Detail 01
Four analog input channels
Channels 1–2 use phantom-power-capable XLR/quarter-inch combo inputs; channels 3–4 have rear XLR and front instrument/line inputs.
Product detailSKU #1500000438218
NeumannMT 48 U USB-C/Dante Audio Interface
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
The MT 48 U combines a USB-C audio interface with a touchscreen-controlled digital mixer and control surface. Four analog inputs accommodate mic, line, and instrument signals across the supplied channel layouts, while onboard DSP provides four-band parametric EQ and dynamics processing. It can create four separate mixes: the main output, a secondary stereo mix, and two headphone mixes, with built-in talkback for communication while tracking. ADAT optical I/O and Dante/AES67 networking give the interface a path beyond a compact desktop recording setup.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Tracking sessions where performers need two separate headphone mixes and built-in talkback communication.
- Desktop recording setups that need touchscreen access to gain, pan, EQ, and dynamics controls.
- Studios planning to add ADAT-connected inputs or Dante/AES67 digital-network capability.
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
Four internal mixes
Provides a main-output mix, a secondary stereo mix, and two headphone mixes.
Detail 03
Internal DSP with four-band fully parametric EQ and dynamics
Input gain, pan, EQ, and dynamics processing are available from the touchscreen.
Detail 04
ADAT/S/PDIF optical I/O and Dante/AES67 RJ-45 connection
These connections support optical expansion and larger digital-audio networks.
Detail 05
0 to +66 dB gain range
This is the specified input-gain adjustment range.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01MIDI I/O uses quarter-inch TRS jacks; the Neumann DIN5 adapter set is available separately.
- 02The computer connection is USB-C, specified as USB 2.0 High Speed (480 MB/s) or higher.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many headphone mixes can the MT 48 U provide?
It has two headphone mixes, alongside the main output mix and a secondary stereo mix.
02Does it have talkback?
Yes. A built-in talkback microphone has its own controls.
03Can it expand through ADAT?
Yes. It provides ADAT optical I/O, described as allowing eight additional inputs from an external ADAT-connected mic preamp.
04Does it support Dante?
Yes. Its rear RJ-45 connection supports Dante using the AES67 digital-audio standard.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Sensitivity
- +18dBu to –48dBu
1 detailsPickups & controls
- Thd N Preamp Adc 1khz 0dbfs
- < –112dB (0.0003%)
6 detailsConnections & power
- Input Impedance
- 2 mohms (balanced)/1 mohm (unbalanced)
- Output Impedance
- 0.035 ohms
- Max Input Level
- +18dBu
- Power Consumption
- < 25W
- Equivalent Input Noise 150 Ohms
- –128dBuA
- Max Output Level
- +16dBu (high)/+8dBu (low)
6 detailsOther
- Aes67 Ravenna
- Standard RJ-45 Gigabit-Ethernet-Anschluss
- Expansion Connectivity
- ADAT/S/PDIF optical I/O, MIDI I/O via 1/4” jack, (DIN5 adapter set available from Neumann: Cat. No.700261)
- Gain Range
- 0 to +66dB
- Dynamic Range
- 122dBA (high)/117dB (low)
- Thd N 1khz 0dbfs
- < –110dB (0.0003%)
- Computer Interface
- USB-C, 2.0 High Speed (480MB/s) or higher
