Open Box Unit
The completely redesigned 828 connects to a Mac, PC or iOS device over USB3 with extremely low-latency, high-performance drivers to deliver 60 channels of audio I/O, superb analog performance driven by renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology, 24-channel mixing and on-board effects processing, including reverb, 4-band EQ and compression.
Two mic/guitar “combo” inputs provide transparent preamps with hi-Z guitar input for re-amping, individual gain/pad/phantom power, and dedicated send/return inserts for outboard gear. Advanced features include optical expansion mode, MIDI in/out/thru, word clock in/out/thru, and Wi-Fi control from your phone or tablet.
Features:
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Next-gen 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface with DSP, mixing and effects
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New 3.9-inch 24-bit RGB LCD with precision metering for all I/O
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Superb analog audio performance driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology
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Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers (~2 ms RTL with a 32 sample buffer @ 96 kHz)
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Universal connectivity with 5 Gbps USB3 (compatible with USB2)
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60 simultaneous audio channels (28 inputs and 32 outputs)
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2x high-performance mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS
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Individual preamp gain, 48V phantom power, -20 dB pad, phase invert, remote control, and dedicated inserts for each mic input
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Measured -114 dB THD+N, 118 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN on mic inputs
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Flexible insert returns can operate as extra line inputs (when mic inputs are unused)
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DSP-driven 24-input digital mixer with 8 stereo busses and DSP effects (reverb, 4-band EQ, gate & compressor)
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Wi-Fi control from CueMix 5 app on multiple mobile devices (via a USB-connected computer on the same network)
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Network management features (discovery for multiple devices on the network and password protection for each device)
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Precision boost for all analog inputs and trim for all analog outputs in 1 dB increments
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Control room features include Talkback and A/B monitor select via CueMix 5 software or front panel controls
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Two flexible headphone outputs with independent volume control and fully customizable independent mixes
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2x balanced XLR main outs
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8x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs with measured 125 dB dynamic range
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Hardware (direct) monitor mixing for each analog output pair and both headphones (8 mix busses)
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8x balanced 1/4-inch TRS analog inputs with measured 120 dB dynamic range
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2x banks of optical digital I/O (16 ADAT channels at 1x sample rates) with optional stereo TOSLink on Bank A
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1x RCA S/PDIF stereo digital I/O
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MIDI in/out/thru
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Word clock in/out/thru
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Foot switch input for hands-free punch-in recording or other programmable host computer keystrokes
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DC-coupled TRS outputs can be used to control modular synthesizers from a host DAW using control voltage (CV)
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Support for 44.1 to 192 kHz sample rates
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1-rack U form factor built with rugged steel construction
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USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on macOS and iOS (no driver required)
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Driver loopback for mixing host software output with live 828 inputs for streaming and podcasting
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Guitar re-amping with near-zero loop-thru to record the dry guitar signal and mic'd amp simultaneously
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CueMix 5 app to control mixing and settings from your Mac, PC or iOS device
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MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite workstation software included
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100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)
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Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots from industry leading libraries
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Two-year warranty
This product has been unboxed and opened. It is in near-mint condition and show virtually no signs of use. It comes with all the original accessories and packing. This is a final sale but includes the manufacturer’s full warranty.
