Audient Horizon 16 is a professional 34-in / 34-out Thunderbolt 3 audio interface designed for recording engineers, producers and studios working with external preamps, analogue consoles and outboard processors. Featuring 16 primary analogue inputs and outputs over four DB25 connectors, dedicated stereo mix-bus inputs and separate stereo monitor outputs, it provides extensive connectivity for hybrid recording and mixing workflows. High-performance 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion, 133 dB monitor-output dynamic range, advanced software routing and scalable Thunderbolt integration make Horizon 16 a comprehensive conversion and monitoring solution for Mac-based studios.

Key features

• 34-input / 34-output Thunderbolt 3 audio interface
• 16 primary analogue line inputs and 16 analogue line outputs
• 4 DB25 connectors with Tascam-format analogue connectivity
• Dedicated stereo mix-bus inputs on channels 17–18
• Dedicated stereo monitor outputs on channels 17–18
• 32-bit / 192 kHz AD/DA conversion
• 127 dB A-weighted analogue input dynamic range
• 132 dB A-weighted line-output dynamic range
• 133 dB A-weighted monitor-output dynamic range
• 0.99 ms round-trip latency at 192 kHz with a 64-sample buffer
• Dual optical ADAT / S/PDIF input and output banks
• Up to 16 channels of ADAT expansion at 48 kHz
• Selectable +18 dBu and +24 dBu analogue reference levels
• BNC Word Clock input and output with switchable termination
• 2 Thunderbolt ports for computer connection and expansion
• Daisy-chain up to 4 Horizon interfaces on one driver
• Maximum Horizon system capacity of 200 inputs and 200 outputs
• Horizon Control software for mixing, routing and monitoring
• Motion UI display and front-panel Control Wheel
• Mono, polarity, dim and reference-level monitoring functions
• Custom monitor profiles and speaker layouts
• Silent fanless cooling
• Robust 1U all-metal rackmount chassis
• macOS compatibility

Overview

Included Content

• Audient Horizon 16 audio interface
• IEC mains power cable
• Quick Start QR code linking to setup instructions
• Horizon Control software and driver download through Audient ARC
• Access to Audient ARC software offers after registration

Creative Tools

• Connect 16 analogue sources and destinations through the primary DB25 input and output banks, providing extensive connectivity for external microphone preamps, consoles, patchbays and outboard racks.
• Integrate hardware compressors, equalisers and effects into DAW sessions using the line-level connections and Horizon Control routing matrix.
• Send individual tracks or stems to an analogue console or summing mixer, then record the finished stereo mix through the dedicated mix-bus inputs without occupying the 16 primary input channels.
• Monitor through the dedicated stereo output path with 133 dB A-weighted dynamic range, supporting detailed assessment of balance, stereo imaging, transients and low-level information.
• Record and process audio at sample rates up to 192 kHz using high-performance 32-bit AD/DA conversion for transparent transfer between analogue equipment and a digital workstation.
• Track through compatible native DAW plug-ins with round-trip latency as low as 0.99 ms at 192 kHz and a 64-sample buffer, depending on the computer, software and session workload.
• Expand the system with digital preamps and converters through dual ADAT input and output banks, supporting 16 additional channels at 48 kHz, eight at 96 kHz or four at 192 kHz.
• Connect compatible optical S/PDIF equipment by changing the digital-port format in Horizon Control.
• Match converter headroom to connected analogue equipment using selectable +18 dBu and +24 dBu reference levels for each channel bank.
• Combine analogue inputs, digital sources and computer playback in Horizon Control to create independent monitoring balances while keeping recording levels separate from listening levels.
• Configure monitor profiles and custom speaker layouts, then use mono, polarity, dim and reference-level functions for critical mix evaluation.
• Check signal levels and system status through the Motion UI hardware display, with detailed channel metering and configuration available in Horizon Control.
• Daisy-chain up to four Horizon interfaces through Thunderbolt for larger studio systems, using separate BNC Word Clock connections to synchronise the units.
• Install the interface in a compact 1U rack space, with fanless cooling providing silent operation in recording and control rooms.

Ideal For

• Recording engineers
• Mixing engineers
• Mastering engineers
• Music producers
• Professional and project studios
• Hybrid analogue and digital studios
• Console-based recording systems
• Analogue summing workflows
• Studios with external preamps and outboard processors
• Mac-based multichannel production systems
• Facilities requiring scalable audio connectivity
• Anyone seeking transparent multichannel conversion with flexible routing and professional monitoring