The 16A Thunderbolt Audio Interfaces functions as an interface, standalone mixer or patchbay, providing 32 separate inputs and 32 separate outputs, including sixteen balanced TRS analog inputs, sixteen balanced TRS analog outputs, and two 8-channel banks of ADAT optical digital I/O. Powerful DSP delivers large console style mixing with 48 channels, 12 stereo busses, and 32-bit floating point effects processing, including modeled analog EQ, vintage compression and classic reverb. The unit' s extensive routing grid patches ins to outs, or splits inputs to multiple destinations. Use the 16A as a stand-alone mixer and control everything from the 16A' s innovative web app running on your iPad™, iPhone™, tablet, smart phone, and laptop.
Connect a second MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M or 16A) with a simple Ethernet cable. Add more I/O with the MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). Build an AVB audio network with multiple switches and sub-millisecond latency, even over long cable runs. Stream hundreds of channels among devices and computers on the network. From initial tracking to final mastering, the 16A delivers superb sound quality, state-of-the-art operation, and reliable performance.
Features: Superb audio quality with exceptional dynamic range64 simultaneous audio channelsSixteen balanced/unbalanced TRS analog inputs and outputs2 x 8-channel ADAT optical ports for 32 X 32 I/O totalUniversal connectivity - Thunderbolt & USB 2.0 / 3.0 USB Firmware and drivers compatible with all audio software. On-board 32-bit floating point DSPLarge console style mixing and effectsFlexible 48-input digital mixer with 12 stereo bussesDSP effects, including reverb with sendsModeled analog EQ, compression, gate and reverb. Expand to a 2nd MOTU interface via Cat-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to 5 MOTU interfaces via optional AVB Switch Build a network with multiple interfaces and computersUltra-low network latency even over long cable runs Stream hundreds of audio channels along the networkFlexible, matrix-style routing & splitting for all inputsSplit any single input to unlimited multiple output destinations