TASCAM has announced the Model 16 digital mixing studio. The Model 16 Mixer has the feel of an analog mixer, but with the recording quality of a modern digital recorder. TASCAM’s new 14-channel analog mixing console contains a built-in 16-channel multi-track recorder and USB audio interface. The Model 16’s 14 inputs provide easy top panel access for microphones, line inputs, and instruments.
Channels 1-8 feature premium XLR mic inputs utilizing TASCAM’s High Definition Discrete Architecture microphone preamplifiers with 48-volt phantom power. This setup allows combinations of vocals, drums, mic’d instruments, and more to be connected along with direct output instruments such as keyboards, bass or acoustic guitar, multi-effects, electronic drums or any line sources. Channels 9-10 and 11-12 feature a single XLR mic input, each with stereo 1/4″ line inputs. Channels 13-14 feature a stereo RCA and mini jack input. Or, alternatively an external Bluetooth device can be connected to the Model 16’s wireless channel for controlling streaming audio volume via the Channel 13-14 fader control. The internal 16 track multi-track recorder records WAV files (up to 48kHz/24-bit) directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards. Punch in/out is available for up to 8 tracks simultaneously, a versatile feature for songwriters and solo artists alike. The Model 16’s built-in USB Audio Interface can send/receive (16-in/14-out) audio data with up to 24-bit/48kHz recording quality. Via USB, external tracks can be summed to a single or stereo paired Model 16 fader to control custom or stereo sub-mixes for drums, vocals and more using one or two faders.
TASCAM Model 16 Mixer Features:
» 14 analog inputs
» 10 Tascam 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
» Internal power supply with removable power cord
Using the onboard channel Mode switch, each channel (or stereo paired channels) can independently select the input source to fit the recording or mixing environment or setup. The input source for each channel can be selectable as live, internal multi-track recorder (MTR), or USB for increased flexibility in signal path processing and workflow. Each channel strip features 60MM faders, a 1-knob compressor for inputs 1 through 8, 3-band EQ with a sweepable mid-range frequency and 100Hz Low-cut Filter (3-band only on channels 9 through 14). Model 16 has a built-in effects processor with selectable and editable effects (reverb, delay, chorus, flange).
Three AUX Outputs are offered on each channel for flexibility in monitoring and effects routing — MON 1 [pre], MON 2 [pre/post], and FX [post]. Selectable Mute, MAIN/SUB, and PFL switches are available on each input channel for versatile audio and signal routing options during recording or mixing. Hi/Lo shelf and wide/narrow-Q semi-parametric EQs (for Main and Monitor outputs) provide additional tweaking options for dialing in the perfect final mix. MAIN Output via XLR balanced and SUB Output via TRS balanced connectors, 12-segment L-R paired LED Output Level Meters and a Stereo Headphone Output round out the long list of versatile recording and mixing features and functions. The unit can also be rack mounted with an optional rack mount kit.
TASCAM’s Model 16 will be available shortly for £759.
