MOTU 24AI USB-2 / AVB Ethernet Audio Interface with 24 Channels of Analog Input and DSP
MOTU 24AI USB-2 / AVB Ethernet Audio Interface with 24 Channels of Analog Input and DSP
The MOTU 24Ai audio interface provides 24 analog channels within a single rack space, boasting exceptional audio fidelity, AVB audio networking capabilities, and expansive console-style mixing featuring 48 channels and 12 stereo busses. It joins MOTU’s prestigious range of high-end audio interfaces, alongside models such as the 1248, 8M, 16A, and 24Ao. Users have the flexibility to combine various I/O configurations seamlessly and streamline operations through the integrated AVB audio networking platform.
Features:
- 72 simultaneous audio channels – 24 high-quality, balanced analog inputs on three banks of multi-channel connectors (DB-25 D-sub and Phoenix), plus three banks of 8-channel ADAT optical for 48 inputs and 24 outputs.
- Universal connectivity – Connects to a computer with audio class compliant high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS). Discovery app and web app software works with any host audio software.
- On-board DSP with mixing and effects – Flexible 48-input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression.
- 32-bit floating point processing – The 24Ai’s mixing and effects DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.
- Modeled vintage effects processing – Classic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.
- System expansion – Add a 2nd MOTU AVB interface (24Ao, 1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Cat-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately).
- AVB audio networking – Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (hundreds of meters). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.
- Flexible matrix routing and splitting – Send any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network.
- Stand-alone mixing with wireless control – Connect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router directly to the 24Ai with a standard Ethernet cable and control the 24Ai’s powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smart phone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live sound mixing.
- Web app control – Control on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from web app software running in your favorite browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network.
- Comprehensive metering – The large backlit 324 x 24 LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.
- AudioDesk – Includes AudioDesk workstation software with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.
Specifications:
- Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192kHz
- Analog I/O: 24 channels (balanced/unbalanced),3x DB-25 D-Sub and 6x 12-pin Phoenix
- Dynamic Range: 110 dB
- THD+N: -102 dB
- Max Level: +24 dBu (digitally adjustable -96 to +22 dB)
- Trim Range (in 1 dB steps): 118 dB (-96 to +22 dB)
- Digital I/O:
- 3 banks (24 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates
- 3 banks (12 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates
- Total I/O:
- 24 analog + 48 digital (72 total) at 1x sample rates
- 24 analog + 24 digital (48 total) at 2x sample rates
- 24 analog + 0 digital (24 total) at 4x sample rates
- Computer I/O: 1x USB 2.0 audio class compliant, USB 3.0 and iOS compatible
- Sync I/O: 1x Word Clock in, 1x Word Clock out
- Front Panel:
- 5x Switches
- 324×24 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav
- 1x AC power switch
- Power: International 100 – 240V auto switching supply, 50 – 60 Hz, 0.5A max
- System Requirements:
- Mac:
- 1 GHz Intel-Based Mac or faster
- 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
- Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
- Available high-speed USB 2.0 port
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
- Compatible Software:
- MOTU Digital Performer
- Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
- Apple Logic Pro
- Apple Logic Express
- Apple Garage Band
- Apple SoundTrack Pro
- Ableton Live
- Propellerhead Record & Reason
- Steinberg Cubase
- Cockos Reaper
- Native Instruments Kontakt
- Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
- Windows:
- 1 GHz Pentium-based PC or faster
- 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
- Windows 8 or later
- Available high-speed USB 2.0 port
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
- Compatible Software:
- MOTU Digital Performer
- Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
- Ableton Live
- Cakewalk Sonar
- Steinberg Cubase
- Propellerhead Record & Reason
- Image Line FL Studio
- Sony Vegas Pro
- Sony Sound Forge
- Sony Acid
- Cockos Reaper
- Native Instruments Kontakt
- Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
- 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 AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi
- Included Software:
- MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
- MOTU AVB Control Web App (served from the hardware itself)
- AudioDesk 4.0 (available as a separate download)
- Mac:
