MOTU M64 Audio Interface with DSP and Mixing

MOTU M64 Audio Interface with DSP and Mixing Overview: The M64 is a flexible MADI interface, router, repeater, splitter, converter and mixer with AVB/TSN networking It is ideal for routing MADI digital audio streams in live performance systems, network installations or recording studios of any size.

256 channels of MADI I/O The M64 delivers optical MADI (64 channels in and out), plus independent coaxial MADI (64 channels in and out) with an extra duplicate BNC output, in all standard formats and sample rates High-performance computer connectivity New, optimized drivers for both Mac and PC deliver ultra-low latency performance.

With a high-performance DAW such as Digital Performer, the M64 delivers an astonishing round trip latency (RTL) of 1.70 ms (milliseconds) on OS X and 1.71 ms on Windows over USB (at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer) The ultimate MADI converter, router, splitter and repeater Send any input to any output, or split to multiple output channels.

Convert optical MADI to coaxial MADI Route MADI streams to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB/TSN network.

DSP mixing and effects processing The M64's 48-input digital mixer delivers 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects, including classic reverb, EQ modeled after British analog console EQs and compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor If you know your way around a large-format mixing console, you'll feel right at home.

With 32-bit floating point processing, the M64's DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality Stand-alone operation with wireless control Connect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router with a standard Ethernet cable for wireless control of device settings, powerful 48-channel mixing and DSP effects.

Web app control The software that you use to control the M64 doesn't reside on your hard drive It's a web app served from the hardware itself.

This means you can control the M64's on-board DSP, mixing, and device settings from the web app software running in your favorite web browser on the computer, or even a tablet or smartphone on the same Wi-Fi network as your computer Comprehensive Metering The full-color LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all I/O.

Access hardware setting from a simple and convenient menu Word Clock Standard word clock input and output allows you to resolve the M64 to other digital audio gear or house sync.

Convenient headphone monitoring Use the assignable front-panel headphone output with volume control to monitor any stereo channel pair Mix and match with other MOTU gear An included mounting bracket kit joins the M64 side-by-side with any other MOTU half-rack unit to create a single rack-space configuration consisting of customized analog, digital and/or MIDI I/O configuration tailored just for you.

Audio analysis tools Analyze and scope your audio with advanced diagnostic tools, including a full-screen real-time FFT display, spectrogram "water- fall" display, full-featured oscillioscope, X-Y plot and phase analyzer AudioDesk Includes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering Features: 256 channels of MADI I/O Optical MADI (64 channels in and out), plus independent coaxial/BNC MADI (64 channels in and out) with extra duplicate output, in all standard formats and sample rates.

Flexible repeater, router, converter and splitter Send any input to any output, or split to multiple output channels Convert optical MADI to coax MADI.

Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB-TSN network Stand-alone operation with wireless control Connect a standard Wi-Fi router with a standard Ethernet cable for wireless control of device settings, routing/splitting, powerful 48-channel mixing and DSP effects.

DSP mixing and effects processing Flexible 48-input digital mixer with 7 stereo aux busses, 3 stereo groups, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers Universal connectivity over high-speed USB 2.0 (3.0 and iOS compatible) and AVB.

Renowned drivers deliver industry-leading low latency and rock solid performance Convenient headphone monitoring Assignable front-panel headphone output with volume control allows for monitoring of any stereo channel pair.

Word clock I/O Standard word clock input and output for resolving to other digital audio gear or house sync Comprehensive metering The full-color LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all I/O.

Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu Modeled vintage effects processing Classic reverb.

Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.

Web app control from any device Control everything from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet and smartphone connected to your local Wi-Fi network System expansion Add a 2nd MOTU AVB-equipped interface with a simple CAT-5e ethernet cable.

Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately) AVB-TSN audio networking Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB-TSN switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point).

Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network Audio analysis tools includes a full-screen real-time FFT display, spectrogram “waterfall” display, full-featured oscilloscope, X-Y plot and phase analyzer.

AudioDesk Includes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering Specifications: Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz Digital I/O: 1x BNC MADI in 2x BNC MADI out (mirrored) 1x optical MADI in/out 64/56 ch @ 1x, 32/28 @ 2x, 16/14 @ 4x Total I/O: 128 in / 128 out (256 total) at 1x sample rates 64 in / 64 out (128 total) at 2x sample rates 32 in / 32 out (64 total) at 4x sample rates Computer I/O: 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant USB 3.0 and iOS compatible Computer I/O channels: 64 in/out at 1x (44.1 to 48 kHz) 32 in/out at 2x (88.2 to 96 kHz) 24 in/out at 4x (176.4 to 192 kHz) Headphone: 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable) Front p\n Front pn \n Front panel: n 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 4x switches for menu navigation 160 x 128 RGB LCD for level meters / menu Power: External 12-18V DC power supply 1.0A max • tip pos or neg Dimensions and weight (width x depth x height, enclosure only) 8.6 x 7 x 1.75 inches 22 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm 2.0 lbs / 0.9 kg Mac System Requirements 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended Mac OS X version 10.8 or later Available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording) Windows System Requirements 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended Windows 7, 8 or 10 Available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording) Web App Support Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.

Included Software MOTU Discovery App for Mac & PC (finds connected MOTU interfaces) MOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store) MOTU Pro Audio Control web app (served from the hardware itself) MOTU Audio Tools (FFT, oscilloscope, X-Y plot, phase analyzer) AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & PC (separate download) Operating Systems For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android.