MOTU STAGE-B16 Audio Interface Overview:16-input stage box and audio interface with DSP, mixing, Wi-Fi control, and studio-quality analog performanceFrom 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 networkingStage box16-input stage box with AVB Ethernet “digital snake” connectivity.Rackmount MixerDSP-equipped 48-input 12-bus digital mixer with wireless control.Audio interfaceUniversally compatible USB audio interface for Mac and Windows.Studio-quality analog performance up to 192 kHzPerformance suitable for the most demanding situationsThe 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 TrimPrecision remote control of preamp gainDigitally 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 inputsUltra-clean preamps for studio and stageThe 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 boxRun 16 mic signals to front of house — or anywhere in the networkThe 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 mixingConsole-style mixing with 48 channels and 12 bussesThe 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.Modeled analog EQ and compressionVintage processing with 32-bit float precisionBritish analog mixing consoles are renowned for their musical EQ profiles. The Stage-B16 meticulously models these classic EQs to give you the very same, magical EQ response found on these coveted desks. Each input channel also provides a classic compressor with peak/RMS operation. Groups and the Main Mix bus are equipped with MOTU’s Leveler, an accurate model of the legendary Teletronix LA-2A optical leveling amplifier, known for its highly sought-after Automatic Gain Control (AGC) characteristics.Web app controlControl everything from your laptop, tablet and smartphoneThe 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 Studio-B16’s on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from the web app software running in 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.Stand-alone mixing with wireless controlControl everything from your iPad or iPhoneConnect 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!Universal connectivityClass compliant USB 2.0 plus audio over EthernetThe 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.Features:Three products in one1) DSP-equipped stage box with AVB Ethernet “digital snake” connectivity, 2) 12-bus digital mixer with wireless control and 3) universally compatible audio interface for Mac and Windows.Studio-quality analog performance up to 192 kHzFor example, the XLR analog outputs produce 123 dB dynamic range.16 studio-grade mic inputsEach equipped with individual preamps, 48V phantom power and -20dB pad. Also includes eight analog outs on XLRs, 4 channels of AES/EBU output and phones.Precision Digital TrimDigitally 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.On-board DSP with mixing and effectsFlexible 48-input digital mixer modeled after large format mixing consoles, with 12 stereo busses and DSP effects, including reverb, 4-band EQ, gate, and compression.Web app control from any deviceControl on-board DSP, mixing, device settings, and network audio routing from innovative web app software running in your favorite browser on a laptop, tablet or smartphone connected by wire or Wi-Fi to your local area network.Stand-alone operation with wireless controlConnect an Apple Airport or other Wi-Fi router with a standard Ethernet cable for wireless control of device settings, powerful 48-channel mixing and DSP effects from your smartphone or tablet, without a computer.32-bit floating point processingThe Stage-B16’s mixing and effects DSP engine delivers virtually unlimited headroom and the utmost in sound quality.Modeled vintage effects processingClassic reverb. Compression modeled after the legendary LA-2A compressor. EQ modeled after British analog console EQs.System expansionAdd a 2nd MOTU AVB interface (1248, 8M, 16A, 24Ai, 24Ao, 112D or Monitor 8) with a simple CAT-5e ethernet cable. Connect up to five MOTU interfaces using a MOTU AVB Switch (sold separately).AVB audio networkingBuild a network with multiple interfaces and computers using standard AVB switches and 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 connectivityConnects to your computer with standard AVB Ethernet or audio class compliant hi-speed USB 2.0 (compatible with USB 3.0 and iOS). Compatible with all audio software.AudioDeskIncludes AudioDesk workstation software for Mac and Windows with 24-bit recording, sample-accurate editing and 32-bit mixing and mastering.Specifications: