Motu Stage-B16
16-input stage box and audio interface with DSP, mixing, Wi-Fi control, and studio-quality analog performance
USB AVB Audio Interface & Stage Box with 16 microphone ins, 8 line outs, 2 AES/EBU outs, MIDI I/O & standalone DSP processor
From the most critical and demanding studio environments to the world’s biggest stages, the Stage-B16 delivers the same superb analog quality as MOTU’s new line of award-winning audio interfaces, in a rugged stage box form factor with powerful, flexible AVB networking.
Three products in one
Stage box
16-input stage box
with AVB Ethernet
“digital snake” connectivity.
Rackmount Mixer
DSP-equipped 48-input
12-bus digital mixer
with wireless control.
Audio interface
Universally compatible
USB audio interface
for Mac and Windows.
Studio-quality analog performance
up to 192 kHz
Performance suitable for the most
demanding situations
The Stage-B16 sets a new standard for analog audio performance in a stage box. The 8 XLR analog outputs deliver a stunning 123 dB DR, a level of measured performance normally found only in products costing thousands.
Precision Digital Trim™
Precision remote control of preamp gain
Digitally controlled analog preamp gain provides accurate adjustments in 1 dB increments from web app software running on your laptop, tablet or smartphone, with the ability to save gain settings.
16 studio-grade mic inputs
Ultra-clean preamps for studio and stage
The 16 individual mic preamps deliver 117 dB dynamic range (DR), with -110 dB THD+N (-1 dBFS, unweighted, 1kHz). Each input is equipped with 63 dB of preamp gain, individual 48V phantom power and -20dB pad.
The ultimate stage box
Run 16 mic signals to front of house — or anywhere in the network
The Stage-B16 sets a new standard for what it means to be a stage box. With AVB networking technology, you can run mic signals over standard Ethernet cabling to a front-of-house mixing console up to 100 meters away, plus any other destinations on the network, such as the monitor mix console or a computer-based recording rig. For small- to mid-sized applications, the Stage-B16 takes care of all live sound mixing duties, controlled wirelessly from your laptop, tablet or smartphone — all with audio quality that’s so good, it belongs in a world-class recording studio.
DSP-powered mixing
Console-style mixing with 48 channels and 12 busses
The mixer in the Stage-B16 is identical to the mixer found in MOTU’s flagship 1248 and 16A interfaces. If you know your way around a large-format mixing console, you’ll feel right at home. If you’ve ever wished to mix on a large console, the driver’s seat is now yours.
Web app control from any device
Control everything from your laptop, tablet and smartphone
The software that you use to control the Stage-B16 doesn’t reside on your hard drive. It’s a web app served from the hardware itself. This means you can control the Stage-B16 on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from your favorite web browser on a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network. Use any web client on any platform – Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android – as long as it shares the same network.
Touch Console
The art of the mix on your touchscreen
Designed specifically for touchscreen operation, Touch Console™ delivers a whole new mixing experience. Access Touch Console from your tablet or smartphone to effortlessly control the powerful 48-channel mixer and effects in the Stage-B16. With large targets for your fingers, multi-touch operation and intuitive design, you can tap, swipe and pinch your way to a perfect mix, every time.
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Stand-alone mixing with wireless control
Control everything from your iPad or iPhone
Connect an Apple Airport™ or other Wi-Fi router directly to the Stage-B16 with a standard Ethernet cable and control the Stage-B16’s powerful mixing and DSP effects from your smartphone or tablet, without a computer. Great for live sound mixing!
Ethernet ‘snake’ and audio networking
Connect using long cable runs with ultra-low latency
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The Stage-B16 provides “digital snake” connectivity using AVB Ethernet, the new industry standard developed by the IEEE for professional audio networking. Run cable lengths up to 100 meters with standard CAT-5e or CAT-6 ethernet cables and ultra-low, sub-millisecond latency. Route audio from an AVB network over an entire performance venue or recording facility. |
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Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately). |
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Build a network with multiple interfaces, computers, and AVB switches using standard network cabling, with ultra-low network latency, even over long cable runs (100 meters point to point). Stream hundreds of audio channels among devices and computers on the network. |
Universal connectivity
Class compliant USB 2.0 plus audio over Ethernet
The Stage-B16 connects to your computer with audio class compliant hi-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS) for across-the-board compatibility now and in the future. Alternately, if you have a Mac running OS X Yosemite (10.10) or later, you can use a standard Ethernet cable for operation as an audio interface. Either way, the Stage-B16 is compatible with all audio software.
Quick Setup presets
Completely transform your MOTU interface with one click
The Stage-B16 is so flexible, it can serve many roles — in the studio, on stage, and throughout an installation. The Quick Setup menu lets you instantly reconfigure the Stage-B16 for many common situations, from operation as a standard audio interface to serving as a network “snake” from one location to another. Once a preset is chosen, you can easily customize the routing grid and mixer settings to further suit your specific needs — and then save your own custom presets.
Technical 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 indiv. 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 |
Mac System Requirements
- 1 GHz Intel-based Mac or faster
- 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
- Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
- Available high-speed USB 2.0 or AVB Ethernet port*
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
- *AVB Ethernet audio interface operation requires OS X Yosemite
Windows System Requirements
- 1 GHz Pentium-based PC compatible or faster
- 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
- Windows 10, 8 or 7*
- Available USB 2.0 or 3.0 port
- Available Ethernet port for firmware updates
- A large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
Web App Support
- Any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
- Any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.
- Web client must be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface by wire or Wi-Fi.
Included Software
- MOTU Discovery App for Mac & PC (finds connected MOTU interfaces)
- MOTU Discovery App for iOS (available from Apple App Store)
- MOTU Pro Audio Control web app (served from the hardware itself)
- MOTU Audio Tools (FFT, oscilloscope, X-Y plot, phase analyzer)
- AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & PC (separate download)
Operating Systems
- For computer audio I/O: Mac OS X 10.8 or later; Windows 7* or later
- For web app control: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
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