MOTU Audio Express 6 x 6 FireWire/USB2.0 Audio Interface

MPN: 8456

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The Audio Express from MOTU is a compact, yet fully featured digital audio interface that connects to any current Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0. The interface is compatible with virtually all DAWs on the market today, but can also function as a standalone mixer, both in the studio and for live events. The unit provides a lot of connectivity for a compact unit. Connect a microphone, guitar, keyboard, and digital input, and the interface is ready to make pro-quality recordings. Quickly balance the levels of the analog and digital inputs, right from the front panel. Each instrument has its own volume control. Route inputs directly to any output pair, each with its own unique mix - main outs, line outs, S/PDIF out, and phones. Because immediate volume adjustments are always within reach, the Audio Express serves as the perfect compact, portable live mixer, with or without a computer. Even without a computer, the interface provides complete control over all four mix busses with direct access to volume, mute and solo for each input. So for a live event, one mix can be sent to the main PA while another mix is sent to the personal monitors. On-screen mixing with the included CueMix FX application provides comprehensive graphic control over a mix and other settings in the Audio Express. The application can be operated side by side with any host audio software for Mac or Windows, and it can be controlled from the Mackie Control Universal Pro automated work surface.
  • Limited 2-Year Warranty
  • Converters: 24-bit


  • Sample Rates: Up to 96kHz


  • Analog Input: 2 x 1/4" TS/XLR combo Microphone/Instrument


  • 2 x 1/4" TRS phone Line


  • Analog Output: 4 x 1/4" TRS phone


  • 1 x 1/4": TRS phone Headphone


  • Digital Input: 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF


  • Digital Output: 1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF


  • Other Connectors: 2 x 5-pin DIN MIDI I/O


  • 1 x FireWire


  • 1 x USB2


  • 1 x 1/4": TS phone Footswitch


  • Headphones: Yes, with individual volume control


  • Phantom Power: +48V individually switchable for either preamp


  • Metering: Main/Line Output: 2 x 5 dual ladder LEDs


  • Mic/Inst Input: 2 x 10 dual ladder LEDs


  • Power Requirements: FireWire or USB powered


  • 9-18VDC "+" or "-" tip, 5W power supply (included)


  • System Requirements: Mac


  • PowerPC G4 1GHz or faster (including PowerPC G5 and all Intel processor Macs)


  • OS X 10.5 or 10.6 (10.5.8 or later required)


  • 1GB RAM (2GB or more recommended)


  • FireWire or USB2 port


  • Large hard drive (preferably at least 100GB)


  • PC


  • Pentium IV (or equivalent): 1GHz or faster


  • Windows Vista SP2 or later, 32- or 64-bit, Windows 7 32- or 64-bit


  • 1GB RAM (2GB or more recommended)


  • FireWire or USB2 port


  • Large hard drive (preferably at least 100GB)


  • Dimensions (WxDxH): 9.5 x 7 x 1.75" (241 x 178 x 45mm)
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