MOTU 8M Thunderbolt/USB2.0 Audio Interface, 8 Mic Preamps, PRISTINE CONDITION

  
The world's first Thunderbolt audio interface with 8 pristine mic preamps, 48-channel mixing and AVB audio networking. The MOTU 8M Thunderbolt audio interface gives you industry-leading dynamic range and large console style mixing.

Equipped with the latest-generation ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters, analog performance has been engineered for even the most demanding listening situations. The MOTU 8Ms 50 channels of audio I/O (24 ins and 26 outs), the 8M also supports USB 2.0 audio class compliant connectivity that is USB 3.0 compatible.

The 8M has eight mic preamps which are equipped with individual gain, pad and 48V phantom power, plus optional hardware-based V-Limit overload protection, which adds 9 dB of headroom above digital zero to prevent overs. Motu 8ms powerful DSP delivers large console style mixing with 48 channels, 12 stereo busses, and 32-bit floating point effects processing, including modeled analog EQ, vintage compression and classic reverb. The unit's extensive routing grid patches ins to outs, or splits inputs to multiple destinations. Connect a second MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Ethernet cable.

Build an AVB audio network with multiple switches and sub-millisecond latency, even over long cable runs. Stream hundreds of channels among devices and computers on the network. From initial tracking to final mastering, the 8M delivers superb sound quality, state-of-the-art operation, and reliable performance. This box contains everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24-bit/192 kHz digital audio workstation. As a "hybrid" audio interface, the 8M offers flexible connectivity to your computer via ultra-fast Thunderbolt technology or class-compliant, hi-speed USB 2.0, with 18 channels of pristine analog I/O, combined with 32 channels of digital I/O, for a total of 50 simultaneous audio channels.

The 8M is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 8M provides 24 separate inputs and 26 separate outputs, including eight XLR/TRS combo style mic inputs with individual preamps, eight balanced TRS analog outputs, two 8-channel banks of ADAT optical digital I/O, and a front panel headphone jack.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board digital mixer - with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs, and busses independent of your host computer. Add Classic Reverb with lengths up to 60 seconds.

Further sculpt your sound with gating, 4-band parametric EQ, and vintage compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A leveling amplifier. Add more MOTU interfaces as your needs grow, connected to a state-of-the-art audio network using standard AVB Ethernet switches and CAT-5e cabling, with near-zero network latency, even over long cable runs (several hundred meters). Record and monitor up to 128 audio channels in and out, simultaneously, to a host computer through Thunderbolt. Route hundreds of audio channels among multiple devices and computers on the network.

Superb audio quality - For example, the balanced TRS analog outputs produce 123 dB dynamic range and -110 dB THD N (0.0003%) at -1 dBFS, Unweighted, 1 kHz. 50 simultaneous audio channels - Eight XLR/TRS combo inputs with individual preamps/pad/48V power, 8 balanced/unbalanced TRS analog outs, and 2 x 8-channel ADAT optical ports for 24 inputs and 26 outputs. Flexible mic/guitar inputs - Eight combo jacks provide balanced analog input, hi-Z 1/4 guitar input or XLR mic input with individual phantom power and pad.

Precision Digital Trim - Digitally controlled analog preamp gain provides accurate adjustments in 1 dB increments from either the front panel controls or web app software, with the ability to save gain settings. V-Limit overload protection - Hardware-based input limiter on the mic/guitar inputs prevents digital clipping and distortion from overloaded signal levels up to 9 dB over zero. Universal connectivity - Connects to your computer with Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0). Class-compliant firmware and Industry standard drivers work with any audio software. On-board DSP with mixing and effects - Flexible 48-input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression.

32-bit floating point processing - The 8M's mixing and effects DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality. Modeled vintage effects processing - Classic reverb.

Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs. System expansion and audio networking - Add a 2nd MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Cat-5e ethernet cable. Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (hundreds of meters). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.

Matrix routing and splitting - Flexible, matrix-style audio routing and splitting for any analog or digital input, computer channel or network stream to any other output, computer, or network device. Split any single input to unlimited multiple output destinations. 256 channels of network audio I/O for your host computer - Record and monitor up to 128 networked audio channels in and out, simultaneously, through the Thunderbolt connection to a host computer. Great for live sound mixing.

ADAT digital I/O - Connect outboard digital processors, digital mixers or other gear. 16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz or 8 channels at 88.2/96 kHz. Comprehensive metering - The large backlit 324 x 24 LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu. AudioDesk - Includes AudioDesk workstation software with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.

Universal connectivity - Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0). USB audio class-compliant firmware and Industry standard drivers work with any audio software. On-board 32-bit floating point DSP with large console style mixing and effects - Flexible 48-input digital mixer with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb with sends, plus modeled analog EQ and compression, gate, and reverb. Your MOTU interface ships in its original packaging with the items listed. Rack mounting brackets (x2) and bolts (x4).

2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended. OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later; for operation as an AVB Ethernet audio interface, Mac OS X 10.10 or later is required, running on a recent-generation Mac (any Mac with a Thunderbolt port on it). Available Thunderbolt or high-speed USB 2.0 (or 3.0) port. A large hard drive (preferably at least 500 GB). The item "MOTU 8M Thunderbolt/USB2.0 Audio Interface, 8 Mic Preamps, PRISTINE CONDITION" is in sale since Sunday, May 5, 2019. This item is in the category "Musical Instruments\Pro Audio Equipment\Audio/MIDI Interfaces". The seller is "bathanas" and is located in London. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.

• Model: 8M
• Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
• Interface Type: Thunderbolt Interface
• Mic/Line Input: Line XLR
• Suited For: Studio Recording and Home Recording
• Features: Phantom Power
• Max. Sampling Rate: 24 Bit (192 kHz)
• Brand: MOTU