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Simple, elegant and professional
Make world-class recordings with style and ease
Simple operation. Clean design. Studio-grade sound quality. Track16 exhibits these design principles through and through. And don't let its compact size deceive you. There's plenty of I/O available for a well-equipped personal studio, ready for multi-player recording sessions. Track16's pristine mic preamps, balanced line-level audio connections, and renowned MOTU engineering deliver world-class audio quality.
An astonishing array of inputs and outputs
Record two mics, two guitars, a keyboard, a sound module, and eight optical channels simultaneously
How can such a compact unit offer 16 channels of input and 14 channels of output, simultaneously, with mixing? The short answer: Track16 truly is an engineering achievement, packing the same quantity and quality of audio channels as other interfaces that cost hundreds more.
Luxurious metering
You always know your levels - at a glance
Track16 sets the bar high for detailed metering in such a compact interface. You get dedicated 7-segment main out meters, and configurable meters for all other analog inputs and outputs. Just press the METERS button to toggle between the blue and white labels. It's easy to monitor your signal levels at a glance with Track16.
One-touch operation
Set your creative mind free
Simply press the button for the input or output you wish to control, and turn the knob. It's that simple. No fiddling with tiny displays. No guesswork. Just creative flow.
Backlit buttons
Designed for the studio and stage
Often, we are called upon to work in studio or stage environments where the lighting conditions are not optimal. Track16's buttons are backlit with multi-color LEDs to facilitate operation just about anywhere. From the factory, the buttons glow amber (orange), except for the currently selected channel, which glows bright green. Or, you can choose from six other color schemes, in various combinations of green, red and amber.
Studio grade sound
Your sound will be ready for prime time
Track16 has been engineered with MOTU’s renowned, award-winning audio interface technology. The result is the pristine audio quality and rock-solid performance that MOTU interfaces are known for worldwide. You can always record and mix with confidence, knowing that decades of engineering experience are behind you, every step of the way.
Universal connectivity
Hybrid technology connects to any computer
Thanks to MOTU’s Hybrid interface technology, Track16 connects to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0. Connect your mic, guitar, keyboard, and digital input, and you are ready to make pro-quality recordings.
Support for Mac OS X and Windows 7
Run all your favorite audio apps
Track16 provides time-tested drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 7 (and Vista) for cross-platform compatibility with virtually all audio software via WDM, ASIO, and Core Audio drivers.
Solid metal chassis
MOTU interfaces are built to last, and last, and last…
Track16's aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy and durable, and designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and tour bus. In a world awash with cheap plastic, the cool feeling of Track16's metal exterior in your hands is a reassuring reminder that you are holding quality engineering and construction.
| Product Name | Motu Track16 16x14 Desktop Studio Interface |
|---|---|
| Brand | MOTU |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | TRACK16 |
| UPC | 839128005822 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
- This personal desktop 16-in/14-out desktop recording interface gives you all of the I/O and advanced mixing options you need to make professional-quality recordings
- Slim desktop form factor keeps your work surface clear and your controls handy
- Hybrid high-speed USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 connectivity
- FireWire 400 supplies bus power (AC power supply provided for USB 2.0 operation)
- Supports up to full 24-bit/192kHz HD audio
- All analog I/O connects via a single DB-25 breakout cable for maximum versatility
- 2 x MOTU microphone preamplifiers provide you with low-noise, high-headroom performance
- Each mic pre features switchable +48V phantom power and a switchable -20dB pad
- 2 x dedicated instrument inputs allow you to record guitar and bass direct
- 4 x line-level inputs (in 2 x stereo pairs) are perfect for keyboards, drum machines, and outboard gear
- Top-panel controls provide one-touch control over all input and output levels
- CueMix FX lets you assign a separate pre-computer input mix to each output pair including the main outputs, the line outputs, the headphone outputs, 4 x optical pairs, and the return bus
- CueMix FX also lets you apply effects and processing to your input channels including Classic Reverb, a 7-band British style parametric EQ, a conventional compressor, and the Leveler (an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A optical compressor)
- Precision Digital Trim technology on all inputs provides adjustments in approximately 1/4dB increments, which you can store and recall later
- 8-bus mixer also functions in standalone mode
- Time code support directly resolves to or generates time code via any quarter-inch input or output, without the need for an extra synchronizer
- Direct Digital Synthesis DSP-driven phase lock engine and internal clock source produces imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (below the noise floor), even when the Track16 is resolved to an external clock source via SMPTE time code
- DC-coupled TRS outputs can be used with MOTU's Volta (sold separately) to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW
- Mac and PC compatible on both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms
Motu Track16 16x14 Desktop Studio Interface
Simple, elegant and professional
Make world-class recordings with style and ease
Simple operation. Clean design. Studio-grade sound quality. Track16 exhibits these design principles through and through. And don't let its compact size deceive you. There's plenty of I/O available for a well-equipped personal studio, ready for multi-player recording sessions. Track16's pristine mic preamps, balanced line-level audio connections, and renowned MOTU engineering deliver world-class audio quality.
An astonishing array of inputs and outputs
Record two mics, two guitars, a keyboard, a sound module, and eight optical channels simultaneously
How can such a compact unit offer 16 channels of input and 14 channels of output, simultaneously, with mixing? The short answer: Track16 truly is an engineering achievement, packing the same quantity and quality of audio channels as other interfaces that cost hundreds more.
Luxurious metering
You always know your levels - at a glance
Track16 sets the bar high for detailed metering in such a compact interface. You get dedicated 7-segment main out meters, and configurable meters for all other analog inputs and outputs. Just press the METERS button to toggle between the blue and white labels. It's easy to monitor your signal levels at a glance with Track16.
One-touch operation
Set your creative mind free
Simply press the button for the input or output you wish to control, and turn the knob. It's that simple. No fiddling with tiny displays. No guesswork. Just creative flow.
Backlit buttons
Designed for the studio and stage
Often, we are called upon to work in studio or stage environments where the lighting conditions are not optimal. Track16's buttons are backlit with multi-color LEDs to facilitate operation just about anywhere. From the factory, the buttons glow amber (orange), except for the currently selected channel, which glows bright green. Or, you can choose from six other color schemes, in various combinations of green, red and amber.
Studio grade sound
Your sound will be ready for prime time
Track16 has been engineered with MOTU’s renowned, award-winning audio interface technology. The result is the pristine audio quality and rock-solid performance that MOTU interfaces are known for worldwide. You can always record and mix with confidence, knowing that decades of engineering experience are behind you, every step of the way.
Universal connectivity
Hybrid technology connects to any computer
Thanks to MOTU’s Hybrid interface technology, Track16 connects to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0. Connect your mic, guitar, keyboard, and digital input, and you are ready to make pro-quality recordings.
Support for Mac OS X and Windows 7
Run all your favorite audio apps
Track16 provides time-tested drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 7 (and Vista) for cross-platform compatibility with virtually all audio software via WDM, ASIO, and Core Audio drivers.
Solid metal chassis
MOTU interfaces are built to last, and last, and last…
Track16's aluminum alloy chassis is lightweight, yet incredibly sturdy and durable, and designed to withstand the rigors of the studio, stage, and tour bus. In a world awash with cheap plastic, the cool feeling of Track16's metal exterior in your hands is a reassuring reminder that you are holding quality engineering and construction.
| Product Name | Motu Track16 16x14 Desktop Studio Interface |
|---|---|
| Brand | MOTU |
| Condition | New |
| MPN | TRACK16 |
| UPC | 839128005822 |
| Shipping Option | Free Shipping to the Continental U.S. |
- This personal desktop 16-in/14-out desktop recording interface gives you all of the I/O and advanced mixing options you need to make professional-quality recordings
- Slim desktop form factor keeps your work surface clear and your controls handy
- Hybrid high-speed USB 2.0 and FireWire 400 connectivity
- FireWire 400 supplies bus power (AC power supply provided for USB 2.0 operation)
- Supports up to full 24-bit/192kHz HD audio
- All analog I/O connects via a single DB-25 breakout cable for maximum versatility
- 2 x MOTU microphone preamplifiers provide you with low-noise, high-headroom performance
- Each mic pre features switchable +48V phantom power and a switchable -20dB pad
- 2 x dedicated instrument inputs allow you to record guitar and bass direct
- 4 x line-level inputs (in 2 x stereo pairs) are perfect for keyboards, drum machines, and outboard gear
- Top-panel controls provide one-touch control over all input and output levels
- CueMix FX lets you assign a separate pre-computer input mix to each output pair including the main outputs, the line outputs, the headphone outputs, 4 x optical pairs, and the return bus
- CueMix FX also lets you apply effects and processing to your input channels including Classic Reverb, a 7-band British style parametric EQ, a conventional compressor, and the Leveler (an accurate model of the legendary LA-2A optical compressor)
- Precision Digital Trim technology on all inputs provides adjustments in approximately 1/4dB increments, which you can store and recall later
- 8-bus mixer also functions in standalone mode
- Time code support directly resolves to or generates time code via any quarter-inch input or output, without the need for an extra synchronizer
- Direct Digital Synthesis DSP-driven phase lock engine and internal clock source produces imperceptibly low jitter characteristics (below the noise floor), even when the Track16 is resolved to an external clock source via SMPTE time code
- DC-coupled TRS outputs can be used with MOTU's Volta (sold separately) to manipulate and sequence voltage-controlled modular synthesizers from a host DAW
- Mac and PC compatible on both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms
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