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The 848 Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 audio interface delivers superb analog audio quality, 60 simultaneous audio channels, ultra low latency and more.
MOTU is now shipping the 848 Thunderbolt interface–a professional 1U rack-mounted model that brings cutting-edge Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 connectivity across macOS, Windows, and iOS platforms.
The 28×32 interface delivers serious professional power with 60 total channels of I/O, 64-channel mixing with effects, and 128 channels of AVB network input and output. With class-compliant firmware and industry-standard drivers, the 848 achieves round-trip latency under 1.9ms at 96 kHz.
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Key features of 848 Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 audio interface:
- Universal Connectivity: 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4/USB4 with backwards compatibility to USB3 and USB2
- Premium Audio: ESS Sabre32 DACs delivering 125dB dynamic range and -114dB THD+N
- Professional I/O: 12 balanced TRS outputs suitable for Dolby Atmos monitoring up to 7.1.4
- Advanced Preamps: Four combo XLR/TRS inputs with ultra-transparent sound (-114dB THD+N, 118dB dynamic range)
- Front Panel Control: 3.9-inch full-colour TFT display with custom meter configurations
- Dual Headphone Outputs: Independent volume control with fully programmable source selection
- Control Room Features: Talkback, A/B/C monitor selection, mute, and mono buttons
- Network Integration: AVB switch allowing daisy-chaining of up to eight 848 units
- Built-in DSP: 32-bit floating point processing with 64-channel mixing capabilities
- CueMix Pro: Included app with 26 aux buses, 4-band EQ, and compression on all channels
- Modular Synth Ready: DC-coupled outputs for voltage-controlled synthesizer control
- The 848 ships complete with CueMix Pro app, low-latency drivers for all platforms, MOTU Performer Lite workstation software, and 6GB of loops and sounds from leading sample libraries.
This 28×32 interface packs a punch, and deserves a spot in your studio.
Find more information on the MOTU 848 Thunderbolt interface here. For local enquiries, visit Audio Chocolate.
