Versatile enough to take on any task. Meet the MOTU 8pre-ES Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface. With this rackmountable interface in your rig theyll be nothing stopping you from being able to achieve the finest recordings possible. Consisting of eight combi-jack inputs youll be able to capture detailed recordings of single instruments or simple full band recordings. The inclusion of ESS Sabre32 DAC technology serves to provide you with distortion free recording thanks to its staggering 123dB of dynamic range. No matter what the sample rate is the MOTU 8pre-ES guarantees low-latency performances. Every. Single. Time. The wide range of connectivity that the 8pre-ES offers makes expanding your set-up a breeze. Take advantage of the 52 channels of I/O to connect your favourite instruments outboard and microphones to create your dream rig. 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! Incredibly versatile. Youll be able to use the 8pre-ES as either a standalone mixer or wirelessly from your phone tablet or laptop. If youre a self-recording artist then this is a dream. Just as comfortable on the stage as it is in the studio. The 8pre-ES makes recording feel effortless. Take control Music is a highly emotive subject each song is the outpouring of the musicians feelings and emotions. Thats why during the recording process communication between artist and producer is essential. The 8pre-ES features a talk-back microphone and front-panel talk button. This allows you to converse with the artist regardless of where youre positioned in the building. Even if youre not in the same room the direct communication allows you to be upfront with your ideas for development. The ability to clearly communicate enables you to take charge of your sessions. 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 8pre-ES 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. Go wireless To make the most of your 8pre-ES 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 24-in/28-out hybrid audio interface perfect for studio and live sound applications ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 123dB of dynamic range and superb audio quality Optimised drivers yield round-trip latency as low as 1.6ms at 96kHz via Thunderbolt and 1.9ms via USB See signal activity at a glance via dual LCD screens with detailed metering Access your hardware settings from a simple and convenient front-panel menu Eight great-sounding microphone preamps with dedicated sends switchable pads and phantom power Expand your system with additional gear through 16 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O Includes built-in talkback mic with front-panel talk button and A/B speaker select buttons Specifications Max Bit Rate (bit): 24 Sample Rates (KHz): 44.1 48 88.2 96 176.4 192 kHz Inputs: 8 x XLR/TRS “combo style” mic/line/instr inputs Outputs: 8 x 1/4″ TRS line out (balanced DC coupled) 2 x 1/4″ TRS stereo headphone Power Supply: Mains Adapter Weight(g): 2004 Dimensions: 48.3 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm System Requirements (PC): Windows 7 or later Android System Requirements (Mac): OS X 10.8 or later iOS Product Code: 8PRE-ES