MOTU Track16 - Desktop Studio FireWire/USB 2.0 Interface - Manual (Page 12)

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With a variety of I/O formats, mic preamps, no-
latency mixing and processing of live input and
synchronization capabilities, the Track16 is a
complete, portable “studio in a box” when used
with a Mac or Windows computer.
THE TRACK16 I/O CONNECTIONS
The Track16 has the following I/O connections,
supplied either on the base unit itself or on the
included DB25 breakout cable. All Track16 inputs
and outputs can be used simultaneously, for a total
of 16 inputs and 16 outputs at 44.1/48kHz:
* The two phone outputs (quarter-inch and mini)
are hard-wired to mirror each other. Their signal
can be an independent output stream, or it can
mirror any other Track16 output pair, such as the
main outs.
† The Track16 optical connectors support several
standard optical I/O formats, which provide
varying channel counts. See “Optical input/
output” on page 38 for details about optical bank
operation.
With the exception of the phone jacks on the front
panel, all inputs and outputs are discrete
(independent).
Analog
All analog inputs and outputs are equipped with
24-bit 192 kHz A/D converters. All audio is carried
to the computer in a 24-bit data stream.
Mic inputs
Both mic inputs are equipped with a separate
preamp. Individual 48V phantom power and 20 dB
pad are supplied by the top panel switches. Each
input can be trimmed with the volume knob.
Guitar inputs
Without proper impedance levels, direct “DI”
guitar input won’t sound right when you run it
through your guitar amp plug-ins and virtual
stomp boxes. The Track16’s dedicated “hi-Z” guitar
inputs provide high-impedance load character-
istics suitable for passive and active pickups alike,
to produce authentic guitar tone and feel with your
guitar processing software.
Line inputs and outputs
All quarter-inch analog connectors are balanced,
except for line outputs 3-4. Balanced connectors
can accept either a balanced or unbalanced plug.
Balanced output connections protect audio signals
from RF interference, AC hum, and other noise-
producing environmental factors. The unbalanced
line outputs are useful for home stereo
components, consumer speakers, or other
common unbalanced destinations.
The quarter-inch outputs are referenced to a +4
dBu line level output signal. The inputs have
+22 dB of input gain and -96 dB of cut, allowing
them to accommodate both -10 dBu and +4 dBu
level signals.
Precision Digital Trim™
All of the Track16’s analog inputs are equipped
with digitally controlled analog trims, adjustable in
approximately 1/4 dB increments. All analog
inputs can be trimmed with the Track16 knob or
with the Track16’s included CueMix FX control
software for Mac and Windows. This gives you
finely-tuned control of trim settings for a wide
variety of analog inputs for optimum levels.
Different trim configurations can then be saved as
preset configurations for instant recall.
Connection Input Output
Mic 24-bit 192 kHz on XLR with preamp 2 -
Guitar 24-bit 192 kHz on hi-Z quarter-inch 2 -
Analog 24-bit 192 kHz on bal/unbal TRS 2 4
Analog 24-bit 192 kHz on unbal stereo “mini” 2 0
Headphone output* - 4
ADAT optical digital† 8 8
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