MOTU 624

The MOTU 624 hybrid audio interface packs high-end sound, ultra-low latency, and generous I/O into a portable half-rack unit. ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers an impressive 123dB of dynamic range on balanced, DC-coupled analog outputs. Experience round-trip latency as low as 1.6ms at 96kHz via Thunderbolt and 1.9ms via USB. 32 total channels of audio I/O make connecting your instruments, microphones, and outboard gear easy. An onboard DSP mixer provides latency-free routing, along with an array of powerful digital effects. Use the 624 as a standalone mixer, or control it wirelessly from your tablet, smartphone, and laptop. Both onstage and in the studio, the MOTU 624 delivers.

• 16-in/16-out hybrid audio interface for studio and live sound

• ESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 123dB of dynamic range and superb audio quality

• Optimized drivers yield round-trip latency as low as 1.6ms at 96kHz via Thunderbolt and 1.9ms via USB

• 2 pristine microphone preamps offer clear and transparent sound

• 8 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O expands your system with additional gear

• Onboard 32-bit floating point DSP-driven digital mixer with EQ, dynamics, and effects provides latency-free routing

• Hook up a wireless router and take complete control of the onboard mixer from your laptop, tablet, or smartphone

• MOTU's AVB audio networking expands your system with additional AVB-equipped audio interfaces

• Create an AVB network via optional AVB Switches with support for up to 5 compatible interfaces

Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz

Mic inputs:

2 x XLR mic inputs

Preamp gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled)

Analog inputs:

2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar inputs (front panel)

4 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)

Max level: +24 dBu (range -96 to +22)

Analog outputs:

6 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled 5v)

Max level: +20 dBu (range -4 to +20)

1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone

Digital I/O:

1 bank (8 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates

1 bank (4 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates

Switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF)

Total I/O:

16 inputs / 16 outputs (32 total) at 1x sample rates

12 inputs / 12 outputs (24 total) at 2x sample rates

8 inputs / 8 outputs (16 total) at 4x sample rates

Computer I/O:

1 x Thunderbolt 2 (Mac and Win)

Thunderbolt 1 & 3 compatible

1 x USB 3.0 (Mac and Win)

USB 2.0 and iOS compatible (class compliant)

1 x AVB/TSN Ethernet (Mac only)

Requires OS X 10.11 or later

Computer I/O channels:

Thunderbolt (44.1 to 96 kHz): 128 in/out

Thunderbolt (176.4 to 192 kHz): 64 in/out

USB 3.0 (44.1 to 96 kHz): 128 in/out

USB 3.0 (176.4 to 192 kHz): 64 in/out

AVB/TSN Ethernet: 16 to 128 in/out

depends on host computer speed

Headphone:

1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable)

Phantom power:

2 x individual +48V

Front panel 1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output

2 x TRS hi-Z guitar input

1 x digital rotary encoder

- main/phone volume

2 x digital rotary encoders

-guitar gain

2 x digital rotary encoders

-mic preamp gain

4 x switches

-(2) Pad and (2) 48V Phantom

160 x 128 pixel RGB LCD for level meters / menu nav

Power switch

Power:

External 12-18V DC power supply

1.0A max

-tip pos or neg

Dimensions and weight:

(width x depth x height, enclosure only)

8.6 x 7 x 1.75 inches

22 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm

2.2 lbs / 1.0 kg

Mac System Requirements

1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster

2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended

Mac OS X version 10.8 or later

Available Thunderbolt, USB or AVB/TSN Ethernet port*

A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

*AVB/TSN Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X 10.11 or later

Windows System Requirements:

1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster

2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended

Windows 7, 8 or 10

Available Thunderbolt or USB port

Available Ethernet port for firmware updates

A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Web App Support:

Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android

Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.

Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU interface by wire or Wi-Fi.

Included Software:

MOTU Discovery App for Mac & Windows (finds connected MOTU interfaces)

MOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)

MOTU web app (served from the hardware itself)

AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & Windows (separate download)

Operating Systems:

For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later

For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android