TASCAM Model 16 16-Channel Multitrack Recording Mixer

Tascam's Model 16 all-in-one mixer brings the flagship Model 24's powerful recording and mixing features and functionality to a new level of compactness and affordability, creating a full-featured small format mixer that combines the warmth of analog with a digital workflow. The Model 16 is the perfect mixing solution for small format live performance, recording and production environments, featuring a multi-track recorder, USB audio interface, effects, comprehensive mixing and routing capabilities, and Bluetooth wireless.

14 easy-to-access top-panel inputs provide flexible options for microphones or instrument connections, including 10 Mic/14 Line/2 Inst to allow easy access for connecting microphones, instruments or other audio sources for live recording or mixing. A Bluetooth 5.0 enabled Stereo Input Source Channel also provides stereo RCA and 1/8" Stereo (selectable) jacks for streaming audio device level control.

A tactile Gain knob tops each channel for precise tweaking of input levels. A push-button Lo-Cut filter and three-position Input Selector (Live/PC/MTR) facilitate quick and precise control of input source signals. A 1-knob inline Compressor is available on inputs 1-8 as is a mid-range sweepable 3-band EQ.

3 Aux bus (MON1, MON2[pre/post], FX) and PFL Listen round out the Model 16's pro-level signal path routing options. A Sub bus provides an additional stereo lineout source to the master SEND section. 3 AUX Outs let you route the audio signal for stage monitoring, or to external gear such as outboard effects, signal processors or headphone mixes. And the Footswitch control jack provides additional monitoring and control features.

The Model 16's MTR section features a powerful internal 16-Track Multi-track recorder, capturing 14 Inputs and 2 Main Mix simultaneous tracks of audio to an internal SD card in pristine 24-bit/48 kHz quality. Record anything from live performance to rehearsals, worship events, spoken word and meetings, as well as perform overdubs and punch-in/out quickly and easily. Recorded tracks can be immediately mixed, mastered or exported to a computer for further editing, formatting and publishing.

An internal 16 input/14 output USB audio interface captures audio at a 24-bit/48 kHz sampling rate for recording or playing back from an external DAW (digital audio workstation). The new generation Tascam USB driver delivers the minimum size of the audio buffer which can be set to as low as 4 samples, resulting in extremely low latency and the highest level of efficiency when recording audio.

TASCAM Model 16 Features

• 16-track multi-track recorder (WAV, up to 48kHz/24-bit) to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards (Class 10 or higher required)
• Punch in/out capability (up to 8 tracks simultaneously)
• Built-in USB Audio Interface to send/receive (16-in/14-out) audio data to/from DAW
• 14 inputs (10 Monaural XLR/TRS balanced and 2 Stereo-paired TRS balanced)
• 10 mic Pre-amps utilizing TASCAM Ultra HDDA Mic Pre-amp technology (CH 1 thru 8)
• Pre-amp Gain Controller with Signal/Over-load Indicator (CH 1 thru 12)
• Input Mode switch (LIVE/USB/MTR) per input channel
• 1-knob compressor (CH 1 thru 8)
• 3-band EQ with a sweep-able mid-range frequency (CH 1 thru 8)
• 100Hz Low-cut Filter (CH 1 thru 12)
• Phantom power (+48V) for all XLR inputs
• 3 AUX Outputs (MON 1[pre], MON 2[pre/post], FX[post])
• Mute, MAIN/SUB, PLF switches per input channel
• Bluetooth® 5.0 input supporting both AAC and SBC codecs
• LINE Inputs via RCA Pin and 1/8" Stereo Mini jacks (CH 13/14)
• Hi/Lo shelf, wide and narrow-Q semi-parametric EQs (for Main and SUB outputs)
• 16 Tascam Effects like reverb, delay, chorus and flange
• MAIN Output via XLR balanced and SUB Output via TRS balanced connectors
• 12-segment LED Output Level Meters
• 1 Stereo Output for Control Room
• 1/4" Stereo Headphone Output
• REMOTE connector for a Foot Switch (TASCAM RC-1F)
• Self-emitted buttons for key operations such as REC and Play for better status legibility
• Comprehensive simplified menu tree
• Multi Jog-dial for quick menu operation
• Faux wood side panels are removable

• Model 16 Mixer1
• Power Cord1

• Recording Section
  • Supported Media: SD (512MB to 2GB), SDHC (4GB to 32GB), SDXC (64GB to 512GB) Class 10 or higher required.
  • File System
  • SD Card: FAT16
  • SDHC Card: FAT32
  • SDXC Card: exFAT
  • Recording File Format: WAV(BWF)
  • Playback Format: WAV, BWF
  • Sampling Frequency: 44.1k / 48k Hz
  • Bit Depth: 16 / 24 bit
  • Max. Recordable Channel Number: 16ch (14ch + 2 stereo mix)
• Audio Inputs
  • Mic In (CH1 to 8, 9/10, 11/12)
  • Connector: XLR 3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
  • Max. Input Level: +10dBu
  • Nominal Input Level: -8dBu
  • Min. Input Level: -58dBu
  • Gain Adjustable Range: 0 to 50dB
  • Input Impedance: 1.8kΩ
  • Phantom Power Supply: +48V
  • Line In (CH 1 to 8, 9/10, 11/12)
  • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
  • Max. Input Level: +22dBu
  • Nominal Input Level: +4dBu
  • Gain Adjustable Range: -10 to +40 dB: CH 1 to 8, +20 to +30 dB: CH 9/10 and 11/12
  • Input Impedance: 22kΩ
  • Inst In (CH 1 and 2)
  • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: GND, S: GND, Unbalanced)
  • Max. Input Level: +22dBu
  • Nominal Input Level: +4dBu
  • Gain Adjustable Range: -10 to +40 dB
  • Input Impedance: 1MΩ
  • Insert (CH 1 and 2)
  • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: Send, R: Return, S: GND)
  • Return (ring)
  • Max. Input Level: +18dBu
  • Nominal Input Level: 0dBu
  • Input Impedance: 10kΩ
  • Send (tip)
  • Max. Output Level: +18dBu
  • Nominal Output Level: 0dBu
  • Output Impednace: 100Ω
  • RCA Input
  • Connector: RCA pin jack (unbalanced)
  • Max. Input Level: +8dBV
  • Nominal Input Level: -10dBV
  • Input Impedance: 10kΩ
  • Stereo Input
  • Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) stereo mini jack (unbalanced)
  • Max. Input Level: +8dBV
  • Nominal Input Level: -10dBV
  • Input Impedance: 10kΩ
• Outputs
  • Main Output
  • Connector: XLR 3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
  • Max. Output Level: +22dBu
  • Nominal Output Level: +4dBu
  • Output Impedance: 100Ω
  • Sub Out, Monitor, FX Out, Control Room Out
  • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
  • Max. Output Level: +16dBu
  • Nominal Output Level: -2dBu
  • Output Impedance: 100Ω
  • Phones Out
  • Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack
  • Output Level: 80mW + 80mW (32Ω loaded)
• Remote Connector (compatible with Tascam RC-1F foot switch)1/4" (6.3mm) TS phone jack
• USB Audio (for connection with PC)
  • Connector: USB B type 4-pin
  • Format: USB2.0 High-Speed, Mass-storage class/USB Audio Class
  • Sampling Rate: 44.1k / 48k Hz
  • Bit Depth: 16 / 24 bit
  • Max. Input: 16ch
  • Max. Output: 16ch
• Bluetooth®
  • Version: 5.0
  • Output Class: Class 2 (transmission range approx. 33 ft, may vary)
  • Supported Profile: A2DP, AVRCP 1.0
  • Supported A2DP Codecs: SBC, AAC
  • A2DP Content Protection: SCMS-T
• Channel EQ
  • Low-Cut: 100Hz, -18dB/octave
  • Hi-Shelving: +15dB / -15dB, cut off frequency = 10kHz
  • Mid
  • Peaking Mono: +15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz variable
  • Peaking Stereo: +15dB / -15dB, center frequency = 600Hz
  • Mid Band Q Fix, 0.55
  • Low-Shelving: +15dB / -15dB, cut off frequency = 80Hz
• Master Section EQ
  • Hi-Shelving: +15dB / -15dB, cut off frequency = 10kHz
  • Mid-Wide Peaking: +15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz variable, Q: 0.5 FIX
  • Mid-Narrow Peaking: +15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz variable, Q: 5 FIX
  • Low-Shelving: +15dB / -15dB, cut off frequency = 60Hz
• Internal Effect Types
  • 1. Small Hall
  • 2. Large Hall
  • 3. Small Room
  • 4. Large Room
  • 5. Plate
  • 6. Studio
  • 7. Live
  • 8. Short Delay
  • 9. Delay
  • 10. Pingpong
  • 11. Chorus
  • 12. Flanger
  • 13. Delay + S. Hall
  • 14. Delay + L. Hall
  • 15. Chorus + S. Hall
  • 16. Chorus + L. Hall
• PowerAC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz
• Power Consumption40W
• Audio Performance
  • Residual Output Noise: -100dBu (MAIN OUT, MAIN fader: MIN)
  • EIN: -127dBu (Mono Input Channel, Rs: 150Ω, GAIN knob: Max)
  • THD
  • 0.01% or less (MIC IN to MAIN OUT, Max input level, +10dBu, 1kHz, GAIN min.)
  • 0.004% or less (MIC IN to MAIN OUT, nominal input level, +4dBu, 1kHz, GAIN min.)
  • Frequency Response
  • 20Hz to 30kHz (+0.5/-1.0dB: Analog)
  • 20Hz to 20kHz (+0.5/-1.0dB: Digital)
  • Crosstalk: -80dB, channels / input and output (1kHz, PAN fully counter clockwise / fully clockwise)
  • Max. Gain (EQ flatten, PAN fully counter clockwise/fully clockwise)
  • Mic -> Main Out: 74dB
  • Mic -> Insert Out: 50dB
  • Mic -> Sub Out: 74dB
  • Mic -> CR Out: 79dB
  • Mic -> Monitor Out: 75dB
  • Mic -> FX Out: 75dB
  • USB/SD -> Main Out: 24dB
• Dimensions (WxHxD)16.9" x 4.45" x 18.2"
• Weight15.4 pounds