Tascam Model 16

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)

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
Maximum Recordable ChannelNumber: 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)
Maximum Input Level: +10dBu
Nominal Input Level: -8dBu
Minimum Input Level: -58dBu
Gain Adjustable Range: 0 to 50dB
Input Impedance: 1.8k ohm
Phantom Power supply: +48V

LINE IN: CH1 to 8, 9/10, 11/12
Connector: 1/4" (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 Impedance: 22k ohm

INST IN: CH 1 and 2
Connector: 1/4" (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 Impedance: 10M ohm

INSERT: CH 1 and 2
Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: Send, R: Return, S: GND)
Return (Ring)
Maximum Input Level: +18dBu
Nominal Input Level: 0dBu
Input Impedance: 10k ohm

Send (Tip)
Maximum Output Level: +18dBu
Nominal Output Level: 0dBu
Output Impedance: 100 ohm

RCA INPUT
Connector: RCA Pin jack (Unbalanced)
Maximum Input Level: +8dBV
Nominal Input Level: -10dBV
Input Impedance: 10k ohm

STEREO INPUT
Connector: 1/8" (3.5mm) Stereo Mini jack (Unbalanced)
Maximum Input Level: +8dBV
Nominal Input Level: -10dBV
Input Impedance: 10k ohm

MAIN OUTPUT
Connector: XLR 3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD, Balanced)
Maximum Output Level: +22dBu
Nominal Output Level: +4dBu
Output Impedance: 100 ohm

SUB OUT, MONITOR, FX OUT, CONTROL ROOM OUT
Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) TRS Phone jack (T: HOT, R: COLD, S: GND, Balanced)
Maximum Output Level: +16dBu
Nominal Output Level: -2dBu
Output Impedance: 100 ohm

PHONES OUT
Connector: 1/4" (6.3mm) Stereo Phone jack
Output Level: 80mW + 80mW (32 ohm loaded)

REMOTE Compatible with TASCAM RC-1F Foot Switch
Connector: 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
Maximum INPUT: 16ch
Maximum OUTPUT: 16ch

Bluetooth
Version: 5.0
Output Class: Class 2 (Transmission range: approx. 33 ft. / 10 m)
* Transmission range may vary, depending on surroundings.
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
(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 Effects
Type: 1 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
Power: AC 100 to 240V, 50/60Hz
Power Consumption: 40 W
Dimensions: 430(W) x 112.9(H) x 463(D)mm
16.9(W) x 4.45(H) x 18.2(D)inch
(including knob height and protrusion)
Weight: 7 kg / 15.4 lb
Operating Temperature: 5 to 35 C / 41 to 95 F
Include Items AC Cord, Owner's manual (incl. Warranty card)