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MOTU 896HD FireWire audio interface
£949.00
inc. VAT

MOTU 896HD FireWire audio interfaceThe 896HD contains everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24-bit, 192kHz digital audio workstation. The 896HD provides 8 mic preamps, pristine 192kHz analog I/O, 8 channels of ADAT digital I/O and stereo AES/EBU. Expand your system by connecting additional 828 or 896 FireWire audio interfaces.

The 896HD is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As a computer interface, the 896HD provides 18 separate inputs and 22 outputs, including separate main outs and headphone out.


Connection type: FireWire
Analogue inputs: 8 analog 192kHz analog inputs on Neutrik combo/XLR
Analogue outputs: 8 analog 192kHz analog outputs on Neutrik combo/XLR
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, 192 kHz
WDM drivers: Yes
ASIO drivers: Yes

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This product was added to our catalogue on Monday 16 February, 2004.

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

The MOTU 896HD FireWire audio interface 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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