MOTU announced the 828x, the latest in the super-popular, long-running 828 family of audio interfaces. The 828x brings blazing-fast, cutting-edge Thunderbolt to the MOTU party, along with USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0) connectivity. For I/O, you get 28 inputs and 30 outputs, plus MIDI, word clock, and more:
- 2 mic preamps
- 8 balanced ins and outs
- 16 ADAT-optical format ins and outs
- 2 S/PDIF ins and outs
- 2 main outs
- timecode in and out
- MIDI in and out
- word clock in and out
- footswitch input
- stereo headphone out
- 2 send outs
The 828x features onboard hardware DSP-based effects and mixing, and more! In addition to unparalleled performance as a Thunderbolt or USB audio interface with Macs and PCs, the 828x can be used as a stand-alone mixer as well. And, with it’s solid metal chassis, the 828x is durable enough for any scenario — on the road, in the studio, or in a portable rig.