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.

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.

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.

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.

• 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