MOTU Monitor 8, User Manual

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A B O U T T H E M O N I T O R 8
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With additional standard AVB switches (from
MOTU or other brands) and standard Ethernet
cabling, you can build an extensive AVB audio
network. The entire network operates with near-
zero network latency, even over very long cable
runs. MOTU’s AVB implementation allows you to
stream hundreds of audio channels among devices
and computers on the network with guaranteed
Quality of Service (QoS), prioritizing audio
streams over less important traffic.
Matrix routing and multing
Each MOTU interface provides completely flexible
matrix-style audio routing and multing. You can
route any analog or digital input, computer
channel, or network stream to any other output,
computer, or network device. You can also mult any
single input to unlimited multiple output
destinations.
24 channels of network audio I/O for your host
computer
The Monitor 8 lets you stream up to 24 audio
channels in and out, simultaneously, through its
USB connection to a host computer. Sources and
destinations can include inputs and outputs on the
device, inputs and outputs on other interfaces on
the network, and even audio software apps
running on other computers connected to other
devices on the network.
Web app control
You can control on-board DSP, mixing, device
settings, clock/sync settings, and network audio
routing from the MOTU AVB Control web app
software running in your favorite browser on a
laptop, tablet or smart phone connected to the
Monitor 8 directly, or through your local Wi-Fi
network. Multiple devices can be used simulta-
neously to access any audio interface settings on
the network.
Stand-alone mixing with wireless control
If you connect the Monitor 8 to an Apple Airport or
other Wi-Fi router with a standard Ethernet cable,
you can control its powerful mixing and DSP
effects from your smart phone or tablet, without a
computer — great for live sound mixing from your
iPad, tablet, or other wireless device.
ADAT digital input
Monitor 8 provides two 8-channel banks of optical
digital input. Connect a digital mixer or other gear:
16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz or 8 channels at 88.2/96
kHz.
Comprehensive metering
The large backlit LCD displays all signal activity at
a glance with detailed metering for all analog and
digital I/O. You can access many hardware settings
directly from the front panel.
Precision Digital Trim™
Analog inputs are equipped with digitally
controlled analog trims, adjustable in 1 dB
increments. Analog outputs offer 32 bit trim in the
DAC, also adjustable in 1 dB increments. You can
save your trim configurations as a preset for instant
recall.
Rack mount or desktop operation
Monitor 8 is housed in a sturdy, metal-alloy,
19-inch, rack-mountable unit. The rack mounting
brackets can be removed using a 7/64” hex wrench
for desktop operation.
AudioDesk
AudioDesk is a full-featured audio workstation
software package for Mac and Windows that is
available as a free download for you as a Monitor 8
owner. Visit motu.com/avb to obtain your copy.
AudioDesk provides multi-channel waveform
editing, automated virtual mixing, graphic editing
of ramp automation, real-time effects plug-ins with