MOTU 828 (2024) 28 x 32 USB3.0 Audio Interface

The completely redesigned 828 delivers everything you need to turn your computer into a powerful 24-bit/192 kHz digital audio workstation.

The 828 connects to a Mac or PC with Super-speed (5 Gbps) USB 3 or Hi-speed USB 2, with up to 60 audio channels (28 in and 32 out). Proven, reputable MOTU drivers work with all your favorite audio apps, delivering industry-leading, ultra-low round trip latency (RTL) performance as low as 2 ms at 96 kHz with high-performance DAW hosts. USB audio class-compliant firmware allows connection to your iPad™ or any iOS™ device via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter, sold separately).

The 828 is equally well-suited for studio and stage. As an interface or standalone mixer, the 828 provides 28 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including two XLR/TRS “combo” mic/line/guitar inputs, dedicated main outs on XLRs, and two independent front-panel headphone outs. Renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers superb analog performance.

Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and effects processors. Record, monitor, and process all of these live inputs with no latency and no processor strain on your computer. Powerful DSP delivers separate 24-channel monitor mixes for all analog output pairs, including the two headphone outputs, with on-board effects processing, including reverb, 4-band EQ and compression.

After recording and mixing in the studio, unplug the 828 from the computer and take it on stage for operation as a stand-alone mixer with effects. Control everything over Wi-Fi from the CueMix 5 app running on your laptop, tablet and smartphone.

KEY FEATURES:

• Next-gen 28 x 32 USB3 audio interface with DSP, mixing and effects

• New 3.9-inch 24-bit RGB LCD with precision metering for all I/O

• Superb analog audio performance driven by ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC Technology

• Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers (~2 ms RTL with a 32 sample buffer @ 96 kHz)

• Universal connectivity with 5 Gbps USB3 (compatible with USB2)

• 60 simultaneous audio channels (28 inputs and 32 outputs)

• 2x high-performance mic/line/hi-Z guitar inputs on combo XLR/TRS

• Individual preamp gain, 48V phantom power, -20 dB pad, phase invert, remote control, and dedicated inserts for each mic input
• Flexible insert returns can operate as extra line inputs (when mic inputs are unused)

• DSP-driven 24-input digital mixer with 8 stereo busses and DSP effects (reverb, 4-band EQ, gate & compressor)

• Wi-Fi control from CueMix 5 app on multiple mobile devices (via a USB-connected computer on the same network)

• Network management features (discovery for multiple devices on the network and password protection for each device)

• Control room features include Talkback and A/B monitor select via CueMix 5 software or front panel controls

• Two flexible headphone outputs with independent volume control and fully customizable independent mixes

• 8x balanced, DC-coupled 1/4-inch TRS analog outputs with measured 125 dB dynamic range

• Hardware (direct) monitor mixing for each analog output pair and both headphones (8 mix busses)

• 2x banks of optical digital I/O (16 ADAT channels at 1x sample rates) with optional stereo TOSLink on Bank A

• 1x RCA S/PDIF stereo digital I/O

• MIDI in/out/thru

• Word clock in/out/thru

• 1-rack U form factor built with rugged steel construction

• USB audio class compliant for plug-and-play operation on macOS and iOS (no driver required)

• Driver loopback for mixing host software output with live 828 inputs for streaming and podcasting

• Guitar re-amping with near-zero loop-thru to record the dry guitar signal and mic'd amp simultaneously

• CueMix 5 app to control mixing and settings from your Mac, PC or iOS device

• MOTU Performer Lite and Ableton Live Lite workstation software included

• 100+ instruments (in Performer Lite)

• Over 6 GB of included free loops, samples and one-shots from industry-leading libraries

• Two-year warranty

Digital Downloads (buying software)

All software marked as "serial download" or "digital download" will be delivered via email within normal office hours.

Simply add the software to the basket and at the delivery stage in the checkout please select "Digital Download - Software by email" as your delivery method

Delivery Charges (Main Products)

The cutoff for same-day dispatch is 3:30pm but can vary at busier times such as Christmas.

All orders over £99.00 will be delivered free via our standard delivery 2-3 days (UK Mainland)

If you need your item faster we also offer a Priority Tracked service at £3.99 (1-2 days) or Next Day Tracked £6.99

(please ensure you add a mobile number to your order for tracking)

Saturday delivery is available when ordered before 2pm (Mon-Fri)

All orders below £99.00 will start as low as £2.99 depending upon weight and qty(s) (UK Mainland) 

All Delivery options will be available at the delivery stage in the checkout

EU Delivery Times

Non UK Mainland Addresses please allow 1-3 Days
Delivery To Belgium / France / Germany please allow 3-4 Days
Music PC Systems - Please allow 5-7 Working Days build time (UK) 7-14 (Rest of the World)

French - Pour la Livraison s'il vous plaît permet en France 2-4 Jours
German - Für Lieferung Nach Deutschland erlaubt bitte 2-4 Tage

Delivery Notes
On delivery, you must inspect the goods carefully for damage as Inta Audio is unable to accept responsibility for damage in transit, shortage of delivery or loss of products unless the customer advises Inta Audio of such within three working days from the date of delivery.

Returns Policy

We ask that you follow these guidelines to help us process your return as quickly and efficiently as possible:

1. Please keep your order reference to hand. This confirms your original order and gives us the necessary details to authorise the product’s return.

2. Contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 (or e-mail cs@inta-audio.com). We will then send you an RMA number and returns form which needs to be completed and sent back with the returned item(s).

3. (If the order has been unpacked) re-package it to ensure that it is being returned in its original condition. Please make sure all items relating to the product are returned, including manuals and cables.

4. When returning an item please obtain a ‘proof of postage’ receipt from the Courier.


Returned items must be mailed within 10 days of when the RMA Number has been issued. Items received with a post date 30 days after your requested return will NOT be eligible for refund.

Please note: Our returns policy is quite straightforward but there are a number of conditions that we ask our customers to comply with before applying:

1. It is your responsibility to request a return. If you don’t tell us you want to make a return, we don’t know. Once you do tell us, we will do everything we can to action it.

2. If you have not requested a return within 28 days of receiving an order, we will have assumed that you are intending to keep it and we will not authorise a return.

3. We always refund the payment according to how the original purchase was made and aim to do so within 72hrs of the return being received by us.

4. Returned goods are liable for a restocking fee of 15% towards handling and repackaging if the order is not returned in its original, unopened packaging. This charge will be subject to our inspection of the returned goods.

5. Delivery charges will not be refunded unless the delivered goods are faulty.

6. Replacement products are dispatched immediately after the returned goods have been received and accepted by Inta Audio.

7. Items that develop a fault within 30 days of delivery are eligible for a replacement or a refund. Delivery costs are also reimbursed for faulty items. Please contact our Customer Services Team on 02476 369898 if you believe your item has developed a fault.

Finally, please remember that notifying us of your intention to apply for a return, saving the delivery paperwork and keeping the order in its original packaging will help both you and Inta Audio to process the return quickly.

If you have any questions about our Returns policy please telephone us on 02476 369898 or email us at cs@inta-audio.com.