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General| Category | Audio Interface |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Mic Preamps | 8 |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| A/D Resolution | 24-bit |
| Digital I/O | ADAT, S/PDIF |
| MIDI I/O | Yes |
| Word Clock | Yes |
| Connection | FireWire |
Lists crucial safety and operating guidelines for the MOTU 896.
Outlines the terms and conditions of the hardware's limited warranty.
Provides a step-by-step overview of the MOTU 896 hardware installation process.
Details how to physically connect the MOTU 896 hardware to the computer via FireWire.
Introduces sample-accurate synchronization capabilities with ADATs and compatible software.
Explains sample-accurate locating for precise audio transfers between devices.
Provides instructions for setting up sample-accurate sync between ADATs and the MOTU 896.
Details synchronizing the MOTU 896 to external time bases like SMPTE, word clock, or video.
Covers connecting AES/EBU devices and using the sample rate converter for transfers.
Discusses clock relationships and critical settings for AES/EBU input/output synchronization.
Explains how to daisy-chain up to four MOTU 896 interfaces on a single FireWire bus.
Details how the clock source setting synchronizes the entire system of multiple MOTU 896 interfaces.
Provides an overview of the software components included with the MOTU 896.
Explains the function of the FireWire Audio Driver and Enabler for computer communication.
Describes the Control Panel's role in accessing and configuring MOTU 896 hardware settings.
Guides the user through the process of running the MOTU 896 software installer.
Explains how the Control Panel provides access to all MOTU 896 hardware settings.
Details the various methods available to access the MOTU FireWire Audio Control Panel settings.
Introduces the main section detailing the various settings configurable in the MOTU 896.
Explains how to choose the sample rate for recording and playback in the MOTU 896.
Details how to determine the digital audio clock source for the MOTU 896 system.
Details the CueMix™ Plus feature for no-latency monitoring of analog or AES/EBU inputs.
Explains the AES/EBU sample rate conversion options for flexible digital transfers.
Describes methods for monitoring live audio inputs, including hardware and computer-based options.
Explains how to configure MOTU 896 settings specifically for use with Digital Performer.
Explains how to configure MOTU 896 settings specifically for use with AudioDesk.
States the requirement for ASIO driver support for multi-channel operation with third-party software.
Mentions the ASIO driver's support for sample-accurate sync via ADAT feature.
Guides on locating and placing the ASIO MOTU FireWire Audio driver in the correct folder.
Advises launching the Control Panel to configure hardware settings before running audio software.
Details how to select and enable the MOTU FireWire Audio ASIO driver within audio software.
Discusses setting the clock source properly for synchronization with external devices.
Explains how audio software can leverage MOTU 896 sync features like SMPTE and ADAT sync.
Guides on slaving audio software and MOTU 896 to SMPTE time code using hardware synchronizers.
Explains achieving sample-accurate transfers with ADATs and compatible devices via software.
Provides step-by-step instructions for setting up sample-accurate sync within Cubase.
Guides on using the MOTU FireWire Audio Control Panel to enable Sound Manager I/O.
Addresses problems with Pro Tools, Sound Manager errors, Cubase visibility, and authentication.
Covers sync issues with ADATs, DP, word clock, and ADAT sync, including offsets and clicks.
Deals with grayed-out settings, ADAT track conversion, and drive-related issues causing clicks.
Outlines how to contact technical support and the information needed to resolve issues.
