MOTU 8M 8 Mic Preamp Thunderbolt AVB Ethernet USB Audio Interface

MOTU 8M | 8 Mic Preamp Thunderbolt AVB Ethernet USB Audio Interface

Step up your audio game with the MOTU 8M, an advanced audio interface that offers exceptional dynamic range and state-of-the-art features suitable for any recording environment. This powerful interface showcases 50 channels of audio I/O, including 24 inputs and 26 outputs, and integrates seamlessly with your existing setup through versatile connectivity options like Thunderbolt, AVB Ethernet, and USB 2.0. Whether you're fine-tuning a live mix or perfecting a studio recording, the MOTU 8M provides the professional-grade sound quality you need.

Immediately noticeable are the MOTU 8M's eight high-quality mic preamps, each featuring individual gain control, pad, and 48V phantom power. To ensure your sound stays pristine, the unit includes hardware-based V-Limit overload protection, adding 9 dB of headroom above digital zero to prevent clipping. The integrated DSP offers console-style mixing with an extensive range of effects, including modeled analog EQ, vintage compression, and classic reverb. It also allows for sophisticated routing and splitting capabilities, making it a versatile tool for any audio project.

For those who require more inputs and outputs, the MOTU 8M supports system expansion with additional MOTU AVB interfaces like the 1248 and 16A via an Ethernet cable. With the optional MOTU AVB Switch, you can build a network capable of streaming hundreds of audio channels among multiple devices and computers with ultra-low latency, even over long distances. The innovative web app control makes managing your audio interface a breeze, enabling wireless control via your laptop, tablet, or smart device without needing a dedicated computer.

Key Features

• Superb audio quality with 123 dB dynamic range and -110 dB THD+N at -1 dBFS
• 50 simultaneous audio channels: 24 inputs and 26 outputs
• Eight XLR/TRS combo inputs with individual preamps, pad, and 48V power
• Universal connectivity via Thunderbolt, AVB Ethernet, and USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0)
• On-board 32-bit floating point DSP for large console style mixing and effects
• System expansion with additional MOTU AVB interfaces and AVB Switch
• Matrix routing and splitting capabilities
• Web app control from any browser-enabled device
• Stand-alone mixing with wireless control

Specifications

• Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Analog inputs: 8 x XLR/TRS combo mic/line/instrument inputs
• Analog outputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced), 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
• Digital I/O: 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates, 1 bank (8 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates
• Total I/O: 24 inputs and 26 outputs (50 total) at 1x sample rates
• Computer I/O: 1 x Thunderbolt (compatible with version 1 and 2), 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant (3.0 compatible)
• Sync I/O: 1 x word clock in, 1 x word clock out
• Headphone: 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo (assignable)
• Phantom power: 8 x individual +48V
• Power supply: International 100-240V autoswitching power

Package Contents

• MOTU 8M Audio Interface
• Power supply
• USB cable
• Quick setup guide