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Silver desktop audio interface with 3.9-inch display, front knobs and headphone jacks

Motu

Motu 848 28 x 32 Thunderbolt MIDI

SKU CH-V7SG-02877

A 28-input, 32-output Thunderbolt audio interface with ESS Sabre32 converters, 125 dB dynamic range, 1.8 ms latency at 96 kHz, a 3.9-inch TFT display, 64-channel mixer.

  • 28 inputs and 32 outputs for extensive I/O flexibility
  • ESS Sabre32 DAC delivers 125 dB dynamic range
  • 9-inch TFT display with 480 x 128 pixel metering
  • Ultra-low round-trip latency of 1.8 ms at 96 kHz
  • 64-input digital mixer with onboard DSP effects

Professional audio interface for production studios

The Motu 848 is a 28 x 32 Thunderbolt MIDI audio interface built for professional recording and mixing. It connects to Mac, Windows and iOS systems with a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 cable. The unit delivers 125 dB dynamic range through ESS Sabre32 DAC converters and supports sample rates up to 192 kHz.

Suits engineers who need extensive I/O

This interface suits producers requiring 28 inputs and 32 outputs plus four microphone preamps. The 64-input digital mixer with DSP effects handles complex routing and monitoring. Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports enable AVB networking and multi-unit daisy-chaining. Buyers who only need stereo recording or a portable USB bus-powered device should consider simpler alternatives.

28 inputs and 32 outputs define the scale

The 28 x 32 channel count is the single specification that determines whether this unit fits your session size. It provides four premium mic preamps, two banks of 8-channel optical I/O and dual headphone outputs. Round-trip latency reaches 1.8 ms at 96 kHz. The 3.9-inch TFT display shows metering for all analog and digital I/O at 480 x 128 pixels.

Highlights

  • 28 inputs and 32 outputs for extensive I/O flexibility
  • ESS Sabre32 DAC delivers 125 dB dynamic range
  • 9-inch TFT display with 480 x 128 pixel metering
  • Ultra-low round-trip latency of 1.8 ms at 96 kHz
  • 64-input digital mixer with onboard DSP effects

Specifications

No published specifications for this item yet.

Questions about this item

Will the 848 work with my existing Thunderbolt 2 gear through an adapter?

The 848 provides two Thunderbolt ports and includes a 40 Gbps Thunderbolt-compatible USB4 cable that is compatible with USB3 and USB2, so you can chain it with older Thunderbolt devices using the appropriate adapter.

How can I verify the 125 dB dynamic range is being achieved after setup?

Watch the 3.9-inch TFT display for real-time 480 x 128 pixel metering on all analog and digital I/O; it shows detailed status info and hardware settings so you can confirm levels and performance at a glance.

Does the box contain everything needed to connect to an iPad?

The included 40 Gbps Thunderbolt-compatible USB4 cable connects to Mac, Windows and USB-C iPad models; a Lightning adapter kit for older iPads is sold separately.

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