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Silver desktop audio interface with 3.9-inch colour display and front panel controls

Motu

Motu 10pre 26x28 Thunderbolt Audio Interface

SKU CH-2HWB-34VB7

Thunderbolt audio interface provides 54 simultaneous channels with 10 mic inputs, ESS Sabre32 converters delivering 125 dB dynamic range, and 1.8 ms round-trip latency at 96 kHz

  • 54 simultaneous audio channels with ten mic/line/instrument inputs and eight line outputs
  • 125 dB dynamic range from ESS Sabre32 DAC technology for transparent conversion
  • 8 ms round-trip latency at 96 kHz with high-performance drivers
  • 9-inch TFT display shows 480 x 128 pixel metering for all I/O
  • Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectivity with included 40 Gbps cable for up to 256 audio channels

26×28 Thunderbolt Audio Interface

The Motu 10pre is a professional audio interface built for studio recording and live production. It provides 26 inputs and 28 outputs for a total of 54 simultaneous audio channels. The unit connects via Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 and includes a 3.9-inch TFT display for metering and hardware settings.

54 Channels With 10 Mic Preamps

Ten combo jacks handle mic, line and instrument signals while eight TRS outputs cover line-level monitoring. Two banks of 8-channel optical I/O expand digital routing to 128 input and 128 output channels at 96 kHz. ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 125 dB dynamic range and supports sample rates up to 192 kHz.

Upgrade From Smaller USB Interfaces

This unit replaces compact interfaces that max out at eight preamps or lack optical expansion. The jump is worth it when sessions demand 64-channel mixing, 32-bit on-board effects, A/B/C monitor switching and Wi-Fi remote control. It is not suited for users who need only a stereo pair or portable bus-powered operation.

Highlights

  • 54 simultaneous audio channels with ten mic/line/instrument inputs and eight line outputs
  • 125 dB dynamic range from ESS Sabre32 DAC technology for transparent conversion
  • 8 ms round-trip latency at 96 kHz with high-performance drivers
  • 9-inch TFT display shows 480 x 128 pixel metering for all I/O
  • Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectivity with included 40 Gbps cable for up to 256 audio channels

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connection work with my existing Thunderbolt 3 dock and peripherals?

Yes, the included 40 Gbps Thunderbolt-compatible USB4 cable is compatible with USB3 and USB2, and the second Thunderbolt port can connect additional computer peripherals, a USB hub or Thunderbolt dock.

How can I verify the interface is performing at the specified 1.8 ms round-trip latency at 96 kHz?

The 3.9-inch TFT display provides 480 x 128 pixel high-resolution metering for all analog and digital I/O, plus detailed status info and access to hardware settings from the on-board menu.

Does the box include the Thunderbolt cable and are the optical cables for the ADAT banks supplied?

The package includes a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt-compatible USB4 cable; optical cables for the two banks of 8-channel optical I/O are not included and must be purchased separately.

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