Name: MOTU 8A
Brand: MOTU
Price: 1295 USD

Professional

$1,295

MOTU 8A is an audio interface with Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 / AVB Ethernet connectivity. Inputs include 8 line inputs. Outputs include 8 main outputs and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, loopback, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 117 dB dynamic range (input) and 123 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $1,295.

Audio interface specs: MOTU 8A
Spec	MOTU 8A
General
Category	Professional
Reference Price (USD)	$1,295
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	Thunderbolt / USB 3.0 / AVB Ethernet
Inputs
Mic Preamps	—
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	—
Line Inputs	8
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	—
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	8
Optical Ports (Input)	1
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	1
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	8
Analog Line Output	—
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	8
Optical Ports (Output)	1
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	1
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	—
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)	—
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	117
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	123
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	-110.0dB (0.00032%)
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	ASR (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	AudioDesk
Notes	16x18 hybrid TB/USB 3/AVB, ESS Sabre32 DAC, line level dedicated IF

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