MOTU 8pre-es Thunderbolt USB 2 8-Microphone Preamplifier Audio Interface

The MOTU 8pre-es Thunderbolt USB 2 8-Microphone Preamplifier Audio Interface is an industry-leading audio interface designed for professional and home studios alike. This versatile unit offers 52 simultaneous audio channels with 24 inputs and 28 outputs, providing unparalleled connectivity for all your studio gear including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, and optical expanders. With its universal connectivity, you can seamlessly connect to Mac, PC, or iOS using Thunderbolt or Hi-speed USB 2.0. The MOTU 8pre-es ensures superb analog audio quality through its renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, delivering a measured 123 dB dynamic range and award-winning audio fidelity.This audio interface stands out with its redesigned mic channels, equipped with cutting-edge components that deliver ultra-transparent sound. The eight transparent mic preamps offer superb -108 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range, and -129 dBu EIN performance. Each mic channel comes with individual preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power, and digital remote control, allowing for precise adjustments and clear, professional sound. With high-performance Thunderbolt and USB drivers, you can experience ultra-low latency and rock-solid performance on both Mac and PC, ensuring your recordings are smooth and uninterrupted. The MOTU 8pre-es is engineered to meet all your digital audio workstation (DAW) needs with round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz.For those looking for an audio interface that offers universal connectivity, superior audio quality, and reliable performance, the MOTU 8pre-es Thunderbolt USB 2 8-Microphone Preamplifier Audio Interface is the perfect choice. Whether you're recording a full band, producing music in a home studio, or setting up a professional recording environment, this audio interface ensures you have the best tools at your fingertips.

Key Features

• 52 simultaneous audio channels: 24 inputs and 28 outputs
• Renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology with 123 dB dynamic range
• Eight transparent mic preamps with -108 dB THD+N
• Ultra-low latency with RTL performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz
• Universal connectivity: Thunderbolt, USB 2.0, and AVB/TSN Ethernet
• Class-compliant firmware and industry-standard drivers
• Supports Mac, PC, and iOS devices
• Individual preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power, and digital remote control for each mic channel
• High-performance DAW hosts compatibility
• Includes MOTU Discovery App and MOTU Pro Audio Control web app

Specifications

• Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Mic/Line/Instr Inputs: 8 x XLR/TRS "combo style" mic/line/instr inputs
• Preamp Gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled)
• Analog Outputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
• Max Level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20)
• Headphone Outputs: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
• Digital I/O: 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates
• Switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF)
• Total I/O: 24 in / 28 out (52 total) at 1x sample rates
• Computer I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt 1 (compatible with Thunderbolt 2 & 3), 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant
• Computer I/O channels via Thunderbolt: 128 in/out at 1x (44.1 to 48 kHz)
• Computer I/O channels via USB: 64 in/out at 1x (44.1 to 48 kHz)
• Sync I/O: 1 x BNC word clock in/out
• Network I/O: 1 x RJ45 AVB/TSN Ethernet (1 Gbps), 4 in / 4 out @ 44.1 or 48 kHz
• Power: International 100-240V autoswitching supply
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 19 x 7 x 1.75 inches (48.3 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm)
• Weight: 4.6 lbs / 2.05 kg
• Operating Systems: Mac OS X version 10.8 or later; Windows 7, 8, or 10

Package Contents

• MOTU 8pre-es Thunderbolt USB 2 8-Microphone Preamplifier Audio Interface
• Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 drivers
• MOTU Discovery App for Mac & PC
• MOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
• MOTU Pro Audio Control web app
• MOTU Audio Tools (FFT, oscilloscope, X-Y plot, phase analyzer)
• AudioDesk for Mac & Windows (separate download)