Neumann MT 48

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
• 2 premium-quality mic/line preamps, 2 pristine line/instrument inputs
• 4 line/monitor outputs, 2 high-performance headphone outputs
• USB, ADAT and AES67 connectivity, integrated MIDI interface
• Intuitive touchscreen user interface
• DSP processing (EQ, dynamics, reverb), 4 independent mixers
• Two driver outputs per input channel for pre-FX and/or post-FX recording

Neumann.Berlin has been on the cutting edge of studio technology for close to a century and has been part of the Sennheiser Group since 1991. Founded in 1928, Neumann has created such microphone legends as the U 47, U 67, and U 87. Since 2010, Neumann.Berlin has established a line of award-winning studio loudspeakers, followed by very successful studio headphones starting in 2019. Neumann’s first audio interface MT 48 thus becomes the centerpiece, connecting the entire portfolio to create the perfect studio.

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.

Fully Equipped for the Reference-Class Personal Studio

The MT 48 offers 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.

Intuitive Touchscreen Control

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.

Dual Output Technology

You can use the MT 48’s 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.

Mic Inputs 1 -2

• Dynamic Range: 136 dB-A
• Equivalent Input Noise (150 Ohm): -128 dBu-A
• Input Impedance: 10 kO
• Gain Range: +12…+78 dB in 0.5 dB steps or 0.1 dB (fine)
• Pad: 12 dB/24 dB
• Max. Input Level: 0 /+12/+24 dBu (without Pad/with Pad)
• THD + N Preamp + ADC @ 1 kHz, 0 dBFS: < -110 dB (0.0003%)

Line Inputs 1-2

• Dynamic Range: 138.5 dB-A
• Input Impedance: 10 kO
• Gain Range: 0…+66 dB
• Sensitivity: +24 dBu…-42 dBu
• Max. Input Level: +24 dBu
• THD + N Preamp + ADC @ 1 kHz, 0 dBFS: < -105 dB (0.0006%)

Instrument/Line Inputs 3 - 4

• Dynamic Range: 135 dB-A
• Input Impedance: 2 MO (balanced)  / 1 MO (unbalanced)
• Gain Range: 0…+66 dB
• Sensitivity: +18 dBu … -48 dBu
• Max. Input Level: +18 dBu
• THD + N Preamp + ADC @ 1 kHz, 0 dBFS: < -112 dB (0.0003%)

Line/Monitor Outputs

• Output Impedance: < 70 O
• THD+N@ 1 kHz, 0 dBFS: < -110 dB (0.0003%)
• Dynamic Range: 123 dB-A
• Max. Output Level: +24 dBu

Headphone Outputs

• Output Impedance: 0.035 O
• Dynamic Range: 122 dB-A (high) / 117 dB (low)
• Max. Output Level: +16 dBu (high) /+8 dBu (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)
• Computer Interface: USB-C, 2.0 High Speed (480 MB/s) or higher
• Power Consumption: <25 W