Features at a glance:
16-track playback, 8-track simultaneous recording
Built-in stereo condenser microphones
Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32GB for up to 100 track hours
Records 16/24-bit, 44.1kHz 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/96kHz 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
SPECS:
RECORDER
Track count: 16 (mono)
Maximum number of simultaneous recording tracks: 8
Maximum number of simultaneous playback tracks: 16 audio + metronome
Recording format: 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit WAV format
Maximum recording time: 200 minutes/1 GB (mono tracks)
Projects: 1000
Markers: 100/project
Locator: Hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds and bars/beats/ticks
File editing: Divide
Track parameters: 3-band equalizer, pan (balance), effect send ×2, invert
Stereo link: Tracks 1 / 2 – 15 / 16 selectable
Other functions: Punch-in/out (manual, auto), Bounce, A-B repeat, Undo/Redo
EFFECTS
Algorithms: 9 (CLEAN, DISTORTION, ACO / BASS SIM, BASS, MIC, DUAL MIC, STEREO, 8 x COMP EQ, MASTERING)
Patches: 330 insert, 60 send-return
Effects modules: 7 insert, 2 send
Type: Chromatic, guitar, bass, open A/D/E/G, D modal
METRONOME
Tones: 5
Beat: No accent, 1 / 4 – 8 / 4, 6 / 8
Tempo: 40.0 – 250.0 BPM
HARDWARE
Mixer faders: 9 (mono x 8, master x 1)
Recording media: SD card (16MB – 2 GB), SDHC card (4 – 32 GB)
Analog-digital conversion: 96 kHz 24-bit delta-sigma ADC
Digital-analog conversion: 96 kHz 24-bit delta-sigma DAC
Display: 20-digit 2-line custom LCD (with backlight)
Level meters: 4-segment LED
Inputs:
*Input 1-8
Type: XLR/TRS combo jacks
Input impedance: (Balanced input) 1KΩ balanced (2 hot), (Unbalanced input) 50 KΩ unbalanced (1 with Hi-Z input impedance 470 KΩ (Hi-Z on), 5 / 6 with phantom power)
Phantom Power: +48V
Input level: -50 dBm < continuous < +4 dBm
*Built-in stereo microphones
Type: Omnidirectional condenser microphones
Gain: -50 dBm < continuous < +4 dBm
Outputs:
Output
Type: TRS phone (balanced)
Phones
Standard stereo phone jack 20 mW x 2 (32 Ω load)
USB
Mini-B type (USB 2.0): Operation as audio interface/ control surface and mass storage
Mini-A type (USB 2.0): Operation as USB host capability
USB AUDIO INTERFACE
Number of recording channels: 8
Number of playback channels: 2
Bit rate: 24
Sampling frequency: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
Compatibility:
Windows® XP SP3 or later (32-bit)
Windows® Vista SP1 or later (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows® 8 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows® 8.1 (32-bit, 64-bit)
Windows® 10 (32-bit, 64-bit)
32-bit: Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or faster, RAM 1 GB or more
64-bit: Intel® Pentium® Dual Core 2.7 GHz or faster, RAM 2 GB or more
Mac OS X 10.9 / 10.10 / 10.11 / 10.12 / 10.13 / 10.14
with Intel® Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster and RAM 1 GB or more
USB 2.0 compatible port, Intel chipsets recommended
POWER
AC adapter: DC 5V 1A (Zoom AD-14)
Batteries: 6 AA batteries (4.5-hour continuous operation time with backlight on and phantom power off)
OTHER
Dimensions: 376 mm (W) × 237.1 mm (D) × 52.2 mm (H)
Weight: 1.3 kg
Here's what comes included with the R16:
Operation manual
AD-14 AC adapter
USB cable
Steinberg Cubase LE software