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The new 8pre FireWire audio interface offered by Motu is a flexible, affordable component . The device provides 8 mic preamps [XLR/TRS combo jacks], 8 ADAT inputs and 12 outputs [8 ADAT and 4 analog]. Additional features include: 24-bit, 96kHz digital audio … 20dB Pad on front panel trims … Front Panel Metering … SMPTE Timecode Sync via analog inputs … SMPTE Timecode Generation to any analog output … Dual FireWire ports … CueMix DSP for monitoring/routing, and AudioDesk for recording, editing and mixing. The device includes drivers for both Mac an PC. $550 US.

My guess is the 8pre would mesh well with something like BoomRecorder for easy and efficient on-site multi-track recording sessions. For example panel discussions, multi-host/guest programming, etc.

-ptfigg.