

Alternatively, you can use the included AD-14 AC adapter, which allows you to power the R16 from any standard wall socket. Battery life when using alkaline batteries is more than 4.5 hours, even during continuous recording. Just 6 AA batteries-either alkaline or rechargeable NiMH-are required for power. You can even synchronize two R16s via USB for 32 tracks of playback and 16 tracks of simultaneous recording.

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. 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. Effects can be applied during recording and mixdown, or can be used for playback only.
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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. There are dual balanced ¼" TRS output jacks and a headphone output with a dedicated volume control.ġ35 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. Phantom power of +48 volts can be applied to Inputs 5 and 6, allowing the use of external condenser microphones. 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. The R16 offers eight inputs on combo connectors which can accept either XLR or ¼" balanced or unbalanced cables. In addition, five assignable function keys allow you to set marker points and initiate advanced editing operations. Its Mackie Control™ emulation enables the R16 to act as a full-featured control surface for popular DAWs such as Cubase, Logic and GarageBand, adding real faders and transport/status buttons that streamline the process of creating the perfect mix. If you use DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software, you probably love mixing in the box but hate mixing with a mouse. 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. You can also plug instruments such as electric guitar or bass right into the R16. You can connect external microphones or line-level sources directly to the R16, or use the built-in stereo mic pair for minimal setup. Battery operation allows for field recording and enables you to capture your musical ideas quickly.
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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.

Multitrack recording has never been easier 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. 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 Zoom R16 instantly transforms any environment into a recording studio.
