#Motu 828 mk3 reviews for mac os x#
Includes 32- and 64-bit native drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista/XP, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, Core Audio, and Core MIDI. Separate XLR main outs and front-panel headphone jacks, each with independent volume control.ĭC-coupled TRS outputs - can be used with Volta™ (sold separately) to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW. Or map the pedal to any keystroke function in your host software.Įxpandable - add additional interfaces for more I/O as your needs grow. MIDI I/O is sample-accurate with supporting software.įoot switch input - connect a standard foot pedal switch (sold separately) for hands-free punch-in and punch-out while recording. Sample-accurate MIDI - connect a MIDI controller and/or sound module with no separate interface needed. Mix and match formats between the two banks. Fine-tune the balance of your analog inputs and then save/recall trim configurations.įlexible optical I/O - 16 channels of ADAT lightpipe, 8 channels of SMUX (96 kHz) or two pairs of stereo TOSLink. Precision Digital Trim™ - Digitally controlled analog trim on all analog inputs (mic/guitar inputs + quarter-inch TRS inputs) provides accurate adjustements in 1 dB increments. Mic/guitar instrument sends - add your favorite outboard EQ, preamp, reverb or other processor to the two mic/guitar inputs, before the signal goes digital.Ĭlip protection - Mic/guitar input limiter prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to +12 dB over zero.Įight 24-bit 192kHz analog inputs and outputs on balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS jacks Two front panel combo jacks provide hi-Z 1/4” guitar input or low-Z XLR mic input with phantom power, pad and plenty of gain. Or add send/return loops for outboard gear - with no latency. Multiple CueMix FX mixes - for example, create different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Need to tweak the mix? Do it on site using the back-lit LCD and front-panel controls. Stand-alone operation - program your mixes at the studio and then bring the 828mk3 to your gig - no computer needed.
#Motu 828 mk3 reviews plus#
Hybrid FireWire/USB2 connectivity - connect to your computer via either plug-and-play FireWire or hi-speed USB2.ĬueMix FX™ - flexible 28 input/16 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects, including reverb with sends/returns, plus EQ and compression on every input and output.Ģ8 inputs / 30 outputs (at 44.1/48 kHz) - there's no channel sharing in the 828mk3 the mic inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels.įront-panel control - access any setting in your entire 828mk3 mix directly from the front panel.