MOTU 24 I/O Core

24 I/O Core description:

The MOTU 24 I/O CORE PCIX - 24-Channel 24/96 TRS Jack Interface. Highly respected, Ultra compatible, 24 Input / 24 Output Hard Disc Recording System for Mac and PC.

The MOTU 24 I/O CORE interface fulfills the promise of host-based hard disk recording: to record, edit, mix process, and master multitrack recording projects entirely inside the computer. It provides 24 high quality, 24-bit/96kHz analog inputs and outputs in a cost effective, single rack space package, allowing you to connect and record from 24 simultaneous analog sources. In addition to the interface, the system includes the PCI-424 card and Audiodesk workstation software. The MOTU 24 I/O CORE interface front panel is essentially a dedicated meter bridge. Audio activity for every input and output is represented by a dedicated five-segment LED bar graph. The 24 analog inputs and outputs are 1/4 inch jack TRS connectors operating at either -10dB or +4dB (balanced/unbalanced,) and the input level can be switched via software in banks of eight inputs. The 24I/O interface provides word clock sync on a single BNC connector that can be programmed for input or output via software. The MOTU 24 I/O CORE system uses second generation AudioWire protocol, a high-bandwidth digital audio format capable of carrying up to 24 channels of 96kHz digital audio in and out of the computer at the same time. The included PCI-424 card features a powerful DSP chip dedicated to creating a custom tailored monitor mix of up to 96 channels of 96kHz audio. Because the mixing takes place on the card itself, instead of making the round trip from the PCI bus to the host processor, the system provides near-zero latency performance. Up to four audio interfaces (which are hot swappable) can be connected to a PCI-424 in any combination

The main features of the MOTU 24 I/O CORE include:

• Highly respected, Ultra compatible, 24 Input / 24 Output Hard Disc Recording System for Mac and PC
• Expandable - connect up to four 24I/O units to a PCI-424 audio card for a total of 96 inputs and outputs. Use as many simultaneous channels as host software and computer allow
• 100% compatible with all MOTU Audio Wire interfaces. Mix and match MOTU audio interfaces (up to four at once) to meet your exact I/O needs
• ASIO drivers for Mac OS and Windows - provides multi-channel 24-bit I/O for all leading ASIO-compliant audio software on both computer platforms
• Multichannel WDM driver - provides simultaneous inputs/outputs for all Windows audio applications that support standard WDM and multi-channel Wave drivers. 100% compatible with VST, MAS, Premiere, DirectX, and all other host-based native plug-in formats supported by today's popular audio programs. Does not require proprietary plug-ins
• Word clock - resolves to time code or any other external time base via MOTU's Digital Timepiece synchronizer or any other standard digital audio synchronization device
• Resolves directly to SMPTE time code (LTC) with fast lock-up and sub-frame accuracy
• Fully compatible with legacy MOTU interfaces originally designed for the PCI-324 card. Connect any MOTU PCI interface, including the 2408mk3, 2408mkII, 2408, 1296, 1224, 24I/O, and 308. Mix and match new and legacy interfaces as you please. All connected interfaces can take full advantage of the PCI-424's CueMix DSP features
• 24 analog inputs/outputs with 24-bit, 96kHz converters on balanced/unbalanced 1/4" TRS connectors
• 16, 20 and 24-bit recording at 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz kHz
• ADAT sync input on PCI-424 card
• Word clock
• Core system includes the PCI-424 card and Audiodesk workstation
• System Requirements for PC are Pentium III processor or faster; 64 MB of RAM; Available PCI slot, Windows 98SE, 2000, Me, XP
• System Requirements for Mac are G3 Power Mac or faster; 128MB of RAM; Available PCI slot; OS9x