MOTU 624 - Thunderbolt and USB Audio Interface

SKU
MOTU-624

-Two Microphone Preamps with +48V
-AVB Up to 256 Thunderbolt Channels
-48-Channel Software Mixer with DSP
-Remote Control Using Web Application
-8-Channel ADAT Optical
-USB 3.0 Audio Compatibility
-DSP-Modeled EQ and Compression
-Digital Routing Through CAT-5e or CAT-6
-Standalone Mixer Operation

$795.00
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16 x 16 Thunderbolt™ / USB3 audio interface with renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology

32 simultaneous audio channels

Studio-grade I/O for on-the-go recording

You get 2 mic inputs, 2 guitar inputs, 4 x 6 balanced analog with dedicated main outs, 8-channel ADAT optical and independent headphone out for 16 inputs and 16 outputs. The optical ports also support stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF).

Superb analog audio quality
and high-end converters

Performance suitable for
the most demanding situations

Renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology delivers 123 dB dynamic range and the same proven, award-winning audio quality as MOTU's flagship 1248.

Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers

The best possible latency performance

The 624 delivers round-trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 1.6 ms at 96kHz 
over Thunderbolt™ — and an astonishing 1.9 ms over USB — with high-performance DAW hosts

Mobile operation and universal connectivity

Ultimate portability and flexibility

Connects to your computer with Thunderbolt™, super-speed USB 3.0 or AVB/TSN Ethernet — with support for up to 256 audio channels (128 in and 128 out). USB audio class-compliant firmware and high-performance, industry-standard drivers work with any audio apps. Connects to your iPad™ with a standard camera connection kit (adapter).

Technical Specifications

Sample rates44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic inputs2 x XLR mic inputs 
Preamp gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled)
Analog inputs2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar inputs (front panel) 
4 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced) 
Max level: +24 dBu (range -96 to +22)
Analog outputs6 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled 5v) 
Max level: +20 dBu (range -4 to +20) 
1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
Digital I/O1 bank (8 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates 
1 bank (4 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates 
Switchable to stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF)
Total I/O16 inputs / 16 outputs (32 total) at 1x sample rates
12 inputs / 12 outputs (24 total) at 2x sample rates
8 inputs / 8 outputs (16 total) at 4x sample rates
Computer I/O1 x Thunderbolt 2 (Mac and Win) 
    Thunderbolt 1 & 3 compatible 
1 x USB 3.0 (Mac and Win) 
    USB 2.0 and iOS compatible (class compliant) 
1 x AVB/TSN Ethernet (Mac only) 
    Requires OS X 10.11 or later
Computer I/O channelsThunderbolt (44.1 to 96 kHz): 128 in/out 
Thunderbolt (176.4 to 192 kHz): 64 in/out 
USB 3.0 (44.1 to 96 kHz): 128 in/out 
USB 3.0 (176.4 to 192 kHz): 64 in/out 
AVB/TSN Ethernet: 16 to 128 in/out 
      depends on host computer speed
Headphone1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable)
Phantom power2 x individual +48V
Front panel1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 
2 x TRS hi-Z guitar input 
1 x digital rotary encoder • main/phone volume 
2 x digital rotary encoders • guitar gain 
2 x digital rotary encoders • mic preamp gain 
4 x switches • (2) Pad and (2) 48V Phantom 
160 x 128 pixel RGB LCD for level meters / menu nav 
Power switch
PowerExternal 12-18V DC power supply 
1.0A max • tip pos or neg
Dimensions
and weight
(width x depth x height, enclosure only) 
8.6 x 7 x 1.75 inches 
22 x 17.75 x 4.5 cm 
2.2 lbs / 1.0 kg

Mac System Requirements

  • 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
  • 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
  • Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
  • Available Thunderbolt, USB or AVB/TSN Ethernet port*
  • A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
  • *AVB/TSN Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X 10.11 or later

Windows System Requirements

  • 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
  • 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
  • Windows 7, 8 or 10
  • Available Thunderbolt or USB port
  • Available Ethernet port for firmware updates
  • A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)

Web App Support

  • Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
  • Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.
  • Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU interface by wire or Wi-Fi.

Included Software

  • MOTU Discovery App for Mac & Windows (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
  • MOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
  • MOTU web app (served from the hardware itself)
  • AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & Windows (separate download)

Operating Systems

  • For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later
  • For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
More Information
ConditionNew
MPN (manufacturer part number)9355
UPC (Universal Product Code)00839128006034
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