MOTU 10pre - 26x28 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Audio Interface
- 10 Transparent Mic / Hi-Z Inputs
- ESS Sabre32 DAC, 125 dB Dynamic Range
- Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Connectivity
- 54 Simultaneous Audio Channels
- Ultralow 1.8 ms Latency
- 64-Channel DSP Mixer with FX
- A/B/C Monitor Control and Talkback
- AVB Networking for Expansion
- DC-Coupled TRS Outputs for CV
- Performer Lite DAW and Instruments
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The MOTU 10pre is a powerful and flexible 10-input, 14-output USB audio interface designed for professional recording, live sound, and studio production. Featuring eight high-quality mic/line/instrument preamps with pristine audio performance, the 10pre delivers exceptional clarity and headroom for recording vocals, instruments, and ensembles.
With USB connectivity, the 10pre works seamlessly with macOS, Windows, and iOS devices, while AVB networkingallows easy system expansion and audio routing over Ethernet. Built-in DSP mixing and effects provide ultra-low-latency monitoring with EQ, compression, and reverb, making it ideal for both studio and live recording applications.
Housed in a rugged, rack-mountable chassis and backed by MOTU’s renowned driver stability, the MOTU 10pre is perfect for project studios, mobile rigs, live recording, and professional production environments that demand reliability, expandability, and premium sound quality.
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Technical Specifications
| Sample rates | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz |
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| Mic/line/instr inputs | 10 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks Individual -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power Preamp gain: +74 dB in 1 dB increments 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs Independent balanced send/return inserts on channels 1-2 |
| Analog inputs | 2 x 1/4-inch insert returns function as balanced TRS line inputs (with no mic inputs connected) Max level: +21 dBu +20 dB digital gain on each input |
| Analog outputs | 8 x 1/4-inch TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled) Max level: +21 dBu -99 dB digital trim on each output 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone (see below) |
| Digital I/O | 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates 2 banks (8 ch) of S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample rates Bank A switchable to stereo TOSLink I/O (optical S/PDIF) |
| Computer I/O | 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.1 (40 Gbps) Type C         • USB3 / USB2 compatible         • USB audio class compliant (no driver needed) 1 x Thunderbolt-compatible / USB4 GEN3 C-to-C cable         • 40Gpbs / 240W         • Length = 2 meters         • Cable included         • Provides 15W power downstream / 0W upstream Compatible with USB2 Type A with a C-to-A cable         • (sold separately) Round Trip Latency (RTL): ~1.8 ms         • (32 sample buffer at 96K) Total audio channels: see "Total Audio I/O" below |
| Total audio I/O | 26 in / 28 out (54 total channels) at 1x sample rates 18 in / 16 out (34 total channels) at 2x sample rates 10 in / 12 out (22 total channels) at 4x sample rates |
| Headphone | 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphones Output impedance: <1Ω Max output: 13.3 dBu |
| Networking | 2x Gigabit AVB Ethernet ports 16 AVB streams in/out at sample rates up to 96 kHz 8 AVB streams in/out at 176.4 or 192 kHz 1-8 audio channels configurable per stream Up to 128 audio channels in & out (up to 96 kHz) Supports 1722.1 for Connection Management and Control Supports AAF stream formats & legacy AM8-24 format Stream format configurable per stream |
| Sync I/O | 1 x BNC Word Clock In 1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru Sample rates: all (from 44.1 to 192 kHz) |
| Front panel | 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 2 x encoder • headphone volume 1 x encoder • input channel select 1 x encoder • preamp gain 4 x switches • 2 channel select, 1 PAD, 1 48V 6 x switches • control room 1 x encoder • menu navigation 2 x switches • menu nav (Back & Select) 1 x large encoder • main volume 1 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display 1 x latching power button |
| Power | Internal 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz • 1.0A max |
| Dimensions and weight | (width x depth x height, enclosure only) 19 x 12.25 x 1.75 inches / 48.26 x 31.1 x 4.44 cm 11 lbs / 5 kgs |
| Condition | New |
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| MPN (manufacturer part number) | 9311 |
| UPC (Universal Product Code) | 839128006300 |