At NAMM 2024, Neumann.Berlin presented a feature upgrade for the MT 48 audio interface introduced last year. The Monitor Mission transforms the MT 48 into a freely configurable monitoring controller & multichannel audio interface. In addition to mono and stereo, the Monitor Mission can also handle surround formats such as 5.1 as well as highly sought after immersive audio formats such as Dolby Atmos 7.1.4. This opens up a whole new field of applications, particularly in the mixing and mastering sector.
The Monitor Mission includes flexible bass management and complex alignment functions to adjust the frequency and time domain characteristics of loudspeakers to the listening position. The downmix feature allows multichannel audio to be monitored in either mono or stereo.
The extensive range of connectivity options makes it possible to connect studio monitors in a variety of ways, whether analog or digital via S/PDIF or ADAT. It is even possible to combine several connection types for one speaker group. Using the four analog monitor outs and an external ADAT converter, systems of up to 7.1.4 can be realized. In addition, the built in AES67 interface allows the connection of highly professional multi-channel converters such as the Merging Hapi MKII and/or Neumann studio monitors in the AES67 version. In this way, almost any number of channels can be realized.
The Monitor Mission turns the MT 48 into an immersive audio interface! This makes the MT 48 virtually unrivaled - with the exception of its sister product, the Merging Anubis, where the Monitor Mission has already proven itself in countless professional setups. Users can therefore be sure that they are getting a perfect solution. In addition, the MT 48's extended connectivity compared to the Anubis makes immersive solutions even more flexible and affordable for studios of all sizes. With its integrated AES67 support and class compliant USB IO, the MT 48 is the perfect interface for easy integration.
The Monitor Mission does not require a download but is part of the MT 48 firmware from version 1.6.x, which will be released in February. The Monitor Mission is activated via an individual software key. Users who register their MT 48 with the manufacturer before July 1, 2024, will receive their activation key for the Monitor Mission free of charge.
The New Benchmark
Premium audio interface in Neumann quality with intuitive touchscreen control
The MT 48 is an audio interface without compromise. With its huge dynamic range, superior converters, preamps and headphone amplifiers, it sets new standards in sound quality. Internal DSP power allows for monitor mixes with sophisticated EQ and dynamics processing - all intuitively controlled via touchscreen.
• Class-leading AD/DA converters with enormous dynamic range
• Intuitive touchscreen user interface
• DSP processing (EQ, dynamics, reverb)
• 4 independent mixers with integrated talkback
• USB, ADAT and AES67 connectivity
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.
Features
- Turns the MT 48 into an immersive audio interface & monitor controller
- For mono, stereo, surround and immersive audio
- Downmix, e.g. for headphone playback
- Flexible bass management
- Room alignment of the connected speakers in frequency and time domain
- Remote Application and Web Control support
- Fully functional in standalone and class compliant operation
- Unmatched 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, AES67, MIDI/GPIO
- Two driver outputs per input channel for pre-FX and/or post-FX recording
- Intuitive touchscreen user interface
