MOTU 16A (2025)

- The world's first Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 audio interface - Up to 256 audio channels (including 16x8-channel AVB streams) - 66 simultaneous audio channels (32 inputs and 34 outputs) (physical) - Luxurious level meters with precision displays for all inputs and outputs - Outstanding analog audio performance thanks to ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DACs - Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers - 2 optical ADAT ports (16 channels) - Universal connectivity (Thunderbolt 3/4, USB4, USB3, and USB2) - Loopback for streaming and podcasting - CueMix Pro software for Mac, windows , and iOS - Patchbay routing and splitting with intuitive, virtual patch cables - 2 Gigabit Ethernet ports for AVB daisy-chaining and networking (CAT 5/6) - Wi-Fi control via the CueMix Pro™ app on mobile devices

- Weight: 5.000kg
- Height: 44mm
- Width: 483mm
- Depth: 311mm

Mac System Requirements: - Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including Apple Silicon Macs) - 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) - macOS 12 or higher (with driver or USB Class Compliant) - Available Thunderbolt 3+ or USB port - Large hard drive (at least 500 GB for audio recording) - USB Class Compliant for plug and play operation on macOS or iOS (no driver required) windows System Requirements: - Intel Core i3 PC (or equivalent from AMD) - 4 GB RAM (8 GB or more recommended) - windows 10 22H2 or higher (x64 AMD/Intel only) - windows 11 23H2 or higher (x64 AMD/Intel only) - Available Thunderbolt 3+ or USB port - Large hard drive (at least 500 GB for audio recording) Sample Rates: - 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz Analog Inputs: - 16 Jack line inputs (balanced/unbalanced) - Dynamic range: 120 dB - Signal-to-noise ratio: -114 dB (0.0002%) - Maximum level: +21 dBu - +20 dB digital gain on each input Analog Outputs: - 16 Jack line outputs (balanced) - Dynamic range: 125 dB - Signal-to-noise ratio: -114 dB (0.0002%) - Maximum level: +21 dBu - 99 dB digital trim on each output Digital Inputs/Outputs: - 2 optical ADAT banks (16 channels) at 1x sample rate - 1 ADAT bank (8 channels) in SMUX mode at 2x sample rate - Optical stereo RCA S/PDIF on Bank A (optional) Headphones: - 1x stereo headphone jack (jack) - Dynamic range: 118 dB - Signal-to-noise ratio: -110 dB (0.0003%) - Output impedance: <1Ω - Maximum level: 13.3 dBu Computer connection: - 2x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.1 (40 Gbit/s) Type C - Compatible with USB3/USB2 - USB AudioClass compliant (no driver required) - 1x Thunderbolt compatible / USB4 GEN3 C-to-C cable (included) - Data rate: 40 Gbit/s - Power: 240W - Length: 2 meters - Power supply: 15W downstream / 0W upstream - Compatible with USB2 Type A (C-to-A cable sold separately) Computer inputs/outputs: - 1x sample rate: 32 inputs / 34 outputs (66 total channels) - 2x sample rate: 24 inputs / 26 outputs (50 total channels) - 4x sample rate: 16 inputs / 18 outputs (34 Total channels) Synchronization: - 1 word clock input - 1 word clock output Front panel: - 1 x 1/4" jack headphone output - 1 x rotary control - headphone volume - 1 x rotary control - headphone channel selection - 1 x rotary control - menu navigation - 1 x large rotary control - master volume - 3 x switches - (1) headphone mono, (2) menu navigation - 2 x 3.9-inch 480 x 128 pixel 24-bit RGB TFT displays - 1 x latching power button Power supply: - 100-240 V with automatic voltage adjustment - 50-60 Hz - 0.5 A maximum Included software: - CueMix Pro - MOTU Performer Lite - 6 GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU