FireWire/USB2 audio interface with on-board effects and mixing. Lots of audio interfaces look cool when you're first starting out, but what about down the road a little, when you find yourself needing a bigger and more flexible system? That's where most recording systems fall apart, and you suddenly find yourself spending a lot of money on a newer, bigger system while stuck trying to sell the old one for a pittance. Don't let that be you! When you get a MOTU 828mk3 Hybrid, you don't get just any an audio interface - you get a core system you can count on for years and years to come. AND it offers both FireWire and USB connectivity so it'll work on practically any computer around. Think about it, it's the 828mk3! That's three generations of being one of the top recording devices out there, and three generations of improvements to make sure you get exactly what you need. CueMix FX: Flexible 28 input/16 bus mixer with on-board DSP effects, including reverb with sends/returns, plus EQ. 28 inputs/30 outputs (at 44.1/48 kHz): No channel sharing. Mic inputs, S/PDIF I/O, headphone out, and main outs are all handled as separate channels. Front-panel control gives you access to any setting in your entire 828mk3 mix directly from the front panel. Standalone operation: Program your mixes at the studio and then bring the 828mk3 to your gig without your computer.