Audient Horizon 16: Premium Thunderbolt 3 Audio Interface & AD/DA Converter

Audient Horizon 16, which allows you to seamlessly integrate external gear (outboard gear) such as compressors and EQs into your digital workflow.

Exceptional Elite 32-bit Conversion & Ultra-Low Latency

With advanced Elite 32-bit/192kHz conversion and an impressive dynamic range of 133dB, the Horizon 16 captures every nuance of your audio signal with exceptional fidelity. Thanks to an extremely low round-trip latency of just 0.99 ms, you can effortlessly record and monitor using your favorite native plug-ins without any noticeable delay. Plus, via the dedicated stereo mix bus, you can send the final master directly back to your DAW in analog form.

Horizon Control Software & Scalable Architecture

With the included Horizon Control software, you can manage virtual routing, monitoring, and level meters (metering) clearly from a single central panel. Will you need more channels in the future? The scalable system allows you to daisy-chain up to four Horizon 16 units to a single driver, providing a maximum capacity of 200 inputs and 200 outputs without compromising stability.

Key Specifications & Features

• 34-in / 34-out connectivity: Ultra-fast Thunderbolt 3 connection for macOS (up to 192 kHz).

• 16-in / 16-out analog line I/O: Integrated via four DB25 multi-pin connectors for direct outboard integration.

• Elite 32-bit audio conversion: 32-bit / 192 kHz conversion with 133 dB dynamic range for transparent recordings.

• Ultra-low latency: Just 0.99 ms round-trip latency (at 192 kHz, 64-sample buffer) for lag-free monitoring.

• Dedicated Mix Bus & Monitoring: Stereo monitor outputs for independent reference listening and a stereo mix bus for master printing.

• Digital expandability: Dual ADAT I/O for 16 additional digital channels.

• Horizon Control software: Virtual patchbay, comprehensive metering, custom monitoring, and built-in comfort reverb.

• Professional Studio Control: Controls for mono, polarity, dim, and reference levels (+18 dBu / +24 dBu), plus BNC Word Clock I/O.

• Maximum Scalability: Daisy-chain up to 4 Horizon units on a single driver for a total of 200 × 200 I/O.

• Durable 1U Design: Sturdy 19-inch all-metal rack enclosure with a 3-year manufacturer’s warranty.

Why the Audient HORIZON 16?

The Horizon 16 is designed to be the beating heart of a hybrid studio. Sixteen channels of line I/O via four DB25 connectors keep an entire rack of compressors, EQs, and a summing box permanently connected. Thanks to a dedicated stereo mix bus path, you can also route your final master directly back to the DAW without having to swap a single cable.

With 32-bit conversion and a dynamic range of 133 dB, the signal from your external equipment returns exactly as it left: completely uncolored and transparent. The ultra-low latency of 0.99 ms (round-trip) also ensures that native plug-ins operate without any noticeable delay.

Horizon Control centralizes virtual routing, monitoring, and metering on a single, easy-to-read panel. And if a studio session outgrows the interface? Then you can easily daisy-chain up to four units together for an impressive capacity of 200 inputs and 200 outputs on a single driver.