MOTU

MOTU (Mark of the Unicorn) is an American company specialising in professional audio and music technology. Founded in 1980 and based in Cambridge, Massachusetts, MOTU is renowned for its high-quality audio interfaces, MIDI interfaces, and digital audio software. The company has been at the forefront of innovation in the industry, developing reliable and feature-rich solutions for musicians, producers, and audio engineers. Its products are widely used in studios, live performances, and broadcast applications, offering cutting-edge technology with a focus on sound quality and workflow efficiency.

Released in 2012

MOTU 896mk3 Hybrid Audio Interface

The MOTU 896mk3 Hybrid is a professional audio interface with FireWire and USB2 connectivity, offering eight channels of 24-bit/192 kHz analogue I/O, extensive digital connections, and DSP-powered effects. Its CueMix FX mixer provides zero-latency monitoring, while advanced analysis tools enable precise audio diagnostics. Usable as a standalone digital mixer, it delivers high-quality performance for both studio and live applications.
Released in 2014

MOTU 828x Audio Interface

The MOTU 828x is a professional 28-in/30-out audio interface with Thunderbolt and USB connectivity, high-resolution 192 kHz audio, and built-in DSP effects. It features extensive analogue and digital I/O, zero-latency monitoring, and standalone mixing capability. Housed in a durable aluminium chassis, it is ideal for both studio and live use.
Released in 2014

MOTU 8M Audio Interface

The MOTU 8M is a professional audio interface featuring eight pristine mic preamps, 48-channel digital mixing, and AVB audio networking. It offers ultra-low latency, ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters for exceptional audio quality, and versatile connectivity via Thunderbolt, USB, and Ethernet.
Released in 2014

MOTU 16A Audio Interface

The MOTU 16A is a professional audio interface with 16 analogue inputs and outputs, 48-channel digital mixing, and AVB audio networking. It features ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters, ultra-low latency via Thunderbolt and USB, and a powerful 48-channel mixer with modelled analogue EQ and compression.
Released in 2014

MOTU 24Ai Audio Interface

The MOTU 24Ai is a professional audio interface with 24 balanced analogue inputs, 48 digital channels via ADAT, and a total of 72 audio channels. It features USB and AVB Ethernet connectivity, a 48-channel digital mixer with DSP effects, and flexible control via a web app, ideal for studio and live environments.
Released in 2014

MOTU 24Ao Audio Interface

The MOTU 24Ao is a professional audio interface offering 24 balanced analogue outputs with exceptional 123 dB dynamic range and -110 dB THD+N. It features 48 digital channels via ADAT, advanced AVB Ethernet networking, a 48-channel digital mixer with DSP effects, and flexible routing. Ideal for studio and live use, it supports universal connectivity and web-based control.
Released in 2014

MOTU Monitor 8 Audio Interface

The MOTU Monitor 8 is a combined monitor mixer, headphone amplifier, and audio interface with ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ converters, USB and AVB Ethernet connectivity, and a 48-channel digital mixer. It offers high-quality audio, flexible routing, and wireless control, perfect for studio and live use.
Released in 2015

MOTU 112D Audio Interface

The MOTU 112D is a digital audio interface with 112 channels, offering Thunderbolt, AVB Ethernet, and USB 2.0 connectivity. It features 24 AES/EBU, 24 ADAT optical, and 64 MADI I/O channels with ultra-low latency and advanced routing. The built-in 48-channel digital mixer and flexible format conversion make it ideal for professional studio and live use.
Released in 2017

MOTU 828es Audio Interface

The MOTU 828es is a professional audio interface offering 60 channels, including 28 inputs and 32 outputs, with ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology for exceptional 123 dB dynamic range. It features ultra-low latency with Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 connectivity, supporting both Mac and PC.
Released in 2018

MOTU 828PRE-ES Audio Interface

The MOTU 828PRE-ES is a professional audio interface with 52 channels, ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology, eight mic preamps, and ultra-low latency via Thunderbolt™ and USB. It offers AVB/TSN Ethernet, a 48-input digital mixer with DSP effects, and web app control, making it ideal for studio and live use.
Released in 2024

MOTU 828 Audio Interface

The MOTU 828 Audio Interface is a 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface for Mac, Windows and iOS with mixing and effects built in, and more importantly it can use all 60 inouts and outputs simultaneaously unlike many of it rivals, not to mention it sounds superb.