/out, 2 ms network latency
- Optical ADAT and S/MUX I/O expansion
- Dual headphone outputs with independent mixes
- DC-coupled TRS outputs for CV control
- Performer Lite software with 100+ virtual instruments and 6 GB of loops
