MOTU today introduced the 828mkII (US$795), a single rack-space, FireWire audio interface for both the Mac and PC. The 828mkII replaces the company’s 828 model and adds several new features, including more simultaneous inputs (20) and outputs (22), 24-bit 96kHz operation, 8-bus monitor mixing with front panel LCD programming, stand-alone operation, front-panel mic/guitar/instrument inputs with preamps and sends, SMPTE time code sync and MIDI input/output.