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MOTU
Authorised Distributor · MENA & Türkiye

Engineering-
driven audio.

Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1980, Mark of the Unicorn has spent four decades defining professional audio — from the 1985 debut of Performer, the first professional MIDI sequencer for Mac, to today's class-leading ESS Sabre32 Ultra interfaces running on USB4 and Thunderbolt 4.

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Est. 1980 · Cambridge MA Mark of the Unicorn
Founded1980 — Cambridge, MA
Flagship DACESS Sabre32 Ultra
Dynamic RangeUp to 125 dB
ConnectivityUSB4 / TB4 / AVB
DistributionMENA & Türkiye
About MOTU

Forty-five years of audio engineering from Cambridge.

MOTU was founded in 1980 by engineers inspired by the original Macintosh — and they've never stopped building for the people who make music professionally. Performer arrived in 1985 as the music industry's first MIDI sequencer for Mac. Digital Performer followed, becoming the DAW of choice for film composers, broadcast engineers and recording studios who demanded rock-solid timing, deep MIDI control and no compromises.

Today, MOTU's hardware lineup spans desktop interfaces for home producers, rack-mounted units with AVB network audio for large installations, and the 828 — an interface that has been continuously refined since its legendary 2001 FireWire debut. Every product runs on the same core principle: converters and drivers good enough that the interface never becomes the weak link.

Available across MENA and Türkiye through MediaCast — authorised distributor, in stock in Dubai, with live demonstrations at the MCX Experience Centre in Barsha Heights.

Recording Studio Post Production Broadcast Film Scoring Home Studio Live Sound Podcast & Creator Education
Works with
Digital Performer Pro Tools Logic Pro Ableton Live Cubase / Nuendo Studio One Reaper FL Studio macOS / Windows / iOS
45+Years of Engineering
125 dBDynamic Range
2.4 msRound-Trip Latency
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ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC · 120 dB dynamic range · USB-C bus-powered · Class-compliant · Mac, Windows and iOS
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M Series · Desktop Interfaces

Professional performance. Accessible price.

The M Series brought MOTU's renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters — with 120 dB dynamic range and -129 dBu EIN — into the desktop market for the first time. Bus-powered over USB-C, class-compliant, and immediately loved by professionals who know what a great converter feels like.

2-in / 2-out

MOTU M2

Two mic/line/instrument inputs, two balanced outputs. 120 dB dynamic range. Hardware direct monitoring with zero latency. The M2 is the perfect starting interface for solo producers, vocalists and podcasters who refuse to compromise on conversion quality.

120 dB DRUSB-CiOS ReadyBus-Powered
4-in / 4-out

MOTU M4

Four inputs, four outputs — with the same ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters as the M2. Adds two line-level inputs and a second output pair for monitor switching. MIDI I/O included. Ideal for producers tracking multiple sources or maintaining a dedicated hardware insert loop.

120 dB DRMIDI I/OA/B MonitorUSB-C
6-in / 4-out

MOTU M6

Four XLR/TRS combo preamp inputs plus two additional line inputs — six channels total. Full-colour LCD level meters, A/B monitor switching, 192 kHz / 24-bit resolution. The M6 fills the gap between the M4 and the pro rack lineup, without sacrificing the converter quality that defines the M Series.

4 PreampsLCD MetersA/B Monitor192 kHz
MOTU M Series · MediaCast MENA
Same ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC as MOTU's flagship rack units. Desktop price.
120 dB dynamic range, -129 dBu EIN, and rock-solid USB-C drivers. Available to demo at MCX Dubai.
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828 & Rack Interfaces · 1U Professional

The 828 lineage. Completely reengineered.

The MOTU 828 is one of professional audio's great landmarks — first shipped in 2001, now continuously refined for 2025. The current 828 and its rack siblings use ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, full-colour 3.9" TFT displays, DSP onboard mixing with effects (reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression), and wireless control via CueMix 5.

2024 Redesign
28-in / 32-out · USB3

MOTU 828

A complete redesign of the legendary 828. ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology, 60 total channels of I/O at 24-bit / 192 kHz. Two mic/line/hi-Z preamps with 74 dB gain. DSP-driven 24-input mixer with 8 stereo busses, reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression. ~2 ms RTL at 96 kHz. 3.9" colour LCD, standalone mixer mode, CueMix 5 wireless control, loopback for streaming.

28×32USB32 Preamps~2ms RTLCueMix 5
2025 · Thunderbolt 4
32-in / 34-out · TB4 / USB4

MOTU 16A

The world's first Thunderbolt 4 audio interface. 66 total channels of I/O (32 inputs, 34 outputs), 125 dB dynamic range from ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC, 64-channel DSP mixer with 32 busses, reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression. ~1.8 ms RTL at 96 kHz. Two 3.9" TFT displays. 128 channels of AVB networking. Compatible with Thunderbolt 3, USB4, USB3 and USB2.

32×34TB4 / USB4~1.8ms RTL128ch AVB64ch DSP
28-in / 32-out · TB4 / USB4

MOTU 848

28 inputs, 32 outputs — 60 total channels of I/O. Four mic/line/instrument preamps with up to 74 dB gain, phantom power, -20 dB pad and insert loops. ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC, 125 dB dynamic range, <1.9 ms RTL at 96 kHz. Integrated AVB switch with two Ethernet ports — daisy-chain up to eight 848 or 16A units without a separate switch. 64-channel DSP mixing. 3.9" TFT display.

28×32TB4 / USB44 Preamps<1.9ms RTLAVB Switch Built-in
Nov 2025
26-in / 28-out · TB4 / USB4

MOTU 10pre

Ten mic/line/instrument preamps with up to 74 dB of gain in a single 1U rack unit — 26 inputs and 28 outputs (54 total channels). Connects over 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 or USB4. 64-channel DSP mixing with reverb, 4-band EQ, gate and compression. 128 channels of AVB networking. Daisy-chain compatible with the 16A and 848. The answer for tracking rooms, broadcast suites and post facilities that need maximum mic input count.

26×2810 PreampsTB4 / USB4128ch AVB
828 & Rack Series · 2024–2025
Industry-first Thunderbolt 4 in a rack audio interface. 128 channels of AVB.
From the redesigned 828 to the 10pre — demo the full rack lineup at MCX Dubai.
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UltraLite · Portable Professional

Studio performance. No rack required.

The UltraLite-mk5 brings ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology — with a measured 125 dB dynamic range — into a compact, steel-encased interface that runs equally well in the studio and on stage. Works with or without a computer via standalone mixer mode.

18-in / 22-out · USB-C

UltraLite-mk5

18 inputs, 22 outputs, and a measured 125 dB dynamic range from ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC technology. Achieves an astonishing 2.4 ms round-trip latency over USB at 96 kHz with a 32-sample buffer. The OLED display, onboard effects (reverb, parametric EQ, dynamics), and standalone mixer mode make it as at home on a live stage as in a recording room.

125 dB DR2.4ms RTLStandalone ModeOLED DisplayUSB-C
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Included Software
Every MOTU interface ships with:

MOTU Performer Lite · Ableton Live Lite · CueMix 5 · 6 GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, Loopmasters and MOTU

AVB Network Audio · Multi-room & Large Facilities

128 channels over a single Ethernet cable.

MOTU's AVB (Audio Video Bridging) technology turns standard Gigabit Ethernet into a low-latency, high-channel-count audio network. Expand across rooms, buildings or an entire facility — with synchronised clocking and zero audio quality loss at any scale.

128ch AVB · Network Audio

AVB Networking

All MOTU rack interfaces with AVB capability can send and receive 128 channels of network audio over standard Ethernet — without a dedicated audio network card. Combine any number of AVB interfaces across your facility. Sync every unit to the same wordclock. Route any channel to anywhere.

128ch In + OutStandard EthernetSub-ms Latency
Network Switching

MOTU AVB Switch

A purpose-built 5-port Gigabit switch optimised for MOTU AVB audio networks. Ensures correct time synchronisation between all connected MOTU AVB devices — critical for phase-coherent multi-room audio installations. Simple to configure, designed for permanent installation.

5-Port GigabitAVB OptimisedRack Install
I/O Expansion · 24 Channels

MOTU 24Ai

Twenty-four channels of analogue input expansion for MOTU AVB networks. No computer required — connects directly via AVB to route 24 line inputs into any MOTU network. Ideal for expanding input count in multitrack recording, broadcast and large live sound applications.

24 Analogue InAVB NativeNo Computer
AVB Network Audio · Large Installations
128 channels. One Ethernet cable. No proprietary network cards.
AVB installations across broadcast, education, performing arts and corporate AV are a MediaCast speciality. Talk to Joel about your facility.
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Software · DAW

Digital Performer — the film composer's DAW.

Digital Performer (DP) is MOTU's flagship DAW — in continuous development since 1990, and the industry standard for film scoring, orchestral recording and broadcast. Renowned for its MIDI engine, sample-accurate timing and deep integration with MOTU hardware.

Version 11
macOS & Windows · DAW Software

Digital Performer 11

A full-featured DAW with an unrivalled MIDI engine, video sync, Clips launcher, retrospective MIDI recording, stem bouncing and the Nanosampler 2.0 instrument. Native Apple Silicon support. Used daily on major film scores, television soundtracks and professional album productions. Bundles with every MOTU interface in Performer Lite form.

Film ScoringMIDI EngineVideo SyncApple SiliconmacOS & Windows
Bundled · All Interfaces

MOTU Performer Lite

A fully functional version of Digital Performer included with every MOTU interface. Full multi-track recording, MIDI sequencing, effects and virtual instruments — everything you need to start producing immediately. An excellent on-ramp to the full DP experience, and a complete production environment in its own right for many workflows.

Included FreeMulti-trackMIDI + AudioVirtual Instruments
Digital Performer · Film & Broadcast
The DAW that major film composers trust. In development since 1990.
Joel can advise on Digital Performer licensing, upgrades from older DP versions and MOTU hardware pairing for your studio.
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MIDI Interfaces & Routing

Studio-grade MIDI. Multiple ports, zero jitter.

MOTU pioneered professional MIDI interfaces for Mac in 1985 and has never stopped refining them. The current MIDI interface range handles multi-port studios, live rigs with complex patch routing and permanent installation requirements.

5-Port · USB

MOTU micro lite

Five independent MIDI ports (5 in, 5 out — 80 channels total) in a compact USB-powered unit. Pocket-sized but built for professional studios. The micro lite handles the MIDI routing for rack synths, drum machines and hardware instruments with zero timing jitter.

5 In / 5 Out80 ChannelsBus-Powered
8-Port · USB · Rack

MOTU MIDI Express 128

Eight MIDI ports in, eight out — 128 MIDI channels — in a 1U rack unit. Includes front-panel MIDI activity LEDs for all ports, SMPTE sync and a 128-program library patch bay. The definitive multi-port MIDI interface for large studios and live performance rigs.

8 In / 8 Out128 ChannelsSMPTE Sync1U Rack
USB-C · Class Compliant

MOTU MIDI Express XT

Eight MIDI ins, eight MIDI outs plus serial ports. MIDI merging, channelising, routing and filtering — all programmable from Mac or PC. The XT handles even the most complex MIDI studio architectures without a dedicated computer for routing management.

8×8 MIDIMIDI RoutingMerging & Filter
Why MOTU

Engineering-first. No compromises.

Every MOTU product is built around the same core belief: the hardware should serve the music, not limit it.

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Converters

ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC Technology

MOTU uses the same ES9026PRO DAC across its entire lineup — from the M2 desktop unit to flagship rack interfaces. Up to 125 dB dynamic range and -114 dB THD+N measured. The same converters found in reference monitoring systems.

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Latency

2.4 ms Round-Trip. Proven in practice.

Optimised MOTU drivers for Mac and PC deliver industry-leading latency performance. The UltraLite-mk5 measures 2.4 ms RTL at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer — proven and consistent across macOS and Windows.

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Connectivity

USB4, Thunderbolt 4 & AVB Networking

The 16A, 848 and 10pre connect over 40 Gbps Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 — an industry first at launch. Combined with 128-channel AVB network audio, MOTU offers more connectivity options than any other professional audio interface range.

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DSP Mixing

64-channel onboard DSP with effects

Rack interfaces include full onboard DSP: 64-channel mixing, reverb, parametric EQ and dynamics — all controlled wirelessly via the free CueMix 5 app. Monitor mixes, headphone feeds and stage mixes without touching the host computer.

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Display

Full-colour 3.9" LCD on every rack unit

480 × 128 pixel high-resolution colour displays across the rack lineup provide real-time metering for all analogue and digital I/O simultaneously. Know exactly what's happening at every input and output without opening software.

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Platform

macOS, Windows, iOS & iPadOS

M-Series interfaces are USB class-compliant — plug-and-play on Mac and iPad with no driver required. Windows users download MOTU's ASIO/Wave drivers for professional-grade performance. The entire lineup supports iOS and iPadOS for mobile production.

Applications

Where MOTU professionals work.

MOTU hardware and software is trusted by film composers, broadcast engineers, recording studios, live sound engineers and music producers worldwide.

🎬

Film Scoring & Post Production

Digital Performer's video sync and MIDI engine make it the platform of choice for Hollywood composers. MOTU interfaces handle the high channel counts and sample-accurate timing that film sessions demand.

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Broadcast & Radio

Rock-solid drivers, AVB network audio and talkback support built into every rack unit. MOTU's broadcast reliability record spans decades of on-air deployment.

🎵

Professional Recording Studio

From two-channel vocal tracking to 128-channel AVB multitrack sessions — MOTU scales from solo artist to full facility without changing the conversion quality at the heart of the system.

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Home & Project Studio

The M Series democratises professional converter quality. 120 dB dynamic range in a bus-powered USB-C interface under $300. No compromises on conversion — just fewer channels.

🎤

Podcast & Content Creation

The M2 and M4 are ideal podcast interfaces — hardware monitoring for zero-latency cue mixes, loopback for recording computer audio, and class-compliant plug-and-play for Mac and iPad.

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Education & Training

MOTU's cross-platform compatibility, bundled DAW software and durable hardware make it a practical and cost-effective choice for music technology programmes at all levels.

MOTU · MediaCast · MENA & Türkiye
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Your MOTU Specialist

Joel knows MOTU. Every interface, every driver, every workflow.

Joel is MediaCast's specialist for MOTU, Universal Audio, IK Multimedia and Apogee — handling every enquiry across MENA and Türkiye. He's specified home studio setups, broadcast AVB networks, film scoring workstations and multi-room post production facilities on MOTU.

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Joel
Audio Specialist · MediaCast

Specialises in professional audio interfaces, DAW software, DSP-based recording and studio design. Handles MOTU, Universal Audio, IK Multimedia and Apogee across the region. Available for site visits, live demonstrations at MCX and remote video consultations.

✉ joel@mediacastsys.com 💬 WhatsApp Joel 🏢 Visit MCX Experience Centre, Barsha Heights, Dubai
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