MOTU 16A (2025)

Transform your setup with the MOTU 16A (2025) audio interface. Enjoy 256 channels, ultra-low latency, and seamless Mac, PC, or iOS connectivity.

€1,899.00*

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Features

The world's first Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 audio interface
Up to 256 audio channels (including 16×8-channel AVB streams)
66 simultaneous audio channels (32 inputs and 34 outputs) (physical)
Luxurious level meters with precision display for all inputs and outputs
Excellent analog audio performance through ESS Sabre32 Ultra™ DACs
Ultra-low latency and proven, high-performance MOTU drivers

Product information "MOTU 16A (2025)"

The completely redesigned 16A offers everything you need to transform your computer into a powerful 24-bit/192 kHz digital audio workstation. The 16A connects to a Mac, PC, or iOS device via the included 40 Gbps USB-C cable (compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4, USB4, USB3, and USB2) and provides up to 256 audio channels (128 inputs and 128 outputs), depending on the host computer connection. Class-compliant compatibility and proven MOTU drivers allow it to work with all your favorite audio software, delivering industry-leading, ultra-low round-trip latency (RTL) of less than 2 ms at 96 kHz with powerful DAW hosts. USB Class-compliant firmware allows connection to an iPad™ or any iOS™ device via USB-C or a standard camera connection kit (Lightning adapter sold separately). The 16A is equally suitable for studio and stage use. As an interface or standalone mixer, it offers 32 separate inputs and 34 separate outputs, including 16 balanced analog 1/4-inch line-level inputs/outputs, two banks of 8-channel optical inputs/outputs, and a front-panel headphone output. Renowned ESS Sabre32™ DAC technology delivers outstanding analog performance. The 16A features a built-in AVB switch with two Gigabit Ethernet ports, allowing multiple 16A units to be connected using standard network cables. Alternatively, the network can be expanded by connecting an external AVB switch to create a network with multiple interfaces and computers, providing extremely low network latency, even over long cable runs (hundreds of meters).

MOTU

1280 Massachusetts Avenue Cambridge, MA 02138

customerservice@motu.com

Klemm Music Technology e.K.

Sebastian-Kneipp-Str. 96 37217 Ziegenhagen Deutschland

vertrieb@klemm-music.de

https://klemm-music.de

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System requirements	Mac System Requirements: Intel Core i3 Mac or faster (including Apple Silicon Macs) 4 GB RAM; 8 GB or more recommended macOS 12 or later (with driver or USB Class Compliant) Available Thunderbolt 3+ or USB port A 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 later (x64 AMD/Intel only) Windows 11 23H2 or later (x64 AMD/Intel only) Available Thunderbolt 3+ or USB port A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for audio recording)
Sample rate	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 rates 1 bank (8 channels) SMUX at 2 sample rates optical stereo RCA S/PDIF on bank A (optional)
headphones	1 x stereo headphone jack, dynamic range: 118 dB, signal-to-noise ratio: -110 dB (0.0003%), output impedance: <1Ω, maximum level: 13.3 dBu
Computer connection	2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.1 (40 Gbps) Type-C - USB3/USB2 compatible - USB AudioClass compliant (no driver required) 1 x Thunderbolt compatible / USB4 GEN3 C-to-C cable - 40 Gbps / 240 W - Length = 2 meters - Cable included - Provides 15 W of power downstream / 0 W upstream Compatible with USB2 Type-A with a C-to-A cable - (sold separately)
Computer inputs/outputs	32 inputs / 34 outputs (66 total channels) at 1x sampling rate 24 inputs / 26 outputs (50 total channels) at 2x sampling rate 16 inputs / 18 outputs (34 total channels) at 4x sampling rate
Synchronisation	1 word clock input 1 word clock output
Front of device	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 display 1 x latching power button
Power supply	100-240 V with automatic voltage adjustment, 50-60 Hz • 0.5 A maximum
Dimensions and weight	48,26 x 31,1 x 4,44 cm (B/T/H, 19 Zoll, 1 HE), 5 kg
Included software	CueMix Pro MOTU Performer Lite 6 GB of loops and sounds from Big Fish Audio, LucidSamples, Loopmasters and MOTU