Tascam Model 16

Full Flexibility with 14 Inputs

14 easily accessible inputs on the top panel offer flexible options for connecting microphones, instruments, and other audio sources. You can connect up to 10 microphones, 14 line signals, or two instruments for live recording or mixing. A Bluetooth 5.0-capable stereo input also allows you to stream music from a smartphone or other streaming-capable audio device, or alternatively use RCA or stereo mini-jack to connect a CD player or another portable playback device.

Channel Strips with Professional Controls

Expressively adjustable gain knobs at the top of each channel allow precise input level adjustment. The switchable low-cut filter quickly suppresses low-frequency noise, and the three-position input selector switch (Live/PC/MTR) lets you easily toggle between different input sources.
Channels 1-8 also feature a one-knob compressor and an effective three-band EQ with sweepable mids.

Versatile Routing and Monitoring Options

The Model 16 offers three aux sends (Monitor 1, Monitor 2 (pre/post), Effects send), providing many routing possibilities for all conceivable scenarios. PFL for pre-listening to channels is also available. Additionally, there is a subgroup with an extra stereo line output, which can be used, for example, to feed an additional amplifier.

Via the three aux outputs, you can send audio signals for stage monitoring or integrate external devices such as effects, signal processors, or headphone mixers. And an additional control room output with its own fader can power your active monitors in the home studio.

Powerful 16-Track Digital Recorder Included

The built-in 16-track digital recorder of the Tascam Model 16 can simultaneously record all 14 input signals plus the stereo mix to an SD card—in flawless quality at 48 kHz and 24-bit. Capture everything, whether live performances, rehearsals, club activities, talk shows, or meetings. Overdubs and punch-in/-out corrections can be done quickly and easily. And with an optional footswitch, you can trigger certain functions hands-free.

Built-in High-Quality Audio Interface

The built-in USB audio interface with 16 inputs and 14 outputs lets you route individual mixer channels to a computer with DAW software at 48 kHz and 24-bit resolution. Or you can play back multitrack material from such a digital audio workstation through the mixer. With only four samples, the new generation of our USB driver enables a very small audio buffer. The result is extremely low latency and maximum efficiency during audio recording.

Different Input Configurations for Versatile Applications

Using the input selector switch, you can assign the input source for each channel as needed. Stay super flexible by using some inputs live while other channels play back from the built-in multitrack recorder and yet others receive input from the computer via USB—all simultaneously.

16 Editable Effects

The versatile effects section of the Model 16 offers 16 editable and footswitch-controllable multi-effects including reverb, delay, chorus, flanger, and more. You can change one parameter per effect via the menu. The selected effect can be mixed into the stereo sum via its own fader and also assigned to monitor sends 1 and 2.

Four-Band EQ for the Stereo Sum

With a four-band EQ featuring two differently wide sweepable mid bands, you can add the finishing touch to your mix. Use the EQ as you like for the stereo sum or monitor sends 1/2.