16-Channel Stage Box and Audio Interface with DSP, mixing, Wi-Fi control and studio-quality analog performance

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.

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.

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!

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.

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 Outputs	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