From Neumann USA

THE PERFECT LINK

The MT 48 brings Neumann quality to the digital workflow. It is the first audio interface in its class that is able to capture the full dynamic range of Neumann microphones and is optimally matched to the KH-Line of studio monitors and Neumann headphones. The result is an ideal signal chain without any bottlenecks: uncompromising sound quality from the microphone diaphragm to your ear.

SWISS PRECISION INSIDE

The MT 48 was developed in close cooperation with the Swiss manufacturer Merging Technologies, whose high-precision AD converters offer a staggering dynamic range of 136 dB. This gives the MT 48 four times the resolution of comparable audio interfaces.

The MT 48 comes fully equipped for the reference-class personal studio: two extremely low-noise mic/line preamps with up to 78 dB gain, two line/instrument inputs, four monitor/line outputs and two superb headphone outputs, each with state-of-the-art AD/DA converters. The MT 48’s connectivity may be expanded via ADAT / S/PDIF and AES67; a MIDI interface is also integrated. Four separate monitor mixes can be controlled directly on the unit via touchscreen. On-board processing includes a fully parametric 4-band EQ and a 3-way dynamics processor (gate/compressor/limiter) per channel as well as a high-quality reverb. So musicians get inspiring sound for top performances. And there is still plenty of DSP power for future developments.

RECORD WITH OR WITHOUT EFFECTS. OR BOTH!

The MT 48 is an audio interface and digital mixing desk in one. You can use its DSP processing for monitoring only, or you can print effects while recording. Or both at the same time! Thanks to the unique Dual Output Technology, wet and dry signals can be recorded simultaneously via separate driver channels. So, if necessary, you can fall back on an unprocessed backup.

A NEW USER EXPERIENCE

Despite its enormous scope of features, the MT 48 always remains easy to operate. All settings can be made on the device itself via the built-in touchscreen. The perfect monitor mix is just a touch away! Simply use your fingers to adjust pan pots, channel faders and much more, without having to switch to a mixer software on your computer. The MT 48 can even be operated stand-alone as a mixing console.

The MT 48 leaves nothing to be desired: audio quality at the highest level, built-in DSP processing, comprehensive expandability, and convenient operation via touchscreen. The MT 48 is the missing link in the Neumann universe, connecting microphones, loudspeakers and headphones to create the perfect studio.

Class-leading AD-converter resolution with a dynamic range of 136 dB

  • Class-leading AD-converter resolution with a dynamic range of 136 dB
  • 2 premium-quality mic/line preamps, 2 pristine line/instrument inputs
  • 4 line/monitor outputs
  • 2 ultra-low impedance headphone outputs with adjustable crossfeed
  • ADAT / S/PDIF optical I/O, MIDI/GPIO, RAVENNA/AES67, Dante Ready™
  • Two driver outputs per input channel for pre-FX and/or post-FX recording
  • Intuitive touchscreen user interface

Mic Inputs 1-2

Dynamic Range
136 dB-A
Equivalent Input Noise (150 Ohm)
-128 dBu-A
Input Impedance
10 kΩ
Gain Range
12…+78 dB in 0.5 dB steps or 0.1 dB (fine)
Pad
12 dB/24 dB
Max. Input Level
0 /+12/+24 dBu (without Pad/with Pad)
THD + N Preamp + ADC @1kHz, 0dBFS
< -110 dB (0.0003%)

Line Inputs 1-2

Dynamic Range
138.5 dB-A
Input Impedance
10 kΩ
Gain Range
0…+66 dB
Sensitivity
+24 dBu…-42 dBu
Max. Input Level
+24 dBu
THD + N Preamp + ADC @1kHz, 0dBFS
< -105 dB (0.0006%)

Instrument/Line Inputs 3 - 4

Dynamic Range
135 dB-A
Input Impedance
2 MΩ (balanced) / 1 MΩ (unbalanced)
Gain Range
0…+66 dB
Sensitivity
+18 dBu … -48 dBu
Max. Input Level
+18 dBu
THD + N Preamp + ADC @ 1kHz, 0dBFS
< -112 dB (0.0003%)

Line/Monitor Outputs

Output Impedance
< 70 Ω
THD+N@ 1 kHz, 0 dBFS
< -110 dB (0.0003%)
Dynamic Range
123 dB-A
Max. Output Level
+24 dBu

Headphone Outputs

Output Impedance
0.035 Ω
Dynamic Range
122 dB-A (high) / 117 dB (low)
Max. Output Level
+16 dBu (high) /+8 dBu (low)
AES67/Ravenna
Standard RJ-45 Gigabit-Ethernet-Anschluss
Computer Interface
USB-C, 2.0 High Speed (480 MB/s) or higher
Power Consumption
<25 W
Expansion Connectivity
ADAT/S/PDIF optical I/O, MIDI I/O via 1/4” jack,

(DIN5 adapter set available from Neumann: Cat. No. 700261)

Warranty

This item is sold without the Sound Pure 3-year warranty (used / B-stock / dealer-exempt). Coverage terms for items in this category live in Terms & Conditions, Section 27.

Returns

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