Specifications

PCI-424 Card & Cuemix DSP
2408MK3
COMPUTER AUDIO HARDWARE
MOTU
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S/PDIF Input/Output
◆ The 2408MK3 provides S/PDIF digital I/O so
you can exchange digital audio with a wide
variety of other devices. But the 2408MK3
takes S/PDIF one step further than other
systems by providing an extra S/PDIF stereo
output of the main mix. You can use this
extra stereo digital output for whatever you
want. For example, you can leave it
connected to a DAT machine so that at any
time you can record a stereo mix of the
project you are working on - without having
to swap cables with another S/PDIF device
that may be connected.
SMPTE & Word Clock
◆ The 2408MK3 is the first audio interface to
provide on-board video and SMPTE time
code synchronization features. This allows
you to slave your 2408MK3 system to video,
SMPTE time code or both - without a
dedicated synchronizer. The PCI-424 card
provides a DSP-driven phase-lock engine
with sophisticated filtering that provides
fast lockup times and sub-frame accuracy.
◆ S/PDIF jacks (RCA) on the rear panel can be
switched via software to become a dedicated
SMPTE LTC timecode I/O. However, because
the 2408mk3’s sync features are driven by
the PCI–424’s DSP, any analog input can be
chosen for SMPTE input, and any active
channel, digital or analog, can be chosen as
a SMPTE time code output.
◆ Supplied software also provides a complete
set of tools to generate SMPTE for striping,
regenerating or slaving other devices to the
computer. Synchronization features are
cross-platform and compatible with all
audio sequencer software.
Legacy I/O Support
◆ Users who already own a 2408MKII or other
PCI-based MOTU recording system can
connect their legacy MOTU hardware to
the PCI–424 card of a 2408MK3 system.
◆ All legacy PCI-based MOTU interfaces are
supported, including the original 2408,
2408MKII, 1296, 1224, 24I and 308. Users
can mix and match legacy interfaces with
the new 2408MK3 as they please.
◆ Legacy interfaces can also take full
advantage of the PCI-424’s CueMix DSP near
zero latency monitoring.
For the computer-based studio, the
PCI–424 card features CueMix DSP, a
flexible DSPdriven mixing and
monitoring matrix that provides the
same near-zero monitoring latency as
today’s latest digital mixers. CueMix DSP
allows you to connect keyboards, synth
modules, drum machines, and even
effects processors and then monitor
these live inputs with no audible delay and no processor drain on the host CPU.
The CueMix DSP engine resides on the PCI–424 card, so it works across all interfaces
connected to the card. The CueMix Console software provides an on-screen mixer that
gives users hands-on control of their monitor mix, regardless of what audio software
they prefer to use. Digital Performer users have the additional option of controlling
CueMix DSP directly within DP’s mixing environment.
◆ The PCI-424 is expandable to 96 active
inputs/outputs. It supports sample
rates up to 192kHz and provides DSP-
driven monitor mixing across 96 inputs
@96kHz with zero host buffer latency.
◆ PCI-424 resolves directly to SMPTE time
code via any available analog input
with sub-frame accuracy. No separate
SMPTE synchronizer required. Also
provides word clock and ADAT Sync to
achieve sample-accurate digital
transfers between digital recorders
and the computer.
◆ Cuemix DSP allows you to mix multiple
channels into multiple mix busses or
directly assigned outputs. Manage your
monitor mix with the Cuemix Console.
◆ Cuemix Console provides independent
level and pan controls for each input on
every mix. And with CuemixDSP you
aren’t limited to four stereo mixes. You
can configure a unique mix for every
physical stereo output you have
available. This means you can have up
to 48 separate stereo mixes on a 96
output system.
◆ Includes a setup wizard for both Mac and
PC based systems that will have you up and
running in minutes. The Setup wizard is an
interactive, stand-alone director movie that
helps you connect everything together. It
even configures the 2408MK3 driver for you
when you’re done!
◆ Switchable input levels (+4/ –10dB) for each
analog input pair via software.
◆ 2408MK3 connects to the PCI-424 card
(installs in the computer), via 6-pin IEEE
1394 cable. The PCI-424 supports cable
lengths of up to 50 feet. Long cable runs
are often necessary in studios where the
computer is housed in a separate room than
the rack–mounted 2408MK3 audio interface.
◆ Dedicated front-panel five-segment level
meters for every analog input and output.
◆ Separate front-panel volume knobs provide
independent volume control for the front-
panel headphone jack and the rear-panel
main outputs.
◆ Across-the-board software compatibility —
the 2408MK3 ships with a complete set of
drivers for Windows 98SE/Me/2K/XP and
Macintosh and is compatible with virtually
all audio software on both platforms.
◆ Core 2408MK3 system all includes
AudioDesk, MOTU’s sample–accurate work-
station software for Macintosh with 24-bit
recording/editing and 32-bit automated
mixing, processing and mastering.
Additional Features