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| Spec | Elgato Wave XLR Pro | MOTU 828x |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Category | Streaming | Upper Mid-Range |
| Reference Price (USD) | $350 | $999 |
| Supported OS | macOS/Windows | macOS/Windows |
| Connection | USB 2.0 | Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 |
| Inputs | ||
| Mic Preamps | 2 | 2 |
| Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS) | 2 | 2 |
| Line Inputs | 1 | 8 Better value |
| Hi-Z Inputs | — | 2 |
| ADAT Input (ch@48kHz) | — | 16 |
| Optical Ports (Input) | — | 2 |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Input | — | 1 |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Input | — | 1 |
| AES/EBU Input | — | — |
| Outputs | ||
| Analog Main Output | — | 2 |
| Analog Line Output | 1 | 8 Better value |
| Headphone Output | 2 Better value | 1 |
| ADAT Output (ch@48kHz) | — | 16 |
| Optical Ports (Output) | — | 2 |
| S/PDIF (Coax) Output | — | 1 |
| S/PDIF (Optical) Output | — | 1 |
| AES/EBU Output | — | — |
| Features | ||
| Phantom Power (48V) | Yes | Yes |
| MIDI I/O | — | 1 IN / 1 OUT |
| Loopback | Yes | — |
| DSP Effects | Yes (Built-in) | Yes (Built-in) |
| Direct Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Performance | ||
| Max Sample Rate (kHz) | 48 | 192 Better value |
| Max Bit Depth (bit) | 24 | 24 |
| Preamp Gain Range (dB) | 80 | — |
| DR Input (dB, A-weighted) | 135 | — |
| DR Output (dB, A-weighted) | — | — |
| DR (Unknown Conditions) | — | — |
| THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz) | — | — |
| THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz) | — | — |
| THD+N (dB(%), Unknown) | — | — |
| EIN (dBu, A-weighted) | -130 | — |
| EIN (dBu, Unknown) | — | — |
| Software & Other | ||
| Bundled Software | Wave Link 3.0 | Audio Desk, Performer Lite |
| Notes | dual XLR in, 5in dependentmix, Clipguard 2.0, VST Insert compatible, Stream Deck integration, standaloneoperation-capable | 28x32 hybrid TB/USB 3, ESS Sabre32 DAC, MIDI I/O, Word Clock I/O, 1U rack |