Tascam Model 16 analog mixer

‌All-In-One Mixing Studio

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

TASCAM's 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 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.

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)

Specifications:

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 Channel Number: 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: 1M 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

Outputs

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) × 112.9(H) × 463(D)mm
  
• Weight: 7 kg
  
• Operating Temperature:5 to 35 ˚C / 41 to 95 ˚F
  
• Include Items: AC Cord, Owner's manual (incl. Warranty card)

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 Distortion: 

• 0.01% 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 Response

• 20Hz 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 Gain

• 74dB (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)
  

Supported PC

Windows  

• Compatible Computers: Windows-compatible computer with a USB2.0 port
  
• CPU: Dual core / 2GHz or faster
  
• Memory: 2GB or more
  
• Driver: USB Audio Class 2.0, Model 24 ASIO2.0, WDM (MME)
  
• Screen Resolution: 1280 × 800 Dots or more

Macintosh  

• Compatible Computers: Apple Macintosh computer with a USB2.0 port
  
• CPU: Dual core / 2GHz or faster
  
• Memory: 2GB or more
  
• Driver: Core Audio
  
• Screen Resolution: 1280 × 800 Dots or more

Supported OS'

• Windows: Windows 11 , Windows 10 (November 2021 Update) , Windows 10 (May 2021 Update) , Windows 10 (November 2019 Update) , Windows 8.1 , Windows 7
  
• Mac: macOS Monterey , macOS Big Sur , macOS Catalina , macOS Mojave , macOS High Sierra (10.13) , macOS Sierra‎ (10.12) , OS X El Capitan (10.11)
  
• iOS: iOS 15 , iPadOS 15 , iPadOS 14 , iOS 14 , iPadOS 13 , iOS 13

Package includes:

• Tascam Model 16 analog mixer x1
• AC cord x1