Drivers for Mac & PC - for all popular Mcintosh and Windows audio software (ASIO/WDM/Wave/Sound Manager drivers). * Expandable with additional MOTU Firewire based interfaces such as the MOTU 828. * 100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today’s popular audio programs. * 44.1, 48, 88.2 and 96kHz sample rates supported. * CueMix Plus™ zero-latency hardware patchthru system. * Includes AudioDesk full-featured sample-accurate workstation software for MacOS with recording, editing, mixing, real-time 32-bit effects processing & sample-accurate sync. * 8 channels of 24-bit ADAT optical input/output. * Sample-accurate digital transfers between ADAT digital tape decks and the computer via the ADAT sync port. * Stereo AES/EBU input and output with built in sample rate conversion. * Word clock I/O for easy integration into a studio with many devices with digitalI/O. Can slave to word clock at half-speed or double speed. Can send word clock at half speed when running at 88.2 or 96 kHz. * Eight 24-bit analog inputs using balanced/unbalanced 1/4’/XLR Neutrik combo connectors. * Eight mic pre-amps with switchable 48-volt phantom power on the front panel. * Eight 24-bit analog outputs using balanced XLR connectors. Each output is individually switchable to 4 or -10. * 109dB dynamic range * Front panel volume control of monitor input level on main outs. * Front panel headphone jack with independent volume control. * Extensive multi-segment front panel metering for all I/O and clock modes. * Software-configurable peak and clip hold times. * Trim controls for all inputs on front panel. * Front panel footswitch/punch jack