What is the motu 896mk3 hybrid FireWire/USB audio interface?
The MOTU 896mk3 Hybrid FireWire/USB audio interface enhances the already supremely accomplished 896mk3 with the addition of USB. With eight XLR/TRS “combo” style analog inputs with preamps, true hi-Z guitar inputs plus a load of digital I/O for a total of 28 inputs and 32 outputs, the 896mk3 Hybrid is ready to rock.
What cables do I need to connect the 896mk3 to my computer?
If your computer has either standard Type A ports or miniature Type A ports, use the appropriate 9-pin-to-6-pin or 9-pin-to-4-pin FireWire cable (sold separately). When recording from the analog inputs, the 896mk3’s signal overload protection gives you an extra 12 dB of headroom above zero with no clipping or harsh artifacts.
How many inputs and outputs does the Yamaha 896mk3 have?
As an interface or standalone mixer, the 896mk3 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including dedicated main outs on XLRs and two front panel headphone outs. Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors.
How do I use the 896mk3 as a stand-alone mixer?
After programming the on-board mixing in the studio, unplug the 896mk3 from the computer and take it on the road for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. All mixing and effects parameters are adjustable using the front panel backlit LCD.
Does the motu 896mk3 need to be grounded?
WARNING: IF NOT PROPERLY GROUNDED THE MOTU 896mk3 COULD CAUSE AN ELECTRICAL SHOCK. The MOTU 896mk3 is equipped with a three-conductor cord and grounding type plug which has a grounding prong, approved by Underw riters’ Laboratories and the Canadian Standards Association.
How many inputs and outputs does the 896mk3 have?
The 896mk3 Hybrid provides 28 inputs and 32 outputs in a two rack-space form factor. All I/O is routed to an on-board 16-bus digital mixer driven by hardware-based DSP with 32-bit floating point precision. The mixer allows for no-latency effects processing to inputs, outputs, or busses directly in the 896mk3 hardware, independent of the computer.
Is the 896mk3 compatible with windows and Mac?
The 896mk3 provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac and Windows and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Mac, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.