If you're after stunning sound, massive I/O, and rock-solid performance, the MOTU 16A delivers power, precision, and more connectivity than a backstage mixer at a festival. Built around ESS Sabre32 DAC technology, it offers a whopping 125 dB of dynamic range with the kind of analog clarity only gained by decades of interface design experience. This is MOTU’s first interface to support both Thunderbolt 4 and USB4, meaning you can hook it up to just about anything—Mac, PC, iPad—you name it. And with support for up to 256 audio channels at once (128 in, 128 out), it's safe to say you won't run out of lanes anytime soon.Sixteen balanced TRS ins and outs, ADAT I/O, and a dedicated headphone jack round out the hardware, but the real magic is inside. The onboard 64-channel mixer is modeled after high-end consoles and handles sources from your hardware, your computer, or even over the network. It comes stocked with parametric EQ, compression, gating, and high-pass filters on every input, plus aux buses, solo/mute control, and sweet-sounding reverb. You can route signals like a patchbay, dial in cue mixes with the CueMix Pro app over Wi-Fi, and even monitor on three sets of speakers with front-panel A/B/C switching. Loopback support makes streaming a breeze, while DC-coupled outputs let you get wild with modular gear. If you’re building a hybrid rig, need tons of I/O, or just want your interface to be smarter than your average mixer, the MOTU 16A checks all the boxes you require, and probably a few you didn’t even know existed.MOTU 16A Features32-in/34-out Thunderbolt 4 and USB4 audio interface with class-leading MOTU sound and ultra-low latency, compatible with macOS, Windows, and iOS.Two high-res 3.9" LCDs provide metering, system status, and easy hardware control right from the front panel.Built with ESS Sabre32™ DACs for 125 dB dynamic range and superb analog clarity up to 192 kHz.Connect up to 256 audio channels (128 in/128 out) via Thunderbolt or USB-C, plus 16 analog TRS, optical I/O, and dedicated headphone output.Onboard 64-channel DSP mixer with EQ, reverb, dynamics, and cue mixes at up to 96 kHz sample rate.Route and split signals easily using the virtual patchbay or AVB networking with ultra-low latency across multiple devices.Built-in Wi-Fi control via CueMix Pro app and front-panel buttons for talkback, monitor switching, and more.Includes loopback for livestreaming/podcasting, DC-coupled outputs for modular synths, word clock I/O, and ADAT/SMUX support.Comes with Performer Lite software, 100+ virtual instruments, effects, and 6 GB of loops to get started right away.MOTU 16A SpecificationsSample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHzAnalog inputs16 x 1/4-inch TRS line in (balanced/unbalanced)Max level: +21 dBu+20 dB digital gain on each inputAnalog outputs >16 x 1/4-inch TRS line out (balanced, DC coupled)Max level: +21 dBu-99 dB digital trim on each output1 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone (see below)Digital I/O 2 banks (16 ch) of ADAT optical I/O at 1x sample rates2 banks (8 ch) of S/MUX optical I/O at 2x sample ratesBank A switchable to stereo TOSLink I/O (optical S/PDIF)Computer I/O 2 x Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4.1 (40 Gbps) Type CUSB3 / USB2 compatibleUSB audio class compliant (no driver needed)1 x Thunderbolt-compatible / USB4 GEN3 C-to-C cable40Gpbs / 240WLength = 2 metersCable includedProvides 15W power downstream / 0W upstreamCompatible with USB2 Type A with a C-to-A cable(sold separately)Round Trip Latency (RTL): ~1.8 ms(32 sample buffer at 96K)Total audio channels: see "Total Audio I/O" belowTotal audio I/O 32 in / 34 out (66 total channels) at 1x sample rates24 in / 26 out (50 total channels) at 2x sample rates16 in / 18 out (34 total channels) at 4x sample ratesHeadphone 1 x 1/4-inch TRS stereo headphone with channel selectOutput impedance: MOTU 16A 32 x 34 Audio Interface with Mixing, Effects and Networking.