MOTU Introduces Track16 Mobile Interface

June 13th, 2012 by Trenton

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MOTU is staying right on top of it with the announcement of their new Track16, a 16 x 14 desktop studio interface with mixing and effects.

The big feature that the Track16 offers right out of the gate is the amount of I/O that it can support (via breakout cable/box) considering its small form factor. Not only that but it also includes some excellent mixing software and DSP plugins among other things.

The clean and multi-functional interface of the MOTU Track16.

The MOTU Track16 will be available in Q3 for $549 MSRP, and is compatible with both PC and Mac computers via USB 2.0 or Firewire 400 connection protocols. Here’s more from MOTU:

“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.

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.

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

Other Features

• Included breakout cable
• Instrument tuner
• SMPTE time code sync
• Analysis tools and oscilloscope”