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MAT 16X8

World’s most portable 16X8 channel audio and MIDI interface.

  • 16 in channels (8 stereo mini jacks).
  • 8 out channels (4 stereo mini jacks).
  • 24bit resolution.
  • Up to 96kHz sampling rate.
  • Latency down to 3.7 ms round trip*. 1ms input and 1.5ms output.
  • USB Audio Class 2.0 compliant.
  • TRS-A/B Midi in auto-sense and 2 TRS-A Midi out (independent).
  • Bus powered.
  • High quality ADCs with up to 110dB signal to noise ratio.
  • Very low noise floor (Direct in, no preamps).
  • Headphone amp. Pre-listening to ch 1/2 or 3/4.
  • High quality mini jacks.
  • Small and lightweight: 222 x 60 x 11 mm, 135g.
  • Expandable to 32 in and 24 out channels with an additional board**.
  • Optimized for usage with iDevices.
  • Works with iOS, Linux, MacOS and Windows***.

* Tested on iPad Air (M1) with 24bit, 96kHz sampling rate and 32 sample buffer size
** Planned feature. Due to bandwidth limitations, the sampling rate will be max. 48kHz.
*** To use all features, an ASIO driver for Windows needs to be installed.

Available now

Place your order at:

MAT 16X8 product page

Find further informations on the detailed product page.

Overview
Manual
ASIO driver for Windows download
Specifications
Certifications

MAT 16X8 Product Page

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MAT 16X8 Details

MAT 16X8 real photo of prototype version 2

Consistently designed for mobile use on small live sessions with hardware synths, drum computers, modular systems and external effects units. In conjunction with an iPad* and hardware controller, the combination becomes an easily transportable, highly flexible performance mixer with effects chain and complex routing options. Always perfectly tailored to the requirements of the respective setup.

* The interface is suitable for all Audio Class 2.0 compatible computers and devices and works directly with iOS (tablets and phones), MacOS and compatible Linux systems. To be able to use all features, a driver must be installed for Windows.

Converters

With 24bit resolution at 96kHz, less than 4ms roundtrip latency (tested with an iPad Air M1) and converters with 110dB dynamic range, even the highest demands are met.

The use of line levels at the inputs eliminates the need for additional preamps and dedicated gain controls. This direct in lowers the noisefloor significantly. The high resolution as well as the dynamic range offer sufficient scope for digital post-processing.

USB and audio connectivity

USB Audio Class Compliance 2.0 and power supply via USB simplify connection and eliminate the need for additional cables and mains adapters. The consistent use of durable high quality stereo mini jacks also enables a compact and cost-effective design and simplifies the connection of smaller synthesizers, which are often also equipped with mini jack outputs.

Larger devices can also be easily connected using the mini jack to dual mono jack Y-cables. Of course, the channels can also be used mono with corresponding Y cables.

Headphones

The integrated headphone amplifier allows pre-listening separately from the master out. A switch allows to cue the outgoing channels 1/2 or 3/4.

MIDI

In addition, Midi In and independent dual Midi Out are available as TRS-A/B auto-sense at the input and TRS-A at the output sockets.

Possible applications:

MAT 16X8 in a live set
MAT 16X8 (hidden below the iPad) in a portable live set

In conjunction with Audio Class 2.0 compliant tablet, phone or computer:

  • A super flexible digital live performance mixer with effect chain and hardware send-return loops.
  • Hybrid mixer for hardware devices, effects and virtual instruments.
  • Studio multichannel interface.
  • Multichannel loop station.
  • Multitrack audio recorder.
  • … or a combination of all of these.
MAT 16x8 live on stage
MAT 16×8 used with an iPad and controller live on stage.
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