In a general sort of observation, i feel like the apollo with no plugins running, sounds like when you apply a uad plug to a channel in the daw, if that makes. The scarlett 2i2 is a bestselling audio interface for home recording. Use a standard lightning to usb camera adapter purchased separately to connect the microbook iic to your ipad. Although i have added a motu zbox in front of the rolands input. Some of the latest models from known brands offer ipad compatibility. The microbook iic turns your mac, pc or ipad into a 4 x 6 recording studio with all the audio io and mixing you need to make proquality recordings. Page 2 that license agreement is a contract, and clicking authorization number on the outside of the box below the shipping address. That preamp has two identical balanced outputs per channel. About the mark of the unicorn license agreement motu. Personal studio recording has never sounded better. Motu marketing director jim cooper says of the new interface.
Motus awardwinning hardware and software are used by top professionals every day on hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster films. The microphone preamps deliver a neutral no coloration signal and are fitted with a 20 db pad, digitally controlled analog trim, and 48v phantom. As the c in its name implies, the microbook iic is usb audio class compliant. You get handson volume control, improved latency, six simultaneous outputs, an xlr mic input, and support for 96khz recording and playback. Mix using cuemix fx software and apply dsppowered multiband eq and compression. The microbook ii provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. For example, in this case checking if the microbook ii usb 2. Now its about time to fire up jamup or bias and say sorry to your neighbors.
Damage requiring service unplug the motu microbook from the computer and refer servicing to quali. Motu is an engineeringdriven music technology company passionately driven to create products that help you produce amazing music. I use a microphone neumann tlm 103 and the sound quality is exceptional, and includes software that eliminates latency. The microbook iic includes audiodesk, the workstation software for mac os x and windows 10, 8 and 7, which provides advanced recording, editing, mixing, processing, and mastering. Motu has announced the microbook, a usb buspowered audio interface that delivers studiograde audio performance in a compact size small enough to fit in your pocket. Universal audio apollo x6 read on to find out more. Cleaning unplug the motu microbook from the computer before cleaning and use a damp cloth. No one really takes a deep look at how cool the microbook ii is. Motu microbook ii a complete solution everything you need to make worldclass recordings the microbook ii provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. In this video, robert compares the apogee one and focusrite scarlett 2i2. Its mic preamp equipped with precision digital trim and ad converter promise neutral coloration and pristine sound, with a 20db pad and. Motu s awardwinning hardware and software are used by top professionals every day on hit songs, mega tours, primetime shows and blockbuster films. This second generation version microbook adds physical knobs, led meters, an xlr input, and more making it a great audio interface for laptop music makers and djs on the go.
Microbook iic studiograde audio interface for personal recording the microbook iic provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone. Control trim, 20 db pad and 48v phantom power from the digital rotary encoder on the top of the unit, or from the included cuemix fx software. The microbook iics exceptionally transparent preamp faithfully preserves the. Microbook ii by motu audio interface kvr audio plugins. Ive used maudio, alesis low end and high end converters, maudio, presonus, motu, echo, rme, apogee, api and more. The microbook iic provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. Their latest offering, the 4input6output microbook ii, is a usb 2 audio interface. Volta is a unique plug in the sends control voltage to trigger analog synthesizers. The microbook ii is a 4 in and 6 out interface that connects to your computer through a usb cable. Apple, ik multimedia, apogee, peavey, tascam, focusrite, line 6, presonus, motu.
The microbook iic from motu is a reincarnation of the companys popular microbook, once again delivering a complete personal recording solution with simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level devices. Mic input with precision digital trim, 48v phantom power, and 20 db pad. Motu microbook audio interface fits in your pocket cambridge, ma tuesday, june 29, 2010. Motus cumix feature is really a pro feature that i cant say enough good things about. For more information, please refer to each manufacturers website. Plug in your mic, guitar, and keyboard and record up to four analog inputs simultaneously.
The microbook iic has been engineered with motus renowned, awardwinning audio interface technology, which delivers the uncompromising audio quality and rocksolid performance motu interfaces are known for worldwide. The microbook iic is the ideal portable audio interface, offering four inputs and six outputs, a rugged castmetal enclosure, 24bit96khz support, hiz guitar input, mic preamp, and more. Motu software is licensed and warranted pursuant to separate written statements. Whereas the original microbook was a 4in2out device, this one is 4in6out. I tested out the new motu microbook with volta, and it seems to work perfectly. Since positive grid software are designed with the most authentic cab. The buspowered microbook ii builds upon the feature set of motus popular microbook. Page 36 in ableton live, access the preferences window and click the audio tab. I recently tried a motu microbook ii, thinking it could be better for guitar and lower latency, but yuck. Motu ultralite mk3 vs apogee duet page 2 the gear page.
Their quality is excellent and sounds like the motu ultralite. Our friends at motu have unveiled the new microbook iic usb 2. The microbook is one of the first usbonly interfaces motu has tried. Check the motu audio installer disc as detailed in audio system or audio hardware chapter 3, installing the microbook con.
Ive only had one other motu product in the past 30 some years and it still works great. In my case, the microbook ii drivers were not compatible with my computers usb 3. Then record and monitor highquality audio with your favorite ios apps. Audiodesk delivers the power of modern digital audio workstation technology in an easytouse, inspiring multitrack recording experience. Motu microbook iic usb2 audio interface, bordmodell prolyd. Heed warnings all warnings on the motu microbook and in the owner s manual should be adhered to. No hardware volume control for the headphones and main. Normally motu interfaces come with audiodesk, which is a stripped down version of dp. If liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the motu microbook. The microbook from motu aims to bring professional level studio recording capabilities to a mac or pc computer. Smooths things out and helps in the feel department.
The motu microbook ii is a unique mix of 4in6out hardware usb 2 interface, onboard dsp and control software. Alesis adat hds are fine, rme, apogee and the like are fantastic. As long as you have an ios device with a headphone output, you can use. Five best interfaces for live performance musictech. Together, audiodesk and the microbook ii transform your computer desktop into a complete, professional recording studio. The babyface pro has 2 of them but the analogue outputs are only 2. A pain, but at least i can now use headphones without a separate amp. A single xlr mic input feeds a terrificsounding mic preamp and motus. That means youll hear the same signal on the headphones out and the main outs. The microbook iic inherits all of the advanced features of the microbook ii, including. In both cases, the motu mac and windows audio drivers and the cuemix fx. Lightning for added protection for the motu microbook during a lightning storm, unplug its. For pc mac or ipad requires camera connection kit not included. The microbook iics exceptionally transparent preamp faithfully preserves the characteristics and nuance of even the finest mics.
Power the microbook iic with the included microusb cable and ac wall adapter. Programmable outputs provide flexible monitoring options. This interface is small and simple to understand, you will not need to touch a manual to operate the microbook ii. The microbook ii is a usb 2 audio interface that provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. I was replying directly to chris and had not seen any of the previous posts at that time either. It is one of the smaller and more portable interfaces that motu makes, it is also one of the more affordable ones as well. For discriminating users who insist on the very best audio quality, microbook ii delivers unmatched performance for compact, personal recording. I ran one output to the lavry blue ad and the other to the lucid 88192 ad. Since the microbook ii is a plugandplay device, installing the included software on both mac and pc was an absolute breeze. When connected to a mac or pc, the microbook iic is buspowered by the usb connection to the computer.
Also, check out black lion audio if your interested in motu gear. The audiodesk daw for mac comes supplied too, though the microbook itself is crossplatform. Follow instructions all operating and use instructions should be followed. With the adat and spdif you could always add another converter to your system and get like 10 more channels. The microbook is small in size but huge when it comes to audio quality. The line that conversion doesnt matter to me is at the rme line.
A strange one that i have know idea why was occurring, but the apollo printed about 1. Im having serious problems getting maschine to route through my microbook maschine 1. The microbook ii itself seems to be sort of lowkey in comparison conversations. Accept binds you and motu to all its terms and conditions. Motu microbook ii audio interface musicians friend. Motu has announced the microbook ii, an updated version of the compact, studiograde audio interface that turns a mac or pc into a personal 4 x 6 recording studio with professional io and monitor mixing. Thanks to the supplied cuemix fx software, you also get control of eq and compression on every input and output. Direct digital connection to ipad and ios devices iphone, ipad and ipod touch. The buspowered usb interface offers users up to four simultaneous inputs as well as. The 52 best audio interfaces on the market landr blog. On each track i recorded a test tone first to eventually set levels.
Its also been totally redesigned, and now features a handson volume control, usb 2. In both cases, the motu mac and windows audio drivers and the cuemix fx software installed faultlessly. Motu has unveiled the microbook ii, an update to its compact, portable audio interface. Apogees classic applecomputer styled interface was the one of the first compact. If i want the motu to function with monitors or if want any other audio to come through the main outs of the motu microbook i have to go back to preferences and select 12 main outputs. However, you may need apples camera connection kit to connect both ends.
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