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Focusrite Scarlett 18i20 Sound Card
Focusrite Scarlett 18i20
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MOTU 828 MK3 Sound Card
MOTU 828 MK3
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MOTU 828x Sound Card
MOTU 828x
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MOTU 8Pre USB Sound Card
MOTU 8Pre USB
Editiorial reviews
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4 editorial reviews
Interface covers a connection spectrumRead more
The latest generation of Focusrite's extensive Scarlett range offers something for every budget.Read more
Focusrite scores on features, sound quality, and value with this well-priced audio interface with four mic preamps.Read more
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28 inputs and 30 outputs in a 1U rackRead more
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MOTU’s 828 series has been a valuable studio workhorse for nearly two decades, and the latest is the best one yet.Read more
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We take an in-depth look at MOTU's most affordable Firewire audio interface yet.Read more
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User rating
62
3.9 out of 5
62 user ratings
5 stars
38 %
4 stars
27 %
3 stars
24 %
2 stars
4 %
1 stars
4 %
46
4.1 out of 5
46 user ratings
5 stars
43 %
4 stars
28 %
3 stars
23 %
2 stars
2 %
1 stars
2 %
45
4.2 out of 5
45 user ratings
5 stars
44 %
4 stars
35 %
3 stars
11 %
2 stars
8 %
1 stars
0 %
41
4.2 out of 5
41 user ratings
5 stars
34 %
4 stars
48 %
3 stars
17 %
2 stars
0 %
1 stars
0 %

General

Sound TypeStereoStereoStereoStereo

Connectivity

Analog 3.5mm output0
N/A
N/A
N/A
Headphone outputyes
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jack Plug input8
N/A
N/A
N/A
Jack Plug output (6,3 mm / 1/4)10
N/A
N/A
N/A
Microphone inputyes
N/A
N/A
yes
Other connectors
  • Balanced input XLR
  • Digital coaxial input
  • Digital coaxial output
  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • MIDI
Firewire
  • MIDI
  • Thunderbolt
  • Firewire
  • MIDI
  • Thunderbolt
USByesyesyesyes

Design

Placement TypeExternalExternalExternalExternal

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Often compared with MOTU 828 MK3

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Often compared with MOTU 828x

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