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MOTU Track 16 16x14 Desktop Studio Interface

The Track 16 from MOTU is an elegant, and simple design with a big, studio-grade sound quality. There's plenty of I/O available for a well-equipped p...Click To Read More About This Product

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Simple, elegant desktop studio interface with professional-quality I/O.

The Track 16 from MOTU is an elegant, and simple design with a big, studio-grade sound quality. There's plenty of I/O available for a well-equipped personal studio, ready for multi-player recording sessions. Track16's high-quality 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.

¢ Two mic inputs with individual preamps
¢ Two guitar inputs
¢ Two pairs of line inputs
¢ Main outs and line outs
¢ MIDI I/O
¢ Two headphone jacks
¢ Digital I/O

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.

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 to completely customize it the way you like.

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
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.

Track16 can record and play all channels simultaneously, and high-speed USB 2.0 provides plenty of bandwidth, even at 192 kHz. Track16 can also draw power from its FireWire connection to the computer, so you can operate remotely on laptop battery power.

Solid metal chassis -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.

CueMix Software - On-screen mixing and control
CueMix gives you comprehensive graphic control over your mix and other settings in Track16. CueMix can be operated side by side with any host audio software for Mac or Windows, and it can be controlled from the Mackie Control Universal Pro automated worksurface.

Eight separate stereo mixes
The Track16 mixer takes signals from its 16 inputs (eight stereo) and mixes them to an output pair, such as the main outs. You control the volume of each input. Better yet, you can adjust input volumes differently for each output pair. In other words, each output pair can have its own unique mix. For example, you might create a balanced mix going to your PA via the main outs, but bring up the guitar for the mix going to your stage monitors via the line outs, so you can easily monitor your guitar sound. You get a separate mix for main outs, line outs, optical digital outs, and phones.

Multi-touch iPad control - Use an iPad to control your Track16 mix
It's the ultimate hands-on experience: use TouchOSC software (sold separately) with a custom-designed template for your Track16 and enjoy hands-on control of all mixing, EQ and compressor settings. Refining your mix has never been this fluid and intuitive. The MOTU-supplied TouchOSC CueMix template will be available soon as a free download.

FEATURES
  • Elegant 16x14 audio interface with studio-grade sound quality
  • 16 Channels of input and 14-channels of output simultaneously
  • Connections include: 2 XLR in, 2 guitar in, 2 balanced 1/4" line-ins, stereo 1/8" in, 2 main outs, 2 line outs, MIDI I/O, and 2 headphone outs
  • Dedicated 7-segment main out meters, and configurable analog I/O meters
  • Easy one-touch operation, so no fiddling with tiny displays or guesswork
  • Work in any environment thanks to backlit multi-color LED buttons
  • Customize the multi-colored LED buttons to colors that work well for your eyes
  • Connects to any Mac or PC via FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0
  • Lightweight, sturdy aluminum alloy chassis designed for the studio, and the road
  • Includes CueMix software for on-screen mixing and control
  • Create up to 8 separate stereo mixes with CueMix
  • Use an iPad for multi-touch control of your Track 16 mix
  • Native 32- and 64-bit drivers for Mac OS X and Windows 7/Vista
  • Included breakout cable

Donâ„¢t be fooled by its size, the Track 16 packs plenty of recording power. Order now!

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)
Mac System Requirements:
  • PowerPC G4 CPU 1 GHz or faster (including any Mac with a PowerPC G5 or any Intel processor)
  • 1 GB RAM; 2 GB or more recommended
  • Mac OS X version 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7; v10.5.8 or later required
  • Available FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0 port
  • A large hard drive (preferably at least 250 GB)
Windows System Requirements:
  • 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster equipped with at least one USB2 or FireWire port
  • 1 GB RAM; 2 GB or more recommended
  • Windows 7 or Vista, 32- or 64-bit; Vista SP 2 or later required
  • Available FireWire or high-speed USB 2.0 port
  • A large hard drive (preferably at least 250 GB)
Included software:
  • CueMix FX
  • MOTU SMPTE Console
  • AudioDesk (Mac only, optical CD drive required)
  • Operating Systems:
  • Mac OS X version 10.5, 10.6, or 10.7 (v10.5.8 or later is required)
  • Windows 7 or Vista (SP2 or later is required)
64-bit operation:
  • Available for Mac OS X v10.6 or 10.7
  • Available for 64-bit versions of Windows 7 or Vista
  • Requires a 64-bit CPU
Compatible Mac software:
  • The Track16 ships with standard Core Audio drivers for Mac OS X for compatibility with virtually all Core Audio-compatible apps, including:
  • MOTU Digital Performer
  • MOTU AudioDesk
  • Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
  • Apple Logic Pro
  • Apple Logic Express
  • Apple Garage Band
  • Apple SoundTrack Pro
  • Ableton Live
  • Propellerhead Record & Reason
  • Steinberg Cubase
  • Cockos Reaper
  • Native Instruments Kontakt
  • Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)
Compatible Windows software:
  • The Track16 ships with standard Wave and ASIO drivers for Windows 7 and Windows Vista for compatibility with virtually all Wave-compatible audio apps, including:
  • Avid Pro Tools (version 9 or later)
  • Ableton Live
  • Cakewalk Sonar
  • Steinberg Cubase
  • Propellerhead Record & Reason
  • Image Line FL Studio
  • Sony Vegas Pro
  • Sony Sound Forge
  • Sony Acid
  • Cockos Reaper
  • Native Instruments Kontakt
  • Waves stand-alone apps (and plug-ins, via compatible host)

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