Engineered specifically for mobile live sessions with hardware synths, drum machines, modular rigs, and external effect units. Paired with an iPad, laptop, or hardware host system*, the MAT 16X8 turns your setup into a light, highly flexible performance mixer with custom effect chains and complex routing options—tailored perfectly to your performance.

While compact, it functions as a full-featured, high-performance audio and MIDI interface, delivering an exceptional channel count and high sound quality in an ultra-portable footprint.

* Suitable for all USB Audio Class 2.0 compatible computers and devices. Works plug-and-play with iOS (iPad/iPhone), macOS, Linux, and standalone hardware production systems. Full Windows feature support requires our dedicated ASIO driver.

24-bit / 96kHz with up to 110dB Dynamic Range

Supporting 24-bit resolution and up to 96kHz, under 4ms round-trip latency (tested on iPad Air M1), and converters with up to 110dB dynamic range, the MAT 16X8 easily meets professional audio demands. 44.1kHz, 48kHz sampling rates are also supported.

Ultra-Low noise floor

Direct line-level inputs eliminate the need for gain controls and noisy preamps, keeping your signal clean, quiet, and simple to manage. The high dynamic range provides enough headroom for digital processing and gain leveling on your host system.

USB Audio Class 2.0 Compliant

Works out of the box with iOS, macOS, Linux, and standalone hardware units like the Ableton Push (Standalone), Akai MPC series, Native Instruments Maschine+, and Raspberry Pi setups. Windows users can download our dedicated ASIO driver to unlock full performance.

USB Bus-Powered

A single USB cable handles both power and audio—no bulky power bricks or extra cabling required. Drawing around 380mA, it offers true plug-and-play portability.

Pocket-Sized & Gig-Ready

Measuring just 222 × 60 × 11 mm and weighing only 135g, it easily fits into any gig bag. A rugged PCB sandwich construction protects the internal components and meets full CE and FCC compliance standards.

Reliable 3.5mm Connectivity

Durable, high-quality stereo mini-jacks keep the interface compact while offering native connectivity for modern desktop synths and Eurorack gear. Larger hardware connects easily via 3.5mm-to-dual-6.35mm Y-cables for stereo or mono signals.

Integrated Headphone Amp

A dedicated headphone output with level control allows independent monitoring of output pairs 1/2 or 3/4. Cue tracks privately or audition signals off-air before sending them live to the PA.

Dual Independent MIDI Outputs

Dual TRS-A MIDI outputs give you 32 independent MIDI channels (2 × 16). Easily route control data to multiple synths or send a dedicated clock signal to keep your bandmates in sync.

Auto-Sensing MIDI Input

The TRS MIDI input automatically detects TRS-A or TRS-B pinouts—no custom adapters or signal converters required.

Proven In the Field

Developed out of a personal need for an uncompromised mobile audio router, the MAT 16X8 has been thoroughly field-tested in real stage environments. Over two years of live performances paired with an iPad Air M1, the setup has delivered 100% rock-solid reliability.

Firmware Upgradeable & Future-Proof

Easily update firmware in under a minute directly through your web browser. Upcoming software is in development and features will include a standalone host-free mixing mode (controlled via MIDI CC) and input attenuation for using Eurorack levels. Stay tuned with our newsletter.

Eurorack future

Outs are DC-coupled with a ±2.5V voltage range. Future firmware updates will enable input attenuation, and a planned Eurorack expansion module will boost signals to ±5V (4 CV outs) or ±10V (2 CV outs).