MOTU’s Track16 Mobile Interface Now Available
Back in June, SonicScoop reported on the impending availability of Track16, MOTU’s 16 x 14 desktop studio interface with mixing and effects, in a compactly attractive package.
Today, MOTU has announced the immediate availability of Track16, for $549 MSRP. The new interface is compatible with both PC and Mac computers, via USB 2.0 or Firewire 400 connection protocols.
With its extensive I/O, Track16 is capable of recording a wide range of band or ensemble scenarios. For example: two mics, two guitars, a keyboard, a sound module, and eight optical channels simultaneously
The unit combines studio-grade recording with one-touch operation. Here’s more about Track16 from MOTU:
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