MAT 16X8
16 Inputs. 8 Outputs. Fits in Your Pocket.
The ultra-compact, bus-powered 24-bit/96kHz audio & MIDI interface designed for mobile live rigs, synth setups, and iPad performance.
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Overview
Manual
ASIO driver for Windows download
Specifications
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MAT 16X8 Details

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

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.

News
Read the progress of the whole project here:
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Available Now!
Hurrah! The moment I’ve been working towards has finally arrived. After a long road of development, testing, and CE/FCC certifications, I have officially finished the MAT 16X8 and… Read more …
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Big News: The MAT 16X8 is Finally Available for Pre-Order Worldwide!
Hurrah! The moment we’ve all been waiting for has arrived: The MAT 16X8 is officially available for pre-order worldwide via Thomann! To be completely honest, the road to… Read more …
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Final Production is Starting!
It has been a long road — longer than any of us anticipated. But today I have great news. I am happy to announce that we will be… Read more …









