User Manual

ABOUT THE STAGE-B16
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AVB system expansion and audio networking
AV B stands for the IEEE 802.1 Audio Video
Bridging Ethernet standard for high-bandwidth,
low-latency audio streaming over Ethernet. The
AVB Ethernet network port on the Stage-B16 lets
you add a second AVB-equipped MOTU interface
using any standard CAT-5e Ethernet cable. You can
network up to five MOTU interfaces together using
a MOTU AVB Switch™ (sold separately), and then
run them as a stand-alone network or as an
extended bank of I/Os for your computer-based
production system (or both). You can even connect
multiple computers, each with full access to all
devices on the network (including the other
computers).
With additional standard AVB switches (from
MOTU or other brands) and standard Ethernet
cabling, you can build an extensive AVB audio
network. The entire network operates with near-
zero network latency, even over very long cable
runs. MOTU’s AVB implementation allows you to
stream hundreds of audio channels among devices
and computers on the network with guaranteed
Quality of Service (QoS), prioritizing audio
streams over less important traffic.
Matrix routing and multing
The Stage-B16 provides completely flexible matrix-
style audio routing and multing. You can route any
analog or digital input, computer channel, or
network stream to any other output, computer, or
network device. You can also mult any single input
to unlimited multiple output destinations.
Web app control
You can control the Stage-B16’s on-board DSP,
mixing, device settings, clock/sync settings and
network audio routing from the MOTU AVB
Control web app software running in your favorite
browser on a laptop, tablet or smart phone
connected to the Stage-B16 directly, or through
your local Wi-Fi network. Multiple devices can be
used simultaneously to access any audio interface
settings on the network.
Stand-alone mixing with wireless control
If you connect the Stage-B16 to an Apple Airport or
other Wi-Fi router with a standard Ethernet cable,
you can control its powerful mixing and DSP
effects from your smart phone or tablet, without a
computer — great for live sound mixing from your
iPad, tablet, or other wireless device.
MIDI I/O
The Stage-B16’s standard MIDI IN and MIDI OUT
jacks supply 16 channels of MIDI I/O to and from
the computer through its USB connection.
Signal activity LEDs
Highly visible front-panel LEDs indicate all signal
activity at a glance.
Headphone output
The Stage-B16 front panel provides an
independent headphone jack with separate volume
control. You can program the phones to mirror
another set of outputs or act as its own
independent output.
Precision Digital Trim™
Mic inputs are equipped with digitally controlled
analog preamps, adjustable in 1 dB increments.
Analog outputs offer 32-bit trim in the DAC, also
adjustable in 1 dB increments. You can save your
trim configurations as a preset for instant recall.
Rack mount or desktop operation
The Stage-B16 is housed in a sturdy, metal-alloy
two-rack space enclosure. Rack mounting brackets
and carrying handles are included.
AudioDesk
AudioDesk is a full-featured audio workstation
software package for Mac and Windows that is
available as a free download for you as a Stage-B16
owner. Visit motu.com/avb to obtain your copy.