Detail 01
28 inputs / 32 outputs
The interface is designed to connect a substantial collection of studio sources and destinations simultaneously.
Product detailSKU #1500000422365
MOTU828 28 x 32 USB 3.0 Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MOTU's 828 is a USB 3.0 audio interface built for a studio that needs many connections at once: 28 inputs, 32 outputs, and up to 60 simultaneous channels. Its two combo inputs include mic preamps with phantom power and pads, while eight balanced line inputs expand the analog side. The onboard DSP mixer supplies eight stereo buses plus EQ, reverb, gate, and compression across 24 inputs. Mac, PC, and iOS connectivity keeps computer and mobile routing options open.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording a guitar DI and a mic'd amplifier simultaneously for later re-amping.
- Connecting microphones, instruments, keyboards, synths, drum machines, and outboard effects in one studio.
- Controlling monitor mixes and onboard DSP processing from a computer or iOS device.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
DSP mixer with eight stereo buses
Mixing and processing can be handled inside the interface.
Detail 03
Two optical I/O banks
They provide 16 channels of digital audio at rates up to 96 kHz.
Detail 04
DC-coupled TRS outputs
The TRS outputs can be used to control modular synths with CV.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Re-amping requires routing the recorded dry guitar signal to an output and recording the mic'd amplifier at the same time.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can the 828 record a dry guitar and amplifier together?
Yes. Route the guitar DI to the front-panel input, record the dry signal, and record the mic'd amplifier simultaneously.
02Which devices can connect over USB 3?
The interface supports Mac, PC, and iOS devices.
