MOTU 24Ai 48x24 USB AVB Rackmount Audio Interface

MOTU 24Ai | 48x24 USB AVB Rackmount Audio Interface

The MOTU 24Ai is a versatile rackmount audio interface designed to deliver exceptional audio quality and flexible connectivity options. This remarkable device boasts an impressive 72 simultaneous audio channels, including 24 pristine balanced analog inputs and 48 channels of digital I/O. Whether you are in the studio or on the stage, the 24Ai provides you with a professional-grade solution for all your audio needs. With class-compliant, high-speed USB 2.0 connectivity that is also compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS, this audio interface is easy to integrate into any setup.

One of the standout features of the MOTU 24Ai is its onboard DSP with mixing and effects that emulate large-format mixing consoles. You get a 48-input digital mixer with integrated reverb, 4-band parametric EQ, vintage compression, and gating. These hardware DSP-driven effects enable you to sculpt your sound meticulously without latency or strain on your computer’s processor. The MOTU 24Ai is designed for easy expansion, allowing you to add more MOTU interfaces with a simple Cat-5e ethernet cable. Utilize AVB audio networking to build a comprehensive audio network that streams hundreds of audio channels seamlessly among multiple devices and computers.

With the MOTU 24Ai, controlling your setup is effortless. Use a web app running on your favorite browser to manage all DSP-based mixing, effects, device settings, and network audio routing. This can be done wirelessly from a laptop, tablet, or smartphone. The large backlit LCD provides comprehensive metering, so you can monitor all signal activities at a glance. Additionally, the AudioDesk software, included with the 24Ai, offers a complete workstation environment for recording, editing, mixing, and mastering your projects with 24-bit recording and 32-bit mixing capabilities.

Key Features

• 72 simultaneous audio channels: 24 high-quality, balanced analog inputs and three banks of 8-channel ADAT optical digital input and output
• Universal connectivity: Audio class-compliant high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS)
• On-board DSP with mixing and effects: Includes reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression
• 32-bit floating point processing: Virtually unlimited headroom for the utmost sound quality
• Modeled vintage effects processing: Classic reverb and compression modeled after the LA-2A compressor
• System expansion: Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using AVB networking
• Flexible matrix routing and splitting: Send any input to any output or multiple outputs
• Stand-alone mixing with wireless control: Control from smartphone or tablet without a computer
• Web app control: Manage DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from a browser
• Comprehensive metering: Large backlit 324 x 24 LCD for detailed metering
• AudioDesk: Workstation software with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing, and 32-bit mixing and mastering

Specifications

• Analog Inputs: 24 balanced analog inputs
• ADAT Optical I/O: 48 digital I/O channels
• Connectivity: USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS)
• DSP Processor: 32-bit floating point processing
• Expansion: AVB Ethernet connectivity
• LCD Display: 324 x 24 backlit
• Software: Includes AudioDesk workstation software

Package Contents

• MOTU 24Ai Audio Interface
• USB Cable
• Power Adapter
• AudioDesk Software CD
• User Manual