Audio Interface
MOTU 8M Audio Interface
MOTU·Model 8M·motu-8m
About the MOTU 8M
The MOTU 8M combines eight high-quality mic preamps with extensive digital expansion (ADAT, AES/EBU) and AVB/TSN networking in a 1U rack. The mic pres provide clean gain for stage boxes and input splitting, while the digital I/O connects to external converters and processors. Thunderbolt, USB, and dual AVB ports give maximum connectivity options, and the 48-input DSP mixer handles monitoring without loading the host. A strong front-end for rigs that need both mic pres and network audio.
8 mic pres + 24-ch Thunderbolt/USB/AVB interface with DSP mixing.
I/O Ports (19)
| Port | Connector | Direction | Signal | Channels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mic In 1 (XLR) | XLR FEMALE | input | analog audio | — |
| Mic In 2 (XLR) | XLR FEMALE | input | analog audio | — |
| Mic In 3 (XLR) | XLR FEMALE | input | analog audio | — |
| Mic In 4 (XLR) | XLR FEMALE | input | analog audio | — |
| Mic In 5 (XLR) | XLR FEMALE | input | analog audio | — |
| Mic In 6 (XLR) | XLR FEMALE | input | analog audio | — |
| Mic In 7 (XLR) | XLR FEMALE | input | analog audio | — |
| Mic In 8 (XLR) | XLR FEMALE | input | analog audio | — |
| Analog Out 1-8 (DB25) | DB25 | output | analog audio | — |
| AES/EBU In (XLR) | AES3 XLR | input | digital audio | — |
| AES/EBU Out (XLR) | AES3 XLR | output | digital audio | — |
| AVB Network 1 (RJ45) | RJ45 | bidirectional | digital audio | — |
| AVB Network 2 (RJ45) | RJ45 | bidirectional | digital audio | — |
| Thunderbolt | THUNDERBOLT | bidirectional | data | — |
| USB-C | USB C | bidirectional | data | — |
| Word Clock In (BNC) | BNC | input | digital audio | — |
| Word Clock Out (BNC) | BNC | output | digital audio | — |
| Headphone Out (TRS) | TRS QUARTER | output | analog audio | — |
Power
- Power (IEC) (IEC C14)
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