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Motu Stage-B16 analogue 19" rack mixer

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Motu Stage-B16 analogue 19" rack mixer
Product no: 9000-0020-8060 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

The Motu Stage-B16 is a high-grade, attractive yet robust analogue rack mixer that will please even the most demanding studio engineers with its versatile functionality. It features studio-grade audio effects, as well as Wi-Fi and AVB network options. In essence, the Stage-B16 offers you three high-quality products in one: a stage box with 16 inputs, a rack mount mixer with DSP that gives you wireless control over 48 inputs and 12 buses, and an audio interface that's compatible with both Windows and Mac operating systems.

Stage-B16: analogue studio quality

The Motu Stage-B16 sets the standard when it comes to analogue audio performance in box format. It boasts eight XLR outputs with a dynamic range of 123 dB - an impressive feat you'd normally have to spend a lot more money for. Capable of a performance up to 192 kHz, the Stage-B16 has what it takes to satisfy even the most critical users. Its 16 microphone inputs are equipped with high-grade preamplifiers that cause virtually no distortion and boast a dynamic range of 117 dB. Furthermore, each channel offers 63dB preamp gain, individual 48V phantom power and a -20dB pad.

A versatile and flexible piece of technology

Have you always dreamed of using a large-scale live mixing console? If so, you'll love the Motu Stage-B16! With a little help from software that's run by a web application and controlled by the hardware itself, it's possible to operate your setup from a laptop, a tablet or a smartphone. That means you can control the Stage-B16 from any location, using your favourite browser, as long as it's connected to your LAN via a wired network or Wi-Fi. Whichever browser you prefer, as long as you're connected to the network, you can work with Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS or Android.

Specifications

Product features

Number of auxiliaries > 8
Number of link channels 8
Number of microphone channels > 12
Number of submasters none
Compressor on the inputs no
Crossfader yes
Audio ducking yes
Sustainable product not specified
Equalizer only on master and auxiliaries
Fader start support yes
Headphone output yes
Input XLR
Built-in audio player no
Built-in effects yes
Input level meters via built-in display
Level meters on the outputs via built-in display
Rack height 2 U
Output connector USB connector
Volume control faders, via PC / Mac, via iPad / iPhone / iPod, via Android

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging) 3,9 kg
Dimensions (incl. packaging) 61,0 x 37,0 x 17,0 cm

Product specifications

  • Motu Stage-B16 analogue rack mixer
  • sample rates: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96, 176.4, 192 kHz
  • microphone:
    • 16x XLR inputs
    • preamp gain: 0 to +63 dB (digitally controlled)
  • analogue outputs:
    • 8x XLR outputs
    • maximum level: +20 dB (digitally adjustable from -4 to +20)
    • 1/4" TRS stereo headphone input
  • digital outputs:
    • 2 x XLR female AES/EBU out (4-channel) up to 96 kHz
  • total I/O:
    • 16 in/12 out (28 in total) at 1x sample rates
    • 16 in/12 out (28 in total) at 2x sample rates
    • 16 in/8 out (24 in total) at 4x sample rates
  • computer I/O: 1x USB 2.0
  • USB 3.0 and iOS compatible
    • 1 x AVB Ethernet (OS X Yosemite required)
  • 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:
    • 1x MIDI in
    • 1x MIDI out
    • 16 MIDI channels from/to computer host
  • headphone: 1x 1/4" TRS stereo phone
  • phantom power: 16x individual +48 V
  • front panel:
    • 1/4" TRS headphone output
    • 1x digital rotary encoder • phone volume
    • 2x switches • (1) Mute All and (1) Show 48 V
    • 16x activity LEDs • (16) inputs, (8) outputs, (2) AES
    • 1x female Ethernet 'EtherCon' port
    • 2x male XLR AES/EBU outputs (4 channels)
    • 8x male XLR analogue outputs
    • 16x female XLR microphone inputs with individual 48V pad
    • rack mount brackets and handles (optional)
  • power (international): 100-240V auto-switching supply
    • 50-60 Hz • 0.5 A max
  • system requirements Mac:
    • 1GHz Intel Mac or faster
    • 2 GB RAM; 4 GB or more recommended
    • Mac OS X version 10.8 or later
    • available USB 2.0 or AVB Ethernet port
    • large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recording)
    • *AVB Ethernet audio interface functionality requires OS X Yosemite
  • system requirements Windows:
    • 1GHz Pentium 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
    • large hard drive (at least 500 GB for recordings)
  • Web App Support
    • any web client platform: Mac, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
    • any web browser: Safari, Firefox, Chrome, Opera, Explorer, etc.
    • web client has to be connected to the same network as the MOTU AVB interface, either wired or via Wi-Fi
  • included software:
    • MOTU AVB Discovery App for Mac and Windows (searches for available MOTU interfaces)
    • MOTU AVB Discovery App for iOS (available via Apple App Store)
    • MOTU AVB Control web app (controlled from the hardware itself)
    • AudioDesk 4.0 for Mac & Windows (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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Motu Presents Rack Mount Mixer with DSP

Thursday 10 September 2015

With the attractive Stage-B16, Motu introduces a versatile rack mixer that doubles as a high-grade audio interface, and boasts a DSP that delivers excellent, studio-grade effects. In essence, the Stage-B16 gives you three devices in one: a rack mixer with DSP, a stage box with 16 inputs and 8 outputs, and an audio interface that meets the demands of even the most critical studio enthusiasts.

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