Features:

• CueMix DSP latency-free monitoring system.
• Stand-alone operation – program your mixes at the studio and then bring the MOTU 896HD to your gig – no computer needed.
• Multiple CueMix DSP mixes – create different monitor mixes for the main outs and headphones. Add send/return loops for outboard gear – with no latency. Up to four separate mixes are supported (two at 176.4 or 192kHz).
• Eight mic pre-amps with switchable 48-volt phantom power and front-panel trim controls.
• 18 inputs / 22 outputs – there’s no channel sharing in the MOTU 896HD; the analog inputs, optical inputs, AES/EBU I/O, headphone out and main outs are all handled as separate channels. At 176.4 or 192 kHz, main outs and headphone are mirrored.
• 8 channels of 24-bit ADAT optical input/output. Eight channels at 44.1/48kHz. Four channels at 88.2/96kHz.
• Sample-accurate digital transfers between ADAT digital tape decks and the computer via the ADAT sync port.
• Expandable – add additional 828, 828mkII, 896 or MOTU 896HD FireWire interfaces for additional I/O.
• Eight 24-bit 192kHz analog inputs on XLR/TRS combo jacks.
• Eight 24-bit 192kHz analog outputs on XLR jacks.
• Separate XLR main outs and front-panel headphone jack, each with independent volume control.
• Stereo 24-bit 96kHz AES/EBU in/out
• Word clock in and out
• Includes drivers for Mac & PC, including ASIO, WDM, Wave, GSIF, and Core Audio. Supports all popular Macintosh and Windows audio software.
• 100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today’s popular audio programs.
• Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for the Macintosh with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync.
• Two FireWire ports for daisy-chaining without a hub
• Front panel volume control for main outputs.
• Front panel headphone jack with independent volume control.
• Programmable front panel meters for all analog and digital I/O
• Dedicated front panel clock status LEDs.