ZOOM R16 Multitrack Recorder

Music often occurs outside of the studio. The Zoom R16 is a portable Digital Recorder that conveniently captures sounds around you.
Zoom revolutionizes Recording with a digital recorder with 16-track playback and 8-track simultaneous recording that uses Secure Digital (SD) memory. The R16 recorder is three production tools in one incredibly versatile device. It's a digital multi-track recorder, an Audio Interface and a control surface, providing you with all the tools necessary to create studio-quality recordings anywhere. For recording purposes, the unit supports up to 32GB SD cards, allowing over 100 track hours of recording. The flexibility of SD recording not only makes the R16 lighter and more portable, it also ensures increased reliability with no concern for a crashing hard drive. You can even have respective SD cards Dedicated to specific recording sessions. With the ability to record up to 8 tracks simultaneously, it's easy to capture a live band or even a complete drum kit. The R16 features built-in Stereo condenser microphones for field recording or quick, convenient "sketch-pad" capturing of ideas and rehearsals. It also provides 8 combination XLR-1/4-inch inputs along with one Hi-Z input for direct connection of Guitar or bass. And the R16 also runs on 6 AA Batteries for the ultimate in multi-track portability. USB operation means you can control each function of your favorite DAW Software from the R16 for easy mixing with fine-tuned control. Incorporate any of the 100+ built-in studio effects to enhance your recording and use the pro-quality mastering effects to complete that studio sound. With the new Zoom R16, versatility, control and comprehensive features come together in a single device that puts the power to produce Professional recordings right at your fingertips.

16/24-bit/44.1kHz linear PCM recording in WAV format

With the 8 balanced, combination XLR-1/4-inch inputs 2 outputs (8 x 2), you can record high-definition, 24-bit/96kHz audio (2 x 2)

Use the R16's built-in effects as you lay down tracks on your computer.

High-definition 24-bit/96kHz recording capability using digital audio software

Built-in effects

Hi-Z input for direct connection of guitar or bass

Includes preamp with phantom power on two channels

Mackie control emulation via USB for popular DAW software including Cubase, Logic, Digital Performer and more

Over 100 built-in studio effects coming from advanced DSP

Amazing guitar amp and effects models

Professional quality mastering effects including multi-band compressor, normalizer and more

Operates as USB Storage device for quick Data transfer - Transfer large amounts of audio in no time with the USB 2.0 interface that makes the R16 a Drag and drop time saver

Comes with Steinberg Cubase LE 4

Supports Windows XP/Vista, Mac operating systems

Connect two R16s via USB for synchronized operation and 16 tracks of simultaneous recording