MOTU 828 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS with mixing and effects

MOTU 828 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS with mixing and effects

The MOTU 828 is a professional-grade, next-generation 28-in / 32-out USB3 audio interface built to deliver studio-level recording, mixing, and performance for Mac, Windows, and iOS users. With ESS Sabre-class converters, ultra-low latency drivers, and a full DSP-powered mixer with onboard effects, the 828 offers exceptional flexibility for musicians, producers, podcasters, and live performers alike. Its class-compliant USB-C connectivity ensures plug-and-play operation with Macs and iOS devices (and driver-supported Windows operation), while its extensive I/O provides room for mic-preamps, instruments, synths, outboard gear, MIDI devices, and more — all at once.

Ideal for home studios, professional recording setups, live rigs, or hybrid production workflows, the MOTU 828 combines pristine audio quality, hands-on control, and modern connectivity.

Key Features

• 28 x 32 USB3 interface — 28 inputs and 32 outputs, for up to 60 simultaneous audio channels.   
• High-end analog audio performance — Driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology for clean, transparent sound.
• Ultra-low latency — As low as ~2 ms round-trip latency (at 96 kHz, 32-sample buffer), ideal for tracking, real-time monitoring, and live performance.
• Built-in DSP Mixer + Effects — 24-input digital mixer with 8 stereo busses plus onboard effects including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compressor — reducing load on your computer CPU.
• Flexible I/O and routing — 2 combo XLR/TRS mic-line-Hi-Z inputs (with preamp gain, phantom power, -20 dB pad, phase invert, inserts); 8 additional line inputs; 8 balanced TRS analog outputs; 2 main XLR outs; 2 headphone outputs; dual ADAT optical I/O banks; S/PDIF; MIDI in/out/thru; word clock I/O.
• Hi-Z guitar inputs + re-amping workflow — Plug in your guitar directly and record dry signal for later re-amping, or monitor through effects/amp sims with near-zero latency.
• Dedicated analog inserts for mic inputs — Great for integrating external preamps, compressors or other outboard gear. If unused, these insert returns double as line-level inputs.
• Class-compliant USB-C connectivity — Works plug-and-play on macOS and iOS (iPad), and with appropriate drivers on Windows.
• Large front-panel display & monitor control — 3.9″ 24-bit RGB LCD with precision metering for analog and digital I/O; front-panel controls for talkback, A/B monitor select, main output mute/solo/mono, etc.
• Studio-ready control-room features — Independent dual headphone outputs (with separate mixes), flexible monitor routing, and full control via included software (CueMix 5).
• Loopback + streaming / podcast-ready — Driver loopback allows mixing host-software output with live inputs — great for streaming, podcasting, or hybrid live-record sessions.