From MOTU
The MOTU Monitor 8 is a versatile 24x16x8 monitor mixer, 6-channel headphone amplifier, and USB/AVB audio interface engineered for live performance, studio tracking, and multi-user monitoring distribution. Built on the same award-winning analog architecture as MOTU’s flagship 1248, 8M, and 16A interfaces, the Monitor 8 delivers pristine audio quality with 123 dB dynamic range and ultra-low noise performance across all outputs.
Designed as a central monitoring hub, the Monitor 8 can mix 24 physical inputs (8 TRS line inputs and 16 channels of ADAT optical), multi-channel computer audio, and network channels into eight stereo output buses (Main, Aux, and monitor groups A through F). Groups A–F feature mirrored outputs—including dual 1/4" headphone jacks, summed mono stage wedge outputs, and balanced stereo line outs—allowing a single monitor mix to drive headphones, stage wedges, and wireless in-ear systems simultaneously. Equipped with 48-channel console-style DSP mixing, vintage effects modeling, wireless web-app control, and AVB/TSN audio networking, the Monitor 8 delivers comprehensive monitoring control for stage and studio.
Key Features
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Three-in-One Design: Functions seamlessly as a 24x16x8 monitor mixer, 6-channel high-power headphone amplifier, and audio class-compliant USB 2.0/AVB audio interface.
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High-Density Output Matrix: Provides mirrored output sets across six dedicated monitor groups (A–F), including 12 total headphone outputs (6 front, 6 rear), 6 summed mono outs for stage wedges, and 4 stereo line outputs for in-ear transmitters.
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48-Channel DSP Mixer & Vintage FX: Onboard 32-bit floating-point DSP provides large-console mixing with 12 stereo buses alongside modeled British console EQ, LA-2A-style compression, and classic reverb.
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Wireless Web App Control: Control DSP routing, levels, and monitor mixes wirelessly over Wi-Fi using any browser on a tablet, smartphone, laptop, or multiple devices simultaneously.
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AVB/TSN Network Expansion: Connect additional MOTU AVB-equipped interfaces or build expansive multi-room audio networks using standard Cat-5e/Cat-6 cabling with sub-millisecond network latency.
- Form Factor
- 1U Rackmount
- Total Physical Inputs
- 24 Inputs (8 × 1/4" TRS Line, 16 × ADAT Optical / 2 Banks)
- Total Physical Outputs
- 10 × 1/4" TRS Line Out, 6 × 1/4" TS Line Out (Summed Mono), 2 × XLR Main Out, 12 × 1/4" TRS Stereo Headphone Out
- Dynamic Range
- 123 dB (A-weighted, line outputs)
- THD+N
- -110 dB (0.0003%)
- Digital I/O
- 2 Banks (16 Ch) ADAT Optical (1x rates) / 1 Bank (8 Ch) SMUX (2x rates)
- Computer Connectivity
- USB 2.0 (Audio Class Compliant, USB 3.0 & iOS compatible), AVB Ethernet
- Network I/O
- 1 × RJ45 Gigabit AVB/TSN Ethernet
- Dimensions (W × D × H)
- 19" × 7" × 1.75" (48.3 cm × 17.75 cm × 4.5 cm)
- Weight
- 5.1 lbs (2.31 kg)
Warranty
This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.
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