MOTU 10pre Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Audio Interface
MOTU - 10pre, 26-in/28-out, 24-bit/192kHz, Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Audio Interface with 10 Preamps
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Thunderbolt 4/USB4 Audio Interface
MOTU - 10 pre
Thunderbolt™ 4 / USB4 audio interface with DSP, mixing, effects and networkingThe MOTU 10pre is a powerhouse audio interface designed for serious producers, engineers, and musicians who demand uncompromising sound and flexibility. With blazing-fast Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 connectivity, the 10pre delivers seamless performance across modern setups.
Featuring 26 inputs and 28 outputs, including 10 premium mic preamps, the 10pre gives you the freedom to record full bands, complex setups, or detailed studio sessions. Its ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology ensures pristine 24-bit/192kHz audio quality, while round-trip latency stays impressively low — under 2ms.
Inside, you’ll find a powerful 64-input, 32-bus digital mixer with onboard DSP effects, flexible routing options, and advanced monitoring tools. The routing grid and virtual patchbay make it easy to customize your workflow. Two banks of 8-channel optical I/O, dual headphone outputs, and two Gigabit network ports give you expandability for any studio configuration — whether you’re daisy-chaining multiple interfaces or creating an AVB network for multi-computer recording.
The front panel features a vivid 3.9-inch TFT display with customizable metering, giving you precise visual feedback at a glance. Other standout features include loopback for streaming and podcasting, DC-coupled outputs for controlling modular synths, and Wi-Fi control from Mac, PC, or iOS devices.
Altogether, the MOTU 10pre combines cutting-edge technology, studio-grade performance, and unmatched connectivity, making it an essential centerpiece for any professional or project studio.
at a glance
• Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 connectivity for ultra-fast, low-latency performance (under 2ms round-trip).
• 10 premium mic preamps plus a total of 26 inputs and 28 outputs for full studio flexibility.
• ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology delivering pristine 24-bit/192kHz audio quality.
• 64-input, 32-bus digital mixer with onboard DSP effects and flexible routing options.
• Dual Gigabit AVB network ports for daisy-chaining multiple interfaces or multi-computer setups.
• Two independent headphone outputs and customizable 3.9" TFT display with metering.
• Loopback, DC-coupled outputs, and Wi-Fi control for streaming, modular synths, and remote operation.
Thunderbolt™ and USB Connectivity for Mac, PC and iOS
Superb analog audio qualityRenowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers 125 dB dynamic range and extremely low harmonic distortion. Analog performance is driven by decades of engineering expertise in audio interface technology.
Universal ConnectivityThe 10pre delivers cutting-edge Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB4 universal connectivity for Mac, PC, iOS and iPadOS. Connect your host device with the included 40 Gbps USB-C cable and the 10pre negotiates the fastest possible connectivity speed.
Mixing and Effects
64-channel mixing with 32-bit floating point precisionThe 10pre is equipped with a 64-channel mixer designed just like a large format mixing console.
The 64 inputs can take signal from anywhere: the physical inputs on the 10pre interface itself,
audio channels from host software on your computer, audio network streams, or even mixer
outputs. The mixer provides 26 aux busses, plus main, reverb, monitor, and solo buses. All inputs
and output buses provide 4-band double-precision parametric EQ and a compressor. Additionally,
input channels include a High-Pass Filter and Gate. In essence: capable and transparent mixing.
Point-to-Point routing and splittingUsing intuitive, virtual patch cords, you can easily
route any source signal to any destination. Sources
can be analog or digital inputs on the interface,
computer channels, mixer bus outputs, or audio network
streams from other devices on the network. Destinations
include interface outputs, host software inputs, mixer
inputs, or any other device (or computer) on the
network. You can even split any single source (or
stereo pair) to unlimited multiple output destinations.
Advanced Extras
Balanced analogThe 10pre's balanced output connections are well-protected against RF interference, AC hum, and other noise-producing environmental factors.
Optical I/O and optical expansionTwo optical banks provide 16 channels of ADAT optical at 48 kHz, 8 channels of S/MUX optical I/O at 96 kHz, with optional stereo TOSLink at rates up to 96kHz. Expand your 10pre with other optical gear, or use it as an optical expander.
Meter ViewsNot using the optical I/O? Or any digital I/O? The 10pre provides customized meter views for analog I/O only, digital I/O only and other combinations to best support your workflow.
Two headphone outputsEach headphone output can be programmed with the same or different mixes, with independent volume control and source selection from the front-panel or CueMix Pro.
Loopback and live streamingEasily route computer output channels — as many as you need — back to the computer, where you can mix them with live mics and/or guitar inputs from the 10pre in your host software for live streaming or podcasting.
DC-coupled TRS outputsAll analog outputs are DC-coupled. This means you can use the 10pre to manipulate and sequence modular synthesizers from a host DAW using control voltage (CV).
Start Making Music Right Away!
includes workstation software, virtual instruments and loopsConnect the 10pre to your Mac or PC and start laying down tracks with the included Performer Lite production software,
plus hundreds of loops, one-shots and sounds from industry leaders Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples and Loopmasters.
Performer LitePerformer Lite provides everything you need to record, edit, mix, process and master your own music tracks quickly and easily. Plug in your mic, guitar and MIDI keyboard and start tracking with over 100 virtual instruments, dozens of effects plug-ins, guitar FX processing and much more.
100+ InstrumentsPerformer Lite includes over 100 virtual instruments, including acoustic and electric pianos, guitars, basses, drums, organs synths, orchestral instruments, choirs, world instruments and much more. Take your musical muse wherever it wants to go.
6 GB of free loops and sample packsPerformer Lite includes 6 GB of free loops and sample packs from leading sample content providers to help you start making music right away. From Performer Lite's Content Browser, choose from dozens of musical styles, click to audition, then drag and drop in your projects timeline to build your track quick.
The Tech Spec
| Features | Specification | Computer Connectivity | Thunderbolt 4/USB4 |
|---|---|
| Form Factor | Rackmount |
| Simultaneous I/O | 26 x 28 |
| A/D Resolution | Up to 24-bit/192kHz |
| Built In DSP/FX | Yes |
| Number of Preamps | 10 |
| Phantom Power | Yes |
| Analog Inputs | 10 x XLR-1/4" Combo (mic/line/hi-Z) |
| Analog Outputs | 8 x 1/4" TRS |
| Digital Inputs | 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT) |
| Digital Outputs | 2 x Optical Toslink (ADAT) |
| Inserts | 2 x 1/4" TRS (send), 2 x 1/4" (return) |
| Headphones | 2 x 1/4" TRS |
| Data I/O | 2 x Ethernet |
| Network | AVB |
| Clock I/O | In/Out |
| Software | CueMix Pro App, Performer Lite |
| Rack Space | 1U |
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