Neumann MT 48 USB-C AES67 Connectivity Audio Interface

Neumann’s first audio interface is finally here.


The MT 48 brings Neumann quality to your digital workflow. It is the first audio interface in its class that can 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 136dB. 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 78dB 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. Onboard 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 is 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 standalone 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.

Features
Unmatched AD-converter resolution with a dynamic range of 136 dB Two premium-quality mic/line preamps, and two pristine line/instrument inputsFour line/monitor outputs Two ultralow impedance headphone outputs with adjustable crossfeedADAT/S/PDIF optical I/O, AES67, MIDI/GPIOTwo driver outputs per input channel for pre-FX and/or post-FX recordingIntuitive touchscreen user interface
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MT 48 USB-C AES67 Connectivity Audio Interface Specifications:
Mic Inputs 1–2
Dynamic range: 136dBA
Equivalent input noise (150 ohms): –128dBuA
Input impedance: 10 kohms
Gain range: 12 to +78dB in 0.5dB steps or 0.1dB (fine)
Pad 12dB/24dB
Max. input level: 0/+12/+24dBu (without Pad/with Pad)
THD + N preamp + ADC @ 1kHz, 0dBFS: < –110dB (0.0003%)
Line Inputs 1–2
Dynamic range: 138.5dBA
Input impedance: 10 kohms
Gain range: 0 to +66dB
Sensitivity: +24dBu to –42dBu
Max. input level: +24dBu
THD + N preamp + ADC @ 1kHz, 0dBFS: < –105dB (0.0006%)
Instrument/Line Inputs 3–4
Dynamic range: 135dBA
Input impedance: 2 mohms (balanced)/1 mohm (unbalanced)
Gain range:0 to +66dB
Sensitivity: +18dBu to –48dBu
Max. input level: +18dBu
THD + N preamp + ADC @ 1kHz, 0dBFS: < –112dB (0.0003%)
Line/Monitor Outputs
Output impedance: < 70 ohms
THD+N @ 1kHz, 0dBFS: < –110dB (0.0003%)
Dynamic range: 123dBA
Max. output level: +24dBu
Headphone Outputs
Output impedance: 0.035ohms
Dynamic range: 122dBA (high)/117dB (low)
Max. output level: +16dBu (high)/+8dBu (low)
AES67/Ravenna: Standard RJ-45 Gigabit-Ethernet-Anschluss
Expansion connectivity: ADAT/S/PDIF optical I/O, MIDI I/O via 1/4” jack, (DIN5 adapter set available from Neumann: Cat. No.700261)
Computer interface: USB-C, 2.0 High Speed (480MB/s) or higher
Power consumption: < 25W