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Simple operation. Clean design. Studio-grade sound quality. Track16 exhibits these design principles through and through.
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.
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.
Technicial Specifications
- Converters: 24-bit
- Sample rates :44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Analog inputs: 2 x XLR mic inputs
- 2 x 1/4" TRS line inputs (balanced/unbalanced)
- 1 x 1/8" stereo "mini" line inputs (unbalanced)
- 2 x 1/4" hi-Z guitar inputs
- Analog outputs: 2 x 1/4" balanced TRS main out
- 2 x 1/4" unbalanced TRS line out
- 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo headphone
- 1 x 1/8" stereo headphone
- Digital I/O: 8-channel ADAT optical at 1x sample rates
- 4-channel SMUX optical at 2x sample rates
- 2-channel TOSlink (optical S/PDIF) up to 96 kHz
- Computer I/O: 1 x FireWire 400 (Type B connector)
- 1 x USB 2.0
- Sync in/out: SMPTE time code (LTC)
- Headphone output: 1 x 1/4" TRS stereo phone
- 1 x 1/8" stereo phone
- Phantom power: Individual +48V
- Top panel: 2 x 7-segment ladder LEDs • main outs
- 2 x 7-segment LEDs • mic in or line 3-4 in
- 2 x 7-segment LEDs • guitar in or phones
- 2 x 7-segment LEDs • line in 1-2 or line out
- 2 x LEDs • 48V phantom power
- 2 x LEDs • -20 dB pad
- 5 x backlit switches • input select
- 3 x backlit switches • output select
- 1 x backlit switch • meters toggle
- 1 x backlit switch • power
- Power requirements: 9-18V DC, 5W, tip + or -
- FireWire bus power
- DC power adapter included, required for stand-alone and USB 2.0 operation (except with FireWire bus power)