Neumann MT 48 Audio Interface
Description
As an industry professional, you might wonder, “Really, Neumann, aren’t there enough audio interfaces already on the market?” Neumann have a solid answer: No. There is nothing like the MT 48 and you'll love it for the unrivalled perfection it brings to your signal chains.
The truth is, no other audio interface can fully translate the quality of Neumann's microphones, and rarely do they deliver the pristine audio their monitors and headphones expect. While you are working with the best input and output gear available, you are losing potential in between. Not anymore! The MT 48 completes the ideal signal chain: Uncompromised sound quality from the source to your ear – without any bottlenecks.
Here’s an example. Neumann microphones offer a dynamic range of up to 131 dB(A). Yet audio interfaces, so far, offer only 123 dB(A). The MT 48 has four times the resolution: 136 dB(A)! It also delivers more gain than its competitors: Up to 78 dB. So, you not only get the best out of Neumann condensers, but any microphone, even low output ribbons. The same goes for the output side: The MT 48 comes with powerful, ultra-low impedance headphone outputs, offering better performance than competing devices – and even many external headphone amps. So, you’ll always get the best out of any headphone, including, of course, Neumann’s NDH line.
But it is not only premium sound quality that you need, ease of use is a crucial factor. While most audio interfaces require a controller application on the computer, the MT 48 features a high-resolution touchscreen with an intuitive user interface. No more switching between hardware and software – all settings are made on the device itself.
In fact, the MT 48 is also a fully featured digital mixing console. Equipped with a powerful DSP, the MT 48 features sophisticated EQ and dynamics processing in every channel. Plus reverb for inspiring monitor mixes. As a unique feature, the MT 48 offers Pre-FX and Post-FX recording – at the same time! Neumann calls this Dual Output Technology. With four analogue inputs and eight analogue output channels, the MT 48 has everything you need for personal recording. And it can be expanded via ADAT / S/PDIF and AES67/RAVENNA to accommodate larger setups, using, for instance, NeumannAES67 speakers and Merging Technologies AES67 converters.
Speaking of which: This product would not exist without the passion and excellence of Merging Technologies, a Swiss company with a worldwide reputation for high-end audio devices. Neumann’s first audio interface is finally here. The MT 48 is the new benchmark: unrivalled sound, unmatched specs, intuitive user interface. It embodies what Neumann stands for: superior quality – no worries.
Key Features:
- Class-leading AD/DA converters with enormous dynamic range
- 2 premium-quality mic/line preamps, 2 pristine line/instrument inputs
- 4 line/monitor outputs, 2 high-performance headphone outputs
- USB, ADAT and AES67 connectivity, integrated MIDI interface
- Intuitive touchscreen user interface
- DSP processing (EQ, dynamics, reverb), 4 independent mixers
- Two driver outputs per input channel for pre-FX and/or post-FX recording
2024 Update - Monitor Mission
The Monitor Mission transforms the MT 48 into a freely configurable monitoring controller. In addition to mono and stereo, the Monitor Mission can also handle surround formats such as 5.1 as well as highly sought-after immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos 7.1.4. This opens up a whole new field of applications, particularly in the mixing and mastering sector.
Learn more about Monitor Mission
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