24 Input & 24 Output Audio Interface

The MOTU 24 I/O 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 outputs in a cost effective single rack space package owing you to connect record 24 simultaneous analog sources.

Metering
The MOTU 24I/Os front panel is essentiy a dedicated meter bridge for your hard disk recording system. Audio activity for every input output is represented by its own five-segment LED bar graph.

Front Panel Power Switch
Useful in the unlikely event you wish to turn off your MOTU 24I/O. An interesting fact about MOTU Audio interfaces is that they are hot swappable. This means you can power off plug-in add remove interfaces without turning your computer off restarting. In fact if you already have a 2408mk3 or another PCI-424 system, adding a 24I/O is as easy as plugging in an AudioWire cable.

The 24 analog inputs outputs are professionalgrade TRS (balanced/unbalanced) connects operating at either 10 dB +4 dB. The input level can be switched via software in banks of eight inputs. In addition Cuemix DSP provides continuously variable input trim with up to 12 dB boost per channel.

Word Clock I/O
The 24I/O audio interface provides industry standard word clock sync on a single BNC connect that can be programmed for input output via software. When operating as a word clock input the word connect allows the 24I/O to synchronize smoothly with todays digital audio studio. When operating as a word clock output the word connect can be used as a master clock to drive other digital devices in your studio such as a digital mixer.

AudioWire
The MOTU 24I/O uses the second generation AudioWire we introduced with the MOTU 2408 MK3. It is a high-bandwidth digital audio fmat capable of carrying up to 24 channels of 96 kHz digital audio in out of the computer at the same time. AudioWire can readily handle the 24 simultaneous inputs outputs of the 24I/O audio interface.

Power Supply
Like MOTU hardware products the 24I/O comes with an internal power supply stard detachable IEC power cable. No wall warts or line lumps.