Front End Audio acquires previously owned gear through our Buy-Back program. You can purchase used gear at a great price but there are no manufacturer warranties with these items. These items have been inspected and/or tested by our staff to make sure each one is in working condition and comes with our commitment to service. This MOTU 16A Audio Interface is the pre-2025 version. It looks great, functions perfectly and includes everything as if they were new.
This MOTU 16A Audio Interface is a professional-grade, 1U rackmount audio interface designed for engineers and studios that demand pristine conversion, massive I/O flexibility, and rock-solid performance. Featuring 16 balanced TRS analog inputs and 16 outputs, plus dual ADAT optical ports for expansion, it delivers up to 32 channels of analog I/O in a single, compact chassis. Its renowned ESS Sabre32 Ultra converters provide exceptional clarity and depth, offering a wide dynamic range and ultra-low latency ideal for tracking, mixing, and mastering at the highest quality.
Connectivity is one of the 16A’s standout strengths. It offers Thunderbolt and USB 2.0 connections for universal compatibility across Mac and Windows systems, providing up to 128 channels of computer I/O over Thunderbolt and 64 channels over USB. It also features an AVB Ethernet port for networked audio, allowing multiple MOTU interfaces to be linked together with near-zero latency using standard CAT-5e or CAT-6 cabling. This flexibility makes the 16A equally at home in professional recording studios, broadcast facilities, or live production rigs that require scalable, distributed I/O solutions.
What makes the 16A truly great is its combination of studio-grade sound, flexible integration, and powerful onboard DSP. Its 48-channel digital mixer-complete with modeled analog EQ, compression, and reverb. It lets you build sophisticated monitor mixes and standalone systems without ever touching a DAW. Whether used as the centerpiece of a hybrid analog-digital setup or as part of a larger AVB network, the MOTU 16A remains a rock-solid, transparent, and forward-thinking interface that continues to earn the trust of engineers and producers worldwide.
MOTU 16A Audio Interface Features
- 16 balanced ¼-inch TRS analog line-level inputs and 16 balanced ¼-inch TRS analog line-level outputs.
- Dual ADAT optical I/O (2 banks = 16 channels at 44.1/48 kHz; supports S/MUX for higher rates) and TOSLink (optical S/PDIF) on one bank.
- AVB Ethernet network audio support via 1 × RJ-45 AVB port, for expanding I/O across multiple units.
- Host computer connectivity: 1 × Thunderbolt port (compatible with Thunderbolt 1/2) and 1 × USB 2.0 audio-class port.
- High sample-rate support: 44.1/48/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz.
- Built-in DSP mixer with effects (EQ, compression, gating) allowing standalone or integrated operation (i.e., monitor mixes, send/return routing) without always involving the DAW.
- Large front panel LCD meter display for visualizing levels across inputs/outputs and system status.
- Rackmount 1U form-factor, designed for professional studio/installation use.
MOTU 16A Audio Interface Includes
- MOTU 16A Audio Interface
- Power Cable
- USB Cable
- Manual
- Original Box
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