{"product_id":"motu-8a-thunderbolt-usb-3-0-audio-interface","title":"MOTU 8A Thunderbolt\/USB 3.0 Audio Interface","description":"\u003cp\u003eEquipped with renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, the \u003cstrong\u003eMOTU 8A Thunderbolt\/USB 3.0 Audio Interface\u003c\/strong\u003e has the same award-winning analog audio quality and proven performance as MOTU's flagship 16A interface — packed into a mobile half-rack enclosure.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eSuperb analog audio quality\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eRenowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology delivers\r\n123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 16A. The 8A delivers round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96 kHz over Thunderbolt — and an astonishing 1.9 ms over USB — with high-performance DAW hosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMobile operation and universal connectivity\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8A Connects 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). Send any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the audio network.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eDSP mixing and effects processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eModeled vintage effects processing\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWeb app control from any device\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe software that you use to control the 8pre-es doesn't reside on your hard drive. It's a web app served from the hardware itself. This means you can control the 8pre-es 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eTouch Console\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned 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 8pre-es. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eMac System Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMac OS X version 10.8 or later\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Thunderbolt, USB or AVB\/TSN Ethernet port\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAVB\/TSN Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X 10.11 or later\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWindows System Requirements:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003e2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWindows 7, 8 or 10\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Thunderbolt or USB port\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable Ethernet port for firmware updates\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eA large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eWeb App Support:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAny web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAny web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eWeb client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU interface by wire or Wi-Fi\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded Software:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMOTU Discovery App for Mac \u0026amp; PC (finds connected MOTU interfaces)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMOTU Pro Audio Control web app (served from the hardware itself)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eMOTU Audio Tools (FFT, oscilloscope, X-Y plot, phase analyzer)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eAudioDesk 4.0 for Mac \u0026amp; PC (separate download)\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003ch3\u003eOperating Systems:\u003c\/h3\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFor computer audio I\/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003cli\u003eFor web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"MOTU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44450311110759,"sku":"104783","price":795.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0658\/8848\/5479\/files\/motu-8a_104783_1_33e84514-4761-45e8-9872-a0d68f9e1d37.jpg?v=1787092542","url":"https:\/\/vintageking.mom\/products\/motu-8a-thunderbolt-usb-3-0-audio-interface","provider":"Vintage King","version":"1.0","type":"link"}