The analogue inputs use very nice-sounding 24-bit, 64x oversampling converters, while the outputs use 128x oversampling. The other analogue inputs have level controls that operate as pairs 3/4, 5/6, and 7/8. This is less than the mic amp gain of a typical mixing console, but adequate for normal vocal recording or instrument close miking. Both XLR inputs have 48V phantom power, switchable as a pair, and both have gain controls with a maximum gain of 40dB. The remaining two inputs are on Neutrik combo XLR/jacks, enabling them to accept line-level or mic-level inputs. No PCI card is needed.Īll the analogue line out connections and six of the inputs use balanced TRS jacks operating at +4dBu and these are all serviced by 24-bit converters. Connection to the computer is via a single FireWire cable and, like all FireWire devices, the 828 can be hot-plugged. These are configured as eight analogue connections, two optical digital connections that can be used as either ADAT or TOSLink ports, and a pair of phonos dedicated to S/PDIF in and out. In a nutshell, the 828 unit is a mains-powered, 1U rackmounting audio interface for MacOS or Windows that can handle up to 18 simultaneous inputs and outputs at either 16- or 24-bit resolution. A Mac multitrack audio recording application called AudioDesk is bundled with the interface. MOTU's own software, such as Digital Performer, bypasses ASIO and talks to the interface directly, though a control panel providing the same options is used to set the interface parameters within other ASIO-compatible software.
MOTU 828 AUDIO DRIVERS
MOTU's 828 answers that need and is designed to work with any Mac or PC audio software that supports ASIO 2 drivers and that runs on a computer with IEEE 1394 connectivity.
MOTU 828 AUDIO FOR MAC
Paul White tests Mark Of The Unicorn's new FireWire-based multi-channel audio interface for Mac or PC.Įver since the launch of high-power Apple Mac computers without PCI slots, such as the latest generation of PowerBook portables and the G4 Cube, users have been asking for a serious FireWire audio interface, and demand can only increase as FireWire becomes standard on more and more new PCs.
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