All user reviews for the MOTU 828 Mk2

Double use: for my studio (obviously) on a Acer Aspire 1355 (256MB RAM, 20GB HDD, Proc I know) and my pc fixed cost me MP3's and the matte vidos (long live the firewire, twice on MOTU) no problem, except that I do not know that she is right when j'coute my MP3's on my pc fixed the sound saturates, and APRS grsille means nothing, has to come from my PC, so now j'coute my MP3's on my laptop through the network and it niquel. no problem on a table Mackie Onyx 1620. my two PC's are often Windaube 2000 Pro SP4.

UTILIZATION

Too easy install no incompatibility when I bought everything I know anything about home studio, I think I would be lost between ke all the cables and all the buttons. makes it too easy. You branch t'instal drivers and CLAT you!
manual clear and in French, with all drawing ptits ooooouhhhhhhhhhhh

GETTING STARTED

Drivers super stable?! yes yes yes yes
I uh I've updated only once for several moi.faudrai go and see ...
used with Live, Reason and FruityLoops, insignificant latency regardless of the software (4ms in 96khz on Reason !!!!)
I use myself as 8 tracks. was enough for me. the day I need more> ADAT

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for some months, I like the simplicity the beauty of the card, trs pros, trssrieux and I also well liked by the control card apps from the PC . class is a. my firewire but I did not hsit! gnial arpond is like clockwork, two PCs connected to it, the sound is niquel, you notice all ptits composed in your default! well hears the different sound, deep bass and big ptites tablecloths background in short, everything to do work mga prcis, work pro the number of outputs is a plus ( with the adat, but in this case I will pass the pramp)
if that's my (well I Savai before buying it is the LCD screen, you can lose yourself in two seconds in there, having forgotten what you have to do and of fesant Truks you wanted it! much we note that the buttons are too small for my part I was not drang. rack in two seconds is impeccable, but when cable and rack is difficult go in the back to connect a truk
this is my first sound card and I do it again this choice despite the high price I do not regret at all having bought more than € 1000 but still ... it has for me is 9 (for sailing in the crappy screen and the price too expensive for me)

MOTU is not a brand X, they proved they can do the stuff that holds the road! On my purchase o ...

I needed a minimum 8 in. ... out and there's 8 ... and we can upgrade the Systm in the strings to each other ... foot!

UTILIZATION

Dipping for 24 hours how to install the thing. As I am a dick in computer science, this is good! A "normal" person mettraa just a few hours ...

The manual is super complete.

lots of people complain ct install but do not read the manual ... Would I be a dick "suprieure"?

not srieusement, adgomme A LOT!

GETTING STARTED

Sonar and a PC with much powerful, thundering about the results I get.

I do not feel limited as in the days of my "old" Boss BR-8!

OVERALL OPINION

For several months she RSID in my rack and I love it! I almost bought an EMU, but I could put the package ... and I'm delighted ... I even have nightmares at night "noooo, not the EMU" then I rveille and I see that I bought the MOTU and I feel directly calms ... It is true that a scholarship may surprise some (pass the word games) but worth it !!!!!!!

I would do if the choice?? Ben would like, I plan to buy a dj 2nd card for the 1st pair ... Motiv!

Digital audio interface firewire port on extremely complte. Everything is almost: 8 I / O symtriques, 2 XLR inputs with power fantme on every shot, I / O SPDIF, ADAT, Word Clock Sync, SMPTE, etc..
Branch can operate without being a computer.
I chose to use it on my PC and possibly a mobile phone.
When I save the collection's outdoor, I use a multitrack numrique, then I TRANSFR the file on my PC Interface ADAT sound card.
At home, I record directly to the PC through the sound card from earlier stages of the amplifiers or by lamps or by a 01V table.

UTILIZATION

If I described these words a year ago, my bill would not Exceeds 2 / 20 as I galr with this card.
Ds The beginning, I had same problem when I was using a Firewire card with Texas Instrument chipset. I changed the computer making the mistake of returning to Athlon, (but there is no documentation on any incompatibilitL the motu refuses to work with Firewire ports situs on the map m re (Assus) and those prfre situs in faade.
After a few months galre everything seems s'tre stabilized except that I can not read some DVDs, the 828 clock changing whatever I do and giving a reading random image.

For cons, I've never had difficulty operating the 828 MK2 with laptops equipped with Pentium processors.

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are set rgulkirement days but I want those I installed six months ago and working properly.
What j'apprcie is that with the software I use: Samplitude Cubase SX 7.1 and 1, all inputs - outputs are known and available in both ASIO WDM, which is far from being the case for the EMU 1820m.

OVERALL OPINION

I find the reputable overrated this interface: the pre-amps have a reserve of gain ridiculously low (compare with those of the EMU 1820m and you will hear the difference.)
The converters are in the average and the sound flattering but not amazing (it's also true that dpend monitors.)
The power switches are fragile and subject fantme malfunctions.
So mixed results.
Moral of the story: when working on PC, it must be the hardware mfier migrating from the Mac world.
The lack of manufacturer honntet by not clearly warn against the known hardware incompatibilities (some manufacturers do).
The importer violates the law by not supplying Toubon systmatiquement the Motu with instructions in French. It parat it exists but that it must pay thirty euros: scandalous!

I possde this card for a year and I Whereas it cost me over 2000 euros (me alone all the same cot E 1250). I use it only rarely, and I regret not having waited for the release of the RME Fireface 800 audio quality which is suprieure.

I refourguer my ProTools Mbox for the mk2 828 with logic and Expresss ..... THIS IS THE DAY AND NIGHT!
The 828 has a very high sound quality (very pleasant listening, stro very "open" dynamic in the lower
exellent) I rediscovered my Genelec speakers!
Has no latency recording both audio for virtual instruments.
Designed interface very well and sturdy (I have not had to read the manual)

UTILIZATION

Designed interface very well and sturdy (I have not had to read the manual)

Only problem, intermittent cuts of his, I solved the problem by connecting
the optical output from my G5 on the optical input of 828 and making it a slave to the clock of the G5,
apparently the internal clock of 828 is its weak point, but this requires confirmation of an expert.
in any case the problem is solved by synchronizing with an external source.

Management through the core audio mac works perfectly, no conflicts with software
currents (i tune ect)

GETTING STARTED

I can work with large projects in the buffer logic 64/128

OVERALL OPINION

I did not test all the cards, but this is a very good choice, faith sound technician!

I Chechi card versatility, quality and with many entries.
I did not due t, I use it with 3 midi synth, a roland jp8000, an MS2000 and a DX7.
As for my config, a 3.2GHz P4 and an asus P4C800 Edeluxe 1.5G of ram on windows 2000 pro.
And really has turned the fire god

UTILIZATION

To install windows, if we take care to read the instructions, no worries!
Perso my chipset is a firewire VIA.Et I encountered so far no crash
The only small default can not adjust the volume "MainOut" gnral directly under windows.
Indeed CueMix console and main out fader only controls the volume of bus input of the card but no sound-General for windows!
Let me explain, in Reason, for example, need to lower the master of the virtual mixer or directly to do on the 828mk2 faade!
While most do not place too far from you in your studio! Or you'll make km!

GETTING STARTED

Driver at no complaints, I install drivers directly at the lights and turns of god!
no crash with Logic and Reason.
Latency level, I turn with 2 ms!
a change of home Audigy2 Crative I had before!
8 / 9 audio tracks and more easy with the physical inputs of 828 and have the margin!

OVERALL OPINION

was going to do two months that I have and I do not come back for anything on my choice!
This card is really good for those seeking to invest in equipment and few pro onreux.
And especially his work with the MOTU is a pleasure!
Vaiment I recommend this sound card, and for fans of mac it comes with DP!
and yes, I can not even use it!
Go the next step Mac!

A few prs all I rvais on an interface without the clutter of a PCI card and a big calbe ... (See for builders CHARACTERISTICS dtails)

Use: 6 tracks taken from its analog, mix 6 / 8 analog tracks via a console and effects processors, using vsti via midi.

PC: motherboard ASUS P4C800E (VIA firewire chipset), P4 3.0 Ghz, Windows 2000 (XP soon)

for now use mainly analog and noon ADAT soon.

UTILIZATION

The drivers are easy to install no worries of ct l.
Once the card industry, application windows to install the drivers but in fact do not do as they are already installed. This what the doc says that our answer is "no, I do not want to install" and return to the chapter before, which is dye motu and install the drivers.
brief ... User not too used to the "logic windows" can spend hours ...
in fact you just find the most suitable drivers, and windows repre immediately prcdemment those installs. good. even have to know when, I always take the view that the nophyte it was said that a fire was going to work now!

Then, once the map uen recognized subtilis small so go to Control Panel, in audio and multimedia, and select "hand out" as the release of her windows, because the default was to emblem "phones" so that nothing comes through the channel out of hand motu. Again you need to know, has not indicated anywhere.

short, then everything worked well trs, and then after two days, a few biiips reading ...
I was told that the drivers are out of date.
actually, I Tlcharger the latest version (3.5) on the website of motu.
and I redmare the machine, over motu connects said the gentleman.
but if the look but if the cable is what? a garland of Christmas?
nononononon, is not connect the motu ...
more redmarage and Suprime-can reinstall the pilot-APRS, the card is finally re-acknowledged.

in résumé> I do not know if it's my config, but I've never seen a facility so badly screwed.
I have been whispers that could have come from the firewire chip on my motherboard (VIA, at least in terms of stability concerns reading and recognition of the interface)
I ordered a PCI card with Texas Instrument chipset (39 euros in ldlc.com) as recommended by the manufacturer. I would put my mind day after everything has installed and tested but for now I am nerv by this time lost!

[update]

good, the problem as I could test the rsolus motu under the proper conditions.
it lives up to its reputable, it's a great interface.
0 nanmoins I leave for the "penury out" as aa t galre.
nan but ...

GETTING STARTED

- The drivers are stable?
uh, I better not rponde can be l.
parrait it so.

- Are they often put day?
obviously yes, it has a good point.

- What software do you use most often?
Cubase SX2, nuendo2, GoldWave, some vsti.

- What you get lag?
5ms

- How many tracks you get record / playback simultanment? ...
one of the few tests I've had time to complete term: 8-track stereo wav reading, 8 mono audio tracks for recording, seemed aa good track. In principle it should be bttn for a.

OVERALL OPINION

The motu is an excellent map trs complte, but ...

... for now I remain trs trs trsmcontent about the exoticism of installing the drivers and the problem encounter with an interface that is supposed to be plug 'n' play, which for now is "plug'n'playpas'n'replug'n'play'des'fois'n'mais'pas'toul'temps" ...

I would put the notice days when I rsolu my problem, let us hope we will get there one day!

[update]

good, the problem as I could test the rsolus motu under the proper conditions.
it lives up to its reputable, it's a great interface.

I wanted to work in 24/96. After long eyeing the Echo Layla I switched to the Motu for the Entire indpendance its ES. I have an AMD 2000 + 700 PC2700 RAM and 120 HD 7200 RPM Gde. Nothing more current trs last. I used W98 and prcdemment MXi isis and Windows XP (Sound forge) for mastering. I was looking for XP as a compatible card.

UTILIZATION

Review 2 months later

As for me I solved this problem pops plays beeps by changing motherboard / FW card.
I have the ASUS VIA KT400 based (A7V8X). I replaced (69 euros) by Deluxe A7N8X-E, the same + FireWire chipset and Nvidia. Everything is gone and I tested extensively since in 4 stereo tracks in 24/96.

In fact my first FW card seemed to be the cause of the parasites in the Motu because I got rid of parasites that by using the FW port Integrated motherboard.

Yet I do not care for the acquisition through the first video card which FW chipset is Texas Instrument! .

This time I tested my first loves motherboard with another card to remove FW history all the harm I could say the VIA chipset.

Finally there is always that it works!
Notice a month later
The nightmare began when I tried to reinstalled the PC (Describes below) to honor the MOTU as it should be!
APRS a clean reinstall of Windows XP all the audio jacks that I have parasites by clicks, pops and grsillements due to a parasite Lers every 5 seconds. Obviously this problem is thoroughly document all audio forums of the world and causes Provided vary incredibly.
There are those who have a FW card chipset VIA (ca Motu UNSUPPORTED but points out)
There are those who have a motherboard via a base dechipset (ca Motu not reported)
and in my case!
I have an ASUS
A7V8X VIA KT400 chipset
These chipsets have a bad PCI BUS rgl!
It's been a month now that I'm in the BIOS and the PCI LATENCY SETTING THE TIMER
I record it and I go ... not that!
****** DAY NOTICE ****
Installation is weird but effective. first the drivers and the connection ...

I chose an installation Rodeo? I have a dual boot for W98 and XP ISIS trsmauvais state for the rest (I must reffer the partition).
I simply install the drivers on the two platforms without uninstall Previous sound cards, DAW do rglages prconiss around ...

Note that on W98 drivers were not installed. I suspect the Maxi Isis asserrvir of the audio components of Windows
Xp on the other hand, the sound card AC97 q intgree thing has not mufti and Motu silent DTECT right the way.
You ais I signal that I was careful to buy a TI FW card and no metter no service pack on XP?

GETTING STARTED

On a PC / XP SX dglingue me about a 12/11 ms latency. Phew dcoiffe ca.
For the rest

OVERALL OPINION

I've had one day so the rest will wait

Map trs complte, see CHARACTERISTICS manufacturer.

I use it for home recording, the number of entries and allows many soties deconfigue.
need to unplug something to plug in another etc. ..
Branch on a G5 2x2 Ghz, 4GB of ram.

I plug everything on this card from mostly by pramplis.
complte conection, even two microphone inputs with power supply phantme.

UTILIZATION

No problem installing, but a problem of fire wire cable.
installed in less than 5 minutes.

very simple configuration with the software dedi.
manual clear and sufficient.

GETTING STARTED

The stabilitaucun problem since purchase 6 months ago.

The latest days I do not know, but I do not change a winning team.
Used mainly with Logic Audio, a little garage band, and no worries.

Latency? has there? Srieux I do not know exactly but I do not see any ear.

I was amused to read 25 + 10 vsti track Stereo, 8-track recording and has never dcroch.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for more than six months.

The pros: its connectivity, its simplicity its reliability its quality transparency and dynamics of the converters.
The -: pramplis Intgr microphone means, and not stand alone mode with very small empty buttons ultra sensitive

Not tried many models before, an aardvark direct pro 6 trs good too but more limited and not compatible with MAC.

The report qualitprix seems correct.

I do it again this choice without hsit.

I takes only nine because of the quality of pramps, and lack of pratica stand alone mode (even if it is not the most common use)
I think these two points are just the dpanage.

It is a relatively expensive sound card, but that will not disappoint ...
Very agile in all areas, I use it mostly with my laptop ...

Without external hard drives, but with a portable machine is a solid system of hd 7200 r / min, this card lets me rec to the 8 tracks simultaneously without worry ... large mixing sessions a reasonable latencies ...

UTILIZATION

Installation is very comfortable, the drivers Updated rgulirement ..

The only problem is to manage multiple cards, which is just over a dlicat implement both given the lack of information on this subject

GETTING STARTED

The drivers are relatively stable no crashes individuals

OVERALL OPINION

2 years, this card only brought me comfort. Owner of a 2000 Hoontech adda, I could compare, and I must admit that the quality of the motu is remarkable.
The breath is almost zero, and the factory calibration of the inputs and the correct ...

I assure you that the investment is relatively cushioned by opportunities and quality of work that will bring you this card ...

I wanted a reliable map type PRO
to wedge out of a iMac G5 connected MIDI keyboard (MIDI keyboard bar)

UTILIZATION

The installation was not chaotic, except with the manual (too dense explanations unnecessary).

GETTING STARTED

The drivers I parru stable and regularly updated,
I use it mainly with Sibelius 3 with low latency of 7 ms.
I managed to put 16 tracks with little cracks (but not too greedy the reverberation of 16 tracks)

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for a year gone by coupling it with a Microméga 1Bit stream, which I prefer the sound of the motu.
This is my first card is kind, but it tends to hiss from time to time on fiber optics.
Good quality / price ratio, but probably for improvement in the connections and submission to the computer (software from Apple and motu ...)
I do not know if I would do this choice, but probably still look competitive in the future can probably be exceeded.

I wanted a card with 8 analog input + adat firewire for use in a both a fixed and thereafter on a laptop

mainly to record my and my tr tr 808 909 but also other synths and samplers hard BAR

my config is an Intel conroe EE6600, GA965P-DQ6 gigabyte, 2GBDDR800PC6400, DD SEAGATE 250 GB 16MB

The motu is connected to a Roland VM3100 digital table that I use just control

UTILIZATION

Using the latest drivers available on the site no problem motu

I haven recontre no incompatibility with this card

The general configuration could not be + simple, CueMix is ​​very well done and you know right away or we will

The manual is very comprehensive paper provides yet I have not yet had no need of opening, but it's fun to have a book vraix a bone up in case unlike many manufacturers that we spin the pdf ...

GETTING STARTED

The top drivers are stable here

Apparently the food often has motu days ... and then ... even if it works ....

I mainly use the Cubase SX3 but also live

I work with a latency of 3.5m which is correct, I have too much n try to stay below

J 16 tracks recorded without my pb and all this using vsti, effects or audio tracks +
Short with a good pc c is that of happiness!

OVERALL OPINION

I have the last 15 days

What I love most: the sound, the quality of ad da converters, stability

What I like least c ben ..... nothing ... in fact it makes its taf ..

The report price is top quality!

I do it again this choice without hesitation, from the RME Fireface I did not really find equivalent of ...

The sound quality on the mk3 is very good, it's I/o flexibility is nearly perfect, for my needs (live sound) I would love to have 8 mic pres not 2 and dedicated gain control knob for each of the 8 line inputs (or at least one knob that could access each line input gain and shuttle between them. my only real disappointment is the lowest latency setting of 64 samples per buffer this setting is not quite fast enough for a pro musician I normally run at 16 and if I want to run big multichannel shows I might drop to 32 samples per buffer. the 828 mk3 has not proven to be stable until I drop it 96 samples per buffer.

UTILIZATION

Motu Hybred 828 mk3 Audio interface will take some getting use to.
Why the special 9 pin to a 6 pin fire wire cable, when it would have been better and more convenient with a standard
6 pin on both sides cable type.
The cable works fine when positioned in a certain way to fit.
Although many computers are discontinuing firewire, for audio fire wire has more bandwidth.
When the 828 Hybred mk3 works it' sounds pretty good.
It replaces my Emu 1818M that I loved and had for many years.
It took some time for Motu to release new drivers for this unit, once downloaded it works fine.
Customer service at Motu was fine, I was able to speak with a tech who helped on the configuration
before the latest driver release drivers for Windows on 8/09/2011 (version 4.0.48697) from Motu Download sight.

GETTING STARTED

Getting started for me was a tough task, but after some reading of the manual (which is easy to understand) i got the hang of it fast.

OVERALL OPINION

Overall, Very solid piece for an awesome price. CueMix FX is great and anyone not using it is not using this thing to it's fullest. I can use the CueMix FX to monitor artists using EQ, Comps, & Reverbs with no latency while having my DAW have a 1024 buffer and making it super solid and reliable. It also takes care of talk back and basic volume controls, eliminating the need for any external central station/big knob controllers. Front two inputs are very handy and DO NOT overide analog 1 & 2 on the back. Just really, really feature loaded. On the BAD side...the LED's on the front are useless and the knobs on the front feel really sketchy. The software can control everything and you never really need to touch those though. I have mine hooked up via USB to W7 32bit w/ Samplitude 11.2 and it's been perfect. No crashes, no ASIO dropouts, nothing. GREAT piece at a great price.