Product Description

Meet the MOTU 16A, the ultimate 16x16 analog audio interface designed for professional recording studios, project studios, and live sound engineers demanding exceptional audio quality, extensive I/O, and cutting-edge connectivity. Whether you're integrating racks of outboard gear, managing complex synth setups, or building a networked audio system, the 16A delivers the performance and flexibility you need. Connect effortlessly via Thunderbolt, high-speed USB3, or future-proof AVB Ethernet.

Massive Analog I/O for Hybrid Studios

Stop compromising on connections. The MOTU 16A provides a generous 16 balanced TRS analog inputs and 16 balanced TRS analog outputs in a single rack space. Perfect for connecting:

• Outboard processors (compressors, EQs, effects)
• Synthesizers and drum machines
• Mixing console inserts or busses
• Summing mixers
• Patchbays

Pristine Audio Quality & Ultra-Low Latency Performance

Capture and monitor your audio with breathtaking clarity. The 16A features renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DAC technology on its outputs, delivering an impressive 123 dB dynamic range. Combined with MOTU's expertly engineered drivers, achieve incredibly low latency performance over Thunderbolt (sub-millisecond round trip) or USB3, crucial for tight tracking sessions and responsive virtual instruments.

Powerful On-Board DSP Mixing & Effects

Take control of your monitoring and routing without taxing your computer's CPU. The MOTU 16A includes a flexible 48-input digital mixer modeled after large-format consoles. Apply latency-free effects processing directly within the interface, including:

• Classic Reverb
• 4-band Parametric EQ (modeled on British analog consoles)
• Vintage-style Compression
• Gate
• Route any input to any output, create multiple monitor mixes, and access it all through the intuitive web app control.
• Web App Control from Any Device

Control the onboard DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing using the user-friendly web app software. Access it from your favourite web browser on a laptop, tablet, or smartphone connected via wired Ethernet or Wi-Fi to your local network.

Expandable AVB Audio Networking

Step into the future of studio connectivity. The MOTU 16A features AVB (Audio Video Bridging) Ethernet, allowing you to connect multiple MOTU AVB interfaces (like another 16A, 8M, 1248, etc.) using standard Ethernet cables. Build a scalable audio network with potentially hundreds of channels, distributed across multiple rooms or long distances with ultra-low latency.

Key Features:

• Redesigned iteration of MOTU’s 16A with industry-1st Thunderbolt 4 connectivity
• Lightning-fast Thunderbolt 4 connectivity operates at 40 Gbps
• 32-in/34-out interface with 2 banks of optical I/O, plus word clock
• Class-compliant firmware works with a gamut of Mac, PC, and iOS devices
• High-performance drivers provide 1.8ms of roundtrip latency
• ESS Sabre32-fueled sound with 24-bit/192kHz conversion
• Loopback functionality for livestreaming and podcasting
• Precision boost for all analog inputs and trim for all analog outputs in 1dB increments
• DC-coupled TRS outputs allow you to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled synthesizers directly from your DAW
• Front-panel headphone output with independent volume control and a customizable cue mix
• Built-in 64-channel digital mixer with 32 stereo buses and onboard DSP effects
• Advanced control room features with talkback
• 2 x 3.9-in. front-panel TFT displays with high-resolution metering and access to detailed status information and hardware settings
• Wi-Fi control from your Mac, Windows-equipped PC, or iOS device
• 2 Gigabit network ports bolstered by potent AVB networking capabilities
• Includes MOTU Performer Lite application, plus over 6GB of loops, samples, and 1-shots

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