User Manual

CHAPTER

2 Packing List and

System Requirements

PACKING LIST

the 8A ships with the items listed below. If any of

these items are not present in the box when you

ﬁrst open it, please immediately contact your

dealer or MOTU.

■ One audio interface

■ One USB cable

■ One DC power adapter

■ One rack mounting kit with brackets and screws

■ One manual

■ Product registration card

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS

■ A 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or Pentium-based PC

(or compatible). Faster CPUs are recommended

for best performance.

■ 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended.

■ OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7 or later; for

operation as an AVB Ethernet audio interface, Mac

OS X 10.11 or later is required, running on a

recent-generation Mac (any Mac with a

Thunderbolt port on it).

■ Available super-speed USB 3.0 (or 2.0) port.

■ A large hard drive (preferably at least 500 GB).

PLEASE REGISTER TODAY!

Please register the 8A today. There are two ways to

■ Visit www.motu.com/register

■ Fill out and mail the included product

registration card

As a registered user, you will be eligible to receive

technical support and announcements about

product enhancements as soon as they become

available. Only registered users receive these

special update notices, so please register today.

Thank you for taking the time to register your new

MOTU products!