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MOTU 24Ai

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The 1248 offers a lot of interface for the money, not to mention MOTU’s take on networked audio.Read more
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Pros

  • the 1248 still looks excellent value for money
  • Scalable
  • with high channel counts

Cons

  • my Windows machine is now four and a half years old
  • Metering does not clearly indicate overs
  • It often takes several seconds to serve each page
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  • Stereo
  • External
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MOTU 24Ai - Pros & Cons

MOTU 24Ai

Pros

  • the 1248 still looks excellent value for money
  • Scalable
  • with high channel counts
  • a nice piece of reliable equipment for a decent price
  • Affordable
  • comparative to its competitors
  • its simple setup and design

Cons

  • my Windows machine is now four and a half years old
  • Metering does not clearly indicate overs
  • It often takes several seconds to serve each page
  • occasional CPU spikes at buffer sizes
  • the present looks like a bit of a mess
  • only available in larger studios
  • The software does not reside on your computer
  • interface doesn t have any analog inputs or
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  • 24 high-quality analog outputs and 48 digital channels
  • Like No Thunderbolt connectivity

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MOTU 24Ai - Full Specifications

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Sound TypeStereo
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Placement TypeExternal
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  • Digital optical input
  • Digital optical output
  • Ethernet
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MOTU 24Ai MOTU - Editorial Reviews (1)

MOTU 24Ai MOTU 1248
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Published: 15.07.2016
MOTU 1248

The 1248 offers a lot of interface for the money, not to mention MOTU’s take on networked audio.

By Sam Inglis
27 minute read

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