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Thunderbolt 4 / USB4 Audio Interface with DSP, Mixing, Effects and Networking

Designed as the central hub of a high-performance recording or live-sound environment, the MOTU 16A is a 32-in / 34-out audio interface featuring Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 connectivity, onboard DSP mixing and effects, AVB networking, and advanced A/D/A conversion supporting up to 32-bit / 192 kHz resolution. The unit integrates a 64-channel DSP-driven monitor mixer with 32-bit floating-point internal processing, enabling low-latency routing and effects independent of host CPU load. A full digital patch bay provides flexible signal routing between physical I/O, the internal mixer, computer channels, and the AVB network.

The 16A supports 66 simultaneous audio channels locally and enables up to 256 channels of low-latency streaming over Thunderbolt to a host system. It also offers a full range of digital connectivity options including ADAT/SPDIF and Wordclock I/Os. The unit operates in multiple modes: as a standalone digital mixer, as an audio interface for macOS, Windows, or iOS devices, as an AVB network node, or any combination thereof. Comprehensive control of the mixer and system settings is provided via the CueMix Pro application. To jumpstart your workflow, Performer Lite production software is included, along with a comprehensive library of loops and sounds from industry leaders like Big Fish Audio, Lucidsamples, and Loopmasters.

Superb Analog-Audio Quality

The 16A features ESS Sabre32 DAC technology for pristine sound with 125 dB dynamic range and ultralow distortion—backed by decades of MOTU audio expertise.

66 Simultaneous Audio Channels

Includes 16 balanced/unbalanced TRS analog I/O, dual 8-channel ADAT optical ports, and a dedicated stereo headphone out—totaling 32 inputs and 34 outputs. Use the 16A as expanded analog I/O, a flexible patchbay/mixer, or both.