{"product_id":"motu-8a-thunderbolt-usb-3-0-audio-interface","title":"MOTU 8A Thunderbolt USB 3.0 Audio Interface","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eMOTU 8A Thunderbolt USB 3.0 Audio Interface Overview\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEquipped with renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, the 8A has the same award-winning analog audio quality and proven performance as MOTU's flagship 16A interface — packed into a mobile half-rack enclosure\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e34 simultaneous audio channels\u003cbr\u003eYou get 8 x 8 balanced analog, 8-channel ADAT optical and independent headphone out for 16 inputs and 18 outputs. The optical ports also support stereo TOSLink (optical S\/PDIF).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperb analog audio quality and high-end converters\u003cbr\u003ePerformance suitable for the most demanding situations\u003cbr\u003eRenowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology delivers 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as \u003ca data-lwsa=\"eyJhdXRvbGluayI6dHJ1ZSwiYXV0b19pZCI6IjI2MTkyIn0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bajaao.com\/collections\/motu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"MOTU\"\u003eMOTU\u003c\/a\u003e's flagship 16A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers\u003cbr\u003eThe best possible latency performance\u003cbr\u003eThe 8A delivers round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz \u003cbr\u003eover Thunderbolt — and an astonishing 1.9 ms over USB — with high-performance \u003ca data-lwsa=\"eyJhdXRvbGluayI6dHJ1ZSwiYXV0b19pZCI6IjMwOTU5In0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bajaao.com\/collections\/daw-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"DAW\"\u003eDAW\u003c\/a\u003e hosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMobile operation and universal connectivity\u003cbr\u003eUltimate portability and flexibility\u003cbr\u003eConnects to your computer with Thunderbolt, super-speed USB 3.0 or AVB\/TSN Ethernet — with support for up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out). USB audio class-compliant firmware and high-performance, industry-standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connects to your iPad with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDSP mixing and effects processing\u003cbr\u003eConsole-style mixing with 48 channels and 12 busses\u003cbr\u003eThe 8A's full-fledged 48-input \u003ca data-lwsa=\"eyJhdXRvbGluayI6dHJ1ZSwiYXV0b19pZCI6IjI2Mzg2In0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bajaao.com\/collections\/digital-mixers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"digital mixer\"\u003edigital mixer\u003c\/a\u003e delivers 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression. If you know your way around a large-format mixing console, you'll feel right at home. If you've ever wished to mix on a large console, the driver's seat is now yours.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModeled vintage effects processing\u003cbr\u003eVintage processing with 32-bit float precision\u003cbr\u003eClassic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs. The 8A's mixing and effects DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlexible matrix routing and splitting\u003cbr\u003eRoute your audio anywhere with one-click ease\u003cbr\u003eSend any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the audio network.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeb app control from any device\u003cbr\u003eControl everything from your laptop, tablet and smartphone\u003cbr\u003eThe software that you use to control the 8A doesn't reside on your hard drive. It's a web app served from the hardware itself. This means you can control the 8A's on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network. Use any web client on any platform — Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android — as long as it shares the same network.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStand-alone operation with wireless control\u003cbr\u003eNo computer or laptop needed\u003cbr\u003eConnect 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComprehensive metering\u003cbr\u003eView all I\/O activity at a glance — in full color\u003cbr\u003eThe full-color LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I\/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudioDesk\u003cbr\u003ePowerful audio \u003ca data-lwsa=\"eyJhdXRvbGluayI6dHJ1ZSwiYXV0b19pZCI6IjMxMzI5In0=\" href=\"https:\/\/www.bajaao.com\/collections\/keyboard-workstations\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" title=\"workstation\"\u003eworkstation\u003c\/a\u003e technology for Mac and Windows\u003cbr\u003eIncludes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSuperb analog audio quality and high-end converters\u003cbr\u003eRenowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology delivers 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 16A.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUltra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers\u003cbr\u003eRound-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt™ with high-performance DAW hosts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMobile operation and universal connectivity\u003cbr\u003eConnects to your computer with Thunderbolt™, super-speed USB 3.0 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).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e34 simultaneous audio channels\u003cbr\u003e8 x 8 balanced analog, 8-channel ADAT optical and independent phone out for 16 inputs and 18 outputs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDSP mixing and effects processing\u003cbr\u003eFlexible 48-input digital mixer with 7 stereo aux busses, 3 group sends, access to 64 network inputs, and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e32-bit floating point processing\u003cbr\u003eThe 8A's mixing and effects DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eModeled vintage effects processing\u003cbr\u003eClassic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFlexible matrix routing and splitting\u003cbr\u003eSend any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the audio network\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eStand-alone operation with wireless control\u003cbr\u003eConnect 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWeb app control from any device\u003cbr\u003eControl everything from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet and smartphone connected to your local Wi-Fi network.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSystem expansion\u003cbr\u003eAdd a 2nd MOTU AVB-equipped interface with a simple CAT-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB\/TSN Switch (sold separately).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAVB\/TSN audio networking\u003cbr\u003eBuild 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOptical I\/O\u003cbr\u003eConnect outboard digital processors, digital mixers or other gear. 8 channels of ADAT at 44.1\/48 kHz, 4 channels of SMUX at 88.2\/96 kHz or stereo TOSLink (optical S\/PDIF) up to 96 kHz.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eComprehensive metering\u003cbr\u003eThe full-color LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I\/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAudioDesk\u003cbr\u003eIncludes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog inputs:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 1\/4\" TRS line inputs (balanced\/unbalanced) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax level: +24 dBu (range -96 to +22)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnalog outputs:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 x 1\/4\" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled 5v) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax level: +20 dBu (range -4 to +20) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 1\/4\" TRS stereo headphone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigital I\/O:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bank (8 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 bank (4 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwitchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S\/PDIF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTotal I\/O:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e16 inputs \/ 18 outputs (34 total) at 1x sample rates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 inputs \/ 14 outputs (26 total) at 2x sample rates \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8 inputs \/ 10 outputs (18 total) at 4x sample rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer I\/O:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x Thunderbolt 1 (Mac and Win) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt 2 \u0026amp; 3 compatible \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x USB 3.0 (Mac and Win) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 2.0 and iOS compatible (class compliant) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x AVB\/TSN Ethernet (Mac only) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRequires OS X 10.11 or later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComputer I\/O channels:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt (44.1 to 96 kHz): 128 in\/out \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThunderbolt (176.4 to 192 kHz): 64 in\/out \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 (44.1 to 96 kHz): 128 in\/out \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUSB 3.0 (176.4 to 192 kHz): 64 in\/out \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAVB\/TSN Ethernet: 16 to 128 in\/out \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003edepends on host computer speed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeadphone: 1 x 1\/4\" TRS stereo phone (assignable)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront panel:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x 1\/4\" TRS headphone output \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 x digital rotary encoder • main\/phone volume \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5 x switches • menu navigation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e160 x 128 pixel RGB LCD for level meters \/ menu nav \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower switch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePower:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExternal 12-18V DC power supply \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.0A max • tip pos or neg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions and weight (width x depth x height, enclosure only) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e8.6 x 7 x 1.75 inches \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2.2 lbs \/ 1.0 kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMac System Requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 GB RAM; 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