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Top Features
- up to 24-bit/192kHz for high-definition audio
- eight analog inputs sourced from:
- eight XLR mic inputs with phantom power
- eight ¼” TRS balanced line inputs
- two ¼” TS instrument inputs
- optical I/O in the form of:
- 2 x 2 S/PDIF (on optical port B) or
- 16 x 16 ADAT (8 x 8 in S/MUX II mode, 4 x 4 in S/MUX IV mode)
- 2 x 2 coaxial S/PDIF (via included breakout cable)
- eight ¼” TRS balanced line outputs
- two ¼” TRS headphone outputs
- 1 x 1 MIDI I/O (via included breakout cable)
- word clock I/O (via included breakout cable)
- eight preamps with award-winning Octane technology
- user-assignable master volume knob
- flexible onboard DSP mixer:
- select from any of the 26 hardware inputs and 26 software returns as sources for its 18 input
- channels
- create up to eight stereo mixes
- standalone eight mic pre/eight-channel A/D-D/A converter
- JetPLL jitter elimination technology
- sync options include internal clock, ADAT optical, S/PDIF and word clock
- chain up to two units for simultaneous 52 x 52 I/O
- compatible with most popular DAWs
- Pro Tools M-Powered compatible*
** Compatible with Pro Tools M-Powered 7.4 with downloadable update. Please visit m-audio.com for update availability. 96kHz and 18 x 18 I/O maximum with Pro Tools M-Powered.

