MOTU Stage B16: The Ultimate All-in-One Audio Interface for Stages and Studios
Whether you're in a high-pressure studio session or performing on a massive stage, the Stage-B16 has got you covered. It combines the best of MOTU's award-winning audio interfaces with rugged stage box design and powerful AVB networking.
Key Features:
- • All-in-One Wonder: Acts as a DSP-equipped stage box, a 12-bus digital mixer, and a universal audio interface for Mac and Windows.
- • Studio-Quality Sound: Delivers up to 192 kHz analog performance, like 123 dB dynamic range from XLR outputs.
- • Web and Wireless Control: Manage DSP, mixing, and routing from any device via web app or wirelessly.
Specifications:
- Sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
- Mic inputs: 16 x XLR mic inputs
- Preamp gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled)
- Analog outputs: 8 x XLR line out
- Max level:
- +20 dBu (digitally adjustable -4 to +20)
- 1 x 1/4' TRS stereo headphone
- Digital output: 2 x XLR female AES/EBU out (4 ch) up to 96 kHz
- Total I/O:
- 16 in and 12 out (28 total) at 1x sample rates
- 16 in and 12 out (28 total) at 2x sample rates
- 16 in and 8 out (24 total) at 4x sample rates
- Computer I/O:
- 1 x USB 2.0 audio class compliant USB 3.0 and iOS compatible
- 1 x AVB Ethernet (requires OS X Yosemite)
- Computer I/O channels:
- USB 2.0 (44.1 to 48 kHz): 64 in/out
- USB 2.0 (88.2 to 96 kHz): 32 in/out
- USB 2.0 (176.4 to 192 kHz): 24 in/out
- AVB Ethernet: 16 to 128 in/out, depending on host computer speed
- MIDI I/O:
- 1 x MIDI IN
- 1 x MIDI OUT
- 16 MIDI channels to/from computer host
- Headphone: 1 x 1/4' TRS stereo phone (assignable)
- Phantom power: 16 x individual +48V
- Network I/O 1 x RJ45 AVB/TSN Ethernet (100 Mbps)
- AVB streams:
- (8 channels per stream) 3 in / 3 out @ 44.1 or 48 kHz
- 2 in / 2 out @ 88.2 or 96 kHz
- 1 in / 1 out @ 176.4 or 192 kHz
- Front panel:
- 1 x 1/4' TRS headphone output
- 1 x digital rotary encoder - phone volume
- 2 x switches (1) Mute All and (1) Show 48V
- 16 x activity LEDs - (16) input, (8) output, (2) AES
- 1 x female Ethernet 'EtherCon' port
- 2 x male XLR AES/EBU outputs (4 channels)
- 8 x male XLR analog outputs
- 16 x female XLR mic inputs with individual 48V/pad
- Rack-mount brackets and handles (optional)
- Power: International 100-240V autoswitching supply 50-60 Hz - 0.5A max
- Dimensions and weight:
- (width x depth x height, enclosure only):
- 19 x 7 x 3.5 inches
- 48.3 x 17.75 x 8.89 cm
- 5.0 lbs / 2.27 kg
- with rack brackets removed:
- 17.25 inches (43.8 cm) wide
- 4.7 lbs / 2.13 kg
The MOTU Stage B16 is a powerful audio interface designed for both studio and stage use. It offers three functions in one, including a DSP-equipped stage box, a 12-bus digital mixer, and a universal audio interface for Mac and Windows. With studio-quality analog performance up to 192 kHz, 16 studio-grade mic inputs, and precision digital trim, it's perfect for musicians, producers, and sound engineers. The web app control allows you to manage the interface from any device, and the stand-alone operation with wireless control gives you even more flexibility. Its dimensions are 19 x 7 x 3.5 inches (48.3 x 17.75 x 8.89 cm) and it weighs 5.0 lbs (2.27 kg).
