MOTU Monitor 8 | Monitor Mixer Headphone Amp and USB AVB Audio Interface

The MOTU Monitor 8 is an innovative and versatile piece of audio equipment that serves as a monitor mixer, headphone amplifier, and USB AVB audio interface all in one compact package. Designed for professional audio environments, it boasts exceptional analog audio quality and can handle a range of input sources, including 24 physical inputs, multi-channel computer audio, and a robust AVB audio network. Whether you're working in a studio or managing live performances, the Monitor 8 ensures a seamless and high-quality audio experience with its eight stereo monitor groups, each capable of delivering clear and dynamic sound.

With powerful DSP capabilities, the Monitor 8 can manage large-scale console-style mixing and offer 48 channels, 12 stereo busses, and 32-bit floating-point effects processing. The unit includes an extensive routing grid allowing for flexible input and output management, making it possible to split inputs to multiple destinations or route audio to various outputs. The device can also be operated as a stand-alone mixer, controllable through an innovative web app that can run on iPads, iPhones, tablets, smartphones, and laptops. Additionally, you can expand the system by connecting a second MOTU AVB interface or building an AVB audio network with multiple switches for extensive audio channel streaming across different devices and computers.

The Monitor 8 adapts easily to various setups and applications, from studio recording to live performance monitoring. Its flexible design includes six additional, independent monitor groups that can connect to headphones, stage monitors, and stereo line output destinations. The Monitor 8’s state-of-the-art operation and reliable performance make it a valuable asset for any professional audio setup.

Key Features

• Three-in-one product: Monitor mixer, headphone amp, and USB/AVB audio interface
• Superb analog audio quality
• Handles 24 inputs and eight stereo bus outputs
• Six monitor groups with flexible output configurations
• Universal connectivity via AVB Ethernet or USB 2.0
• On-board 32-bit floating-point DSP with large console-style mixing and effects
• System expansion capabilities with additional MOTU AVB interfaces
• AVB audio networking for extensive channel streaming
• Flexible matrix routing and splitting of inputs and outputs
• Wireless control via innovative web app software
• Suitable for live show monitor mixing

Specifications

• Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
• Analog inputs: 8 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)
• Analog outputs: 10 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled); 6 x 1/4" TS line out (summed mono); 2 x XLR line out (pin 2 hot)
• Digital Input: 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical input at 1x rates; 1 bank (8 ch) of SMUX optical input at 2x rates
• Total I/O connections: 24 inputs and 30 outputs (54 total) at 1x rates; 16 inputs and 30 outputs (46 total) at 2x rates; 8 inputs and 30 outputs (38 total) at 4x rates
• Computer I/O: 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant; USB 3.0 and iOS compatible; 1 x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite)
• Headphone: 12 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (mirrored in 6 pairs)
• Front panel: 6 x 1/4" TRS headphone output; 1 x digital rotary encoder main out volume; 1 x digital rotary encoder aux out volume; 6 x digital rotary encoders phone volume
• Power: International 100-240V autoswitching supply; 50-60 Hz 0.5A max
• Mac System Requirements: 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster, 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended); OS X version 10.8 or later, available high-speed USB 2.0 or AVB Ethernet port, large hard drive (500 GB or more recommended)
• Windows System Requirements: Windows support coming soon; 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster, 2 GB RAM (4 GB or more recommended); Windows 8 or later, available high-speed USB 2.0 port, large hard drive (500 GB or more recommended)
• Web App Support: Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android; Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.

Package Contents

• MOTU Monitor 8 unit
• Power cable
• USB cable
• Quick start guide