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5-year warranty & 50-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 50 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
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- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 50 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 50 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 50 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 50 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
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Key Features
The Motu 828 Audio Interface is ideal for musicians, producers, and live performers needing high-quality, flexible connectivity across Mac, Windows, and iOS platforms. Featuring a 28 x 32 USB3 interface, it connects seamlessly to your preferred device, while the ESS Sabre32 DAC ensures pristine audio with a dynamic range of 125 dB and minimal harmonic distortion.
Product Ref: 318343
The Motu 828 offers extensive connectivity, allowing you to integrate your entire studio setup into one streamlined system. With 28 inputs and 32 outputs, this USB3 interface connects seamlessly to Mac, Windows, and iOS devices, making it highly versatile for any recording or performance environment. Thanks to class-compliant firmware, it’s plug-and-play ready on Mac and iOS, eliminating the need for additional drivers. MIDI I/O is also built-in, so you can connect your MIDI gear without a separate interface. A standout feature is the dual optical I/O banks, which support ADAT and S/MUX for up to 16 extra channels, ideal for larger setups and expanding your system as your studio grows.
At the core of the Motu 828’s exceptional audio performance is the ESS Sabre32 DAC, renowned for its high dynamic range and ultra-low distortion. With a dynamic range of 125 dB, your recordings will be clear and true to life, capturing even the subtlest details in your audio. This top-quality DAC technology is coupled with transparent preamps, ensuring that mic inputs retain their natural character without added colouration. The high headroom and -113 dB THD+N performance mean you can record confidently, knowing your audio is well-preserved from input to output, making it an ideal choice for both studio and live applications.
One of the Motu 828’s standout features is its ultra-low latency performance, designed to keep your sound perfectly in sync. With optimised drivers, this interface achieves a round trip latency as low as 2 ms, enabling real-time monitoring and playback without delay. This low latency setup is critical for accurate performance in studio environments, especially during multitrack recording sessions. When paired with high-performance DAWs such as Digital Performer, you’ll experience a fluid recording process where each track remains precisely on time, allowing you to stay focused on capturing the perfect take.
With the CueMix 5 app, the Motu 828 offers a user-friendly mixing experience on Mac, Windows, and iOS. CueMix 5 provides graphic mixing control and easy access to key settings like EQ, monitoring, and channel trims. This app allows you to control multiple mixes and monitor configurations remotely from an iPhone or iPad, giving you flexibility across different workflows. You can even set a password for security when connected to a network, ideal for shared studio spaces or live setups. Additionally, the Motu 828 includes A/B speaker selection and a front-panel talkback switch, making it easier to switch between mixes and communicate directly with performers during recording sessions.
The Motu 828 is packed with extras that elevate its usability. The dual headphone outputs are independently controllable, allowing different mixes for engineers and performers. Channel 1-2 inserts make outboard processing a breeze, letting you connect compressors or other effects units directly to your mic inputs. A foot switch input can be mapped to trigger functions in your DAW, such as punch-in recording, while DC-coupled outputs allow you to control modular synthesizers via CV signals directly from your DAW. The 828 comes complete with the Performer Lite DAW as well as a suite of over 100 instruments, 6 GB of samples, and a full set of production tools to start creating music right away.
