Firmware Change Log - MOTU Hardware
This document provides a change log and download links for the current and legacy MOTU hardware firmware versions. Looking for the latest drivers for your product? Please click here.
Click the name of your device below to view the firmware history and available firmware updaters. It is always recommended you are running the latest firmware version for your MOTU Hardware. How to update the firmware on a MOTU Pro Audio interface
Note: If a link is not provided, the firmware version listed is either the initial shipping version, or was not a software update and is no longer available.
USB-C Audio
AVB/Pro Audio
112D
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+1434 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+1422 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+1407 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.2.9+1280 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+1178 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+1141 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+1134 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+1106 (Release Date 2016-03-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+1023 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+994 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- The web app Device tab now displays AVB stream connection status notifications.
- When another AVB device comes on the network, existing audio streams on the network are no longer interrupted.
- Improved AVB compatibility with non-MOTU devices, including support for n-channel AVB streams.
- Improved how the AVB network handles sample rate changes.
v1.2.2+942 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Added pan support for Aux sends.
- Added IP address and OSC UDP port information to the Device pane.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where HPF on Mix In channel 1 would not engage.
- Fixed an issue with scrolling.
v1.2.1+937 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Addressed an issue with FireFox where device settings would appear to get lost.
- Fixed an issue where the AVB device was not recognizing active DHCP changes.
- Improved the USB connection to the computer to better handle sleep and wake.
- LCD contrast level is now retained through power-cycling.
v1.2.0+931 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- For all models, increased the channel count available over USB, up to 64 channels in and out at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
v1.1.5+929 (Release Date 2015-02-24)
- Fixed TosLink over Thunderbolt
- Improved handling Sample Rate changes for AVB
v1.1.3+901 (Release Date 2015-01-21)
- Initial shipping version.
For instructions on updating the firmware on your AVB interface, refer to this technote.
1248
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+1434 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+1422 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+1407 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.2.9+1280 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+1178 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+1141 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+1134 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+1106 (Release Date 2016-3-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+1023 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+994 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- The web app Device tab now displays AVB stream connection status notifications.
- When another AVB device comes on the network, existing audio streams on the network are no longer interrupted.
- Improved AVB compatibility with non-MOTU devices, including support for n-channel AVB streams.
- Improved how the AVB network handles sample rate changes.
v1.2.2+942 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Added pan support for Aux sends.
- Added IP address and OSC UDP port information to the Device pane.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where HPF on Mix In channel 1 would not engage.
- Fixed an issue with scrolling.
v1.2.1+937 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Addressed an issue with FireFox where device settings would appear to get lost.
- Fixed an issue where the AVB device was not recognizing active DHCP changes.
- Improved the USB connection to the computer to better handle sleep and wake.
- LCD contrast level is now retained through power-cycling.
v1.2.0+931 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- For all models, increased the channel count available over USB, up to 64 channels in and out at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
v1.1.5+929 (Release Date 2015-02-24)
- Fixed TosLink over Thunderbolt
- Improved handling Sample Rate changes for AVB
v1.1.4+923 (Release Date 2015-02-12)
- Improved AVB compatibility
- Improved USB audio class support
- Fixed EQ Bandwidth issue
v1.1.2+882 (Release Date 2014-12-15)
- Added Windows support (Windows driver installation is required)
- Added TosLink option to Optical Bank A on 1248, 16A, and 8M
- Enhanced MOTU AVB Control Web App user interface
The following versions are compatible with Mac only
v1.1.1+860 (Release Date 2014-11-12)
- Introduces support for operation as an audio interface for Mac OS X 10.10 over AVB Ethernet. Refer to this technote for more information.
v1.1.0+813 (Release Date 2014-09-24)
- Added OSC support for remote control of all device settings and mixer controls from any OSC-enabled controller (documentation is here).
- Added an output routing widget at the top of each output channel strip in the Mixing tab, so you can make routing assignments for outputs without having to switch to the Routing tab.
- Added a Personal Mix button to each Aux bus channel in the Aux Mixing tab, which opens a new web page that displays only that specific Aux Mix.
- The Aux Mixing tab now allows control of Groups and the Reverb bus.
- Improved the attack and release ranges for the Gate and Compressor.
- Improved the 8M's analog input performance at higher sample rates.
v1.0.1+771 (Release Date 2014-08-18)
- Significantly lowered converter latency
- Improved stability and appearance of the web control app
- Improved compatibility with AVB Specification
v1.0.0+751 (Release Date 2014-07-21)
- Initial shipping version.
For instructions on updating the firmware on your AVB interface, refer to this technote.
16A
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+1434 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+1422 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+1407 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.2.9+1280 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+1178 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+1141 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+1134 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+1106 (Release Date 2016-3-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+1023 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+994 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- The web app Device tab now displays AVB stream connection status notifications.
- When another AVB device comes on the network, existing audio streams on the network are no longer interrupted.
- Improved AVB compatibility with non-MOTU devices, including support for n-channel AVB streams.
- Improved how the AVB network handles sample rate changes.
v1.2.2+942 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Added pan support for Aux sends.
- Added IP address and OSC UDP port information to the Device pane.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where HPF on Mix In channel 1 would not engage.
- Fixed an issue with scrolling.
v1.2.1+937 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Addressed an issue with FireFox where device settings would appear to get lost.
- Fixed an issue where the AVB device was not recognizing active DHCP changes.
- Improved the USB connection to the computer to better handle sleep and wake.
- LCD contrast level is now retained through power-cycling.
v1.2.0+931 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- For all models, increased the channel count available over USB, up to 64 channels in and out at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
v1.1.5+929 (Release Date 2015-02-24)
- Fixed TosLink over Thunderbolt
- Improved handling Sample Rate changes for AVB
v1.1.4+923 (Release Date 2015-02-12)
- Improved AVB compatibility
- Improved USB audio class support
- Fixed EQ Bandwidth issue
v1.1.2+882 (Release Date 2014-12-15)
- Added Windows support (Windows driver installation is required)
- Added TosLink option to Optical Bank A on 1248, 16A, and 8M
- Enhanced MOTU AVB Control Web App user interface
The following versions are compatible with Mac only
v1.1.1+860 (Release Date 2014-11-12)
- Introduces support for operation as an audio interface for Mac OS X 10.10 over AVB Ethernet. Refer to this technote for more information.
v1.1.0+813 (Release Date 2014-09-24)
- Added OSC support for remote control of all device settings and mixer controls from any OSC-enabled controller (documentation is here).
- Added an output routing widget at the top of each output channel strip in the Mixing tab, so you can make routing assignments for outputs without having to switch to the Routing tab.
- Added a Personal Mix button to each Aux bus channel in the Aux Mixing tab, which opens a new web page that displays only that specific Aux Mix.
- The Aux Mixing tab now allows control of Groups and the Reverb bus.
- Improved the attack and release ranges for the Gate and Compressor.
- Improved the 8M's analog input performance at higher sample rates.
v1.0.1+771 (Release Date 2014-08-18)
- Significantly lowered converter latency
- Improved stability and appearance of the web control app
- Improved compatibility with AVB Specification
v1.0.0+751 (Release Date 2014-07-21)
- Initial shipping version.
For instructions on updating the firmware on your AVB interface, refer to this technote.
24Ai
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+1028 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+1015 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+1001 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.2+922 (Release Date 2017-12-13)
- Added Bios menu.
v1.2.9+879 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+780 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+742 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+735 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+710 (Release Date 2016-3-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+622 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+594 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- The web app Device tab now displays AVB stream connection status notifications.
- When another AVB device comes on the network, existing audio streams on the network are no longer interrupted.
- Improved AVB compatibility with non-MOTU devices, including support for n-channel AVB streams.
- Improved how the AVB network handles sample rate changes.
v1.2.2+559 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Added pan support for Aux sends.
- Added IP address and OSC UDP port information to the Device pane.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where HPF on Mix In channel 1 would not engage.
- Fixed an issue with scrolling.
v1.2.1+554 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Addressed an issue with FireFox where device settings would appear to get lost.
- Fixed an issue where the AVB device was not recognizing active DHCP changes.
- Improved the USB connection to the computer to better handle sleep and wake.
- LCD contrast level is now retained through power-cycling.
v1.2.0+548 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- For all models, increased the channel count available over USB, up to 64 channels in and out at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
v1.1.5+546 (Release Date 2015-02-24)
- Improved handling Sample Rate changes for AVB
v1.1.4+543 (Release Date 2015-02-12)
- Improved AVB compatibility
- Improved USB audio class support
- Added TosLink optical option to 24Ai, 24Ao, and Monitor 8
- Fixed EQ Bandwidth issue
v1.1.2+503 (Release Date 2014-12-15)
- Added Windows support (Windows driver installation is required)
- Added TosLink option to Optical Bank A on 1248, 16A, and 8M
- Enhanced MOTU AVB Control Web App user interface
The following versions are compatible with Mac only
v1.1.1+479 (Release Date 2014-11-12)
- Introduces support for operation as an audio interface for Mac OS X 10.10 over AVB Ethernet. Refer to this technote for more information.
v1.0.0+455 (Release Date 2014-10-15)
- Initial shipping version.
For instructions on updating the firmware on your AVB interface, refer to this technote.
24Ao
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+1028 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+1015 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+1001 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.2+922 (Release Date 2017-12-13)
- Added Bios menu.
v1.2.9+879 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+780 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+742 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+735 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+710 (Release Date 2016-3-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+622 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+594 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- The web app Device tab now displays AVB stream connection status notifications.
- When another AVB device comes on the network, existing audio streams on the network are no longer interrupted.
- Improved AVB compatibility with non-MOTU devices, including support for n-channel AVB streams.
- Improved how the AVB network handles sample rate changes.
v1.2.2+559 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Added pan support for Aux sends.
- Added IP address and OSC UDP port information to the Device pane.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where HPF on Mix In channel 1 would not engage.
- Fixed an issue with scrolling.
v1.2.1+554 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Addressed an issue with FireFox where device settings would appear to get lost.
- Fixed an issue where the AVB device was not recognizing active DHCP changes.
- Improved the USB connection to the computer to better handle sleep and wake.
- LCD contrast level is now retained through power-cycling.
v1.2.0+548 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- For all models, increased the channel count available over USB, up to 64 channels in and out at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
v1.1.5+546 (Release Date 2015-02-24)
- Improved handling Sample Rate changes for AVB
v1.1.4+543 (Release Date 2015-02-12)
- Improved AVB compatibility
- Improved USB audio class support
- Added TosLink optical option to 24Ai, 24Ao, and Monitor 8
- Fixed EQ Bandwidth issue
v1.1.2+503 (Release Date 2014-12-15)
- Added Windows support (Windows driver installation is required)
- Added TosLink option to Optical Bank A on 1248, 16A, and 8M
- Enhanced MOTU AVB Control Web App user interface
The following versions are compatible with Mac only
v1.1.1+479 (Release Date 2014-11-12)
- Introduces support for operation as an audio interface for Mac OS X 10.10 over AVB Ethernet. Refer to this technote for more information.
v1.0.0+455 (Release Date 2014-10-15)
- Initial shipping version.
For instructions on updating the firmware on your AVB interface, refer to this technote.
624
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+226 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+217 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+202 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.2+102 (Release Date 2017-12-13)
- Added Bios menu.
v1.3.1+81 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.3.0+59 (Release Date 2017-03-01)
- Fixed an issue where preset cache was corrupted after re-saving a preset.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where web app wouldn't draw properly.
- Slight tweak to front panel UI.
v1.2.9+28 (Release Date 2016-12-09)
- Initial shipping version.
828es
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+181 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+172 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+159 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.3+65 (Release Date 2017-11-14)
- Added 5.1 and 7.1 options for Monitor volume control.
- Fixed duplicate MIDI beat clock output (Thunderbolt only).
v1.3.2+59 (Release Date 2017-10-20)
- Initial shipping version.
8A
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+226 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+217 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
- Fixes an issue with Optical Input that was introduced in v1.3.4+202
v1.3.4+202 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.2+102 (Release Date 2017-12-13)
- Added Bios menu.
v1.3.1+81 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.3.0+59 (Release Date 2017-03-01)
- Fixed an issue where preset cache was corrupted after re-saving a preset.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where web app wouldn't draw properly.
- Slight tweak to front panel UI.
v1.2.9+28 (Release Date 2016-12-09)
- Initial shipping version.
8D
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+193 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+182 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+169 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.1+45 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
- Fixed an issue where some Aux outputs failed to work if Mixer input channel is set to > 34.
v1.3.0+27 (Release Date 2017-02-14)
- Initial shipping version.
8M
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+1434 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+1422 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+1407 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.2.9+1280 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+1178 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+1141 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+1134 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+1106 (Release Date 2016-3-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+1023 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+994 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- The web app Device tab now displays AVB stream connection status notifications.
- When another AVB device comes on the network, existing audio streams on the network are no longer interrupted.
- Improved AVB compatibility with non-MOTU devices, including support for n-channel AVB streams.
- Improved how the AVB network handles sample rate changes.
v1.2.2+942 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Added pan support for Aux sends.
- Added IP address and OSC UDP port information to the Device pane.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where HPF on Mix In channel 1 would not engage.
- Fixed an issue with scrolling.
v1.2.1+937 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Addressed an issue with FireFox where device settings would appear to get lost.
- Fixed an issue where the AVB device was not recognizing active DHCP changes.
- Improved the USB connection to the computer to better handle sleep and wake.
- LCD contrast level is now retained through power-cycling.
v1.2.0+931 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- For all models, increased the channel count available over USB, up to 64 channels in and out at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
v1.1.5+929 (Release Date 2015-02-24)
- Fixed TosLink over Thunderbolt
- Improved handling Sample Rate changes for AVB
v1.1.4+923 (Release Date 2015-02-12)
- Improved AVB compatibility
- Improved USB audio class support
- Fixed EQ Bandwidth issue
v1.1.2+882 (Release Date 2014-12-15)
- Added Windows support (Windows driver installation is required)
- Added TosLink option to Optical Bank A on 1248, 16A, and 8M
- Enhanced MOTU AVB Control Web App user interface
The following versions are compatible with Mac only
v1.1.1+860 (Release Date 2014-11-12)
- Introduces support for operation as an audio interface for Mac OS X 10.10 over AVB Ethernet. Refer to this technote for more information.
v1.1.0+813 (Release Date 2014-09-24)
- Added OSC support for remote control of all device settings and mixer controls from any OSC-enabled controller (documentation is here).
- Added an output routing widget at the top of each output channel strip in the Mixing tab, so you can make routing assignments for outputs without having to switch to the Routing tab.
- Added a Personal Mix button to each Aux bus channel in the Aux Mixing tab, which opens a new web page that displays only that specific Aux Mix.
- The Aux Mixing tab now allows control of Groups and the Reverb bus.
- Improved the attack and release ranges for the Gate and Compressor.
- Improved the 8M's analog input performance at higher sample rates.
v1.0.1+771 (Release Date 2014-08-18)
- Significantly lowered converter latency
- Improved stability and appearance of the web control app
- Improved compatibility with AVB Specification
v1.0.0+751 (Release Date 2014-07-21)
- Initial shipping version.
For instructions on updating the firmware on your AVB interface, refer to this technote.
8pre-es
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+181 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+172 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+159 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Adds minor tweaks to Touch Console UI.
v1.3.4+157 (Release Date 2017-10-20)
- Initial shipping version.
AVB Switch
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.1.0+667 (Release Date 2017-01-24)
- Improved AVB compatibility.
v1.0.6+474 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- Improved AVB compatibility.
v1.0.5+443 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Fixed an issue where AVB traffic on the LAN port caused PTP to lose sync on other ports.
v1.0.4+438 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Improved firmware update mechanism.
v1.0.3+436 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- Improved firmware update mechanism.
v1.0.2+430 (Release Date 2015-02-12)
- Improved AVB compatibility.
This version is compatible with Mac only
v1.0.0+360 (Release Date 2014-07-21)
- Initial shipping version.
LP32
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+193 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+182 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+169 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.1+45 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
- Fixed an issue where some Aux outputs failed to work if Mixer input channel is set to > 34.
v1.3.0+27 (Release Date 2017-02-14)
- Initial shipping version.
M64
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+193 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+182 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+169 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.1+45 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
- Fixed an issue where some Aux outputs failed to work if Mixer input channel is set to > 34.
v1.3.0+27 (Release Date 2017-02-14)
- Initial shipping version.
Monitor 8
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+1028 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+1015 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+1001 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.2+922 (Release Date 2017-12-13)
- Added Bios menu.
v1.2.9+879 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+780 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+742 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+735 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+710 (Release Date 2016-3-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+622 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed ADAT optical bank B at 2x sample rate.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+594 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- The web app Device tab now displays AVB stream connection status notifications.
- When another AVB device comes on the network, existing audio streams on the network are no longer interrupted.
- Improved AVB compatibility with non-MOTU devices, including support for n-channel AVB streams.
- Improved how the AVB network handles sample rate changes.
v1.2.2+559 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Added pan support for Aux sends.
- Added IP address and OSC UDP port information to the Device pane.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where HPF on Mix In channel 1 would not engage.
- Fixed an issue with scrolling.
v1.2.1+554 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Addressed an issue with FireFox where device settings would appear to get lost.
- Fixed an issue where the AVB device was not recognizing active DHCP changes.
- Improved the USB connection to the computer to better handle sleep and wake.
- LCD contrast level is now retained through power-cycling.
v1.2.0+548 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- For all models, increased the channel count available over USB, up to 64 channels in and out at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
v1.1.5+546 (Release Date 2015-02-24)
- Improved handling Sample Rate changes for AVB
v1.1.4+543 (Release Date 2015-02-12)
- Improved AVB compatibility
- Improved USB audio class support
- Added TosLink optical option to 24Ai, 24Ao, and Monitor 8
- Fixed EQ Bandwidth issue
v1.1.2+503 (Release Date 2014-12-15)
- Added Windows support (Windows driver installation is required)
- Added TosLink option to Optical Bank A on 1248, 16A, and 8M
- Enhanced MOTU AVB Control Web App user interface
This version is compatible with Mac only
v1.1.1+490 (Release Date 2014-12-10)
- Initial shipping version.
For instructions on updating the firmware on your AVB interface, refer to this technote.
Stage-B16
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+626 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+617 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+603 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.2+520 (Release Date 2017-12-13)
- Added Bios menu.
v1.2.9+479 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+378 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+341 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+334 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+308 (Release Date 2016-3-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+201 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+186 (Release Date 2015-09-09)
- Added presets
v1.2.3+180 (Release Date 2015-09-08)
- Initial shipping version.
For instructions on updating the firmware on your AVB interface, refer to this technote.
UltraLite AVB
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+626 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+617 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+603 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Fixes an intermittent issue that could cause audio glitch on USB input
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.2+520 (Release Date 2017-12-13)
- Added Bios menu.
v1.2.9+479 (Release Date 2017-06-21)
- Supports audio interrupt timer instead of system timer on Windows to help improve overall performance.
- Added enable/disable auto-gain button for Compressor.
v1.2.8+378 (Release Date 2016-09-01)
- Improved resource use with multiple AVB devices.
v1.2.7+341 (Release Date 2016-05-18)
- For Windows operation, added 'Host Safety Offset' setting (previously known as 'USB Streaming Mode') in the web app Device tab.
v1.2.6+334 (Release Date 2016-05-03)
- Fixed an issue where direct AVB connection with Mac wouldn't initialize reliably.
- Fixed an issue where playback via Thunderbolt intermittently introduced audio artifacts.
- Fixed changing sample rates on any third-party AVB interfaces.
v1.2.5+308 (Release Date 2016-3-23)
- Added the ability to remotely control preamp settings for any interface on a network.
- Device presets now save and recall AVB stream connections.
- Added a lock button to the web app Routing tab to prevent accidental changes to audio routing.
- Input meters in the web app Mixing tab can now be set to display pre- or post-fader levels.
- Interfaces can now be password-protected.
- Added graphic control for the multi-band EQ and compressor in the web app on-screen mixer.
- Interfaces can now resolve to SMPTE time code (LTC) from any available analog or digital input channel.
- Interfaces can convert SMPTE time code (LTC) to MIDI Time Code (MTC) under OS X.
- Added support for Apple OS X 10.11 entity mode, so you can connect multiple AVB devices to an AVB-equipped Mac.
- Added support for 3rd-party devices that support multiple AVB configurations.
- AVB networking connections no longer reset when the sample rate setting is changed.
- Added support for enterprise-grade switches from Arista and other switch manufacturers.
- Improved performance and many bug fixes.
- For information on significant feature enhancements introduced in AVB Firmware v1.2.5, please see AVB Firmware 1.2.5 Update Notes.
v1.2.4+201 (Release Date 2015-12-01)
- Improved clock stability when locked to external clock sources.
- Improved web API to support clients that include 'connection: close' in the header of http requests.
- Improved AVB interoperability support for Biamp Tesira.
- Fixed web app UI issues.
v1.2.3+173 (Release Date 2015-08-04)
- The UltraLite AVB now supports more AVB streams: 3 in / 3 out @ 44.1/48kHz, 2 in / 2 out @ 88.2/96kHz and 1 in / 1 out @ 176.4/192kHz.
- The web app Device tab now displays AVB stream connection status notifications.
- When another AVB device comes on the network, existing audio streams on the network are no longer interrupted.
- Improved AVB compatibility with non-MOTU devices, including support for n-channel AVB streams.
- Improved how the AVB network handles sample rate changes.
v1.2.2+139 (Release Date 2015-06-03)
- Added pan support for Aux sends.
- Added IP address and OSC UDP port information to the Device pane.
- Fixed an intermittent issue where HPF on Mix In channel 1 would not engage.
- Fixed an issue with scrolling.
v1.2.1+134 (Release Date 2015-05-18)
- Addressed an issue with FireFox where device settings would appear to get lost.
- Fixed an issue where the AVB device was not recognizing active DHCP changes.
- Improved the USB connection to the computer to better handle sleep and wake.
- LCD contrast level is now retained through power-cycling.
v1.2.0+128 (Release Date 2015-03-17)
- For all models, increased the channel count available over USB, up to 64 channels in and out at 44.1 or 48 kHz.
- Increased the maximum mic preamp gain from +54 to +60 dB.
v1.1.5+126 (Release Date 2015-02-24)
- Improved handling Sample Rate changes for AVB
v1.1.4+123 (Release Date 2015-02-18)
- Initial shipping version.
UltraLite-mk4
The following versions are compatible with Mac and Windows
v1.3.5+241 (Release Date 2019-05-13)
- Implemented low bandwidth mode when both computer input and output channel count is set to 32 or lower. This will help USB compatibility with x99 chipset based systems.
v1.3.4+232 (Release Date 2018-08-01)
- Minor tweaks to Touch Console™ UI
v1.3.4+218 (Release Date 2018-06-20)
- Introduces new Touch Console™
- Improves audio startup timing
v1.3.4+184 (Release Date 2018-02-26)
- Added talkback controls.
- Fixed Quick Setup menu.
- Fixed intermittent audio glitch on input.
v1.3.2+111 (Release Date 2017-08-14)
- Fixed audio glitch during playback on some UltraLite-mk4 units running v1.3.1+90 firmware.
v1.3.0+74 (Release Date 2017-03-01)
- Fixed an issue where preset cache was corrupted after re-saving a preset.
v1.2.9+27 (Release Date 2016-09-28)
- Initial shipping version.
Audio
4pre
828x
v1.07 Mac / Win (Release Date 2017-09-18)
- Improved ADAT input stability
v1.06 Mac / Win (Release Date 2014-09-17)
- Improved ADAT output stability
v1.04 Mac / Win (Release Date 2014-08-12)
- Fixed MIDI output issue at higher sample rates
v1.03 Mac / Win (Release Date 2014-07-07)
- Improved LCD contrast adjustment
v1.02 Mac / Win (Release Date 2014-03-04)
- Fixed channel mapping issue upon start up of unit
To boot your 828x in firmware update mode, follow these steps.
828mk3 Hybrid
828mk3 FW
v1.06 Mac / Win (Release Date 2008-06-20)
- Improved audio output stability
- The new firmware updater app has a new icon and should fix a crash that would occur to the updater when power cycling the 828mk3 FW immediately after updating.
To boot your 828mk3 FW in firmware update mode, follow these steps.
828mkII FW
Current Version: v1.0.1
828mkII USB
Current Version: v1.0.2
828 Original
Current Version: v1.02
896mk3 Hybrid
896mk3 FW
Current Version: v1.01
896HD
Current Version: v1.02
896
Current Version: v1.02
8PRE FW
Audio Express
MicroBook IIc
MicroBook II
MicroBook
Current Version: v1.09
Track16
Traveler-mk3
v1.02 Mac / Win (Release Date 2009-07)
- Fixed a bug in mic "meter zoom" page
- Fixed a bug with LCD optical bank metering
- Fixed a bug with Master Vol scaling at 2x and 4x
- Fixed a bug with DSP hanging when toggling reverb
- Fixed a bug updating phones volume when part of monitor group
- Fixed activity of lock and tach lights when reading SMPTE
To boot your Traveler-mk3 in firmware update mode, follow these steps.
Traveler
UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid Rev3 (FireWire Type B)
UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid
v1.07 Mac / Win (Release Date 2013-11)
- New firmware version for ULMK3HR (FW800 units)
v1.06 Mac / Win (Release Date 2012-11-02)
- Stabilized audio specification on some UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid units with firmware v1.05
v1.05 Mac / Win (Release Date 2012-09-28)
- Added Windows USB3 compatibility
- Fixed FireWire FIFO noise when connected to a MacMini
- Addressed intermittent issues with volume control
To boot your UltraLite-mk3 Hybrid in firmware update mode, follow these steps.
UltraLite-mk3
Current Version: v1.0
UltraLite
Current Version: v1.1.5
MIDI
MIDI Express XT
NOTE: These firmware updates are only applicable to MIDI Express XT units that have a serial number starting with ‘MXT’. Units that have a serial number starting with ‘MEXT’ or ‘MXXTU’ cannot be updated.
v3.1.0 Mac / Win (Release Date 2017-07-20)
- Improved LTC QuickLock timing
v3.0.28 Mac / Win (Release Date 2015-02-10)
- Improved MIDI data transfer stability
v3.0.26 Mac / Win (Release Date 2014-06-11)
- Improved SysEx data transfer
v3.0.25 Mac / Win (Release Date 2013-08-08)
- Addresses issue with Full Speed connection in some PHY chips
v3.0.24 Mac / Win (Release Date 2012-06-28)
- Fixed Freewheel
To boot your MIDI Express XT into a firmware update mode, connect the unit to your computer via USB, and Press and Hold the STRIPE button while powering the unit on. Follow the Firmware Updater's on-screen instructions.
micro express
NOTE: These firmware updates are only applicable to Micro Express USB units that have a serial number starting with ‘ME’. Units that have a serial number starting with ‘MCEX’ or ‘MICROU’ cannot be updated.
v3.1.0 Mac / Win (Release Date 2017-07-20)
- Improved LTC QuickLock timing
v3.0.28 Mac / Win (Release Date 2015-02-10)
- Improved MIDI data transfer stability
v3.0.26 Mac / Win (Release Date 2014-06-11)
- Improved SysEx data transfer
v3.0.25 Mac / Win (Release Date 2013-08-08)
- Addresses issue with Full Speed connection in some PHY chips
v3.0.24 Mac / Win (Release Date 2012-06-28)
- Fixed Freewheel
To boot your Micro Express into a firmware update mode, connect the unit to your computer via USB, and Press and Hold the STRIPE button while powering the unit on. Follow the Firmware Updater's on-screen instructions.
Video
HDX-SDI
v1.07 Mac / Win (Release Date 2011-05-31)
- Added Closed Caption support
- Fixed a problem where superblack was getting clipped to black
- Fixed a problem with sample rate refresh
- Addressed SDI Tx video stability by resetting the transmitter more completely
- Fixed SD HDMI Tx
- Fixed Sony 9-pin TC display
- Fixed SDI audio compatibility with Panasonic BT-LH2600
- Fixed SDI audio compatibility with Sony SRW-5500
- Added fast color LUT hardware bypass on output
- Added RGB color space support over HDMI (DreamColor compliant)
- Stabilized SDI Tx when Playback Clock Source is Internal
To boot your HDX-SDI in firmware update mode, follow these steps.
HD Express
v1.07 Mac / Win (Release Date 2011-05-31)
- Added Closed Caption support
- Fixed a problem where superblack was getting clipped to black
- Fixed a problem with sample rate refresh
- Addressed SDI Tx video stability by resetting the transmitter more completely
- Fixed SD HDMI Tx
- Fixed Sony 9-pin TC display
- Fixed SDI audio compatibility with Panasonic BT-LH2600
- Fixed SDI audio compatibility with Sony SRW-5500
- Added fast color LUT hardware bypass on output
- Added RGB color space support over HDMI (DreamColor compliant)
- Stabilized SDI Tx when Playback Clock Source is Internal
To boot your HD-Express in firmware update mode, follow these steps.
V4HD
v1.03 Mac / Win (Release Date 2010-03-24)
- Fixed SDI audio compatibility with Panasonic BT-LH2600
- Fixed HDMI Tx for 480i, 1080i and 1080p slow rates
- Added RGB color space support over HDMI (DreamColor compliant)
- Added HDMI color space menu in front panel (HDMI Mode RGB/YCbCr)
- Fixed HDMI audio TX by swapping channels 3 and 4 on HDMI Tx to convert native mapping (SMPTPE 320M) to follow CEA-861 standard (Ch.3=Center, Ch.4=LFE)
- Fixed random LED activity when operating in 4x sample rate
- Improved SRC at 4x sample rate
v1.02 Mac / Win (Release Date 2009-01-05)
- Fixed a problem where AES In detect could fail and cause input muting to occur
v1.01 Mac / Win (Release Date 2008-09-24)
- Fixed a problem where switching to S-Video will take 20 seconds to achieve correct black level when unit is hot
To boot your V4HD in firmware update mode, follow these steps.
V3HD
v1.03 Mac / Win (Release Date 2008-03-18)
- Added Windows support
- Fixed a problem where entering Capture mode while locking to Sony DSR1500A via SD SDI Input would take long for audio to lock
- Fixed a problem where PAL output on HDMI was shifted right horizontally about 20-25%
- Factory reset now defaults Main Volume Control to Analog 1-2
To boot your V3HD in firmware update mode, follow these steps.