Detail 01
16 TRS line-level inputs and 16 TRS line-level outputs
It provides dedicated analog line-level connections in both directions.
Product detailSKU #1500000459315
MOTU16A 32 x 34 Thunderbolt/USB Audio Interface for Mac/Windows
1/9
Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
MOTU’s 16A is a Mac, Windows, and iOS audio interface for large studio or stage routing systems. It provides 66 simultaneous channels—32 inputs and 34 outputs—including 16 TRS line inputs, 16 TRS line outputs, and two optical banks. Thunderbolt 4/USB4 operation delivers round-trip latency as low as 1.8 ms at 96 kHz. CueMix Pro supplies a virtual patchbay, 64-channel mixing, wireless control, and onboard 32-bit effects processing. Dual Gigabit AVB ports support expanded networked setups.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Recording or performance rigs needing 32 inputs and 34 outputs.
- Routing analog and optical signals through CueMix Pro’s virtual patchbay.
- Building AVB-connected systems with multiple units or AVB switches.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Two ADAT or S/MUX optical I/O banks
It adds two banks of eight-channel optical connectivity.
Detail 03
32-bit floating-point DSP
Reverb, four-band EQ, high-pass filter, gate, and compression run onboard.
Detail 04
A/B/C monitor select
It offers three monitor-selection positions.
Detail 05
Word clock in, out, and thru
It can connect to systems using word-clock synchronization.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Plan for Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 connectivity; a 40 Gbps USB-C cable is included.
- 02Confirm your computer or device is Mac, PC, or iOS compatible.
- 03For AVB expansion, the interface uses dual Gigabit network ports.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01How many inputs and outputs does the 16A offer?
It provides 32 inputs and 34 outputs, for 66 simultaneous audio channels.
02Can it route audio without physical repatching?
Yes. CueMix Pro includes a virtual patchbay that routes inputs to outputs with virtual patch cords.
03Does it have a headphone output?
Yes. There is a front-panel headphone output with independent control.
04What is the quoted low-latency figure?
Round-trip latency is listed as low as 1.8 ms at 96 kHz.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
1 detailsSound
- Effects
- Reverb 4-band EQ high-pass filter gate and compression
2 detailsPickups & controls
- Wi Fi Control
- Supported with CueMix Pro app
- Speaker Switching
- A/B/C monitor select
2 detailsBody & build
- Loopback
- Ideal for live streaming and podcasting
- Talkback
- Integrated feature
4 detailsConnections & power
- DC Coupled Outputs
- Ideal for modular synths
- Headphone Output
- Front-panel with independent control
- Analog Inputs
- 16 TRS line-level inputs
- Analog Outputs
- 16 TRS line-level outputs
1 detailsIn the box
- Included Cable
- 40 Gbps USB-C
16 detailsOther
- Front Panel Metering
- Customizable views
- Optical I O
- Two banks of ADAT or S/MUX
- Routing
- Virtual patchbay with intuitive signal routing
- Converters
- ESS Sabre32 DAC technology
- Word Clock
- In out and thru
- Connection Type
- Thunderbolt 4 and USB4
- Audio Channels
- 66 simultaneous channels
- Display
- Two 3.9 inch TFT RGB LCDs
- Avb Networking
- Dual Gigabit network ports
- Dynamic Range
- 125dB
- DSP Processing
- 32-bit floating point
- Mixing Channels
- 64-channel mixing
- Sample Rates
- Up to 192kHz
- Cuemix Pro App
- For wireless control
- Round Trip Latency
- As low as 1.8 ms at 96kHz
- Compatibility
- Mac PC and iOS devices
