MOTU 24 AI USB 2.0 Audio Interface Overview:72 audio channels24 channels of analog, plus three 8-channel banks of digital I/OThe 24Ai offers twenty-four balanced analog inputs in a single rack space. It includes three 8-channel ADAT optical banks, for a total of 72 channels each (24 analog plus 48 optical). Use the 24Ai to add analog I/O to your computer, or as a flexible optical expander and mixer. Or both!All analog I/O is supplied on multi-channel DB-25 D-sub connectors and Phoenix connectors for convenient, flexible wiring into studio and industrial installations alike. If you need individual quarter-inch connectors, check out the 16A interface.Superb audio qualityThe 24Ai employs the same industry-recognized analog design as MOTU’s groundbreaking 1248, 8M and 16A audio interfaces.24Ai Line InDynamic Range: 110 dBTHD+N: -102 dB Audio class compliant USB 2.0Broad compatibility with future-proof connectivityHi-speed USB 2.0 provides across-the-board compatibility with pretty much all laptops and desktops. The 24Ai is USB audio class compliant, which means you enjoy OS-level USB compatibility and support, including iPad support (with a camera connection kit). Since USB 2.0 devices are compatible with USB 3.0-equipped hosts, your 24Ai interface is a future-proof investment in your studio.48-channel digital mixingControl up to 12 separate stereo mixesThe 24Ai is equipped with a 48-channel digital mixer designed just like a large format mixing console. The 48 inputs can take signal from anywhere: the physical inputs on the 24Ai interface itself, audio channels from host software on your computer, audio network streams, or even mixer outputs. The mixer provides 7 stereo aux busses, 3 groups, a reverb bus that can alternately serve as a 4th group, a Main Mix bus and a separate Monitor bus that can serve as a solo bus. In essence: comprehensive and transparent mixing.Modeled analog EQ and compressionVintage processing with 32-bit floating point precisionBritish analog mixing consoles are renowned for their musical EQ profiles. The 24Ai meticulously model these classic EQs to give you the very same, magical EQ response found on these coveted desks. Each input channel also provides a classic compressor module with optional peak/RMS operation. Groups and the Main Mix bus are equipped with MOTU’s Leveler, an accurate model of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A optical leveling amplifier, known for its unique and highly sought-after Automatic Gain Control (AGC) characteristics.Matrix routing and splittingPut the ultimate patch-bay at your fingertipsWith one click on the routing grid, you can route any source signal to any destination. Sources can be analog or digital inputs on the interface, computer channels, mixer bus outputs, or audio network streams from other devices on the network. Destinations include interface outputs, host software inputs, mixer inputs, or any other device (or computer) on the AVB network. You can even split any single input (or stereo pair) to unlimited multiple output destinations.System expansion and audio networkingExpand your system with more I/O and Wi-Fi controlConnect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately).The network port on the 24Ai introduces AVB Ethernet, the new industry standard developed by the IEEE for professional audio networking. Add a second MOTU AVB interface with a simple Cat-5e or CAT-6 ethernet cable.Build a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (hundreds of meters). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.Web app controlControl everything from your laptop, tablet, and smart phoneThe software that you use to control the 24Ai doesn’t reside on your hard drive. It’s a web app served from the hardware itself. This means you can control the on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from the web app software running in your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network. Use any web client on any platform — Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android — as long as it shares the same network.Stand-alone mixing with wireless controlControl everything from your iPad or iPhoneConnect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router directly to the 24Ai with a standard Ethernet cable and control powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smart phone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live sound mixing!Comprehensive meteringView all I/O activity at a glanceThe large backlit 324 x 24 LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.Quick Setup presetsCompletely transform your MOTU interface with one clickThe 24Ai is so flexible, they can serve many roles — in the studio, on stage, and throughout an installation. The Quick Setup menu lets you instantly reconfigure the 24Ai for many common situations, from operation as a standard audio interface to serving as a network “snake” from one location to another. Once a preset is chosen, you can easily customize the routing grid and mixer settings to further suit your specific needs — and then save your own custom presets.Features:Superb audio qualityEmploys the same industry-recognized analog design as MOTU’s groundbreaking 1248, 8M and 16A audio interfaces.72 simultaneous audio channels24 high-quality, balanced analog inputs (24Ai) or outputs (24Ao) on three banks of multi-channel connectors (D-sub and Phoenix), plus three banks of 8-channel ADAT optical for 24 analog channels and 48 digital channels.Universal connectivityConnects to a computer with standard AVB Ethernet or audio class compliant high-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS). Discovery app and web app software works alongside any host audio software.On-board DSP with mixing and effectsFlexible 48-input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression.32-bit floating point processingDSP-driven mixing and effects engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.Modeled vintage effects processingClassic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.System expansionAdd a 2nd MOTU AVB interface (24Ai, 24Ao, 1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Cat-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately).AVB audio networkingBuild a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network.Matrix routing and splittingSend any input to any output, or multiple outputs. Includes routing to and from the computer, plus any devices on the AVB network.Web app controlControl on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from web app software running in your favorite browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network.Stand-alone mixing with wireless controlConnect an Apple Airport™ or other Wi-Fi router directly to the 24Ai or 24Ao with a standard Ethernet cable and control powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smart phone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live sound mixing.ADAT digital I/OUse the 24Ai or 24Ao as a 24-channel optical expander for other gear. 24 channels at 44.1/48 kHz or 12 channels at 88.2/96 kHz.Comprehensive meteringThe large backlit 324 x 24 LCD lets you view all signal activity at a glance with detailed metering for all analog and digital I/O. Access hardware settings from a simple and convenient menu.AudioDeskIncludes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.Specifications: