The R16 from Zoom unites many different audio tools into a single powerful unit; it's a stand-alone multi-track recorder, and a USB 2.0 computer audio interface/control surface, as well as a battery powered field recorder & mixer. Whether you're recording a full band, working on an indie film, or just using the built-in mics to demo a new song on your acoustic guitar, you'll always have a use for the Zoom R16.

Using the R16 as a stand-alone recorder could mean many different things to different people. If you're a musician, this means that you can record a full live band and overdub up to 16 tracks, without ever touching a computer. If you're a film maker, you can record all of your lavalier and shotgun microphones in the field, and mix them to camera as well. If you're a photographer, you can record ambient sounds for use in a slide show presentation, and use the R16 as the playback device at the installation.

Using the R16 as a USB 2.0 audio interface to record into a computer also opens up different possibilities. Musicians can use it to track and mix with their favorite music production program, or use the included Cubase 4 LE software. Film makers and photographers can record voice overs and ADR (additional dialog recording) directly into their favorite non-linear editing programs like Final Cut Pro.

The control surface capabilities of the R16 will also benefit Final Cut Pro users (and other NLE programs). Its dedicated transport controls and jog/shuttle can be used to control the software, allowing the user to be less dependent on their mouse and keyboard. This is a huge benefit for musicians as well. Control surfaces help people focus on their creative work, rather than make them feel like they're checking their email.

With all of the potential uses and creative possibilities the R16 provides, it truly stands in a class of its own. When you factor in its budget-friendly price-tag, it really becomes an incredible option for any aspiring creative person.

Note: This item does not support 64-bit computer operating systems.

Stand-alone multi-track recorder and mixer, USB 2.0 computer audio interface and control surface

Operates on AC or battery power, can be used as a field mixer & portable recorder

Features built-in stereo condenser microphones, as well as inputs for 8 external microphones

Supports up to 32GB SD Cards for over 100 hours of recording time

Operates on bus power from USB when used as a computer interface/control surface

Over 100 built-in effects, from guitar amp modeling to mastering effects

Effects can be used when recording in stand-alone mode, or when recording into a computer

USB port can be used to back-up projects on thumb drives

8 microphone preamps, 2 with phantom power, Hi-Z guitar/bass input

[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 ●Beat : 1/4 - 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-1/4Phone Combo Jack / Input Impedance: (Balanced input) 1kΩ balanced, 2nd hot, (Unbalanced input) 50kΩ unbalanced, (Hi-Z Input) 470kΩ / 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: 1kΩ / Rated Output Level: +4dBm ●Headphones Output : 1/4Stereo Phone Jack, 20mW x 2 (at 32Ω 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)