New Product: MOTU 828mk3 FireWire Audio/MIDI Interface
Apr 8, 2008 8:36 PM Asher Fulero (Writer)
The latest update to MOTU's
popular and powerful line of FireWire audio interfaces has enough features to
fill a book. Yet the 828mk3 ($795; www.motu.com/products/motuaudio/828mk3/)
nevertheless retains its flexibility, dependability and ease of use. One of the
most notable new features is the built-in 32-bit floating-point DSP chip that
offers zero-latency monitoring and multiple mixes, complete with three new
effects: the Classic Reverb, the Leveler (LA-2A modeler) and 7-band British EQ.
The new V-Limit hardware limiter offers soft limiting on each channel, and each
of the analog inputs is equipped with digitally controlled analog trim controls
for better tone and less DSP usage. While you can access all operations via the
front panel for complete stand-alone use, the incredibly flexible
cross-platform CueMix software features a slick new GUI. With a total of 28
inputs and 30 outputs, the 828mk3 has added a second ADAT/TOSLink optical
connection and switchable front-panel XLR inputs that can accept true
Hi-Impedance guitar inputs. The DDS (Direct Digital Synthesis) DSP-driven
phase-lock engine offers a nearly jitter-free internal clock, even when
operating as a clock slave. With complete operation as high as 192 kHz, MOTU
stepped up the quality and comprehensiveness of the whole package, and it
shows.
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