Name: MOTU 16A
Brand: MOTU
Price: 1495 USD

Professional

$1,495

MOTU 16A is an audio interface with Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 connectivity. Inputs include 16 line inputs. Outputs include 2 main outputs, 14 line outputs, and 1 headphone output. It supports up to 192 kHz / 24-bit, loopback, onboard DSP, and direct monitoring. Measured performance includes 120 dB dynamic range (input) and 125 dB dynamic range (output). Reference price: $1,495.

Audio interface specs: MOTU 16A
Spec	MOTU 16A
General
Category	Professional
Reference Price (USD)	$1,495
Supported OS	macOS/Windows
Connection	Thunderbolt 4 / USB4
Inputs
Mic Preamps	—
Combo Inputs (XLR/TRS)	—
Line Inputs	16
RCA Input	—
Hi-Z Inputs	—
ADAT Input (ch@48kHz)	16
Optical Ports (Input)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Input	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Input	—
AES/EBU Input	—
Outputs
Analog Main Output	2
Analog Line Output	14
RCA Output	—
Headphone Output	1
ADAT Output (ch@48kHz)	16
Optical Ports (Output)	2
S/PDIF (Coax) Output	—
S/PDIF (Optical) Output	—
AES/EBU Output	—
Features
Phantom Power (48V)	—
MIDI I/O	—
Loopback	Yes
DSP Effects	Yes (Built-in)
Direct Monitoring	Yes
Audio Performance
Max Sample Rate (kHz)	192
Max Bit Depth (bit)	24
Preamp Gain Range (dB)	—
DR Input (dB, A-weighted)	120
DR Output (dB, A-weighted)	125
DR (Unknown Conditions)	—
THD+N Mic Input (dB(%), 1kHz)	—
THD+N Output (dB(%), 1kHz)	-114.0dB (0.00020%)
THD+N (dB(%), Unknown)	—
EIN (dBu, A-weighted)	—
EIN (dBu, Unknown)	—
Measurement Reports	ProSound (external site)ProSound (2) (external site)
Software & Other
Bundled Software	CueMix Pro, Performer Lite
Notes	32x34, line level dedicated(mic preamp-free), ESS Sabre32 DAC, AVB networking, TRS connection, 1U rack

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