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24-bit
Analog I/O :192kHz sampling rate
Built-in sample rate conversion allows you to connect 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz devices
Stereo AES/EBU
Standard 1394 ‘FireWire’ ports: no PCI or PC cards to install
Expandable: two FireWire ports for daisy-chaining
Includes AudioDesk workstation software for the Macintosh

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..... OS9, OSX (version 10.2 or higher)

Mac and PC OS supported

WinMe, Win2K, WinXP

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The 896HD is equally well-suited for studio and stage, with or without a computer. As a computer interface, the 896HD provides 18 separate inputs and 22 outputs, including separate main outs and headphone out.
You can add additional send/return loops using the 896HD’s new CueMix DSP on-board mixing feature, a flexible DSP-driven 18-input/8-bus mixing and monitoring matrix that eliminates the need for an external mixer or patchbay. Connect all of your studio gear, including microphones, guitars, synths, keyboards, drum machines and even effects processors. Then monitor all of these live inputs via the 896HD’s main outs, headphone jack or any other output .
Live on stage? Program the 896HD at the studio with the CueMix Console software and then take the 896HD on the road for mixing/monitoring without a computer. Bus levels can be adjusted without the computer by using the front panel Monitor Level knob.
In the studio, 8 channels of ADAT optical digital I/O, plus stereo AES/EBUare available for a digital mixer. All digital I/O connections support standard sample rates up to 96kHz.
The 896HD provides cross-platform compatibility with Mac OS 9, Mac OS X (version 10.2 or later) , Windows Me/2000/XP and all of your favorite audio software and host-based effects via WDM/ASIO/Core Audio/Sound Manager drivers. Or you can use the included AudioDesk workstation software for Macintosh, with 24-bit recording/editing and 32-bit mixing/processing/mastering.

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1 - Activity meters
Large ten-segment meters display all analog input activity with software controlled peak and clip indicators. Programmable meters allow you to view analog output, ADAT input or ADAT output.

2 - Front-panel input trims
Independent control of input gain for all eight 24-bit, 192kHz inputs. Each input has its own front-panel 48-volt phantom power switch.

3 - Main outputs
Connect powered monitors directly to these jacks and separately control your main mix and monitor levels with convenient front-panel knobs.

4 - AES/EBU digital I/O with SRC
Stereo AES/EBU input and output. Built-in sample rate conversion allows you to connect 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96kHz devices, regardless of the system sample rate.

5 - International power supply
Built-in international power supply accepts 110-220v on a standard IEC cable.

6 - Standard 1394 ‘FireWire’ ports
Connect your FireWire-equipped computer here. No PCI or PC cards to install , just plug in and go. MOTU FireWire interfaces are expandable; the second FireWire port allows you to daisy-chain more devices without the need for a FireWire hub.

7 - Word clock
Word clock input and output for synchronization with a wide variety of digital devices, or a centralized word clock source.

8 - System meters
Dedicated meters for main outputs plus programmable meters for digital AES/EBU input or output activity. Clock indicators display sample rate, clock source and rate conversion.

9 - Hands-free punch in/out
Connect a pedal for hands-free punch in and out.

10 - Volume controls
Volume control can optionally control level to main monitors as well as headphones.

11 - Eight balanced outputs
Each XLR output is individually switchable for +4 or -10dB levels.

12 - Eight mic/line/instrument inputs
Neutrik connectors accept XLR or 1/4” inputs. Plug in a mic, guitar or synth to 24-bit, balanced or unbalanced 192kHz inputs. Each input is switchable to accept mic or line level signals, with additional front-panel trim , or completely bypass the trim circuit with the +4/fixed setting.

13 - ADAT optical I/O
Eight channels of ADAT optical (lightpipe) input and output. Connect a digital mixer, ADAT or additional A/D/A converter. Also supports four channels of 88.2 or 96kHz audio. ADAT Sync port provides sample-accurate sync for compatible devices.

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All inputs and outputs are discrete**: the main outs do not 'steal' channels from analog outputs 1-8, and the headphones outputs are also available as separate mix destinations. They do not have to 'mirror' another output (although you can program them to mirror any output pair you wish). * 4 channels at 88.2 / 96kHz ** at 192/176.4 main and headphone outputs are mirrored