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MOTU Track16 - Desktop Studio FireWire/USB 2.0 Interface

BH #MATRACK16 • MFR #8440
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MOTU Track16 - Desktop Studio FireWire/USB 2.0 Interface
Key Features
  • 16 Input / 14 Output
  • One-Touch Operation
  • Effects and Mixing Features Built In
  • Detailed Metering
The MOTU Track16 Track16 Desktop Studio FireWire/USB 2.0 Interface is a versatile and compact unit that offers a wide range of inputs and outputs, as well as effects, mixing, and monitoring. It's equipped with eight channels of analog ins and outs including mic, line, and high-impedance instrument inputs. The analog connectors come on a 44-inch breakout cable, which gives you flexibility for setup and connections (an optional breakout box is also available). For digital I/O, the unit's optical ports support either eight channels of ADAT, four channels of SMUX optical, or two channels of optical S/PDIF on TOSlink connectors. MIDI in and Out jacks are also included.
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MOTU Track16 Overview

The MOTU Track16 Track16 Desktop Studio FireWire/USB 2.0 Interface is a versatile and compact unit that offers a wide range of inputs and outputs, as well as effects, mixing, and monitoring. It's equipped with eight channels of analog ins and outs including mic, line, and high-impedance instrument inputs. The analog connectors come on a 44-inch breakout cable, which gives you flexibility for setup and connections (an optional breakout box is also available). For digital I/O, the unit's optical ports support either eight channels of ADAT, four channels of SMUX optical, or two channels of optical S/PDIF on TOSlink connectors. MIDI in and Out jacks are also included.

Housed in an aluminum-alloy chassis, Track16 supports professional-quality 24-bit recording at sampling rates up to 192 kHz, and has a user interface that was designed to be simple and intuitive. The large knob in the center of the unit can be set to control levels for any of the inputs or outputs with just a single tap on one of the front panel buttons. User-assignable LED meters make it possible to see levels from any of the units inputs or outputs.

Track16 gives you the choice of either USB 2.0 or FireWire connection. If you choose the latter, the unit can be powered via the FireWire bus. Track16 is compatible with Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista, as well as any audio software that supports WDM, ASIO, and Core Audio.

The included MOTU CueMix FX software gives you low-latency hardware monitoring, and lets you create up to eight separate monitor mixes. You get reverb, modeled analog EQ, and modeled vintage compression, all of which can be used strictly for the monitor mix or printed into your host software. Talkback and Listenback features make it easy to communicate from the control room to musicians in the live room. CueMix FX also offers comprehensive metering for all the inputs and outputs.

Plentiful I/O
16 in and 14 out including 2 mic inputs, 2 Hi-Z guitar inputs, two pairs of line inputs, Main and Line output pairs, ADAT optical, and more
Detailed, User-Configurable Metering
Dedicated 7-segment LED Main-output meters and configurable meters for all other analog I/O
One-Touch Operation
Press the button for the input or output you want to control and turn the knob
Sound Quality
24-bit converters; supports 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz recording
Bus Powered via FireWire
No AC adapter needed when you connect your computer to the FireWire port. Great for remote, battery-powered operation with a laptop
Cross-Platform Connectivity
Connects to any Mac or Windows machine via USB 2.0 or FireWire. Cross-platform compatible with virtually all audio software via WDM, ASIO, and Core Audio drivers.
Metal Chassis
Aluminum alloy chassis
Advanced Extras
44-inch breakout cable, DSP-driven mixing and effects, instrument tuner, expandability, analysis tools and oscilloscope, and SMPTE time code sync
UPC: 839128005822

MOTU Track16 Specs

Key Specs
Channels of I/O
16 Input / 14 Output
Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Analog Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Hi-Z Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
2x 1/4" TRS Monitor Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Digital Audio I/O
TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input
TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output
Host Connection
1x FireWire 9-Pin
1x USB-B
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included), FireWire Bus Power
General
Display
8x Multi-Segment LED Meter
Channels of I/O
16 Input / 14 Output
Built-In DSP
No
Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 24-Bit
Number of Microphone Inputs
2
Built-In Microphone
No
Signal Processing
Pad
-20 dB
High-Pass Filter
No
Solo/Mute
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
2x XLR 3-Pin Mic Input
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Hi-Z Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TS Unbalanced Line Input
2x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Line Output
1x 1/4" TRS Headphone Output
2x 1/4" TRS Balanced Monitor Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Phantom Power
48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Digital Audio I/O
1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Input (S/MUX Support)
1x TOSLINK Optical ADAT Output (S/MUX Support)
Host Connection / USB
1x FireWire 9-Pin
1x USB-B
Host Connection Protocol
FireWire 400
USB 2.0
USB (Non-Host)
No
Sync I/O
No
Network I/O
No
MIDI I/O
1x DIN 5-Pin Input
1x DIN 5-Pin Output
Expansion Slots
No
Wireless
No
Digital Audio
Sample Rates
96 kHz
Sample Rate Conversion
No
Bit Depths
24-Bit
Sync Sources
SMPTE/LTC
Clocking
Internal:
Audio Storage & Playback
Media/Memory Card Slot
No
Compatibility
OS Compatibility
Windows 7 or Later / macOS 10.5 or Later
Processor Requirement
PC:
1 GHz Intel Pentium
Mac:
1 GHz PowerPC G4
RAM Requirements
1 GB, 2 GB Recommended
Storage Requirements
250 GB
Mobile Device Compatibility
No
Required Hardware
Available FireWire Port or USB 2.0 Port
Power
Power Requirements
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included), FireWire Bus Power
AC/DC Power Adapter
9 to 18 VDC, Center-Positive or Negative
Power Consumption
5 W
Packaging Info
Package Weight
6.25 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
14.9 x 11.4 x 5.4"

MOTU Track16 Reviews

Overall Great, one small detail to fix.

By Bottrellio
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2016-07-25

This is the center of my touring/hotel studio. Great size, super easy to use, cuefx software is great, and most importantly, sound quality is fantastic. The one thing is the firewire 800 port (running fw400) is just not physically secure enough. The slightest touch will break the connection and you will have to power cycle the interface. Even plugging an instrument into the front of the interface will jiggle the connection and break the connection. Very frustrating but has never happened while actually recording. That is literally the only thing I don't like. Everything else is fantastic.

Track 16 is slick

By Karl S.
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2013-08-20

For a minimal home studio this is a very nice interface. I have used an 828mkii for years & needed to get into something with USB. This has it all - USB/Firewire - ability to expand via optical. Pros-good clean sound, easy to setup& use - MADE IN USA Cons-only 4 analog outs (not including headphones)

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It's compatible with macOS 11?

It's compatible with macOS 11?
Asked by: diego
Yes, the MOTU Track16 - Desktop Studio FireWire/USB 2.0 Interface is compatible with Mac OS X version 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7; v10.5.8 or later including v11.
Answered by: Simon O
Date published: 2024-05-01
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