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.