Motu 16A Thunderbolt 4 USB4 Audio Interface with DSP Mixing/Effects and Networking

ITEM #: MOTU-16A-V2 MFG #: 9321

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9321 - Overview

The MOTU 16A Thunderbolt audio interface is the world's first Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 audio interface that connects to a Mac, PC or iOS device with extremely low-latency, high-performance drivers to deliver 66 channels of audio I/O, superb analog performance driven by renowned ESS Sabre32T DAC technology, 64-channel/32-bus mixing, and on-board 32-bit effects processing, including reverb, 4-band EQ, compressor and gate. Using intuitive, virtual patch cords in the include CueMix ProT app, easily route any source signal to any destination. Daisy-chain multiple 16A's together using standard network cables connected to dual Gigabit AVB network ports, or build an AVB network with AVB switches. Advanced features include USB audio class compliant operation, word clock, A/B/C monitor switching, talkback, AVB audio networking, and Wi-Fi control from your phone or tablet. Thunderbolt/USB4 compatible USB-C cable included.

  • Features:

    • Next-gen 32 x 34 Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 audio interface
    • New 3.9-inch TFT displays
    • Superb analog audio quality and high-end converters
    • Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers
    • Universal Thunderbolt/USB-C connectivity
    • 66 simultaneous audio channels
    • 64-channel mixing with effects
    • Patchbay routing and splitting
    • AVB Networking
    • Wi-Fi control
    • Precision boost/trim for analog I/O
    • Control room features
    • Flexible headphone output
    • Two banks of optical I/O
    • Word Clock in/out/thru
    • DC-coupled TRS outputs
    • Loopback for live streaming and podcasting
    • Flexible front-panel metering
    • Control mixing and settings with the CueMix Pro app
     
  • Specifications:

      General
    • Dimensions(DxWxH): 12.25" x 19" x 1.75"
    • Weight: 11lbs/5kg
    • Sample Rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
    • Analog Inputs: 16 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)
    • Analog Iutputs: 16 x 1/4" TRS line outputs (balanced)

      Digital I/O
    • 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates
    • 2 banks (8 ch) of S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample rates
    • Bank A switchable to stereo TOSLink I/O (optical S/PDIF)

      Computer I/O
    • 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.1 (40 Gbps) Type C
      - USB3 / USB2 compatible
      - USB audio class compliant (no driver needed)
    • 1x Thunderbolt-compatible / USB4 GEN3 C-to-C cable
      - 40Gpbs / 240W
      - Length: 78" (2 meters)
      - Cable included
      - Provides 15W power downstream / 0W upstream
    • Compatible with USB2 Type A with a C-to-A cable (not included)
    • Round Trip Latency (RTL): ~1.8 ms (32 sample buffer at 96K)

      Total Audio I/O
    • 32 in / 34 out (66 total channels) at 1x sample rates
    • 24 in / 26 out (50 total channels) at 2x sample rates
    • 16 in / 18 out (34 total channels) at 4x sample rates

      Headphone
    • 1x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone with channel select
    • Output Impedance: <1Ω
    • Max Output: 13.3 dBu

      Networking
    • 2x Gigabit AVB Ethernet ports
    • 16 AVB streams in/out at sample rates up to 96 kHz
    • 8 AVB streams in/out at 176.4 or 192 kHz
    • 1-8 audio channels configurable per stream
    • Up to 128 audio channels in & out (up to 96 kHz)
    • Supports 1722.1 for Connection Management and Control
    • Supports AAF stream formats & legacy AM8-24 format
    • Stream format configurable per stream

      Sync I/O
    • 1x BNC Word Clock In
    • 1x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru
    • Sample rates: All (from 44.1 to 192 kHz)

      Front Panel
    • 1x 1/4" TRS Headphone output
    • 1x Encoder - Headphone volume
    • 1x Encoder - Headphone channel select
    • 1x Encoder - Menu navigation
    • 1x Large encoder - main volume
    • 3x Switches
      - 1x Headphone mono
      - 2x Menu nav
    • 2x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display
    • 1x Latching power button

      Power
    • Internal 100-240V autoswitching supply
    • 50-60 Hz
    • 1.0A max
     
  • Item Includes:

    • 1x MOTU 16A Thunderbolt Audio Interface
    • 1x USB Cable
    • 1x Manual
     
  • Warranty:

    • 2-Year Limited Warranty
     

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