The Motu 624 delivers round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz over Thunderbolt and an astonishing 1.9 ms over USB with high-performance DAW hosts
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 soundESS Sabre32 DAC technology delivers 123dB of dynamic range and superb audio qualityOptimized drivers yield round-trip latency as low as 1.6ms at 96kHz via Thunderbolt and 1.9ms via USB2 pristine microphone preamps offer clear and transparent sound8 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O expands your system with additional gearOnboard 32-bit floating point DSP-driven digital mixer with EQ, dynamics, and effects provides latency-free routingHook up a wireless router and take complete control of the onboard mixer from your laptop, tablet, or smartphoneMOTU's AVB audio networking expands your system with additional AVB-equipped audio interfacesCreate 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