The MOTU 10pre Audio Interface delivers pristine sound quality, advanced connectivity, and powerful onboard mixing - setting a new benchmark for modern studios
Equipped with Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 and AVB network integration, the 10pre combines ten high-performance mic inputs, low-latency operation, and extensive routing flexibility in a single 1U rackmount interface. Whether you’re tracking large ensembles, integrating outboard gear, or building an expandable networked studio, the 10pre provides exceptional sonic transparency and unmatched control. Engineered for today’s hybrid production workflows, the 10pre offers ten pristine mic/line/instrument inputs with up to +74 dB of gain and ultra-quiet -129 dBu EIN performance. Eight rear-panel XLR/TRS combo inputs provide permanent connections in your rack, while two additional front-panel inputs make it easy to plug in mics or instruments on the fly. With 54 total channels of I/O, onboard 64-channel digital mixing with effects, and 128-channel AVB networking capability, the 10pre integrates effortlessly into any studio configuration.
A high-resolution 3.9-inch full-color display gives instant access to levels, preamp control, and routing, while CueMix Pro software provides deep control of the 10pre’s powerful DSP mixer — complete with 4-band EQ, compression, gating, and reverb on every channel. With its built-in AVB switch, the 10pre can link up to eight MOTU interfaces over Ethernet for hundreds of channels of networked audio with ultra-low latency.
MOTU 10pre Audio Interface Features
- 26×28 audio interface with Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectivity (compatible with USB3 / USB2)
- Ten mic/line/instrument (Hi-Z) inputs with +74 dB gain and ultra-low noise preamps (-129 dBu EIN)
- Two front-panel mic inputs for fast on-the-spot tracking
- Eight rear-panel combo XLR/TRS inputs with individual send/return inserts on channels 1–2ESS Sabre32™ DACs with 125 dB
- dynamic range and -114 dB THD+N
- Dual independent headphone outputs with programmable source selection
- Built-in talkback, monitor A/B/C switching, mute and mono sum controls
- Two banks of ADAT optical I/O (switchable to S/PDIF), word clock I/O, and DC-coupled line outputs
- Integrated AVB switch with dual Ethernet ports for daisy-chaining up to eight MOTU devices
- 64-channel DSP mixer with 4-band EQ, compressor, gate, and reverb on every channel
- Wi-Fi and network control from macOS, Windows, iOS, and iPadOS using CueMix Pro™
- Includes MOTU Performer Lite DAW software and 6 GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, and LoopCloud
MOTU 10pre Audio Interface Specifications
- Computer Connectivity: Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 (Type-C), backward compatible with USB 3 and 2
- Analog Inputs: 10 × XLR/TRS combo (mic/line/Hi-Z)
- Analog Outputs: 8 × ¼″ TRS (balanced, DC-coupled)
- Digital I/O: 2 × ADAT I/O (8-ch each), S/PDIF (optical, switchable)
- Headphone Outputs: 2 × ¼″ TRS, independently assignable
- Mic Preamp Gain: Up to +74 dB
- Dynamic Range (Line Out): 125 dB A-weighted
- Round-Trip Latency: < 1.9 ms (at 96 kHz, 32-sample buffer)
- Mixing Engine: 32-bit floating point DSP, 64 input channels, 26 aux buses, main + monitor + reverb + solo buses
- Networking: 128-channel AVB I/O, dual Gigabit Ethernet ports
- Dimensions: 1U rackmount
- Compatibility: macOS, Windows, iOS, and iPadOS
MOTU 10pre Audio Interface Includes
- MOTU 10pre Audio Interface
- Thunderbolt-compatible USB4 C-to-C cable
- CueMix Pro software and MOTU Performer Lite DAW
- 6 GB loop and sound library
- Power cable and documentation
- Manufacturer Warranty
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