Category:

TASCAM Model 16

SKU: Model 16

An all-in-one analog mixer, multi-track digital recorder and audio interface

Quantity:

About this item

Product

Description

Tascam Model 16

An all-in-one analog mixer, multi-track digital recorder, and audio interface

The TASCAM Model 16 is an all-in-one mixer that 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.

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 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.

Pristine Audio Quality

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

Professional Channel Strip Control Features

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.

Maximum Audio Routing Possibilities and Monitoring

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.

Powerful Internal 16-Track Multi-track Digital Recorder

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.

High-Quality Internal Audio Interface

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.

Versatile Input Capability

Using the channel Mode switch, each channel can select the input source as needed. This allows a super flexible input configuration to be selected where some inputs can be live, other inputs can play tracks from the internal MTR, while other inputs can play tracks from a computer via USB, all simultaneously.

16 Editable Multi-Effects

The Model 16’s versatile Effects Section offers 16 editable and foot-controllable multi-effects, including reverb, delay, chorus, and flange.

4-Band Master EQ

A 4-Band EQ with mid-range sweepable, wide/narrow Q can be dialed in for crafting the perfect mix, assignable to MAIN outs or MON1/2 outs as you like.

Options and Accessories

Expand recording and mixing possibilities with Model 16’s optional accessories, including the RC-1F Footswitch, AK-RM16 Model 16 Rack Mount Kit, AK-DC16 Model 16 dust cover, TM-Series Microphones, and TH-Series Headphones.

Features at a glance

  • 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
  • 19-inch rack-mountable with optional Model 16 rackmount kit
  • FAUX wood Side Panels (Removable)

Spec description

Recording section
Supported MediaSD (512MB to 2GB), SDHC (4GB to 32GB), SDXC (64GB to 512GB), Class 10 or higher required.
File SystemSD card: FAT16, SDHC card: FAT32, SDXC card: exFAT
Recording File FormatWAV(BWF)
Playback FormatWAV, BWF
Sampling Frequency44.1k / 48k Hz
Bit Depth16 / 24 bit
Maximum Recordable ChannelNumber16ch (14ch + 2 stereo mix)
Audio Inputs
MIC INCH1 to 8, 9/10, 11/12
ConnectorXLR 3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
Maximum Input Level+10dBu
Nominal Input Level-8dBu
Minimum Input Level-58dBu
Gain Adjustable Range0 to 50dB
Input Impedance1.8k ohm
Phantom Power supply+48V
LINE INCH1 to 8, 9/10, 11/12
Connector1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
Maximum 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 Impedance22k ohm
INST INCH 1 and 2
Connector1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: GND, S: GND, Unbalanced)
Maximum Input Level+22dBu
Nominal Input Level+4dBu
Gain Adjustable Range-10 to +40 dB
Input Impedance1M ohm
INSERTCH 1 and 2
Connector1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: Send, R: Return, S: GND)
Return (Ring)
Maximum Input Level+18dBu
Nominal Input Level0dBu
Input Impedance10k ohm
Send (Tip)
Maximum Output Level+18dBu
Nominal Output Level0dBu
Output Impedance100 ohm
RCA INPUT
ConnectorRCA Pin jack (Unbalanced)
Maximum Input Level+8dBV
Nominal Input Level-10dBV
Input Impedance10k ohm
STEREO INPUT
Connector1/8″ (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced)
Maximum Input Level+8dBV
Nominal Input Level-10dBV
Input Impedance10k ohm
Outputs
MAIN OUTPUT
ConnectorXLR 3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
Maximum Output Level+22dBu
Nominal Output Level+4dBu
Output Impedance100 ohm
SUB OUT, MONITOR, FX OUT, CONTROL ROOM OUT
Connector1/4″ (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
Maximum Output Level+16dBu
Nominal Output Level-2dBu
Output Impedance100 ohm
PHONES OUT
Connector1/4″ (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack
Output Level80mW + 80mW (32 ohm loaded)
Working impedance16 to 600 ohm
REMOTECompatible with TASCAM RC-1F Foot Switch
Connector1/4″ (6.3mm) TS Phone jack
USB
ConnectorUSB B type 4-pin
Transfer FormatUSB2.0 High-Speed
FormatMass-storage class/USB Audio Class 2.0 (USB class-compliant)
USB Audio
Sampling Rate44.1k / 48k Hz
Bit Depth16 / 24 bit
Maximum INPUT16ch
Maximum OUTPUT16ch
Bluetooth®
Version5.0
Output ClassClass 2 (Transmission range: approx. 33 ft. / 10 m)
* Transmission range may vary, depending on surroundings.
Supported ProfileA2DP, AVRCP 1.0
Supported A2DP CodecsSBC, AAC
A2DP Content ProtectionSCMS-T
Channel EQ
Low-Cut100Hz, -18dB / Octave
Hi-Shelving+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 10kHz
MidPeaking
(MONO): +15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable
(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-WIDEPeaking
+15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, Q: 0.5 FIX
MID-NARROWPeaking
+15dB / -15dB, 100Hz to 8kHz Variable, Q: 5 FIX
Low-Shelving+15dB / -15dB, Cut off frequency = 60Hz
Internal Effects
Type1 SMALL HALL / 2 LARGE HALL / 3 SMALL ROOM / 4 LARGE ROOM / 5PLATE / 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 Consumption40 W
Dimensions430(W) × 112.9(H) × 463(D) mm
16.9(W) × 4.45(H) × 18.2(D) inch
(including knob height and protrusion)
Weight7.0 kg / 15.44 lb
Operating Temperature5 to 35 ˚C / 41 to 95 ˚F
Include ItemsAC Cord, Owner’s manual (incl. Warranty card), TASCAM ID registration guide

NOTE: 0dBV = 1Vrms, 0dBu = 0.775Vrms

Audio Performance

Residual Output Noise-100dBu (MAIN OUT, MAIN fader: MIN)
Equivalent Input Noise-127dBu (Mono Input Channel, Rs: 150Ω, GAIN knob: Max)
Total Harmonic Distortion0.01% 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 Response20Hz 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)
Maximum Gain74dB (MIC->MAIN OUT)
50dB (MIC->INSERT OUT)
74dB (MIC->SUB OUT)
79dB (MIC-CR OUT)
75dB (MIC->MONITOR OUT)
75dB (MIC->FX OUT)
24dB (USB/SD -> MAIN OUT)
(EQ flatten, PAN fully counter-clockwise / fully clockwise)

NOTE: 0dBu = 0.775Vrms

This product was featured in our Installation projects

Projects

The Huntington Theatre Company is a famous non-profit performing arts organization located in Boston, Massachusetts. It was established in 1982 and has since developed into

Our mission at Parsons Audio is to provide solutions that help engineers, educators, musicians, studio, and venue owners realize their goals. When the owners of

2022 has been a busy year for us here at Parson’s Audio. We’ve been busy doing sound system installations all over New England. The Groton

Different Solutions For You

Services

Professional Installation Services

Flawless audio systems for studios and venues

Discover

Audio Solutions for Education

Elevate learning experiences with tailored audio solutions

Discover

Outstanding Video Solutions

Visual experiences with state-of-the-art video technology

Discover