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828 28x32 USB3 Audio Interface with Mixing and Effects
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Superb analog audio quality
Renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers 125 dB dynamic range and extremely low harmonic distortion. Analog performance is driven by decades of engineering expertise in audio interface technology.
Universal connectivity for Mac, PC and iOS
Connect to your Mac, PC or iOS device with 5 Gbps USB 3 (compatible with USB 2), with up to 60 audio channels (28 in and 32 out). Class-compliant firmware means you can plug-and-play with Mac or iOS hosts, no driver needed. Industry standard high-performance drivers work with any audio apps. Connect directly to your iPad™ via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter).
60 simultaneous audio channels
Connect all your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, outboard processors, MIDI gear, optical expanders - even a foot pedal. All 28 inputs and 32 outputs are available simultaneously.
Ultra-low latency performance
Optimized drivers for both Mac and PC deliver renowned, ultra-low latency performance. With a high-performance DAW such as Digital Performer, the 828 delivers an astonishing round trip latency (RTL) of 2 ms (milliseconds) over USB (2 or 3) at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer.
Transparent mic channels and hi-Z guitar inputs
Capture your recorded material in its truest, most natural form with -113 dB THD+N, 115 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN performance. Each mic channel has individual preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power and remote control from your computer or iOS device. Each combo jack alternately provides a 1/4-inch high-impedance TS guitar input for DI tracking and reamping.
DIY guitar re-amping
DI your guitar to the front-panel input, use CueMix's near-zero latency to loop to any output (with a re-amp adapter, if needed), and record both the dry signal and your mic'd up amp simultaneously. Then re-amp the dry signal later with different amps and cabs - or amp modeling plug-ins - to experiment with different tones. No need to re-plug cables between recording and re-amping.
Extra line inputs when you need them
Do you work with compressors and other outboard gear? Each 828 mic input offers a dedicated analog send/return loop, allowing for both mono or stereo mic channel outboard processing via fully balanced connections. If nothing is plugged in to a mic input, its return serves as an extra line input with identical signal characteristics to all other line inputs.
Control up to ten analog outputs
Control your 5.1 or 7.1 surround speaker system with a single fader. The Monitor Group gives you the flexibility to choose any analog outputs you wish to control.
A/B speaker select and talkback
Take control of your recording sessions with the front-panel talkback switch. Connect two sets of monitors and check your mixes instantly with front-panel A/B select buttons.
Monitor Mixing with Effects
CueMix 5 for Mac, Windows and iOS gives you simple, yet comprehensive graphic control over your mix with attractive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ, and a convenient touch-friendly interface (on iOS) for quick access to all mixing features, digitally controlled trims and other settings.
CueMix 5 for iOS
Control all settings and mixing from your USB host or from an iPhone or iPad running the CueMix 5 app. You can even use multiple iOS devices simultaneously. Set a password for your 828 for network security.
Loopback and live streaming
With 828 loopback channels, you can easily route computer output back to the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the 828 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting.
Optical I/O and optical expansion
Two optical banks provide 16 channels of ADAT optical at 48 kHz, 8 channels of S/MUX optical I/O at 96 kHz, with optional stereo TOSLink at rates up to 96kHz. Expand your 828 with other gear, or use it as an optical expander.
S/PDIF digital I/O
The 828's standard RCA S/PDIF input and output make stereo digital transfers a snap, with optional external clocking and support for sample rates up to 96 kHz. Choose any source signal for the S/PDIF output.
Start making music right away with included workstation software, virtual instruments and loops
Connect the 828 to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite production software, plus hundreds of loops, one-shots and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples and Loopmasters.
• New 3.9-inch TFT display
• Superb analog audio quality and high-end converters
• Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers
• Universal connectivity
• 60 simultaneous audio channels
• Advanced mic channel
• Flexible insert returns
• DSP mixing and effects processing
• Wi-Fi control
• Precision boost/trim for analog I/O
• Control room features
• Two flexible headphone outputs
• Two banks of optical I/O
• Foot switch input
• MIDI in/out/thru
• Word clock in/out/thru
• DC-coupled TRS outputs
• Loopback for live streaming and podcasting
• Guitar re-amping
• CueMix 5 app
• Performer Lite
- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic/line/instr inputs
- 2 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks
- Individual -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power
- Preamp gain: +74 dB in 1 dB increments
- 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs
Analog inputs
- 8 x 1/4-inch TRS line in (balanced/unbalanced)
- 2 x 1/4-inch insert returns function as balanced TRS line inputs (with no mic inputs connected)
- Max level: +21 dBu
- +20 dB digital gain on each input
Analog outputs
- 8 x 1/4-inch TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
- 2 x male XLR out
- Max level: +21 dBu
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone (see below)
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS sends (balanced, pre-converter)
Digital I/O
- 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates
- 2 banks (8 ch) of S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample rates
- Bank A switchable to stereo TOSLink I/O (optical S/PDIF)
- 1 x stereo S/PDIF I/O on RCA (up to 96 kHz)
Computer I/O
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) - USB2 compatible USB audio class compliant
- 1 x IF-certified USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C-to-C cable included
- Compatible with USB Type A (with a C-to-A cable, sold separately)
- Total USB audio channels: see "Total Audio I/O" below
- Round Trip Latency (RTL): 2 ms (32 sample buffer at 96K)
Total audio I/O
- 28 in / 32 out (60 total channels) at 1x sample rates
- 20 in / 24 out (44 total channels) at 2x sample rates
- 10 in / 14 out (24 total channels) at 4x sample rates
MIDI I/O
- 1 x MIDI In
- 1 x MIDI Out/Thru
- 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
Headphone
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphones
- Output impedance: 1Ω
- Max output: 14.4 dBu
Phantom power
- 2 x individual +48V
Foot Switch
- 1 x 1/4-inch foot switch input
- Mapping: pedal up/down to any host keystrokes
Sync I/O
- 1 x BNC Word Clock In
- 1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru
- Sample rates: all (from 44.1 to 192 kHz)
Front panel
- 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
- 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
- 2 x potentiometer - headphone volume
- 2 x potentiometer - mic/instr input gain
- 1 x potentiometer - menu navigation
- 1 x large potentiometer - main volume
- 12 x switches - (2) 48V, (2) pad, (6) control room, (2) nav
- 1 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display
- 1 x latching power button
Power
- Internal 100-240V autoswitching supply
- 50-60 Hz - 0.5A max
- Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including Apple silicon Macs)
- 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended
- macOS version 10.13 or later
- Available Hi-Speed or Super-Speed USB port
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
Windows System Requirements
- Intel Core i3 PC (or AMD equivalent)
- 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended
- Windows 10 or later (x64 AMD/Intel only)
- Available Hi-Speed or Super-Speed USB port
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
Class-Compliant Support
- USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)
- MOTU Performer Lite
- Ableton Live Lite
- 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
Renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers 125 dB dynamic range and extremely low harmonic distortion. Analog performance is driven by decades of engineering expertise in audio interface technology.
Universal connectivity for Mac, PC and iOS
Connect to your Mac, PC or iOS device with 5 Gbps USB 3 (compatible with USB 2), with up to 60 audio channels (28 in and 32 out). Class-compliant firmware means you can plug-and-play with Mac or iOS hosts, no driver needed. Industry standard high-performance drivers work with any audio apps. Connect directly to your iPad™ via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter).
60 simultaneous audio channels
Connect all your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines, outboard processors, MIDI gear, optical expanders - even a foot pedal. All 28 inputs and 32 outputs are available simultaneously.
Ultra-low latency performance
Optimized drivers for both Mac and PC deliver renowned, ultra-low latency performance. With a high-performance DAW such as Digital Performer, the 828 delivers an astonishing round trip latency (RTL) of 2 ms (milliseconds) over USB (2 or 3) at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer.
Transparent mic channels and hi-Z guitar inputs
Capture your recorded material in its truest, most natural form with -113 dB THD+N, 115 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN performance. Each mic channel has individual preamp gain, pad, 48V phantom power and remote control from your computer or iOS device. Each combo jack alternately provides a 1/4-inch high-impedance TS guitar input for DI tracking and reamping.
DIY guitar re-amping
DI your guitar to the front-panel input, use CueMix's near-zero latency to loop to any output (with a re-amp adapter, if needed), and record both the dry signal and your mic'd up amp simultaneously. Then re-amp the dry signal later with different amps and cabs - or amp modeling plug-ins - to experiment with different tones. No need to re-plug cables between recording and re-amping.
Extra line inputs when you need them
Do you work with compressors and other outboard gear? Each 828 mic input offers a dedicated analog send/return loop, allowing for both mono or stereo mic channel outboard processing via fully balanced connections. If nothing is plugged in to a mic input, its return serves as an extra line input with identical signal characteristics to all other line inputs.
Control up to ten analog outputs
Control your 5.1 or 7.1 surround speaker system with a single fader. The Monitor Group gives you the flexibility to choose any analog outputs you wish to control.
A/B speaker select and talkback
Take control of your recording sessions with the front-panel talkback switch. Connect two sets of monitors and check your mixes instantly with front-panel A/B select buttons.
Monitor Mixing with Effects
CueMix 5 for Mac, Windows and iOS gives you simple, yet comprehensive graphic control over your mix with attractive graphic mixing, graphic editing of parametric EQ, and a convenient touch-friendly interface (on iOS) for quick access to all mixing features, digitally controlled trims and other settings.
CueMix 5 for iOS
Control all settings and mixing from your USB host or from an iPhone or iPad running the CueMix 5 app. You can even use multiple iOS devices simultaneously. Set a password for your 828 for network security.
Loopback and live streaming
With 828 loopback channels, you can easily route computer output back to the computer, where you can mix it with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the 828 in your host software for live streaming or podcasting.
Optical I/O and optical expansion
Two optical banks provide 16 channels of ADAT optical at 48 kHz, 8 channels of S/MUX optical I/O at 96 kHz, with optional stereo TOSLink at rates up to 96kHz. Expand your 828 with other gear, or use it as an optical expander.
S/PDIF digital I/O
The 828's standard RCA S/PDIF input and output make stereo digital transfers a snap, with optional external clocking and support for sample rates up to 96 kHz. Choose any source signal for the S/PDIF output.
Start making music right away with included workstation software, virtual instruments and loops
Connect the 828 to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite production software, plus hundreds of loops, one-shots and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples and Loopmasters.
Features
• Next-gen 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface• New 3.9-inch TFT display
• Superb analog audio quality and high-end converters
• Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers
• Universal connectivity
• 60 simultaneous audio channels
• Advanced mic channel
• Flexible insert returns
• DSP mixing and effects processing
• Wi-Fi control
• Precision boost/trim for analog I/O
• Control room features
• Two flexible headphone outputs
• Two banks of optical I/O
• Foot switch input
• MIDI in/out/thru
• Word clock in/out/thru
• DC-coupled TRS outputs
• Loopback for live streaming and podcasting
• Guitar re-amping
• CueMix 5 app
• Performer Lite
Specifications
Sample rates- 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Mic/line/instr inputs
- 2 x XLR/TRS "combo" jacks
- Individual -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power
- Preamp gain: +74 dB in 1 dB increments
- 1 MΩ impedance on the line/instr inputs
Analog inputs
- 8 x 1/4-inch TRS line in (balanced/unbalanced)
- 2 x 1/4-inch insert returns function as balanced TRS line inputs (with no mic inputs connected)
- Max level: +21 dBu
- +20 dB digital gain on each input
Analog outputs
- 8 x 1/4-inch TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)
- 2 x male XLR out
- Max level: +21 dBu
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone (see below)
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS sends (balanced, pre-converter)
Digital I/O
- 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates
- 2 banks (8 ch) of S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample rates
- Bank A switchable to stereo TOSLink I/O (optical S/PDIF)
- 1 x stereo S/PDIF I/O on RCA (up to 96 kHz)
Computer I/O
- 1 x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (5 Gbps) - USB2 compatible USB audio class compliant
- 1 x IF-certified USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type C-to-C cable included
- Compatible with USB Type A (with a C-to-A cable, sold separately)
- Total USB audio channels: see "Total Audio I/O" below
- Round Trip Latency (RTL): 2 ms (32 sample buffer at 96K)
Total audio I/O
- 28 in / 32 out (60 total channels) at 1x sample rates
- 20 in / 24 out (44 total channels) at 2x sample rates
- 10 in / 14 out (24 total channels) at 4x sample rates
MIDI I/O
- 1 x MIDI In
- 1 x MIDI Out/Thru
- 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
Headphone
- 2 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphones
- Output impedance: 1Ω
- Max output: 14.4 dBu
Phantom power
- 2 x individual +48V
Foot Switch
- 1 x 1/4-inch foot switch input
- Mapping: pedal up/down to any host keystrokes
Sync I/O
- 1 x BNC Word Clock In
- 1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru
- Sample rates: all (from 44.1 to 192 kHz)
Front panel
- 2 x XLR/TRS combo inputs
- 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone outputs
- 2 x potentiometer - headphone volume
- 2 x potentiometer - mic/instr input gain
- 1 x potentiometer - menu navigation
- 1 x large potentiometer - main volume
- 12 x switches - (2) 48V, (2) pad, (6) control room, (2) nav
- 1 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display
- 1 x latching power button
Power
- Internal 100-240V autoswitching supply
- 50-60 Hz - 0.5A max
System Requirements
Mac System Requirements- Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including Apple silicon Macs)
- 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended
- macOS version 10.13 or later
- Available Hi-Speed or Super-Speed USB port
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
Windows System Requirements
- Intel Core i3 PC (or AMD equivalent)
- 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended
- Windows 10 or later (x64 AMD/Intel only)
- Available Hi-Speed or Super-Speed USB port
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
Class-Compliant Support
- USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on Mac or iOS (no driver required)
Included Software
- CueMix 5- MOTU Performer Lite
- Ableton Live Lite
- 6GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU
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Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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| Product | SKU | Qty |
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| 828 28x32 USB3 Audio Interface with Mixing and Effects | 799391 |
