MOTU 24Ai

- Superb audio quality:

Employs the same industry-recognized analog design as MOTU's groundbreaking 1248, 8M and 16A audio interfaces.

- 72 simultaneous audio channels:

24 high-quality, balanced analog inputs (24Ai) or outputs (24Ao) on three banks of multi-channel connectors (D-sub and Phoenix), plus three banks of 8-channel ADAT optical for 24 analog channels and 48 digital channels.

- Universal connectivity:

Connects to a computer with standard AVB Ethernet or audio class compliant high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS). Discovery app and web app software works alongside any host audio software.

- On-board DSP with mixing and effects:

Flexible 48-input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression.

- 32-bit floating point processing:

DSP-driven mixing and effects engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.

- Modeled vintage effects processing:

Classic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.

- System expansion:

Add a 2nd MOTU AVB interface (24Ai, 24Ao, 1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Cat-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately).

- AVB audio networking:

Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.

- Matrix routing and splitting:

Send any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network.

- Web app control:

Control on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from web app software running in your favorite browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network.

- Stand-alone mixing with wireless control:

Connect an Apple Airport™ or other Wi-Fi router directly to the 24Ai or 24Ao with a standard Ethernet cable and control powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smart phone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live sound mixing.

- ADAT digital I/O:

Use the 24Ai or 24Ao as a 24-channel optical expander for other gear. 24 channels at 44.1/48 kHz or 12 channels at 88.2/96 kHz.

- Comprehensive metering:

The large backlit 324 x 24 LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.

- AudioDesk:

Includes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.