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Published on 11/11/12 at 11:43Interface multi-channel firewire.
10 out analog
1 out ADAT port
1 S / PDIF out
1 phone
Or 22 trips ...
2 preamps
8 inputs "line"
1 ADAT port in
1 S: pdif in
Or 20 inputs
UTILIZATION
Mac OS X, I have NEVER encountered any problem. Optimum stability, installation very simple, always less than 5ms latency. Truly "plug and play" ...
GETTING STARTED
Well, I do not use with my imac, Cubase mainly, but also in logic, and from the moment we say to the computer using its driver, the rest is childish ... I use "linked" to a 828 MKIII, and no worries, you create a mac "Aggregate Device" and I have access to 54 outputs and 44 inputs available ... Note that this driver is the same for ALL MOTU USB / Firewire ... Well done ...
"Clockée" on a bigben, converters are superb dynamics and neutrality ... So, the problems are often VERY reference clock ...
OVERALL OPINION
I am MOTU 6 years now, and without going to say that it is a panacea for the Mac user that I am, this is a brand that is very well work with a quality / price ratio almost unbeatable. I have the chance to use Apogee and RME regularly, and the difference is inaudible (in my config with external clock). Worldclock without a fireface seems slightly more dynamic and "ensemble" sounds more round on the bottom of the spectrum, more "flattering" ... This is very subjective it all ... Let's say we enter the high-end, with all the seriousness and quality that implies, even if some are right to rail against the after sales service which is itself, below the quality standards of the brand . I'm always loyal to the brand, even if the product design begins to date somewhat (no thunderbolt ...). An external clock quality, it's still unbeatable quality / price ratio, so a smart choice for those who can not afford to buy high-end but are sensitive to sound quality. ..
10 out analog
1 out ADAT port
1 S / PDIF out
1 phone
Or 22 trips ...
2 preamps
8 inputs "line"
1 ADAT port in
1 S: pdif in
Or 20 inputs
UTILIZATION
Mac OS X, I have NEVER encountered any problem. Optimum stability, installation very simple, always less than 5ms latency. Truly "plug and play" ...
GETTING STARTED
Well, I do not use with my imac, Cubase mainly, but also in logic, and from the moment we say to the computer using its driver, the rest is childish ... I use "linked" to a 828 MKIII, and no worries, you create a mac "Aggregate Device" and I have access to 54 outputs and 44 inputs available ... Note that this driver is the same for ALL MOTU USB / Firewire ... Well done ...
"Clockée" on a bigben, converters are superb dynamics and neutrality ... So, the problems are often VERY reference clock ...
OVERALL OPINION
I am MOTU 6 years now, and without going to say that it is a panacea for the Mac user that I am, this is a brand that is very well work with a quality / price ratio almost unbeatable. I have the chance to use Apogee and RME regularly, and the difference is inaudible (in my config with external clock). Worldclock without a fireface seems slightly more dynamic and "ensemble" sounds more round on the bottom of the spectrum, more "flattering" ... This is very subjective it all ... Let's say we enter the high-end, with all the seriousness and quality that implies, even if some are right to rail against the after sales service which is itself, below the quality standards of the brand . I'm always loyal to the brand, even if the product design begins to date somewhat (no thunderbolt ...). An external clock quality, it's still unbeatable quality / price ratio, so a smart choice for those who can not afford to buy high-end but are sensitive to sound quality. ..