First let me say Motu, or ‘Mark of the Unicorn’ is one of my favorite gear/software manufacturers. Pictured below is the interface which is incorporated in my own personal studio chain. The 896HD has provided necessary flexibility for me based on the fact I don’t have the firewire interface installed on my Mackie Onyx 1620 mixer.

Besides the 896HD, Motu offers the 828 mkII interface and the Traveler, as well as other options. Digital Performer, their multi-track sequencer/audio production tool has been used to score many current successful major motion pictures. The next major upgrade to Digital Performer [ver.5] is due in the first quarter of this year. I am also hearing sometime very soon Motu will be announcing a new mid-priced firewire interface, possibly in the sub $500 price range. More information here at PodcastRigs to follow as it becomes available.

-ptfigg.