MOTU Introduces MicroBook IIc Ultra Compact Audio Interface

The USB 2.0 interface from MOTU expands on the success of its original MicroBook interface.

The major addition to the new MicroBook IIc is the USB audio class compliance allowing compatibility with iOS devices. What does this mean for us? Cutting the laptop out of the mobile equation for one. All that’s required now is a microphone, and a cable. Just don’t forget the talent.

The MicroBook IIc, now USB audio class compliant for iOS.

MOTUs MicroBook IIc is available now for $269 MSRP ($249 street). For full details on I/O and features, check out the MicroBook IIc page. The following is a brief overview provided by MOTU:

A complete solution
Everything you need to make world-class recordings

The MicroBook IIc provides simultaneous inputs for a microphone, a guitar, and a keyboard or other stereo line level device. The mic preamp delivers neutral coloration and pristine sound, with -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power for condenser mics. Programmable outputs provide flexible monitoring options.

Ultra-compact size
Take it with you anywhere

The MicroBook IIc is an impressively small 5.5 by 3.6 by 1.25 inches, which means that it slides easily into your backpack — or a large pocket. It also sits nicely next to your laptop or desktop computer.

All the I/O you need.
And only what you need.

Too much I/O can get in the way. The Microbook IIc provides the perfect balance for personal recording.

• XLR mic input: A transparent preamp worthy of your best mic. Go ahead: plug in your $5,000 microphone. The MicroBook IIc’s exceptionally transparent preamp faithfully preserves the characteristics and nuance of even the finest mics. Control trim, -20 dB pad and 48V phantom power from the digital rotary encoder on the top of the unit, or from the included CueMix FX software.

• Hi-Z guitar input: It might as well be a real guitar amp. Without proper impedance levels, direct “DI” guitar input won’t sound right when you run it through your guitar amp plug-ins and virtual stomp boxes. The MicroBook IIc’s dedicated “hi-Z” DI guitar input provides high-impedance load characteristics suitable for passive and active pickups alike, to produce authentic guitar tone and feel with your guitar processing software.

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