Tascam MODEL-16 Multi-Track Live Recording Console Mixer

Product Information:

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

With the Model 16, your perfect mix has met its match.

Features at a glance

14-channel analogue mixing console with built-in 16-channel multi-track recorder and USB audio interface

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

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)

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)
Channel EQ
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
Master EQ
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