The MicroBook IIc from MOTU is a reincarnation of the company's popular MicroBook, once again delivering a complete personal recording solution with simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level devices. The microphone preamps deliver a neutral (no coloration) signal and are fitted with a -20 dB pad, digitally controlled analog trim, and 48V phantom power for use with condenser microphones. Programmable balanced and unbalanced outputs provide flexible monitoring options.
The unit also functions as an eight-bus digital mixer that allows for mixing live inputs with each other, with or without host software tracks. The included CueMix FX software for Mac OS X and Windows provides graphic, on-screen control of the on-board audio mixer, with up to four separate stereo mixes available. AudioDesk workstation software for Mac OS X and Windows features recording, editing, mixing, processing, and mastering functionality. Being USB audio class compliant allows the interface to connect to an iPad using a standard camera connection kit cable (sold separately) for recording and monitoring audio with a preferred iOS app.
Four input, six output bus-powered "plug-and-play" USB 2.0 audio interface for Mac and Windows (6 x 8 physical in/outs)
Eight-bus digital mixer to route and mix live inputs with computer tracks
Preamp-equipped microphone input with Precision Digital Trim, 48V phantom power, and -20 dB pad
Hi-Z guitar input with -20 dB pad and Precision Digital Trim
Stereo line level analog input (balanced 1/4" TRS or stereo mini)
Stereo balanced 1/4" TRS line level main outs
Stereo 1/8" mini line level out
S/PDIF digital out (duplicates main out)
Headphone output on 1/4" stereo jack with independent volume control
Digitally controlled analog trim for all analog inputs
Digital trim for all outputs
Output volume digital rotary encoder - push to cycle among three modes - main out, phones, or both
Microphone input digital rotary encoder for adjusting trim level, 48V and pad
Dedicated 3- or 4-segment LED meters for all inputs and outputs
Support for recording and playback at 2x sample rates (88.2 and 96 kHz)
CueMix FX no-latency mixing and monitoring with EQ and dynamics processing
7-band parametric EQ and compression
Instrument tuner
Test tone and white/pink noise generator
Advanced audio analysis software tools, including FFT display, spectrogram "waterfall" display, oscilloscope, X-Y plot, and phase analysis
100% compatible with all host-based effects processing in today's popular audio programs
Industry standard Mac and Windows audio drivers (Core Audio, Wave, and ASIO) for across-the-board compatibility
Compatible with all current and recent generation Macs and PCs
Support for Apple iPad and other iOS devices with camera connection kit (sold separately)
Includes AudioDesk full-featured audio workstation software for Mac OS X and Windows
In the Box
MOTU MicroBook IIc - USB 2.0 Audio Interface for Personal Recording