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.

Product Features

• Now compatible with Meter Bridge App with v2.20, Download Here
  • The app is available as part of a free software and firmware update, and enables large level meters to be displayed directly on a connected computer

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
• XLR balanced outputs for main stereo bus
• TRS balanced outputs for sub, control room, monitor 1/2 and effects send
• Headphones output with level control (80 mW per channel)

Recorder features

• Tascam multi-track recording engine
• Uses SD cards as recording media (up to 128 GB, Class 10 or higher required)
• Up to 16 tracks (14 input channels + stereo mix) can be recorded without the need for a computer
• Recording format: WAV (BWF), 44,1/48 kHz, 16/24 Bit
• Playback format: WAV (BWF)
• Overdubbing, punch in/out recording (eight channels maximum)
• Multi-track playback for advanced live performance
• Illuminated Play/Record/Stop buttons for better legibility in poorly lit environments

Audio interface features

• USB 2.0 audio interface for use with Windows (ASIO) and Mac (Core Audio) computers
• Transfer to computer: 16 channels (all 14 inputs + stereo mix)
• Transfer from computer: 14 channels, assignable to each channel input
• Audio resolution 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24 bit

Other features

• Simple and quick menu operation with multi-jog dial
• 19-inch rack installation possible (with optional rackmount kit)
• Internal power supply with removable power cord

Product Specifications

Recorder

Recording media

• SD (512 MB – 2 GB)
• SDHC (4–32 GB)
• SDXC (64–128 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)

Audio inputs and outputs

Microphone inputs (CH 1–8,9,11)

• XLR-3-31, balanced
• (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)

Maximum input level

• +10 dBu

Nominal input level

• –8 dBu

Minimum input level

• –58 dBu

Gain adjustable range

• 0–50 dB

Input impedance

• 1.8 kΩ

LINE inputs (CH 1–8)

• 6.3-mm TRS phone jack, balanced

Maximum input level

• +22 dBu

Nominal input level

• +4 dBu

Gain adjustable range

• –10 dB to +40 dB (CH 1–8)
• –20 dB to +30 dB (CH 9, 11)

Input impedance

• 22 kΩ

INSERT (CH 1–2)

• 6.3-mm TRS phone jack
• (Tip: Send, Ring: Return, Sleeve: GND)

Nominal input level

• 0 dBu

Maximum input level

• +18 dBu

Input impedance

• 10 kΩ

Nominal output level

• 0 dBu

Maximum output level

• +18 dBu

Output impedance

• 100 Ω

STEREO inputs (CH 13-14)

• RCA pin jack, unbalanced
• 3.5-mm stereo mini jack, unbalanced

Maximum input level

• +8 dBV

Nominal input level

• –10 dBV

Input impedance

• 10 kΩ

MAIN output

• XLR-3-32, balanced
• (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3:COLD)

Maximum output level

• +4 dBu

Nominal output level

• +22 dBu

Output impedance

• 200 Ω

SUB OUT, MONITOR, FX OUT, CONTROL ROOM OUT

• 6.3-mm TRS, balanced
• (Tip: HOT, Ring: COLD, Sleeve: GND)

Nominal output level

• –2 dBu

Maximum output level

• +16 dBu

Output impedance

• 200 Ω

PHONES OUT

• 6.3-mm stereo phone jack

Maximum output power

• 80 mW + 80 mW (at 32 Ω)

Low cut

• 100 Hz, –18 dB/Oct.

High (shelving)

• 12 kHz, ±15 dB

Mid (peaking)

• variable 100 Hz to 8 kHz, ±15 dB (Mono)
• fixed 600 Hz, ±15 dB (Stereo)
• Q = 0.55

Low (shelving)

• 80 Hz, ±15 dB

High (shelving)

• 10 kHz, ±15 dB

Mid (wide)

• variable 100 Hz to 8 kHz, ±15 dB (Mono), Q = 0.5

Mid (narrow)

• variable 100 Hz to 8 kHz, ±15 dB (Mono), Q = 5

Footswitch connector

• 6.3-mm TS phone jack (Tascam genuine footswitch RC-1F recommended)

Audio performance

Residual output noise

• –100 dBu
• (MAIN OUT, MAIN fader at min.)

Equivalent input noise (EIN)

• –128 dBu
• (Mono input channel at 150 Ω, GAIN at max.)

Total harmonic distortion (THD+N)

• <0.01 % (MIC IN-> MAIN OUT, 1 kHz, GAIN at min., +10 dBu)
• <0.004 % (MIC IN-> MAIN OUT, 1 kHz, GAIN at min., +4 dBu)

Frequency response

• Analogue: 20 Hz to 30 kHz, +0.5/–1.0 dB
• Digital: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, +0.5/–1.0 dB

Channel crosstalk

• –80 dB
• (1 kHz, PAN fully counter-clockwise / fully clockwise)

Maximum gain

• 74 dB (MIC to MAIN OUT)
• 54 dB (MIC to INSERT OUT)
• 74 dB (MIC to SUB OUT)
• 79 dB (MIC to CR OUT)
• 75 dB (MIC to MONITOR OUT)
• 75 dB (MIC to FX OUT)
• 24 dB (USB/SD to MAIN OUT)
• (all EQs flat, PAN fully counter-clockwise / fully clockwise, GAIN knobs at max.)

Phantom Power

• DC 48 V

Computer system requirements

Windows

• Windows 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
• Windows 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
• Windows 7 (32-bit SP1, 64-bit SP1)

Compatible computers

• Windows-compatible computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port

CPU type/speed

• Dual core, 2 GHz or faster

Memory

• 2 GB or more

Drivers

• USB Audio Class 2.0, ASIO 2.0, WDM (MME)

Screen resolution

• 1280 px × 800 px or more

Macintosh

• macOS Mojave (10.14)
• macOS High Sierra (10.13)
• macOS Sierra (10.12)

Compatible computers

• Apple Mac computer with a USB 2.0 (or higher) port

CPU type/speed

• Dual core, 2 GHz or faster

Memory

• 2 GB or more

Driver

• Core Audio

Screen resolution

• 1280 px × 800 px or more

Sampling rate

• 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz

Bit depth

• 16 bit, 24 bit

Maximum number of audio channels

• 16 inputs, 14 outputs

Bluetooth®

• Version 5.0

Output class

• Class 2
• (approximate transmission distance: 10 m)
• * The transmission distance is approximate. The transmission distance could vary depending on the surrounding environment and electromagnetic disturbances.

Supported profile

• A2DP, AVRCP 1.0

Supported A2DP codecs

• SBC, AAC

A2DP content protection

• SCMS-T

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

what's in the Box?

• Model 16 Mixer
• AC Power Cord
• Owners Manual incl. Warranty