Name: MOTU 828 (2025)
Brand: MOTU
Price: 1295 USD

Professional

$1,295

MOTU 828 (2025) is an audio interface with USB 3.0 connectivity. Inputs include 2 mic preamps, 2 combo inputs, 8 line inputs, and 2 Hi-Z inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs, 8 line outputs, and 2 headphone outputs. It supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, 48V phantom power, loopback, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 118 dB dynamic range (input) and 125 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $1,295.

Audio interface specs: MOTU 828 (2025)
Spec	MOTU 828 (2025)
General
Category	Professional
Reference Price (USD)	$1,295
Supported OS	iOS/macOS/Windows
Connection	USB 3.0
Inputs
Mic Preamps	2
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	2
Line Inputs	8
RCA Input	—
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	8
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	2
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
MIDI I/O	Yes
Loopback	Yes
DSP Effects	Yes (Built-in)
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	192
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	74
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	118
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	125
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	-114.0dB (0.00020%)
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	-129
Measurement Reports	Audiofanzine (external site)ProSound (external site)ProSound (2) (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	CueMix 5, Performer Lite, Ableton Live Lite
Notes	3.9" TFT

MOTU 828 (2025) Specs

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