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Description
The world’s first Thunderbolt audio interface with 48-channel mixing and AVB networking.
The 1248 is the flagship interface for a new line of high-performance audio interfaces that combine superb audio quality and state-of-the-art features.
Technical Specifications - Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz - Mic inputs: • 4 x XLR mic inputs • Preamp gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled)
- Analog inputs: • 2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar inputs (front panel) • 8 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced) • Max level: +24 dBu (digitally adjustable +2 to +24)
- Analog outputs: • 12 x 1/4" TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled) • Max level: +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20) • 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
- Digital I/O: • 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical at 1x sample rates • 1 bank (8 ch) of SMUX optical at 2x sample rates • Stereo RCA S/PDIF up to 96 kHz (with SRC on input) • Stereo TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) on Bank A (optional)
- Total I/O: • 32 inputs and 34 outputs (66 total) at 1x sample rates • 24 inputs and 26 outputs (50 total) at 2x sample rates • 14 inputs and 16 outputs (30 total) at 4x sample rates
- Computer I/O: • 1 x Thunderbolt (compatible with 1 and 2) • 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant • 1 x USB 3.0 and iOS compatible • 1 x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite)
- Computer I/O channels: • Thunderbolt (44.1 to 96 kHz): 128 in/out • Thunderbolt (176.4 to 192 kHz): 64 in/out • USB 2.0 (44.1 to 48 kHz): 64 in/out • USB 2.0 (88.2 to 96 kHz): 32 in/out • USB 2.0 (176.4 to 192 kHz): 24 in/out • AVB Ethernet: 16 to 128 in/out, depending on host computer speed
- Sync I/O: • 1 x word clock in • 1 x word clock out
- Headphone: 2 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone (assignable) - Phantom power: 4 x individual +48V
- Front panel: • 2 x 1/4" TRS headphone output • 2 x TRS hi-Z guitar input • 2 x digital rotary encoders • main/monitor volume • 2 x digital rotary encoders • phone volume • 2 x digital rotary encoders • guitar input gain • 4 x digital rotary encoders • mic preamp gain • 8 x switches • (4) Pad and (4) 48V Phantom switch • 324 x 24 pixel LCD for level meters / menu nav • 1 x AC power switch
- Power: • International 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz • 0.5A max
Mac System Requirements - 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster - 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended - Mac OS X version 10.8 or later - Available Thunderbolt, USB 2.0 or AVB Ethernet port* - A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording) - *AVB Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X Yosemite
Windows System Requirements - 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster - 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended - Windows 7, 8 or 10 - Available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port - Available Ethernet port for firmware updates - A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
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 - Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 drivers - MOTU AVB Discovery App for Mac & Windows (finds connected MOTU interfaces) - MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store) - MOTU AVB Control web app (served from the hardware itself) - AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & Windows (separate download)
Operating Systems - For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later - For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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