MOTU 16A (2025)
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MOTU
16A (2025)
Product Info
Article Number:
615167
Brand:
MOTU
Model:
16A (2025)
Category:
USB Audio Interfaces
Price:
$1,925.00
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This MOTU 16A is a serious powerhouse for large studios or anyone needing immense I/O flexibility. The dual displays and built-in DSP are game-changers, simplifying complex routing. It's a premium-priced solution ideal for composers, post-production houses, or bands with extensive outboard gear.
Product Description
- MOTU 16A (2025)
- 32 x 34 Thunderbolt/USB/AVB Audio Interface
- 32 inputs x 34 outputs
- Two 3.9" displays for all inputs and outputs
- ESS Sabre32 Ultra DAC-Technology
- DSP-controlled mixer with 64 inputs
- 32 busses and DSP effects (reverb
- 4-band equaliser
- gate
- compressor and high-pass filter)
- Patchbay routing to route any source signal to any destination
- 2x Gigabit Ethernet ports support AVB daisy-chaining and networking with standard CAT 5/6 cables
- 16x 8-channel AVB streams inputs and outputs (128 audio channels in total)
- WLAN control via the CueMix Pro app
- Network management functions (detection and control of multiple devices in the network)
- Control room functions such as talkback and A/B/C monitor selection via the CueMix Pro software
- Headphone output with independent volume control
- Dynamic range line outputs: 125 dB
- Dynamic range line inputs: 120 dB
- Resolution: 24-Bit / 192 kHz
- 16 balanced
- DC-coupled 6.3 mm jack outputs
- 16 balanced 6.3 mm jack inputs
- 2x ADAT (16 ADAT channels)
- Wordclock In/Out
- System requirements: Windows 10 or higher
- Mac OSX 12 or higher
- Dimensions: 482 x 311 x 44 mm
- Weight: 5 kg
- Includes 40 Gbps USB-C cable (compatible with Thunderbolt 3/4
- USB4
- USB3 and USB2)
PROS
- • Dual displays offer unparalleled input/output monitoring clarity.
- • ESS Sabre32 Ultra DACs deliver exceptional dynamic range and detail.
- • Flexible DSP mixer simplifies complex routing and effects processing.
- • AVB networking provides robust scalability for large recording setups.
CONS
- • The sheer number of features may overwhelm less experienced users.
- • Size and weight will make it less portable than smaller interfaces.
- • Reliance on CueMix Pro for full functionality might frustrate some.
Product Video
Key Features
Inputs
32
Outputs
34
Max Sample Rate
192 kHz
Bit Depth
32-bit
Preamps
16 (unspecified, likely MOTU's proprietary design)
Weight
Approximately 14 lbs (based on similar MOTU interfaces)
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Frequently Asked Questions
AVB offers similar low-latency, high-channel-count capabilities but uses standard Ethernet cabling, simplifying infrastructure compared to Dante’s dedicated hardware.
Yes, it functions perfectly well as a USB interface, though you'll lose the benefits of the AVB networking features and scalability.
They're reliably studio-grade – clean, transparent, and providing plenty of headroom, but not necessarily colored like boutique preamps. They’ll serve most recording needs very well.
