USB Audio Interfaces - MOTU 4Pre Hybrid USB & Firewire Audio Interface

MOT-4pre

MOTU 4Pre Hybrid USB & Firewire Audio Interface

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Sometimes 2 microphone preamps are just not enough. That's why Motu have created the 4Pre; giving you 4 preamps in a compact audio interface. If you've been searching for an affordable, compact audio interface with four mic inputs, your search is over. The 4pre packs four mic inputs into an impressively small half-rack form factor, along with a healthy complement of additional professional-grade audio connections. Just think of the possibilities.

Type: USB Audio Interfaces

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MOTU 4Pre PRODUCT FEATURES:
You can record and mix vocals plus guitar for two musicians simultaneously. Or mic a drum kit with overheads and close-ups. Or record lead and background vocals in one take. With an interface this flexible, capable, and great-sounding, you'll be ready for any situation your music throws at you.

Compact size
Designed to go with you anywhere

The 4pre is an impressively small 8.5 by 7 by 1.75 inches, which means that it slides easily into your backpack. It also sits nicely next to your laptop or desktop computer.

Flexible combo-style inputs
Connect guitars, a keyboard, or other inputs

The four inputs are not just for mics: they are combo jacks that also accept a quarter-inch plug. Inputs 1-2 take line-level signals, such as the output from a synth or keyboard. Inputs 3-4 are "hi-Z" DI inputs with proper impedance for plugging in your electric guitar directly, without an amp or cabinet, to process your guitar sound through amp and cab simulation plug-ins in your host software.

Universal connectivity
Hybrid technology connects to any computer

Thanks to MOTU's Hybrid interface technology, the 4pre connects to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed
USB 2.0. Connect your mic, guitar, keyboard, and digital input, and you are ready to make pro-quality recordings.

Bus-powered FireWire
No power supply needed

The 4pre can draw power from its FireWire connection to the computer, so you can operate remotely on laptop battery power.

High-speed USB 2.0
High bandwidth and low latency

The 4pre can record and play all channels simultaneously, and high-speed USB 2.0 provides plenty of bandwidth, even at 96 kHz.

Mixing made simple
Hands-on mixing for studio and stage

Quickly balance the levels of mics, guitars, a keyboard, or other inputs right from the front panel. Each input has its own volume control. Route inputs directly to any output pair, each with its own unique mix: main outs, line outs, S/PDIF out, and phones.

Studio grade sound
Your mix will be ready for prime time

The 4pre has been engineered with MOTU's renowned, award-winning audio interface technology, which delivers the pristine audio quality and rock-solid performance that MOTU interfaces are known for worldwide. You can always record and mix with confidence, knowing that decades of engineering experience are behind you, every step of the way.

Solid metal chassis
MOTU interfaces are built to last

The 4pre aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy and durable, and designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and tour bus. In a world awash with cheap plastic, the cool touch of the 4pre's metal exterior in your hands is a reassuring reminder that you are holding quality engineering and construction built to last.
MOTU 4Pre TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Converters
24-bit

Sample Rates
44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz

Analog In
4 x XLR/TRS combo
2 x 1/4" TRS phone (balanced/unbalanced)
2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar

Analog Outputs
2 x 1/4" balanced TRS main out
2 x 1/4" balanced TRS line out
2 x 1/4" TRS headphone

Digital Input
1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF

Digital Output
1 x RCA coaxial S/PDIF

Computer I/O
1 x FireWire 400 (Type B)
1 x USB 2.0

Sync In/Out
S/PDIF
SMPTE time code (LTC)

Headphone Output
2 x 1/4" TRS phone with independent volume control

Phantom Power
Individual +48V

Front panel
2 x 10-segment ladder LEDs • main outs
4 x 5-segment LEDs • inputs
2 x signal present LEDs • S/PDIF I/O
2 x signal present LEDs • stereo line out
4 x LEDs • 48V phantom power
4 x LEDs • -20 dB pad
5 x LEDs • mix/trim (main, line, S/PDIF, phone, trim)
1 x LED • Vol/Pan

Power Requirements
9-18V DC, 5W, tip + or -
FireWire bus power
DC power adapter included, required for stand-alone and USB 2.0 operation
MOTU 4Pre SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:
Mac System Requirements
PowerPC G4 CPU 1 GHz or faster (including any Mac with a PowerPC G5 or any Intel processor)
1 GB RAM; 2 GB or more recommended
Mac OS X version 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7; v10.5.8 or later required
Available FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (preferably at least 250 GB)

Windows System Requirements
1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster equipped with at least one USB2 or FireWire port
1 GB RAM; 2 GB or more recommended
Windows 7 or Vista, 32- or 64-bit; Vista SP 2 or later required
Available FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0 port
A large hard drive (preferably at least 250 GB)

Operating Systems
Mac OS X version 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 (v10.5.8 or later is required)
Windows 7 or Vista (SP2 or later is required)

64-bit operation
Available for Mac OS X v10.6 or 10.7
Available for 64-bit versions of Windows 7 or Vista
Requires a 64-bit CPU (and host application for plug-in versions)