The Zoom R16 instantly transforms any environment into a recording studio. Not only does it offer 16 tracks for recording, it can also be used as a DAW control surface and audio interface, allowing you to craft great-sounding music both at home and wherever your travels take you. The R16 has it all: built-in stereo condenser microphones, 8 mic/line/instrument inputs for connecting external gear, a whopping 135 onboard DSP effects—even a chromatic tuner.

16-track playback, 8-track simultaneous recording

Built-in stereo condenser microphones

Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB for up to 100 track hours

Records 16/24-bit, 44.1 kHz mono and stereo WAV files

Eight mic/line level inputs on XLR/TRS combo connectors

Input 1 can also be used for Hi-Z instrument-level signals such as electric guitar or bass

+48V phantom power

Dual balanced ¼" TRS output jacks

Headphone output with dedicated volume control

Built-in metronome and chromatic tuner

135 send-return and insert DSP effects, including amp/preamp models and mastering algorithms

User editing of effects parameters, with 390 patch memories for storage

Independent level, pan and EQ for each track

Internal track bouncing and mixdown of multitrack to stereo

Flexible overdubbing and both manual and automatic punch-in/out

Loop A/B playback with user-defined start/stop points

Up to 100 marks per recording

Invert track phase function

Divide file editing

Backlit LCD with contrast control for easy viewing in low-light environments

8-in/2-out USB audio interface for Macintosh/Windows computers

High-definition 24-bit/96 kHz playback capability with DAW software

Control Surface functionality (Mackie Control emulation)

Full mixing and transport controls for Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, and other DAWs

Two R16s can be synchronized via USB for 32 tracks of playback and 16 tracks of simultaneous recording

USB bus power

SD card reader function

Runs on 6 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of more than 4.5 hours

AC adapter included

Steinberg Cubase LE DAW software included

Multitrack recording has never been easier
The R16 provides sixteen tracks for recording and playback (up to eight tracks can be recorded simultaneously) in full fidelity WAV format, making it ideal for both professional production and for use as a musical sketchpad. Battery operation allows for field recording and enables you to capture your musical ideas quickly. You can connect external microphones or line-level sources directly to the R16, or use the built-in stereo mic pair for minimal setup. You can also plug instruments such as electric guitar or bass right into the R16.  When your multitrack recording is complete, you can use the R16's internal mixer, complete with real faders, equalization, panning, and 135 built-in DSP effects—including amp models and mastering effects like multi-band compression—to create a stereo mix with studio-quality sound.

Control your DAW
If you use DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software, you probably love mixing in the box but hate mixing with a mouse. The R16 provides the perfect solution. Its Mackie Control™ emulation enables the R16 to act as a full-featured control surface for popular DAWs such as Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, and Sonar, adding physical faders and transport/status buttons that streamline the process of creating the perfect mix. In addition, five assignable function keys allow you to set marker points and initiate advanced editing operations.

Advanced features
The R16 offers eight inputs on combo connectors which can accept either XLR or ¼" balanced or unbalanced cables. All can handle mic- and line-level signals, and Input 1 can also handle instrument-level signals from passive or active electric guitars and basses. Phantom power of +48 volts can be applied to Inputs 5 and 6, allowing the use of external condenser microphones. There are dual balanced ¼" TRS output jacks and a headphone output with a dedicated volume control.

135 studio-quality DSP effects are provided, including insert effects such as equalization/dynamics processing and send-return effects such as reverb, delay, chorus, flanging, and phasing. In addition, there are guitar amp, bass amp, and mic preamp models, as well as effects specially designed for use on vocals and stereo instruments such as electronic keyboards, plus mastering algorithms such as multi-band compression. Effects can be applied during recording and mixdown, or can be used for playback only.

The R16's USB port allows it to send and receive digital data and to act as an 8-input/2-output interface for DAWs such as the included Cubase LE. All level meters and the onboard chromatic tuner remain fully operational when using the R16 as an interface, and when operating at a sampling frequency of 44.1kHz, input signal can be routed through the R16's onboard DSP effects. You can even synchronize two R16s via USB for 32 tracks of playback and 16 tracks of simultaneous recording.

Just 6 AA batteries—either alkaline or rechargeable NiMH—are required for power. Battery life when using alkaline batteries is more than 4.5 hours, even during continuous recording. Alternatively, you can use the included AD-14 AC adapter, which allows you to power the R16 from any standard wall socket. The R16 can also be powered via USB when connected to a computer.

The R16 records directly to SD cards, with support for both standard SD and SDHC cards up to 32 gigabytes, for a maximum of 100 track hours. Using SD media for recording ensures increased reliability and means that you never have to be concerned about hard drive failure.

State of the art editing with every multi-track recorder
The Zoom R16 comes with a free download license for Steinberg’s Cubase LE music production software, providing not just the ability to capture incredible audio in every box, but to do spectacular things with them.

Take your recordings to a more professional level. Steinberg’s powerful and state-of-the-art audio software used by creators around the world now comes with every Zoom R24, R16, and R8 purchase.

Currently shipping with:
Cubase LE8 for Mac OS X 10.9/10.10 and Windows 7/8/8.1

For information on license activation and upgrades, visit our Steinberg Software support page.

Recorder

Physical Tracks:

16

Simultaneous Recording Tracks:

8

Simultaneous Playback Tracks :

16

Recording Data Format:

44.1kHz, 16/24bit WAV

Maximum Recordable Time:

200 minutes / GB (referred to mono tracks)

Projects : 1,000

Markers:100 / Project

Locator:

Min. / Sec. / msec or Meas. / Beat / Tick

File Editing : Divide

Other Functions : Punch-In / Out (Manual, Automatic), Bounce, A-B Repeat, UNDO / REDO

Audio interface

Input Channels:

8

Output Channels: 2

Quantization:

24bit

Sampling Frequency:

44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz

Mixer

Faders:9 Level Meters: 4-Segment LED

Track Parameters: 3-Band Equalizer, Pan (Balance), Effect Send x 2, Invert

Stereo Links Track pairs 1/2 to 15/16 selectable

Effects

Algorithms:

9 (CLEAN, DISTORTION, ACO / BASS SIM, BASS, MIC, DUAL MIC, STEREO, 8 x COMP EQ, MASTERING)

Types : 135 ?Modules : 7 for Insert, 2 for Send / Return

Patches : 330 for Insert, 60 for Send / Return

Tuner : Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, D modal

Metronome

Sounds:5

Beat1/4 - 8/4, 6/8, Unaccented ?Tempo : 40.0 - 250.0 BPM

Hardware

Recording Media:SD Card (16MB-2GB), SDHC Card (4-32GB)

A/D Conversion:96kHz 24bit delta-sigma ADC

D/A Conversion:96kHz 24bit delta-sigma DAC

Display:

20-digit 2-line custom LCD (with backlight)

Inputs:8 x XLR-1/4´´Phone Combo Jack / Input Impedance: (Balanced input) 1k

Balanced, 2nd hot, (Unbalanced input) 50k

Unbalanced, (Hi-Z Input) 470k

Input Level: -50dBm to +4dBm continuously variable

Built-in microphones : Omnidirectional condenser microphones Gain: -50dBm to +4dBm continuously variable

Phantom Power Supply : 48V (with On/Off switch)

Master Output: 1/4"TRS Phone (balanced) / Output Impedance: 1k / Rated Output Level: +4dBm

Headphones Output : 1/4´´Stereo Phone Jack, 20mW x 2 (at 32 load)

USB : [B type (USB2.0 High-Speed compatible)] Audio Interface / Control Surface or Mass Storage Class operation [A type (USB2.0 High-Speed compatible)] USB Host capability

Power Requirements: AC adaptor (DC5V/1A/center positive) or AA size (LR6) battery x6

Battery Life: 4.5 hours (with backlight on and phantom power off)

Dimensions:376(W) x 237.1(D) x 52.2(H) mm

Weight:1.3kg (without batteries)

0dBm=0.775Vrms

System Requirements:

Windows Windows XP SP2 or later / Windows Vista SP1 or later

Intel® Pentium 4 1.8GHz or better

1GB RAM or more

Intel® Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later / 10.5 or later

Intel® Core Duo processor 1.83GHz or better

1GB RAM or more

USB 2.0 compatible port.

64bit operating system is not supported.

USB hub is not supported.

Intel Chipset is recommended.

Record 8 Tracks Simultaneously

Capture audio in any setting, from live music performance, drums with multiple mics to music rehearsals and songwriting, even audio for film and video. The R16´s simultaneous 8-track capability makes professionalism easy. Playback up to 16 tracks using its 16/24-bit linear WAV format and 44.1kHz sampling rate.


Audio Interface with 8-in/2-out capability

The R16 functions as an audio interface enabling direct input of sound to a computer. Support for high quality 24-bit/96kHz encoding ensures great sound. Eight input channels and two output channels can be used simultaneously. If you use the sampling rate of 44.1kHz, the internal DSP effects of the R16 are also usable on your computer tracks. A dedicated control lets you adjust the mixing balance between the DAW playback sound and the direct sound for monitoring.


Control Surface For All Major Functions
Transport and mixing operations of the DAW software can be controlled using the R16. This gives you greater control and a better feel for mixing. In Mackie Control emulation mode, major DAW applications such as Cubase, Logic, and Sonar are supported.

Get In Sync Two R16s 16 Tracks Of Simultaneous Recording
The R16 is the first recorder that incorporates the ability to generate a synchronization signal based on USB data transfer timing.
By connecting two R16 units via USB, you can designate one to function as a USB host and the other as a USB slave, allowing synchronized transport operation. This lets you record on up to 16 tracks simultaneously to competently handle a live performance.
Synchronization accuracy has a tolerance of about 1 to 2 milliseconds.

Built In High Stereo Microphones
When you want to quickly record anything from songwriting ideas to ambient room audio, the R16´s built-in set of stereo mics will come in handy. Vocals and acoustic instruments can be captured with excellent clarity.

Supports SDHC Cards Up To 32GB
Because the R16 utilizes compact and readily available SD and SDHC memory cards as its recording media, there is no motor that can cause noise as with tape or discs. And you never need to worry about problems caused by external vibrations that can crash hard drives.
Operation Confirmed SD Cards
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Versatile Inputs For Guitars, Mics and Line Sources
Its eight combination mic/line input jacks can handle mics or line-level signals. Phantom power is provided on channels 5 and 6 for use with condenser mics, and the Hi-Z switch for channel 1 accommodates a guitar or bass. The R16 is ready for any kind of input source.

Use Maaster Track For Final Mix
A dedicated master track lets you do the final mixdown right on the R16 without a separate master recorder. With sequence play, several projects can be mastered together and played automatically. And you can create playlists for finished songs in any order.

135 DSP Effects Including Guitar Amop Simulations
The R16 comes preprogrammed with 135 types of digital effects for recording, mixing, and mastering. The insert effect has seven modules with algorithms optimized for guitar, bass and vocals. In addition, two send/return effects are also available, so that you can use up to three effects simultaneously. The R16 also comes with models of 18 different guitar amps such as Fender, Marshall, Vox and Mesa Boogie, and 6 bass amps such as Ampeg, Bassman and Hartke. A compressor and equalizer effect that handles 8 channels simultaneously provides further flexibility.

Tuner And Metronome Onboard
The R16´s built-in tuner is great for quickly tuning an instrument or checking the pitch of vocals. During recording, the metronome provides a click track for your drummer and is also handy for practice. The metronome sound can be sent to the headphones, letting you use a previously recorded backing track on stage during a performance.

Locate Functions For Easy Editing
Set up to 100 marker points and directly locate them whenever you want. Other convenient functions for editing include A-B repeat playback and auto punch-in/out, making it easy to re-track part of the recording.

Power Options
The R16 can be powered from the supplied AC adaptor or six AA/LR6 batteries. A set of batteries will last for about four and a half hours, and because they are standard batteries, changing them is always easy and convenient. The audio interface and control surface functions can also be operated on USB bus power, providing another power option.

USB 2.0 Hi-Speed Mode For Fast File Transfer
Because the R16 has a USB 2.0 Hi-Speed compatible port, file transfer to a computer is quick and painless. Computer-based tasks such as editing with DAW software, burning your original CDs and importing WAV files are integrated smoothly into your workflow.

USB Host Compatibilty For Connecting USB Memory
A USB flash drive or large-capacity external hard disk* can be plugged into the USB port of the R16. This lets you quickly distribute a recording to band members after a rehearsal session or make a backup of your recordings even when you´re not near a computer.

Bundled Software
Cubase LE 4 is a powerful music production system that can handle recording, editing, and mixing tasks both for audio and for MIDI. It incorporates the same audio engine as the multi-award winning, higher-level version Cubase 4, and is ideal as an entry into computer-based music production.