MOTU 10pre Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Audio Interface - High-End Studio Connectivity
The MOTU 10pre is a professional 10-in/14-out Thunderbolt 4/USB4 audio interface for Mac, PC, and iOS, delivering 24-bit/192 kHz audio with 54 simultaneous channels and ultra-low latency (~1.8 ms RTL at 96 kHz). Featuring four high-end mic/line/instrument inputs with individual gain, pad, and phantom power, plus eight TRS line inputs and 12 DC-coupled outputs, it's ideal for recording, mixing, and monitoring. With a 64-channel DSP mixer, AVB networking, and CueMix Pro™ app, the 10pre integrates seamlessly with DAWs and expands via optical I/O for the ultimate audio rig.
Premium Mic Preamps and Conversion
The 10pre's four combo XLR/TRS inputs provide +74 dB preamp gain, -20 dB pad, 48V phantom, and phase invert, with dedicated inserts on channels 1-2. ESS Sabre32™ converters offer 125 dB dynamic range (outputs) and -114 dB THD+N (mic inputs), supporting all sample rates up to 192 kHz. DC-coupled outputs enable modular synth CV control, while two headphone outs with custom mixes support up to 600 ohms.
Versatile Expansion and Networking
Two ADAT optical banks expand to 16 channels at 48 kHz, with Bank A switchable to TOSLink S/PDIF. Dual Gigabit Ethernet ports enable AVB daisy-chaining for hundreds of channels, and Word Clock I/O syncs with external gear. The DSP mixer handles 64 inputs/32 busses with reverb, EQ, gate, compressor, and HPF, plus A/B/C speaker switching and talkback.
Key Features of the MOTU 10pre
- 10x14 Thunderbolt 4/USB4 interface with 24-bit/192 kHz audio
- 4x mic/line/instrument inputs with +74 dB gain, -20 dB pad, 48V phantom
- 8x TRS line inputs, 12x DC-coupled TRS outputs, 2x headphone
- 2x ADAT optical (16 ch. at 48 kHz), TOSLink S/PDIF, Word Clock I/O
- 64-channel DSP mixer with reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, compressor, HPF
- Dual Gigabit Ethernet for AVB networking and expansion
- CueMix Pro™ app for Wi-Fi control and A/B/C speaker switching
- Loopback for streaming, talkback, standalone mode
- Includes Performer Lite DAW, 100+ instruments, 6 GB loops
- 2-year warranty
Technical Specifications
- Type: Thunderbolt 4/USB4 audio interface
- Inputs: 4x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line/instrument), 8x 1/4" TRS line, 2x ADAT (16 ch. at 48 kHz)
- Outputs: 12x 1/4" TRS line (DC-coupled), 2x headphone, 2x ADAT
- Converters: ESS Sabre32™, 125 dB DNR (DAC), 118 dB DNR (ADC)
- Preamp Gain: +74 dB, -20 dB pad, 48V phantom
- Sample Rate: 44.1–192 kHz
- Connectivity: USB-C/Thunderbolt (40 Gbps), 2x Gigabit Ethernet (AVB)
- Power: Internal PSU, 100–240V AC, 15–30W
- Dimensions: 19 x 1.75 x 12.25 in (483 x 44 x 311 mm)
- Weight: 11 lbs (5 kg)
- Warranty: 2-year limited
Included Accessories
- 10pre Audio Interface
- Thunderbolt/USB-C cable (2 m)
- Power cable
- CueMix Pro™ app
- Performer Lite software
