10pre Thunderbolt / USB Audio Interface

MOTU 10pre

Take command of your studio like never before with the 10pre Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Audio Interface from MOTU, a 26 input / 28 output audio interface designed to empower your creative flow. With comprehensive connectivity to support vast studio set-ups all on its own and plenty of room for expansion into huge audio systems, the 10pre provides a formidable centerpiece for any audio workspace. Ten XLR/TRS preamp channels support microphones, line level sources, and direct instrument recording, with up to 74dB of clean gain. Record with confidence, taking advantage of the premium ESS Sabre32 DAC with 125dB of dynamic range and MOTU's legendary high-performance drivers for ultra-low latency audio. With configurable metering views, the 10pre provides crucial feedback that's tailored to your needs directly from the device.

Using the lightning-fast 40Gbps USB-C cable included with the interface, the 10pre supports Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 connectivity for a mesmerizing 256 channels of computer I/O. This allows you to daisy-chain the 10pre with up to six additional Thunderbolt devices, enabling massive multichannel set-ups and more. Also onboard are digital inputs and outputs for expanding your system via optical or network connections, ensuring the 10pre always gives you room to grow. The integrated pair of send and receive channels make quick work of incorporating outboard hardware processors, while the DC-coupled audio outputs support direct control of modular synthesizers via CV. Multichannel output control is similarly effortless thanks to front-panel buttons for three monitor pairs, while monitor grouping capabilities support seamless mixing in 5.1, 7.1, and other multichannel formats.

The 10pre is also a fantastic mixer, providing a massive 64 channel console style mixer that can readily incorporate audio from the analog or digital I/O, as well as loopback audio from your computer, empowering virtually any audio set-up. Control all your connections on the device via CueMix Pro, with support for iOS devices enabling remote control of your entire system. Using the 10pre's advanced AVB capabilities, you can daisy-chain multiple 10pre, 848, and 16A units with ethernet cables, enabling vast professional systems with long cable runs, perfect for large studios, touring rigs, and more. Get started right away with included workstation software, virtual instruments, and loop packs in Performer Lite, making it easy to jump right into music making no matter where you're at in your musical journey. If you're looking for a versatile and uncompromising audio interface to empower anything from bedroom production to stadium shows, the 10pre from MOTU has you covered.

10pre Features

• 26 input / 28 output USB4 / Thunderbolt 4 Audio Interface
• 10x XLR/TRS mic/line/instrument preamp channels with +48V phantom power, pad switch, and up to +74dB of gain
• 8x balanced analog outputs
• 2x banks of optical expansion / I/O
• 2x Headphone outputs with independent volume control and source selection
• Mic inputs 1-2 feature dedicated send/return loop for outboard processing
• High-performance drivers for ultra-low latency audio
• ESS Sabre32 DAC with 125 dB dynamic range
• Thunderbolt 4 connectivity and expandability with up to 256 channels of computer I/O
• Comprehensive routing control, monitoring, and mixing in CueMix Pro
• 64-channel digital mixer functionality
• Front panel switches for three monitor pairs
• Seamless multichannel control for 5.1 and 7.1 systems
• AVB audio networking support enables massive systems over network cables
• Configurable metering views
• DC-coupled outputs support CV for modular synthesizers
• Loopback and live streaming support
• Includes Performer Lite DAW software with over 100 virtual instruments, effects, and loop/sample packs