Housed within a rugged enclosure. The MOTU 8D AES3 / S/PDIF USB Audio Interface serves to provide you with four channels of S/PDIF and AES3 connectivity. Incredibly versatile the AES3 can be used as either an interface signal router converter or isolated mixer that is capable of supporting sample rates up to 96kHz. When in operation youll receive 32 channels of audio networking 64 channels of USB audio I/O as well as a stereo headphone output. Perfect for zero latency recording and applying minimal strain on your computer. The AES3 enables you to connect to your digital audio equipment and record monitor route process and convert any signal with ease. Thanks to the inclusion of an onboard DSP mixer youll be able to achieve “record-ready” sounds from the get-go. EQ to taste tame the dynamics and add a sprinkle of reverb. Seriously. Achieving great sounds is really that simple. Not only will performers be inspired to give you their all their improved performances will make your job easier! The finest preamps From drums to strings and pianos to vocals. Its hard to make bad recordings when youve got MOTU preamps in your set-up. These studio-grade preamps guarantee crystal clear transparent reproduction of virtually any instrument or voice. Their low-noise floor and extensive dynamic range makes every source sound wholly natural. So much so that upon later playback youll be forgiven for forgetting that youre not in the same room as the artist! Polished sounds from the get-go The MOTU 828ES comes complete with its very own integrated digital mixer. Thanks to its large-console format consisting of 48 channels seven stereo buses and 32-bit effects processing youll feel right at home and will be able to achieve polished results before youve even pressed record. Incredibly versatile the on-board classic reverb is capable of producing decay times of up to 60 seconds. Whether youre emulating the the vibe of small drum rooms or the feeling of falling into oblivion itll feel like anything is possible with this reverb in your set-up. Sculpt your sound using the four band parametric equaliser. Inspired by the iconic range of British consoles that were used when making classic albums for the likes of Bruce Springsteen Queen and Sting. This EQ offers unparalleled surgical precision when it comes to tonal shaping. Tame your dynamics with the fat warm sound of optical compression. Modelled on the iconic LA-2A compressor youll be taken right back to the golden age of recording. This compressor is perfect on acoustic instruments kick drums basses electric guitars and vocals. Optimised protection at all times Just like every MOTU interface the 828ES comes complete with a durable lightweight aluminum alloy chassis. This is perfect for enduring the vigors of live performance and continued use. Thanks to this premium exterior your interface will look and sound as fresh as the day it left the factory! Go wireless To make the most of your 8ES3 connect it directly to a wireless router (not provided). This allows you to use your laptop phone or tablet to manipulate the internal mixer and on-board processing. Theres no need for installation drivers either its web based! This means you can use your preferred browser on any device as long as youre operating on the same network. Features ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 123dB of dynamic range and superb audio quality See signal activity at a glance via handy LCD screen with detailed metering Access your hardware settings from a simple and convenient front-panel menu Provides stand-alone operation with wireless control Includes a full-screen real-time FFT display spectrogram “waterfall” display full-featured oscilloscope X-Y plot and phase analyser. Specifications Sample Rates: 44.1 48 88.2 96 176.4 192 kHz Digital I/O 2 x stereo AES3 (AES/EBU) on XLR male/female 2x stereo S/PDIF on RCA Total I/O 8 in / 8 out (16 total) at 1x sample rates 8 in / 8 out (16 total) at 2x sample rates n/a at 4x sample rates Computer I/O 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant USB 3.0 and iOS compatible Computer I/O channels 64 in/out at 1x (44.1 to 48 kHz) 32 in/out at 2x (88.2 to 96 kHz) 24 in/out at 4x (176.4 to 192 kHz) Headphone 1 x 1/4″ TRS stereo phone (assignable) Network I/O 1 x RJ45 AVB/TSN Ethernet (1 Gbps) AVB streams(8 channels per stream) 4 in / 4 out @ 44.1 or 48 kHz 4 in / 4 out @ 88.2 or 96 kHz 2 in / 2 out @ 176.4 or 192 kHz Front panel 1 x 1/4″ TRS headphone output 4x switches for menu navigation 160 x 128 RGB LCD for level meters / menu Power External 12-18V DC power supply 1.0A max • tip pos or neg Dimensions: 22 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm Weight: 2.0 lbs / 0.9 kg Product Code: MOTU-8D