All user reviews for the MOTU 828 Mk2

Map happening everywhere quaznd it is the job that's fine. Motu provides enough product to find his shoes at Ped number of preamps, output formats, etc ...
For details see other opinions.

UTILIZATION

SAR level installation is easy is it running!

GETTING STARTED

Extremely disappointed!
Great aficionado of MOTU products I éckeuré !!!!!

The drivers are stable, but after two years of service she went into a spin total:
Backlight-PLUS!
Headphone-inoperative! (Income from but I take no stuff at this price to make it work SOMETIMES!)
PREMATURE CRACKING-and I can assure you that the wiring in my studio is legit ...
-The last thing rpéamps are particularly bad, and crack as mentally ill ... UNUSABLE.

Anyway ... I'm good to change gear

OVERALL OPINION

Interface super useful and convenient when it works ... shame ...
If I had to buy one but I will take a 2408mk3 I had 6 months of time to move on to the G5 PCI ... I took a 828 to provide between 2 and I kept going for financial reasons.
Or anything other than MOTU, genre table tascam dm3200 FW interface (not the same price)

On the site. I have not found a card with the same analog input on the market and 1 U rack

UTILIZATION

Simple as can be a tool connected to the computer. That said, I've seen worse.

GETTING STARTED

Incompatibility None, 0 problems related to computer science. For cons, I have huge parasites for 2 months when I connect my Fantom XR Expander by the coaxial jack, making it unusable.

There are tons of opinions on this card, so no need to repeat, but I insist on a particular point: THE OPPORTUNITY TO 4 different mixes routed to different kinds. My MOTU I use most often in concert again, without a computer and allows me to mix different send to:
1 - The audience
2 - Returns
3 - My return anything to me!
4 - A mix for the recording (because all my musician returning to the MOTU).

It is really REAL and it justifies the purchase of this card just for that!

OVERALL OPINION

Very pleased with this purchase, especially the function 4 mix, I discovered it by using it (I did not buy it).

I already had a mac and the software Digital Performer.
for home studio
motu 828 mk2 with imac 2.8 24pouces/plus DP6
with a Korg Triton.

UTILIZATION

YES
YES because since I've upgraded DP5 and 6, the newt bug
and unable to install the dp 6 with the help of the hot line for almost a year.
not need a manual for the card, super simple!

GETTING STARTED

Yes.
this has no impact.
Digital Performer
not much, how much?
I almost never only records of tracks simultaneously.

OVERALL OPINION

5.
diode problem after 2 years for the display, the hot line UAIS UMD distribution
referred me to a new redone for 80 euros (Shipping Costs)
not.
good except that the diodes are not required.
Yes.
I wanted to ask, because I change my password on sonar and software with a Windows partition on my mac. I wonder if the card was working with two partitions.

My choice was motivated by the fact that I have an iMac intel, but DP5 Mach5 and I did not want trouble with the audio interface, so I stayed in a config MOTU. I do not encounter any particular problems.
The MK2 is connected to a variety of synthesizers, as input. I 'branch as my bass through an Avalon 737SP peamp.
The sound for the bass is very good.
The synths that lack of heat because I lack good preamps to warm up the sound synthesizers.
I have done some demos with bass, vocals and synths. Good result.
J 'uses una Imac Ram intel.OSX 10,4,11.2 GO

UTILIZATION

Drivers stable
I'm using DP5
I 've not had the opportunity to go beyond a 10zaine tracks for what I do.
No audible latency

GETTING STARTED

Pb-free installation on Mac
Simple Job
sufficient manual
I haven 't met for conflict

OVERALL OPINION

I used the last 6 years.
I like value for money
I should have liked more on the rear panel XLR
I would do choices in this category, if I didn 't afford to buy high-end

MOTU's reputation
Black Macbook 2.4 Core 2 duo 4 g ram
Home Studio

UTILIZATION

No problems with drivers, I work exclusively with DP. Updated by gst gst.
Never tried to record more than 8 tracks simultaneously

GETTING STARTED

Easy installation, configuration extremely simple. No inconsistency. Manuel clear enough

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 years, I do not want change. I used to work with ProTools, but I like DP, so I change the map.
I do not like the headphone volume + button on the same hand, and the fact that there is a headphone output. The preamp does not st funky but that's enough to troubleshoot. Otherwise I love the rest tt no-brainer it is lighter and it works. Excellent value for money.
I obviously do it again but I would not recommend this choice to motu PCistes and Cubase. Motu done to run on Mac and is compatible with DP is perfect.

I tested a number of audio interfaces before finally fix me! And there with the 828MK2, I have everything I want, it's perfect. I will not move!

What I like most: it is used standalone (as mixer), so I can play all my instruments connected to it, even computer off.
Important to me. (It was not always want to start the computer, start 36000 soft when you want to use their instruments!)
We can even do routing between multiple inputs / outputs with the buttons and LCD front panel.
I tested:
* M-AUDIO 1814 and its multiple crashes (+ the fact that you can not play sound at the same time with several software. Example: There is a song on Ableton Live or Cubase. Well, not "minimize" the window and go listen to an MP3 media player, edit sound on SoundForge, etc..: the sound driver can not be used by one application at a time .....! On the MOTU 828MK2, there this is NO problem, phew!)
TASCAM 1641 * too limited for me, etc..

UTILIZATION

Ok

GETTING STARTED

Ok

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for over a year.

I bought a second, and 2 are chained in ADAT. As it, 16 tracks, used in standalone (computer off), or on the computer in my sequencer (Ableton Live).

What motivated my choice is all she had, FireWire, the 8X8 IN / OUT
analog etc ... as well as after the forums, the quality of converters
D / A. And over there I do not regret it, it's a great card.

UTILIZATION

Then there are 2 worlds.
The MAC world and PC world, for those in MAC
it's a great card level drivers.
I who am on PC, we were treated during a period
to drivers who had been written with the feet.
Here it goes a little better, but it's not ideal.
For example, the VAS is the people of Motu who said they themselves can
no chaining 2 map MOTU on PC, while on mac can.

This is also why I'd like to find someone who mac
I bought it second hand.

GETTING STARTED

Yes, the config, do not worry, it's relatively simple to implement.
Su PC, you must ensure that the firewire port is not in NEC brand.
Texas Instrument's top.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it if not since 2004.
I advise users to Mac, but PC
go your way.
If not its quality level, it is worth its price.

motivations: the preamp, the brand!
I use my pc with fire wire and wiring on a Soundtech TOPAZ.

UTILIZATION

the bug on my first motu 828, I have reinstalled the drivers from a frailty, attention has dust and its location! taken from 4 track at the same time, 2 guitars and keyboards (DI)
no latency after adjustments with cubase motu drivers.

GETTING STARTED

quick installation, the config is not bad, they quickly access the menu through the front panel knobs, no incompatibilities so far for me, the manual is clear.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for 5 years! I have tried other models but too expensive for my budget at this time la.le addition, the sound of the preamp is not bad, fire wire connection in pratique.prise hand fast enough and the result was the lowest hauteur.par cons: this is my second card in less than 5 years, returned twice to bug (Christmas tree: the failure of 828), taken as collateral by motu pure failure Series I had an exchange standard and a new one no problems since.
With the experience I would look to a RME digi or see another motu (24 track degrees. Very good value for money!

For input / see on the site of the manufacturer, it is well supplied, There are all it takes for standard use in a studio. There're taken adat, which is less and less on sound cards today, which provides 10 microphone inputs. I now use it as a simple external converter.

UTILIZATION

I had problems with dropouts when I was using it with a PC y 'qq years, so I do not use more than external.

GETTING STARTED

The configuration on the PC is rather well done. For the manual I did not have but I think it is not necessary, everything is very well thought out.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it externally for 1 year, she is in a room outside the studio (a former shoe closet), I record a guitar amp. The converters are ok, I've never had the exceptional material at this level but I think it's more than okay, obviously it does not replace dedicated hardware. The use in stand-alone is really perfect, you can use the integrated mixer, using the screen to send inputs to any ADAT output, you can add a converter adat. We can use the mic on the inserts, so I'm treating the microphone inputs with effects and then I mix my 2 mics taken before entering into the mac, which means that once the right settings obtained, directly I get a great decision in logic. I have found other materials that allow me to do it with simplicity. The use of sound is really great integrated either stand alone or as a sound card, I think it's the highlight of this sound card.

I used to save models as part of a home studio.
Wholesale:
Firewire interface. Rackable
2 instrument inputs pre-amplifier in front (ca can help if you have no ID, etc.).
8IN/OUT rear analog.
ADAT, SPDIF
Standalone mode (but I'm rarely used in this mode) ...
(For more information go to the site MOTU)

I have patches on a SAMSON link has an analogue desk MACKIE, I record guitar (by DI or amp transplanting), voice, sampler PROPHET ..
Anyway we just do whatever you want ..

UTILIZATION

I used it for a long time under Windows XP with Cubase (VST/SX/SX3). From memory it worked fine, the drivers were correct it seems.

Then I went on Linux and it's a catastrophe, no driver, I want lots of MOTU has not develop drivers for linux or developer to help develop free software. It deserves a boycott

Since I went on PPC MAC G5 under Leopard and Logic Studio. The drivers are old enough (on PPC) but works properly.

It seems to me that there have some bumps in vista and seven, but for me it's over windows.

GETTING STARTED

I think that there is no particular difficulties for the installation and implementation.

It is not compatible Pro Tools.

Except if you're running linux in that case he should forget all at once.
The manual and downloaded by some in the forum of AF, it is properly provided.

She is strong enough, she make a pretty severe drop before I recovered. For a moment she walked over and then she left and that is 5 years.
I had some time after a long period of use of stall but it made a good point that this does not happened.

I just worry a little a bit annoying, is the display that lights up over every time, not too annoying when you drive by computer, but as a standalone on a concert or other AC must be unplayable when it doesn't. I think it is a common problem according to the revision of the map.

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for at least 5 years, this is my first sound card worthy of the name.
I had some Adlib, creative as a kid, but the AC has nothing to do (this was the time and have to start with something). I also used an M-audio was well made but well furnished in connection months.

Very proper for a home studio, good connections, very good converter, super sound card.
Very good value for money.

I will ever be the same if I have to go back in time and if it were to render the soul I think I will take an equivalent.

The number of I / O is always part of my criteria when choosing this card. FireWire version because too many problems with other USB sound cards.
This is the nerve center of my home studio, I even reviewed the audio architecture, removing my mixer, and I focus around the 828mk2.

The first 4 I / O Analog I use to send and return for my 2 rack effects
The four other entries = synth expander +
1 output to the bass amp
1 = talkback mic
Spdif = retrieves sounds from my second PC Link + Sync VST Cubase a second
Adat = connected to a Focusrite Octopre = bass + guitar + 4 + 2 mic inputs available.

Stand Alone mode essential to my taste.

UTILIZATION

Driver stable for laptops verify FireWire chipset.
No major problems under win xp sp3 and windows 7
Driver updated regularly, although I do think we will see less and less.

Relatively short latency, except that I live quite a load VST, put guitarRig around and work on multiple tracks, so, the CPU of the PC galley, so, it sputters a bit then I increase the latency.

Playing twenty audio processing with VST and direct effects without worries. The failures mainly come from the PC.

GETTING STARTED

Product easy to learn, even the menu card is a bit confusing. I think I simply find it difficult to get used to it. CueMix I use 99% for the set.

OVERALL OPINION

The fact that it is cascadable with 3 other Motu leaves me the desire to preserve and to graft one second mk2 + pre amp on adat to double the beast (not enough mic to constantly remain connected microphones batteries.

Pre amp and converter of quality but no more, ideal for a homestudiste.

the 20 I / O simultannes were interresting for me.
I use the converter ADATs with other 8 I / O.
my trips more consoles on the 8 analog I.
So in a firewire pc 2ghz quadcore 4gh ram.

UTILIZATION

Drivers very stable until the arrival of USB in motu.
since when the plant DAW (rarement..), it crashes at all!
latency of 5ms to compose many cash and AC plugs.
if not the greatest mix latencies and is stable.
I record 20 tracks conjuction carefree, and reading .. er ...
I never get beyond 75 tracks and all is well ...

GETTING STARTED

Easy

OVERALL OPINION

6 years of use so no worries.
best for me and a lot of stability.
the sound is fairly transparent, end. lacks a bit of character my taste but I love the grainy ...
Currently I would wear to an RME more ...

8 inputs, 8 outputs in jack, MIDI, SPDIF, ADAT's short, it is UNESCORecords level connections but I am using only the audio jack and the south ... It is very

UTILIZATION

stable, easy to use with Ableton Live, very low latency ... SIR!

GETTING STARTED

Downloaded the driver on Motu's website, install it, plug the card in Fw, and that's it!

OVERALL OPINION

One day I have a Apogee or Prism Sound, but meanwhile, it has everything a great!
And working out its cost, it can get out of very nice things!
I like this card

MacBook Pro with 4Gb of RAM, external firewire disk. Home studio and multicasting in theater (theater and contemporary dance) Drivers

UTILIZATION

very stable on XP / Samplitude and MacOS X / Live, or Logic MaxMSP

GETTING STARTED

no problem just drive the motu stand alone by small pots, it's not always easy! But this is not really made for that and it's great to be able to do it anyway.

OVERALL OPINION

Solid product, reliable and robust for my experience ...
Only problem: one day in a theater at a time of performance, loss of sync between the Motu and my computer (macbook pro) can not get them to recognize, even rebooting in any possible order. So I bought a RME Fireface 400 the week after. And since the motu works perfectly!
I knew 2 months this had happened often in theaters, the current is not very clean and the clock of firewire may find it very ... disturbed.
So the answer for all directors and musicians: UPS or power of the card by the computer, what I do now with the Fireface.
The motu is now installed at home and I toured with the EMR.
Quality level, the RME converters seem a little better, less aggressive in the treble. But it must be really good monitor speakers to perceive it.
As for those pre-amps are the motu, the RME are excellent ... and more expensive