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Zoom R16

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Combined SD Card Recorder

USB Audio interface and DAW controller
16-Track playback and simultaneous recording of 8 tracks
24-bit/44.1 KHz linear PCM recording in .wav format
Built-in stereo condenser microphone
Battery operation possible
USB Power for studio operation
8 Mic inputs
2 Outputs (8 in 2)
8 Balanced XLR / TRS combo jacks 6.3 mm
High resolution 24-bit/96 kHz recording with DAW software possible
Integrated effects
Mackie Control emulation via USB
Works as a USB Storage
2 Zoom R16 cascadable
Supports Mac OS and Windows XP / Vista
Includes Steinberg Cubase LE and power supply ZOOM AD-14e

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Number Of Tracks	16
Simultaneous Recording: Amount Of Tracks	8
Effects	Yes
Storage Medium	SD Card
Phantom power	Yes
XLR Connectors	8
Jack Connectors	8
RCA Connectors	No
MIDI Interface	None
USB connection	Yes
Digital Connections	None
Miscellaneous Connectors	None
Headphone connection	Yes

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Really decent piece of kit

Aleksei T., 08.12.2017

You would use this item for multi-track recording and mixing. Now, I will not comment on the mixing part, since I prefer to do it in the DAW. In fact, I also record to the DAW, so my review is a bit biased towards that particular use-case scenario.
Like with all Zoom products that I owned, the engineers seem to try to get every bit of performance from the device that they can. This is such a welcome policy! The R16 can operate as a stand-alone multitrack recorder, or as a USB sound card. As I mentioned, I use the second option, and it works great apart from a few minor complaints listed below.
First, I had trouble with the USB port; I connect the device to the PC via a sufficiently long cable. Many-a-time the device ended up in a restart cycle because of this. Fixed by using a more modern computer, though. The second problem---only two preamps with phantom power! This is one thing that cannot be fixed by software... But I guess this is mostly due to the power limitations. OK if you're only using a couple of overheads.
Meanwhile, sound quality-wise, there are no issues. Furthermore, the amazing thing is that the controls on the device also work as a DAW control surface! Extremely helpful, especially when you're at a distance from your PC and can't see the PC screen very well. Such a nice feature.
Overall, I'd say the device offers exceptional value for the money. Use-cases are of course geared towards home recording, or recording in the field, i.e., any kinds of amateur or semi-professional use. But don't get put off by this fact, though, if you can, get one! You will not be disappointed.

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Great recordings

Steven48, 30.06.2020

I bought this Recorder as a Christmas present for my 14 year old son. As an all round musician, he has already produced some excellent recordings. The controls appear to be well set out and straight forward to operate. Excellent product and good value.

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Brilliant value and sound quality

Adrian99, 17.06.2013

I bought this studio to replace my old 16 track machine which was getting old. This was a fraction of the price of my old system but is actually much superior in sound quality and ease of use. The on-board condenser mics are great at this price point and I use them when recording acoustic guitar. The menus are easy to navigate and the whole system is intuitive and straightforward to use. Sending the sound files to laptop is a breeze with the included USB cable. I only have two minor issues with the system. Firstly the Zoom only came with a 2 pin plug so I needed to get a 3 pin adaptor (although these are cheap and readily available from most hardware shops). The other more pressing issue is that I found on my Zoom is that if you rename the sound files on your laptop when it is still connected to the Zoom (in card reader mode) when you next load the project you cannot play the sounds you renamed through the Zoom (but they are still there in card reader mode and are not deleted). Fortunately you can get around this by not renaming the original sound file names, but you will have to remember which file is which! I'm not sure if this issue is limited to only my Zoom. This is only a minor problem and should not detract from the fact that overall this is a superb bit of kit and brilliant value for money with superb sound quality.

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Zoom R16 is incredible!

Brian5879, 16.07.2015

I can highly recommend this unit to anyone who is tired of always having to use a DAW. This little unit is so easy to use and the sound quality is out of this world. I don't need to explain the various uses, since where is so much information about it on the web. I can say, that once you get your head around the controls, it is dead easy to use. Toss a few inexpensive condenser mic in and you have a sweet home studio. If you use a DAW, it's a great controller. I've done some quick recording with the built in condenser for demos, and Man! They are great. Highly recommended for someone who can't be bothered setting up all the stuff to run a DAW and wants to get high quality, studio ready (if you'd like to mix and master pro), tracks. You can mix and master right on the unit, just get yourself a set of good quality near fields and you are ready to record your masterpiece.

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