MOTU 8A 8x8 Thunderbolt/USB3/AVB Ethernet Audio Interface with DSP & Mixing

Thunderbolt / USB3 audio interface with renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technologyEquipped 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.34 simultaneous audio channels - You 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).Superb analog audio quality and high-end converters - Performance suitable for the most demanding situationsRenowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology delivers 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 16A.Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers - The best possible latency performanceThe 8A delivers round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt - and an astonishing 1.9 ms over USB - with high-performance DAW hosts.Mobile operation and universal connectivity - Ultimate portability and flexibilityConnects 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).• Super-speed USB 3.0 - Compatible with USB 2 and iOS• Thunderbolt Technology - Blazing speed with any Thunderbolt host• AVB/TSN - Multi-channel audio over EthernetDSP mixing and effects processing - Console-style mixing with 48 channels and 12 busesThe 8A's full-fledged 48-input digital mixer 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.Modeled vintage effects processing - Vintage processing with 32-bit float precisionClassic 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.Flexible matrix routing and splitting - Route your audio anywhere with one-click easeSend any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the audio network.Web app control from any device - Control everything from your laptop, tablet and smartphoneThe 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 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.Touch Console - The art of the mix on your touchscreenDesigned specifically for touchscreen operation, Touch Console delivers a whole new mixing experience. Access Touch Console from your tablet or smartphone to effortlessly control the powerful 48-channel mixer and effects in the 624. With large targets for your fingers, multi-touch operation and intuitive design, you can tap, swipe and pinch your way to a perfect mix, every time.Stand-alone operation with wireless control - No computer or laptop neededConnect 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.System expansion - Expand your system with more I/O and Wi-Fi control• Add 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)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.Comprehensive metering - View all I/O activity at a glance - in full colorThe 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.AudioDesk - Powerful audio workstation technology for Mac and WindowsIncludes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.