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MOTU 16A (2025)

Name: 16A (2025)
Brand: MOTU
SKU: 353174

Interface audio Thunderbolt de la marque MOTU

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Fabricant : MOTU
Modèle : 16A (2025)
Catégorie : Interfaces audio Thunderbolt
Fiche créée le : 02/04/2025
Date de sortie : avril 2025

MOTU 16A (2025), la premire interface audio Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 au monde. Elle se connecte Mac, PC et iOS avec une latence extrmement faible. Profitez de 66 canaux audio, d'une qualit analogique exceptionnelle grce la technologie ESS Sabre32™ DAC, d'un mixeur 64 canaux et d'effets 32 bits intgrs. Idale pour le studio et la scne, elle offre des fonctionnalits avances comme le rseau AVB et le contrle Wi-Fi.

Superb analog audio quality

Renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers 125 dB dynamic range and extremely low harmonic distortion. Analog performance is driven by decades of engineering expertise in audio interface technology.

Thunderbolt™ and USB connectivity for Mac, PC and iOS

The 16A is the first audio interface to deliver cutting-edge Thunderbolt™ 4 and USB4 universal connectivity for Mac, PC and iOS. Connect your host device with the included 40 Gbps USB-C cable and the 16A negotiates the fastest possible connectivity speed, up to 40 Gbps, with backward compatibility for Thunderbolt 3, USB3 and USB2 host connections. Thunderbolt and USB4 connections deliver an astonishing 256 channels of computer I/O (128 in and 128 out) at sample rates up to 96 kHz.

Audio I/O

66 simultaneous audio channels

Sixteen balanced/unbalanced TRS analog inputs and outputs, 2 x 8-channel
ADAT optical ports, and an independent stereo headphone output deliver a
total of 32 inputs and 34 outputs. Use the 16A for expanded analog I/O for
your computer, or as a flexible, comprehensive patchbay and mixer. Or both!

High Performance Driver

Ultra-low latency performance

Optimized drivers for both Mac and PC deliver renowned, ultra-low latency performance. With a
high-performance DAW such as Digital Performer, the 16A delivers an astonishing round trip latency
(RTL) of ~1.8 ms (milliseconds) over Thunderbolt and USB at 96 kHz with a 32-sample host buffer.

Thunderbolt™ Technology

Plug and play ease with massive bandwidth

Daisy-chain the 16A with up to six other Thunderbolt devices, all connected to your host computer
with massive 40 Gbps bandwidth to easily handle hundreds of audio channels, 8K video, terabytes of
hard drive storage, and more. Thunderbolt 4-compatible USB-C cable included (length = 2 meters).

Mixing and Effects

64-channel mixing with 32-bit floating point precision

The 16A is equipped with a 64-channel mixer designed just like a large
format mixing console. The 64 inputs can take signal from anywhere:
the physical inputs on the 16A interface itself, audio channels from host
software on your computer, audio network streams, or even mixer outputs.
The mixer provides 26 aux busses, plus main, reverb, monitor, and solo
buses. All inputs and output buses provide 4-band double-precision
parametric EQ and a compressor. Additionally, input channels include a
High-Pass Filter and Gate. In essence: capable and transparent mixing.

Point-to-Point Routing

Patchbay routing and splitting

Using intuitive, virtual patch cords, you can easily route any source signal to any
destination. Sources can be analog or digital inputs on the interface, computer
channels, mixer bus outputs, or audio network streams from other devices on
the network. Destinations include interface outputs, host software inputs, mixer
inputs, or any other device (or computer) on the network. You can even split
any single source (or stereo pair) to unlimited multiple output destinations.

Audio Networking

Flexible system expansion

Audio networking has come of age, delivering a world of possibilities.
The 16A features an integrated AVB switch with two Gigabit Ethernet
ports, allowing you to daisy-chain multiple 16A units using standard
network cabling. Alternatively, expand your network by connecting
an external AVB switch to build a network with multiple interfaces,
computers, and ultra-low network latency, even over long cable
runs (hundreds of meters). Each 16A can transmit and receive 128
audio channels to and from the network. Stream hundreds of
audio channels among devices and computers on the network. The
16A is compatible with previous-generation MOTU AVB devices.

Additional features

The new 16A is AVB-compatible with all other MOTU AVB interfaces.
256 channels of host computer I/O (128 in / 128 out) via Thunderbolt or USB3.
16 8-channel streams for 256 channels of network audio I/O (128 in / 128 out).
Each audio stream can be individually configured between 1-8 audio channels.
Use multiple PC hosts on the network. Each host can send/receive to all devices and other hosts.
Use existing Ethernet wiring. Just replace Ethernet switches with AVB-compatible switches.
Shared operation with standard Ethernet devices like wireless routers, switches, etc.
Supports 1722.1 for Connection Management and Control.
Supports AAF stream formats and the legacy AM8-24 format, configurable per stream.
Gigabit Ethernet speeds support many devices on the network.

CueMix™ Pro

Control everything from your laptop, tablet and phone

CueMix™ Pro is the consummate app for controlling
everything in the 16A, including device settings, signal
routing and 64-channel mixing and effects. Available
for macOS, Windows, and iOS, you can run CueMix
Pro on multiple devices at the same time and access
the 16A wirelessly through Wi-Fi. As a 1722.1
controller, CueMix Pro can also be used to access
AVB-related settings in 3rd-party devices on the network.

Wireless Control

CueMix Pro for iOS

Control all settings and mixing from your
host PC or from an iPhone or iPad running
the CueMix Pro app. You can even use
multiple iOS devices simultaneously.

Balanced analog

The 16A's balanced I/O connections are well-protected against RF
interference, AC hum, and other noise-producing environmental factors.

Optical I/O and optical expansion

Two optical banks provide 16 channels of ADAT optical at
48 kHz, 8 channels of S/MUX optical I/O at 96 kHz, with
optional stereo TOSLink at rates up to 96kHz. Expand your
16A with other optical gear, or use it as an optical expander.

DC-coupled TRS outputs

All analog outputs are DC-coupled. This means you can
use the 16A to manipulate and sequence modular
synthesizers from a host DAW using control voltage (CV).

Meter Views

Not using the optical I/O? Or any analog I/O? The 16A provides customized meter views
for analog I/O only, digital I/O only and other combinations to best support your workflow.

Technical Specifications

Sample rates	44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
Analog inputs	16 x 1/4-inch TRS line in (balanced/unbalanced) Max level: +21 dBu +20 dB digital gain on each input
Analog outputs	16 x 1/4-inch TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled) Max level: +21 dBu -99 dB digital trim on each output 1 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone (see below)
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	2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.1 (40 Gbps) Type C • USB3 / USB2 compatible • USB audio class compliant (no driver needed) 1 x Thunderbolt-compatible / USB4 GEN3 C-to-C cable • 40Gpbs / 240W • Length = 2 meters • Cable included • Provides 15W power downstream / 0W upstream Compatible with USB2 Type A with a C-to-A cable • (sold separately) Round Trip Latency (RTL): ~1.8 ms • (32 sample buffer at 96K) Total audio channels: see "Total Audio I/O" below
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	1 x 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	1 x BNC Word Clock In 1 x BNC Word Clock Out/Thru Sample rates: all (from 44.1 to 192 kHz)
Front panel	1 x 1/4" TRS headphone output 1 x encoder • headphone volume 1 x encoder • headphone channel select 1 x encoder • menu navigation 1 x large encoder • main volume 3 x switches • (1) headphone mono, (2) menu nav 2 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT display 1 x latching power button
Power	Internal 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz • 1.0A max
Dimensions and weight	(width x depth x height, enclosure only) 19 x 12.25 x 1.75 inches / 48.26 x 31.1 x 4.44 cm 11 lbs / 5 kgs