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MOTU 896 FireWire audio interface
discontinued

MOTU 896 FireWire audio interfaceThe 896 is a 96kHz FireWire audio interface for Macintosh and Windows. It provides everything you need to make great recordings, all in a durable 2U rack mountable package. The 896 is expandable. Should your needs grow in the future, simply add additional 896 or 828 interfaces for more I/O.


Connection type: FireWire
Analogue inputs: 8 inputs on XLR jacks with mic or line settings
Analogue outputs: 8 outputs on XLR jacks
2 Main analog outputs on XLR connectors
Digital inputs: 1 AES/EBU input on XLR jack
1 ADAT Lightpipe input; operates at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
Digital outputs: 1 AES/EBU output on XLR jack
1 ADAT Lightpipe output; operates at 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz
Max bit depth, sample rate: 24 bit, 96 kHz
WDM drivers: Yes
ASIO drivers: Yes

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This product was added to our catalogue on Friday 16 May, 2003.

This product was discontinued on Friday 24 June, 2005

The audio interfaces category contains sound cards and other computer audio input and output devices.

The MOTU 896 FireWire is a member of the audio interfaces category (FireWire connection).

Established in 1986, Phil Rees Music Tech is a UK expert builder of computer systems for music and audio production.

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