Motu Monitor 8 sound card

The MOTU Monitor 8 gives you three-in-one functionality: monitor mixer, headphone amp, and audio interface - all with exceptional audio fidelity. Monitor 8 lets you mix 24 inputs, multichannel computer audio, and dozens of AVB audio network channels to eight stereo monitor groups. Monitor 8's extensive routing grid lets you effortlessly patch inputs to outputs, or splits your inputs to multiple destinations. You can use Monitor 8 as a standalone mixer and control everything from its web app running on your iPad, iPhone, tablet, smartphone, or laptop. Connect another MOTU AVB interface with a simple Ethernet cable. Read on to discover the many cool ways you can use the wonderfully innovative MOTU Monitor 8!

• Eight stereo output groups, extensive connectivity

• Operates standalone or as an interface

• Mix and match, build your network

Monitor 8 sports eight stereo output groups: Main, Aux, and Monitor Groups A through F. The XLR Main Outs and balanced 1/4" Aux Outs can feed primary and secondary studio monitors or PA speakers.

You can then set up six additional, independent monitor groups - each with multiple mirrored outputs that include front and rear panel 1/4" headphone outputs, a summed 1/4" Mono Output, and on groups A-D, balanced stereo 1/4" outputs. In total, monitor mixes can be sent to 12 sets of headphones, six stage monitors, four stereo in-ear modules (or other stereo line-level destinations), and two sets of powered speakers. If that's not enough, two banks of ADAT optical input let you connect digital mixers, optical expanders, or other gear (16 channels at 44.1/48kHz or 8 channels at 88.2/96kHz).

MOTU designed Monitor 8 to have the versatility your modern audio production methods require. You can use it without a computer, as a standalone mixer and headphone amp, but it also makes a superb AVB (Audio Video Bridging) or USB 2.0 interface that is USB 3.0 and iOS compatible.

Beefy DSP gives you large-format console-style mixing with 48 channels, 12 stereo busses, and 32-bit floating point effects processing, including modeled analog equalization, vintage-style compression, and classic reverb. For standalone mixing, you can control Monitor 8 via Wi-Fi from web app software running in your browser on your iPad, iPhone, tablet, smartphone, or laptop. And for multi-user control of Monitor 8's multiple mix busses, you can even run it on several devices concurrently.

You can mix and match Monitor 8 with other MOTU AVB interfaces (such as the 1248, 8M, 16A, 24Ai or 24Ao) using readily-available, inexpensive Cat-5e cables. They all have complementary I/O configurations that make it easy for you to build a customized, state-of-the-art AVB audio network system.

Add more I/O with the MOTU AVB Switch (available separately). Build an AVB audio network with multiple switches and sub-millisecond latency - even over long cable runs. Stream hundreds of channels among devices and computers on your network. Onstage or in the studio, Monitor 8 delivers truly amazing sound quality and rock-solid, cutting-edge performance.

Features:

• 24 x 16 x 8 monitor mixer

• 6-channel headphone amp

• USB/AVB audio interface

• Superb audio quality

• 24 inputs and 8 stereo bus outputs

• Two banks of ADAT optical

• Six monitor groups with flexible outputs

• Universal connectivity

• Large-format console-style mixing

• On-board 32-bit floating point DSP

• System expansion via Cat-5e cables

• AVB audio networking

• Flexible matrix routing and splitting

• Standalone mixing with wireless control

• Includes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows

• Web app control from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone

• Supports multi-user, concurrent-device control

• 2 In/2 Out USB Audio Interface
• Mac or PC, no drivers required
• 16-bit/48kHz converters
• Low latency
• Headphone output
• S/PDIF optical out
• USB powered
• Free Software

• Ultra-flexible audio interface connects your instruments, mixer, etc. with your computer for recording and playback
• Revolutionary energyXT2.5 Compact music production software included with feature-rich audio/MIDI sequencer that loads almost instantaneously on all computer platforms
• Massive software bundle includes Audacity audio editor, comprehensive podcasting software and over 150 virtual instruments and effect plug-ins
• Works with your PC or Mac computer—no setup or drivers required
• High-resolution 48 kHz converters for high-end audio quality
• Stereo Headphone output with dedicated Level control lets you monitor both input and output
• Additional S/PDIF optical output for direct digital conversion
• Powered via USB—no external power supply needed
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany

The all new 896mk3 FireWire audio interface delivers high-end performance, superb sound, innovative new features and enhanced standard features that remain unique.

The 896mk3 provides eight channels of pristine 24-bit 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of optical digital I/O, stereo AES/EBU, S/PDIF and separate analog main outs. Expand your system by connecting the 8pre mic input expander or other MOTU audio interfaces.

The 896mk3 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 896mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer – with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven effects processing to inputs, outputs, and busses independent of your host computer. Add Classic Reverb™ with lengths up to 60 seconds. Further sculpt your sound with 7-band parametric EQ featuring filter types carefully modeled after British analog console EQs. Choose between two forms of compression: a conventional compressor and the Leveler™, an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A™ optical compressor that provides vintage, musical automatic gain control.

MOTU FireWire audio interfaces are fully compatible with FireWire 800-equipped Macs. All you need is a standard FireWire 400-to-800 cable. Just plug in and go. The FireWire bus operates at 400 Mb/sec, providing the same high speed, low latency and rock solid reliability that MOTU FireWire interfaces are known for.

When recording from the mic/guitar inputs, the 896mk3ʼs signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no clipping or harsh artifacts.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 896mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

The 896mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

Computer Based Recording Packages 

Computer-Based Recording Packages For All Players Of Musical Instruments 

The AUDIOGRAM Series has been carefully designed to make setting up your computer-based recording environment an absolute breeze. Coming as a complete kit, the AUDIOGRAM6 and AUDIOGRAM3 each bundle together a hardware interface that adds audio inputs and outputs to your computer, software for recording and producing music, and a USB cable for connecting the audio interface. As such, either package will instantly turn your computer into a powerful yet intuitive tool for recording and editing audio from virtually any microphone or audio input device. What's more, setup is as easy as installing the bundled music-production application, CUBASE AI, on your computer and connecting the audio interface using the USB cable provided! You're then ready to connect instruments, microphones, CD players, MP3 players, and even old record or tape players for recording straight into CUBASE AI.

The 828mk3 is MOTU's most advanced FireWire audio interface. Once again it raises the bar with innovative new features, enhanced standard features that remain unique, superb sound and reliable performance.

The 828mk3 provides ten channels of pristine 192 kHz analog recording and playback, combined with sixteen channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo S/PDIF. Expand your system by connecting additional MOTU FireWire audio interfaces or the 8pre mic input expander.

The 828mk3 is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 30 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Record, monitor, route and process all of these live inputs using the professional on-board CueMix FX digital mixer – with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Apply hardware DSP-driven compression, EQ and reverb to every input and output, independent of your host computer. When recording from the mic/guitar inputs, the 828mk3ʼs signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no digital clipping or harsh artifacts.

MOTU FireWire audio interfaces are fully compatible with FireWire 800-equipped Macs. All you need is a standard FireWire 400-to-800 cable. Just plug in and go. The FireWire bus operates at 400 Mb/sec, providing the same high speed, low latency and rock solid reliability that MOTU FireWire interfaces are known for.

After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 828mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.

The 828mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

• Plug in your favorite guitar and turn your PC or Mac computer into a guitar amp and recording system without the need for any other hardware
• Enjoy immediate access to Guitar Combos from Native Instruments—the leading authentic guitar amp and stomp box modeling software—now including VST, AU and RTAS plugin versions
• Create Music Now! Incredibly powerful energyXT2 Compact music production software and Audacity editing software—both with full portability on all PC, Mac or Linux computers
• Directly works with your PC or Mac computer—ultra-low latency ASIO driver for PC audio optimization included
• Stereo Headphone output lets you jam with your computer and can also be used for monitoring with active monitor speakers
• Guitar Combos with variable-speed file playback function for MP3, WAV, AIFF audio files—perfect for easy learning and practicing—tuner and metronome function
• Powered via USB—no additional power supply required
• High-quality components and exceptionally rugged construction ensure long life
• Conceived and designed by BEHRINGER Germany