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Just heard back from MOTU tech support (via on-line ticket):

1/4" into the combi jacks still goes through the preamp.
So it seems there is no way to bypass the preamp on these units.

Looks like using the line switch position adds an extra amp stage over using it in pre position. Unless you’re using the pga path…. Block diagrams like this aren’t always truthful. Which gain stage do you mean? The PGA itself is the controllable gain knob (10-65dB) of the preamp, which always appli...

We’d need a schematic. Many many circuits are the same path for mic and line, just with some pad resistors for the line option. I think there are combi jacks that are normalled for both connections, and others that keep it separate. That may be a design choice based on how the connector is wired in...

The mic preamps are accessed through the XLR only in a CombiJack. It doesn’t matter who makes the gear. That may indeed be so for the MOTU. That's what I am trying to confirm via some official word from MOTU; I didn't find this so far in the manuals or the MOTU site. I shall inquire directly with M...

You are confusing Instrument Level with Line Level. They are not the same thing. Thank you for the reply. Yes, perhaps it does seem confused, the way I wrote that. I understand those are different levels. Nevertheless, my questions remain, so any thoughts on this are valuable: - Has MOTU confirmed ...

Interfaces with combo input jacks bypass the mic pre when a 1/4” Line plug is inserted. http://motu.com/products/motuaudio/896mk3/inputs.html Hello - Revisiting this old topic. Did MOTU ever confirm that 1/4" bypasses the preamps? The reason I question this is that MOTU recommends engaging the...

Yes, I did use Migration Assistant. However, the system worked fine for months before this problem surfaced. I certainly would rather avoid a complete rebuild this time with all the apps and plugins I have! I used to do it that way long ago, when I had far less apps, and even then it would be a coup...

Hello - I am considering replacing my dead 896mk3 Hybrid with a newer MOTU interface (most likely 8pre-es). That would combine the new interface with my remaining other 896mk3 Hybrid. Alternative is to replace both 896s, buying 2 new interfaces. Clearly the latter is more elegant solution, requiring...

I understand. I apologize for my slightly tongue in cheek response, but so many issues that people report are resolved by a simple restart, I couldn't help myself. I've got an M1 Mac, too, and find these machines boot extremely quickly, so fast that a re-boot wastes little time. Let me suggest you ...

...but could find no way to delete the one in the long StashedExtensions path. I recall having to do that not long ago to get rid of the residual extension from a utility called DriveDX. Ultimately, the only way I was able to delete that file was by booting in Recovery Mode and then delete it using...

Shut down before bedtime. Thank you for the suggestion...However: (1) problem happens during day when away from computer as well even for shorter times (2) my work approach is best when leaving computer on 24 hours, as work schedule is erratic, and restarting requires recalling all open documents, ...

I would delete all three and reinstall the drivers but I’m not expecting that to fix anything. There should be a crash report. I would find that and send it to MOTU in a Tech Link. Good idea. I was able to delete two of them, but could find no way to delete the one in the long StashedExtensions pat...

Thank you again. Per your advice, I now tried the software you recommended and it is finding the same version. It finds 3 copies, all the same version, in different locations: System:Library:Extensions System:Library:StagedExtensions:Library:Extensions System:private:var:db:KernelExtensionManagement...

Thank you for the suggestion.

Actually, I use the Finder search for this as well. Use the "+" option to add search parameters in the Finder search window, and choose from the popups that System files are included.

Yes, I have that latest version of the MOTU driver.

Hello - Experiencing frequent kernel panics, typically overnight when system is left on but not in use. Next morning find the computer has restarted itself, with error report listing MOTUFireWireAudio.kext as likely culprit. This occurs whether or not any DAW is running. I have tried connecting the ...