Topic: Zoom R16: 8-tr portable rig (2ch P48) MRSP $400

[Teen Age Riot]

Bump.

Has anyone tried this thing yet?
I met a fellow local taper a few days ago who actually has one, but didn't get to use it yet.

[sunjan]

Plenty of reports over at Gearslutz, and more:
http://www.gearslutz.com/board/low-end-theory/366508-zoom-r16-any-experience-opinions.html

http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/R16/reviews
http://www.soundonsound.com/sos/sep09/articles/zoomr16.htm

[Walstib62]

I was looking at the Gear Sluts posts and there are a lot of positive reviews. However, there are also 2 posts that report the unit suddenly dying and not powering up. This may or may not be a larger issue with this unit. FYI in case anyone is looking at one of these. There should be some follow up on these failures on GS soon.

[Ozpeter]

See also http://www.2090.org/zoom/bbs/viewforum.php?f=17

[kirk97132]

Bump.

Has anyone tried this thing yet?
I met a fellow local taper a few days ago who actually has one, but didn't get to use it yet.

I am wondering the same thing.  I read all of GS stuff and seems like the DOA units were all newer model #'s.  Just wondering what the reports from the field for our uses?

[Teen Age Riot]

I finally got to try my buddy's R16. Recorded a local flamenco group, six channels from the board (three guitars, three vocals) through direct outs, plus my MBHOs as ambiant mics. Came out great.

The preamps are quiet and clean sounding. They may be a little bit on the thin side, which would be consistent with what the folks on gearslutz are saying. However, it can be easily fixed in post.
I'm buying on of these in the near future for sure.   

[kirk97132]

I gotta say, since Tascam has brought out an 8 track unit for a grand, I've stopped looking at this.  But the price point is still great for what you get.   

[cybergaloot]

I bought one for occasional use (use my R-44 most of the time) but it hasn't arrived yet.

[kirk97132]

I bought one for occasional use (use my R-44 most of the time) but it hasn't arrived yet.

Keep us posted.  I know I'd still like to hear how it works and how it sounds.  I'm wondering if external preamps will change that"thin" sound?

[cybergaloot]

I bought one for occasional use (use my R-44 most of the time) but it hasn't arrived yet.

Keep us posted.  I know I'd still like to hear how it works and how it sounds.  I'm wondering if external preamps will change that"thin" sound?

Will do. I plan to use my R-44 as the phantom power/preamp for four of the channels. We'll see how that works.

[kirk97132]

Any chance you will be running any other external preamps?

[cybergaloot]

I don't have anything better right now. I wish!

[rastasean]

I know cybergaloot and I talked but I was wondering if anyone else has got one of these. I'm tempted to pick up Nick's that he's selling. I know its not ideal for tapers but it seems like a good way to start mixing and playing in DAW.

[kirk97132]

The Tascam DR-680 knocked this out of contention for me.   

[rastasean]

The Tascam DR-680 knocked this out of contention for me.

no doubt but thats $867 and this is $400. you can get two of these and have 16 channels...at 44.1/16.