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Description

60 simultaneous audio channels
28 inputs and 32 outputs, all independent
Connect all your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, outboard processors, MIDI gear, optical expanders - even a foot pedal. All I/O is available simultaneously.

Superb analog audio quality
Renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology
New in the 828es, renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers 123dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 1248.

High-performance Thunderbolt and USB drivers for Mac and PC
Ultra-low latency and renowned rock-solid performance
Round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt™ with high-performance DAW hosts.

Universal connectivity
USB and Thunderbolt for Mac, PC and iOS
Connects to your Mac or PC with Thunderbolt™, Hi-speed USB 2.0 or AVB/TSN Ethernet for up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out). Class-compliant firmware and industry standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connects to iPad™ with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).

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MOTU 828es--Any impressions?

...KLEMM MUSIC in Germany. Michael Voß answered all my e-mails within 15 minutes. I have had heat-issues with my MOTU 828es. They tested and exchanged it within seven days roundtrip (weekend included). I´ve never experienced support being that fast (using RME, Line6, Antelope Audio, Pro Tools and Audient interfaces over the last 30 years)

Cubase 12: Seamless Integration and Smooth Performance

...12 since two days on an AMD 5900 PC system with Gigabyte Vision D mainboard with Thunderbolt soundcard connection (MOTU 828ES and UAD Apollo X4). Here Cubase 12 is definitely running smoother and more efficient than 11 did (see posts above). No major issues so far, no freezes or problems (while expecting to find minor...

MOTU Ships Redesigned 16A Audio Interface

...So few questions here. 1. Is driver stable? I know it’s brand new but I had bad experience with 828es.. ever since rocking with Rme. 2. Direct monitoring latency. How’s that? I track vocals and instruments here but nothing more than 6-8 channel. 3. Is this interface work well with projects that use many...

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I purchased a MOTU 828es in January 2017 and have almost nothing negative to say about the unit. Previously, I had been using a simple 4-channel audio interface fed by an analog mixer – but the time had come to move to an all-digital solution which I researched extensively before jumping...

by Lady Gaia

Alrighty, got my 828es on Sunday and have had a few days to dive into it a little. Definitely getting used to a new routing screen has been a little challenging, as I had my previous interface for something like 5 years and it was completely different. The MOTU way of routing does make sense once...

by kojak

Been using my 828es via USB under macOS (Sierra) since December 2017 with great results. I read the prior reviews and generally concur with the conclusions set forth therein. Great sound and tremendous flexibility and bang for the buck. Once set up, easy to use; the only challenge lies in grocking...

by HCMarkus

Went from Lynx Hilo//Lynx Two/Audient ID22/ID44/Prism Orpheus/Mixpre 10T to this and it's my favorite interface by far! The drivers on Windows have been rock solid! It has more I/O than pretty much anything else in a single space.

I bought a 8 channel preamp - so I essentally have 10 ins! ...

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