Tascam Model 16 Multi-Track Live Recording Console

An all-in-one analogue mixer, multi-track digital recorder and audio interface
The Tascam 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 fully featured compact mixer that combines the warmth of analogue 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.

With the Model 16, your perfect mix has met its match.

• 14 Inputs for Complete Flexibility

14 easy-to-access top-panel inputs provide flexible options for microphones, instruments or other audio sources. You can connect up to 10 mics, 14 line signals or two instruments for live recording or mixing. There is also a Bluetooth 5.0 enabled stereo input for a streaming audio device that also provides (selectable) RCA connectors and a stereo mini jack for direct connection of CD player or mobile playback device.

• Pristine Audio Quality

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Mic inputs 1 through 8 deliver pristine audio quality, featuring Tascam’s Ultra-HDDA (High Definition Discrete Architecture) technology for pure, transparent natural tone with ultra-low noise.

• Professional Channel Strip Control Features on the Tascam Model 16

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A tactile Gain knob tops each channel for precise tweaking of input levels. A push-button low-cut filter and three-position input selector (Live/PC/MTR) facilitate quick and easy control of input source signals. A 1-knob inline compressor is available on inputs 1–8 as is a 3-band EQ with sweepable mid range.

• Optimally prepared for live streaming of musical performances or talk shows, and podcast production

Model 16 offers a USB stereo mix mode that makes podcast recording or broadcasting convenient and easy. All you need for this is a laptop or tablet computer or a smartphone with a suitable streaming application. Background music or other audio signals can also be fed from your computer or smartphone into Model 16 to be combined with live signals. The mixed sound will then transfer back to the computer for recording or streaming.

Features at a glance

• 14-channel analogue mixing console with built-in 16-channel multi-track recorder and USB audio interface
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Mixer features

• 14 analogue inputs
• 10 Tascam Ultra-HDDA microphone preamps with switchable phantom power (48 V) on eight mono and two stereo channels
• 12 balanced line inputs (8 mono, 2 stereo)
• One multi-purpose stereo channel for input from mobile devices via Bluetooth or via RCA connectors or stereo mini-jack connector (CH 13/14)
• Inserts on input channels 1 and 2
• Channels 1 and 2 can be used with high-impedance instruments like electric guitars/basses
• Three Aux outputs (monitor 1 (pre fader), monitor 2 (pre/post fader), effects (post fader))
• Three stereo outputs with independent master faders (Main, Sub, Control Room)
• One-knob compressor for channels 1–8
• Switchable low-cut filter (100 Hz) for eight mono and two stereo channels
• Switchable Mute, Stereo/Sub routing and PFL on each input channel
• Three-band equalizer with sweepable mids for eight mono channels, fixed mids on stereo channels
• Semi-parametric EQ with two sweepable mid bands (wide/narrow) for stereo and sub outputs
• Built-in Bluetooth receiver for wireless playback
• On-board effects processor
• 16 effects types
• Can be used on all input channels, monitor busses, sub and main stereo bus
• Can be turned on/off by an optional footswitch (Tascam RC-1F)
• 60-mm faders on each channel
• 12-segment LED output level meters

Supported Operating Systems

• Windows

Windows 10 (October 2020, Version 20H2) Windows 10 (May 2020 Update 2004) Windows 10 (November 2019 Update 1909) Windows 8.1 Windows 7

• Mac

macOS Big Sur (11.0) macOS Catalina (10.15) macOS Mojave (10.14) macOS High Sierra (10.13)

• iOS

iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 iOS 12 iOS 11

Specifications

• Recorder

Recording media

1. SD (512 MB – 2 GB)
2. SDHC (4–32 GB)
3. SDXC (64–512 GB)

• Class 10 or higher required

File system
FAT16 (SD), FAT32 (SDHC), exFAT (SDXC)
 

Recording file format
WAV (BWF, maximum file size: 2 GB)

Playback formats
WAV (BWF)

Sampling frequency
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Bit depth
16 bit, 24 bit

Recordable channels
16 channels max. (14 channels + stereo mix)

• Power supply and other specifications

Power
AC 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
Power consumption
40 W
Dimensions (W × D × H, overall)
430 mm × 463 mm × 113 mm
Weight
7 kg
Permissible operating temperature range
5–35 °C
Included items
AC power cord, Owner’s manual incl. warranty