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General| Word Clock I/O | Yes |
|---|---|
| Type | Audio Interface |
| A/D Resolution | 24-bit |
| Analog Outputs | 12 |
| Computer Connectivity | USB, Thunderbolt |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Rack Spaces | 1U |
| Total Input Channels | 32 |
| Total Output Channels | 34 |
| DSP Mixing | Yes |
| Software | CueMix FX |
| Mic Inputs | 4 |
| Line Inputs | 8 |
| Line Outputs | 12 |
| ADAT Optical I/O | 2 in/2 out |
| S/PDIF I/O | 1 |
| USB | 1 x USB 2.0 |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt 2 |
| MIDI I/O | 1 in/1 out |
| Sample Rate | 192 kHz |
| Headphones | 2 |
| Audio Interface Type | Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface |
Steps for downloading the installer and connecting the MOTU interface.
Accessing the web app and choosing initial settings.
Introduction to the web app and methods for launching it.
Settings for sample rate, clock mode, and interface identification.
Explanation of the routing grid, presets, and lock function.
Routing physical and computer audio to various destinations.
Specifying computer channels and AVB stream counts.
Explanation of the mixer layout, busses, and channel controls.
Managing bus faders, sends, and master controls.
Managing channel names, sources, and basic settings.
Details on Gate, EQ, and Compressor effects.
Settings for the main stereo mix, including EQ and Leveler.
Managing the monitor bus, including solo functions and source selection.
Explanation of the multi-touch interface and sidebar.
Using faders, mute, solo, and navigating channels.
Accessing channel parameters, settings, and EQ/Dynamics tabs.
Overview of channel settings, EQ, dynamics, and reverb modules.
Controlling channel levels, monitoring signals, and muting.
General introduction to MOTU AVB interfaces and their capabilities.
Details on the DSP engine, mixing, and effects processing.
Information on AVB system expansion and flexible audio routing.
Controlling the interface via web app and network audio streams.
Using the interface without drivers on Mac OS X.
Conditions requiring software installation and installer download.
Achieving low latency with Thunderbolt and USB drivers.
Installing and configuring ASIO and WDM drivers on Windows.
Steps for connecting the interface as a USB audio device.
Connecting the interface using AVB Ethernet for audio I/O.
Setting up a network with multiple interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch.
Connecting more than five interfaces using multiple AVB switches.
Connecting multiple interfaces directly via Thunderbolt and USB.
Configuring the interface for control via the web app.
Connecting for web app control using Ethernet cables, hubs, or WiFi.
Necessary conditions for operating as an AVB Ethernet audio interface.
Selecting AVB configurations and setting the sample rate.
Connecting the interface to a computer via Thunderbolt.
Connecting multiple MOTU interfaces to a computer.
Methods for connecting the web app via USB, Thunderbolt, or Ethernet.
Steps for establishing an Ethernet connection to a Mac.
Mapping audio streams between computer and interface.
Connecting the interface via USB or AVB Ethernet.
Connecting microphones, phantom power, and preamp gain.
Information on TRS connectors, main/monitor outs, and analog trims.
Using guitar inputs and combo jacks for mics/instruments.
Identifying scenarios requiring clock synchronization.
Syncing devices using S/PDIF connections and sample rate conversion.
Synchronizing devices using word clock connectors.
Configuring LTC input, format, and enabling jam sync.
Syncing the network master clock to word clock or optical.
Importance of choosing a master clock for digital audio devices.
Ways to synchronize optical devices via clock source or word clock.
Setting up synchronization using SMPTE time code.
Synchronizing AVB networks and selecting a master clock.
Options for clocking multiple AVB interfaces connected to a Mac.
Explanation of the preset menu and its purpose.
Using the interface as a mixer without a computer.
Preset for tracking with low-latency monitoring.
Common presets for different interface modes and tasks.
Using the interface as both an audio interface and mixer simultaneously.
Using presets for remote audio routing and adding inputs.
Overview of using MOTU interfaces with various DAWs.
Choosing the correct driver for Mac OS X and Windows audio software.
Using the MOTU mixer for zero-latency monitoring.
Overview of the routing grid for controlling audio flow.
Using the interface's mixer and effects with host software.
Steps before running host software, including web app setup.
Processing live input using host software plug-ins.
Adjusting buffer size on Windows via the web app.
Specifying computer channels and enabling/disabling banks.
Routing audio between the mixer, computer, and AVB network.
Syncing the interface and host software for stable operation.
Configuring sample rate and clock mode for system sync.
Techniques for minimizing latency during live monitoring.
Optimizing buffer size to reduce latency in host applications.
Introduction to DSP mixer effects, including EQ, dynamics, and reverb.
How the gate effect works, including threshold and timing controls.
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