Ios Setup (Lightning); A Typical 828 Setup; Audio Connections - MOTU 828 User Manual

iOS SETUP (LIGHTNING)

IF certified
USB C-to-A cable
Use the 828 as an iOS audio interface, or control it
from your iOS device.
Use this setup for iOS devices with a Lightning
port.
For iOS devices with a Lightning port, an Apple
Lightning to USB3 Camera Adapter is required
(sold separately), as shown above.

A TYPICAL 828 SETUP

See the diagram on page 10 for an example of
typical connections to the 828. The following
sections provide important information for
achieving best results for each type of connection.
Figure 4-1: 828 front panel
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iOS device with
Lightning port
Apple Lightning to USB3
Camera Adapter
Lightning to USB cable
(optional for powering
the iOS device)
AC power

AUDIO CONNECTIONS

Here are a few things to keep in mind as you are
making audio connections to your 828 interface.
Mic/line/instrument inputs with preamps
Connect a microphone to the front-panel XLR/
quarter-inch combo jack with a standard XLR mic
cable. Connect a guitar or line level input with
balanced or unbalanced cable with a quarter-inch
plug. Adjust the level with the gain knob for either
type of input.
If you need to connect a +4 dBu (line level)
signal to inputs 1 or 2, use the mic inserts (see
"Mic inserts" on page 25), which provide a signal
path that matches the line inputs. If you need to
use the front panel input for some reason, be sure
to engage the -20 dB pad.
48V phantom power
If you are connecting a condenser microphone or
another device that requires phantom power,
engage the corresponding front-panel phantom
power button.
Preamp gain
The 828 preamps provides 74 dB of gain. Use the
front panel gain knobs to adjust gain as needed for
each input. The front-panel screen provides visual
feedback as you turn the knob. Preamp gain is
digitally controlled, so you can make fine-tuned
adjustments in 1dB increments. You can also
adjust preamp gain in the CueMix 5 app. See
"Home tab" on page 42.
-20 dB pad
Each mic input (XLR jack) is equipped with a
-20 dB pad button, to accommodate input signals
that could overdrive the input. The pad button
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