Name: MOTU 848
Brand: MOTU
Price: 1595 USD

Professional

$1,595

MOTU 848 is an audio interface with Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectivity. Inputs include 4 mic preamps, 4 combo inputs, 8 line inputs, and 4 Hi-Z inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs, 12 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: $1,595.

Audio interface specs: MOTU 848
Spec	MOTU 848
General
Category	Professional
Reference Price (USD)	$1,595
Supported OS	iOS/macOS/Windows
Connection	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
Inputs
Mic Preamps	4
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	4
Line Inputs	8
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	4
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	16
Optical Ports (Input)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	1
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	2
Analog Line Output	12
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	2
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	16
Optical Ports (Output)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	1
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	Yes
MIDI I/O	—
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)	125
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	-114.0dB (0.00020%)
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	-114.0dB (0.00020%)
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	-129
Measurement Reports	Manufacturer (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	Cue Mix Pro, MOTU Performer Lite
Notes	1U rack-mountable. TB4/USB 4 compatible. AVB network built-in (Gb E x2). max8 units linked-capable. ESS Sabre32 DAC. 3.9-type TFTdisplay. 2025/9release.

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