Behringer FCA1616 Instruction Manual
Product Information Document
Audio Interfaces
FIREPOWER
FCA1616
Audiophile 16 In/16 Out, 24-Bit/96 kHz
FireWire/USB Audio/MIDI Interface with
ADAT and MIDAS Preampli ers
Audiophile audio interface with
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24-Bit/96 kHz resolution for
virtually any digital recording/
mixing environment
4 state-of-the-art MIDAS
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designed mic preampli ers,
with phantom power, individual Pad,
Low Cut and Hi-Z
Multi-channel audio and MIDI
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operation via FireWire* or USB2.0
Compatible with popular
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recording software including
Avid Pro Tools*, Ableton Live*,
Steinberg Cubase*, etc.
Streams 16 inputs / 16 outputs plus
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1x MIDI I/O with ultra-low latency
to your computer, supporting Mac*
OS X* and Windows XP* or higher
All standard I/O formats supported –
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analog, S/PDIF (coaxial and optical),
ADAT, S/MUX
Direct Monitoring and Main Volume
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control with “near-zero” latency
2 powerful Headphone outputs
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with individual Volume control,
Mono and Source signal select
The boutique-quality FIREPOWER
FCA1616 is the ideal way to stream
audio to and from your PC or Mac
computer. FCA1616’s four phantom-
powered MIDAS designed mic
preamps, legendary the world over
for their pristine clarity and high-
headroom performance, plus our
24-Bit/96 kHz A/D-D/A converters,
which truly respect your input.
Other prominent features on the FCA1616 include: multichannel USB,
FireWire, ADAT and MIDI connectivity; compatibility with most popular
DAWs (including Pro Tools*, Ableton Live*, Steinberg Cubase*, etc.);
support for Windows XP/Vista/7/8 and Mac OS X* and much more. With
all these amazing features, and the treasure trove of included music
production software, the FCA1616 will instantly turn your computer into a
powerful recording and editing workstation.
Level control of your stereo or
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7.1 active speaker system with a
single knob turn
Smooth cross-fading between
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inputs and DAW playback signals
while your record sessions
8 analog Inserts for use of external
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e ects such as compressors, etc.
Your Portal to the
DigitalDomain
The FCA1616 allows you to converse with
your computer in a language it understands…
digital. When you connect line-level devices,
such as synthesizers, or the outputs of an
audio mixer to an FCA1616, internal 24-bit
A/D (Analog to Digital) converters swing into
action, turning the audio signal into digital
data. Now you can record and play back your
masterpiece through a pair of active studio
monitors – or listen in the privacy of your
favorite headphones.
Product Information Document
Audio Interfaces
FIREPOWER
FCA1616
Audiophile 16 In/16 Out, 24-Bit/96 kHz
FireWire/USB Audio/MIDI Interface with
ADAT and MIDAS Preampli ers
Get 8 additional MIDAS designed
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microphone inputs and line outputs
with the BEHRINGER ADA8200
(not included)
Status and signal presence
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indication for all analog and
digital I/O
Powered via external power
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supply (included)
Free audio recording, editing
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and podcasting software
plus 150 instrument/e ect
plug-ins downloadable at
www.behringer.com
FCA1616 – The Biggest and
Baddest
With its expanded 16 channel I/O, 4 MIDAS
designed mic preamps and ADA8000
ADAT connectivity, the FCA1616 is ideal
for permanent applications, such as home
and professional recording studios, as well
as live performance multi-track recording
rigs. All standard I/O formats are supported
including analog, S/PDIF (coaxial and optical),
ADAT and S/MUX. Built-in MIDI I/O allows you
to connect keyboards and other outboard
MIDI hardware.
Standard port for Kensington*
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security lock
3-Year Warranty Program*
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Conceived and designed by
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BEHRINGER Germany
Getting Connected
On the rear panel of the FCA1616, you’ll nd
ports for FireWire and USB 2.0. Inputs are
balanced ¼ " jacks that accept a wide range
of line-level devices. Outputs accept both
balanced and unbalanced ¼ " connections.
The single rack-space FCA1616 also features
8 analog ¼ " TRS Insert jacks for using your
external e ects, such as compressors, gates
and EQs, etc. The 2 headphones jacks are
conveniently located on the front panel,
complete with independent volume controls.
The dedicated power supply is included.
*FireWire, M ac, and OS X are trade marks of Apple In c. Windows XP is
either a reg istered tradem ark or trademar k of Microsoft Cor poration in
the United St ates and/or other coun tries. All third- party trad emarks are
the proper ty of their res pective owner s. Their use neit her constitutes
a claim of the tr ademark nor a liatio n of the trademark ow ners with
MUSIC Group. P roduct names ar e mentioned sole ly as a reference fo r
compatibilit y, e ects a nd/or component s. Warranty det ails can be
found at music-group.com.
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