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Analogue Mixer with Multi-Track Recorder and Audio Interface

  • Integrated audio interface for 16 channels (14 inputs + stereo sum)
  • 16-Track recording is possible in WAV/BWF format on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards up to 128 GB
  • 44.1-48 kHz
  • 16/24 Bit
  • 1-Button compressor for channels 1-8
  • Switchable low-cut
  • 3-Band EQ with tunable mids for all mono channels
  • 4-Band EQ with tunable mids for sum and subgroup
  • Overdubbing
  • Punch in/out
  • LC-Display
  • 12-Segment LED meter
  • Integrated effects processor
  • Switchable phantom power: +48 V
  • AC 100 - 240 V
  • Bluetooth (V5)
  • Rackmount kit available separately
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 430 x 113 x 463 mm
  • Weight: 7 kg

Connectors:

  • 10 Microphone inputs: XLR
  • 2 Hi-Z instrument inputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • 12x Line inputs: 6.3 mm balanced jack
  • 2 Inserts: 6.3 mm jack (channel 1 and 2)
  • Line input: 3.5 mm mini jack / 2x RCA
  • 2 Main outputs: XLR
  • 2 Sub outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 Monitor outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • 2 Control room outputs: 6.3 mm jack
  • Stereo headphone output: 6.3 mm jack
  • Foot switch input: 6.3 mm jack
  • FX output: 6.3 mm jack
  • USB 2.0
  • Suitable case: art. 504820 (not included)
  • Available since November 2019
  • Item number 474492
  • Sales Unit 1 piece(s)
  • Simultaneous channels 14
  • Mic-In 10
  • Mono Line-in 10
  • Stereo-In 3
  • Hi-Z Input 2
  • Phantom Power 48V
  • Master Out XLR
  • Aux Ways 3
  • max. Pre Aux Channels 2
  • PC Interface USB-B
  • Interface Input 16
  • Interface Output 2
  • Multitrack-Recording Yes
  • USB/SD Direct Recording SD
  • Rec Out (Analog) No
  • Low Cut Yes
  • Inserts Yes
  • Direct Out No
  • Parametric EQ Yes
  • Compressor Yes
  • Panorama Yes
  • PFL Yes
  • FX Processor 1
  • USB Playback No
  • Bluetooth Playback Yes
  • Lamp connection No
  • Footswitch Button
  • Bag 373409
  • Matrixmixer No
  • Zones 0
  • 19" Rackmount Optional
  • Width 430 mm
  • Depth 463 mm
  • Height 113 mm
  • altezza 113 mm
  • Weight 7 kg
  • Parallel usable Channels 14
  • Mic Ins 10
  • Mono Line Ins 10
  • Stereo Ins 3
  • Number of Pre Aux max. 2
  • Audio Interface Input 16
  • Audio Interface Output 2
  • Multitrack Recording Yes
  • USB/SD Direct Record SD
  • Insert Yes
  • Parametric Yes
  • Effect Processor 1
  • USB Play No
  • Bluetooth Play Yes
  • Lamp Connector No
  • Foot Switch Button
  • Rackmount 476802
899 €
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Analogue feeling, digital versatility

The Tascam Model 16 is a true multi-talent. The feeling of mixing on an analogue console, the functionality of a digital mixing desk – all combined to make it a real audio all-rounder. The Model 16 can be used as a live mixer with integrated effects processor, has a stand-alone multitrack recorder, works as a USB audio interface, and can also serve as a remote control for DAW software in the home studio. The Model 16 has ten ultra-HDDA preamps that deliver first-class, low-noise sound. But the Tascam Model 16 also has a lot of other practical features: The TRRS input for smartphones with mix-minus function, for example, or the separate output for a pair of monitors, including summing fader and metronome click (the tempo of the click can be entered via the tap tempo button). And wherever the Tascam Model 16 is used, the wood-style side panels means it always look good.

Tascam Model 16 mixing desk, faders and dials

From the first note to the final mix – and beyond

The Tascam Model 16 feels much like an analogue mixer, and one that's surprisingly easy to get to grips with: Just plug in mics and instruments, turn up the gain, pull up the faders and off it goes. But that's just the start of the journey with the Model 16 ! The internal recorder can record 16 tracks (14 inputs plus the sum signal), either to an SD card or, in USB interface mode, directly to the studio computer. In stand-alone mode, overdub recordings are also possible. Thanks to its incredible flexibility, the Model 16 is the perfect companion from the first take to the finished final mix. And even then, the Model 16 isn't done yet: With the one-button compressor in the first eight channels, the insert point in the first two channels, the stereo subgroup, and the master EQ section, the Tascam Model 16 also offers a range of really helpful functions for live performances.

Tascam Model 16 mixing desk, screen

For creating audio anywhere

The Tascam Model 16 is a kind of Swiss army knife for experimental audio creatives. The wide range of functions, along with its intuitive operation, allow the Model 16 to be used in almost any setting where audio signals need to be processed: In project or home studios, rehearsal or conference rooms, live music and stand-up stages, YouTube or podcast studios, etc. With a single investment, the Model 16 covers an extremely wide range of applications, making it just as interesting for beginners as it is for PA rental companies (having a flexible problem solver up your sleeve is always reassuring). It probably won't find a home in a fully-equipped professional recording studio, though, as the Model 16 only works up to a maximum of 48kHz and doesn't have an SPDIF interface.

Tascam Model 16 mixing desk, manufacturer's logo

About Tascam

Tascam started out in 1971 as Teac Corporation's distributor of professional audio equipment. The name is the acronym of Teac Audio System Company of America. Tascam was a great innovator on the market and pioneered leading technologies of the time, such as multitrack tape and cassette recorders, digital multitrack recorders (DTRS), digital mixing consoles, and so on. Today, Tascam supplies the entire sound industry with products for television and radio studios, recording studios, concert halls, conference rooms, academic institutions, commercial facilities, theatres, internet podcasters and broadcasters, music producers, and musicians.

Extreme versatility

As a mixer, recorder and interface, the Tascam Model 16 can, in principle, be used anywhere where 14 analogue inputs are sufficient. Two special applications can show the extreme flexibility of the Model 16: Firstly, it can be used as an audio interface in a YouTube or podcast studio, where the TRRS input with mix-minus function makes integrating phone calls a breeze, without annoying echo loops. If there's a lag between picture and sound during streaming, the output signal can be delayed by up to 2,000 milliseconds (requires the firmware update 1.2). On the other hand, with the Model 16, musicians and bands have the option of having playback tracks, including the output of a metronome signal, played back on a separate output via the SD recorder during a live gig.

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PF
Une étrange machine non fonctionnelle
Paul FRATTINI 13.02.2024
Le workflow est étrange, surtout avec Logic Pro. Il faut passer son temps à rerouter toute l’installation entre enregistrements et mixages.

Au delà des soucis pratiques, l’unité est arrivée avec un soucis gênant : les compresseurs de pistes fonctionnaient à l’envers. A savoir, allumés en position off et éteints à fond. Ce, sur 4 tranches.

De fait, unité renvoyée.
Dommage, c’était prometteur.
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ManfromComet 31.07.2020
Love the mixer and from the perspective of newbie I got only one thing to clarify: thought that it will be possible to put different effects on different channels, sadly its not.
Otherwise its perfect analog mixer :)
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One of my best investments :)
JanLB 13.06.2024
I bought the Tascam Model 16 for live mixing while recording and studio recording. It is a joy to use.
Great clean sound from pre-amps. Compressor, EQ, and effects all sound great. It's also analog, aside from effects and recording, and has multitrack recording.
The layout is intuitive and makes mixing and recording a breeze.
The mixer can be used for DAWless recording with punch in/out, but it also integrates well with a DAW through USB and SD card.
I haven't had any issues so far.
Overall, it is a versatile and fun to use tool.
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Ein Schweizer Mixer-Taschenmesser !
Pe-St 15.03.2020
Für die Kombination von Proberaum und Kleinstudio habe ich noch nach einem "universellen Specificum" gesucht, bei dem das Wesentliche immer angeschlossen und auch gleich Recording-bereit ist und das bei guter Soundqualität.
Ich habe mich nach viel Recherche schließlich auf das Tascam Model 16 fixiert - und um es gleich zu sagen: Ich habe es keine Sekunde bereut!
Alles angeschlossen und los geht's... gleich vielkanalig auf SD-Karte mitschneiden? - Klar und klingt bei 48khz/24 Bit auch wie vorher eingespielt und dabei über die zahlreichen Ausgänge mitgehört - Super!
Mal eben was vom Handy zum mitspielen über Bluetooth oder sonstige Aux-Signalen über den Stereokanal 13/14 abspielen (oder auch gleich mit aufnehmen - Super!) macht auch voll Spass, weil es so einfach geht.
Anschlüsse (10 Micros oder stattdessen 12 Mono-Instrumente oder 8 Mono-und 2 Stereo Instrumente + Bluetooth/Aux).
Als Setup z.B. Guitar/Bass/2xVocals/eDrums Stereo/Keyboard Stereo/Guitar Stereo und noch Platz für mehr sowie eine Reihe recht guter Effekte reicht in der Regel für eine kleine Band schon aus.
Bei meistens 4 Equalizer Poties + Compressor pro Kanal lässt sich am Sound auch noch gut feilen und aufgenommene Spuren lassen sich auch wieder einzeln nochmal neu einspielen ohne dass andere Spuren beeinträchtigt werden.
Neben den Master, Submix und Control-Room-Ausgängen gibt auch noch zwei Monitor-Ausgänge, die leider nur in Mono ausgelegt sind, was eigentlich normal ist, aber Stereo wäre trotzdem schöner für mein Umfeld... .
Das wäre aber eigentlich auch das Einzige (...und vielleicht noch ne Fernbedienung für die Aufnahmefunktionen), was ich als Sahnehäubchen noch gerne oben drauf gehabt hätte.

Die Bedienungsanleitung ist ausreichend, verständlich und hilfreich.
Ich persönlich habe nach Vorab-Durchlesen des Manuals Online während der Wartezeit auf das Gerät recht intuitiv einen schnellen Einstieg in die vielen tollen Features erfahren.

In der DAW (hier Cubase 8.5):
Es lassen sich hier über den Model 16 Asiotreiber 14 Kanale + 1 Stereo Masterkanal (15/16) konfigurieren und einzeln bearbeiten, die dann die die Spuren des Model 16 wiederspiegeln können.
Auf dem Gerät aufgenommene Spuren lassen sich 1:1 z.B. nach Cubase importieren.
Super!

Das war ein Schritt in die richtige Richtung. Nach kurzer Einarbeitung kann man sich primär dem Eigentlichen - nämlich der Musik - widmen und ich kann diesen Mixer mit voller Überzeugung in diesem Preissegment empfehlen.
...und irgendwie hübsch ist das Teil auch noch ;-)
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