Tascam Sonicview 16
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Tascam
Sonicview 16
Product Info
Article Number:
564429
Brand:
Tascam
Model:
Sonicview 16
Category:
Digital Mixing Desks
Price:
$5,828.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Sonicview 16 is a seriously powerful digital mixer – it’s a game-changer for larger studios needing flexible routing and pristine audio quality. The Dante integration alone is worth the price for many, and the processing power is just insane. It's really aimed at professional recording engineers and production facilities who need a central hub for complex projects.
Product Description
- Tascam Sonicview 16
- Digital Mixer
- AD/DA conversion: 32 bit / 96 kHz
- Tascam HDIA microphone preamplifier (High-Definition Instrumentation Architecture)
- FPGA mixing engine with 54-bit floating-point processing and 96 kHz sampling rate
- 44 Input channels (40 mono
- 2 stereo)
- 22 Flexible output busses + stereo sum with 31-band graphic EQ
- Visual Interactive Ergonomic Workflow (VIEW) interface provides intuitive operation with three view modes
- Multiple simultaneous views via two 7-inch colour touchscreens
- Latency: 2 × Fs (20.8 µs) in mixing engine
- 0.51 ms analogue-to-analogue
- Integrated Dante interface with 64 inputs and outputs (supports redundancy
- AES67
- DDM and SMPTE 2110)
- USB audio interface with 32 inputs and outputs
- Internal two-track recording/playback to SD card or USB drive
- Four multi-effects processors
- 16 + 1 100 mm motorised faders
- 16 Encoders with colour LEDs
- 16 LC displays with colour LEDs for channel names as well as displays for input level and dynamic level reduction
- 18 Individually assignable buttons
- Seven user-defined fader levels and eight DCA groups
- Gigabit Ethernet connection (1000 BaseT)
- Remote control and offline editing via Tascam Sonicview software for Windows
- macOS and iOS
- Two Tascam expansion slots (expansion cards available for 32-track SDXC recorders as well as MADI
- AES/EBU and analogue signals - not included)
- Power switch with protection
- Dimensions (W x H x D): 472 x 228.1 x 554.4 mm
- Weight: 13 kg
*Connections:*
- 16x Balanced 3-pin XLR mic/line input
- 8x Balanced 6.3 mm jack line input
- Max. input level: +32 dBu
- 2x 6.3 mm jack insert
- 3-Pole XLR talkback input
- 2x RCA stereo inputs L/R
- 16x Balanced 3-pole XLR line output
- 6.3 mm jack stereo headphone output
- 3.5 mm jack stereo headphone output
- 2x 3-pole XLR monitor output
- Max. output level: +24 dBu
- 4-pole XLR lamp connection
- 6.3 mm jack Footswitch connector
- BNC socket Wordclock-In
- BNC socket Wordclock-Out/Thru
- 2x USB connector (type-B and type-C)
- GPIO with eight inputs/outputs via Sub-D25 connector
PROS
- • Tascam HDIA preamps deliver exceptionally clean and detailed mic signals.
- • 54-bit floating-point processing minimizes noise floor, offering incredible headroom.
- • Integrated Dante interface provides robust, scalable connectivity for complex setups.
- • VIEW interface streamlines workflow with intuitive touchscreen controls and multiple views.
CONS
- • Premium-priced, a significant investment for smaller studios or solo artists.
- • Weight and size make it less ideal for mobile or space-constrained environments.
- • The learning curve for the VIEW interface might be steep for users unfamiliar with similar systems.
Product Video
Key Features
Channels
44 (40 mono, 2 stereo)
Aux/Bus
22 + stereo sum
Effects
None - designed as a processing hub, relies on external effects.
Motorized Faders
Yes, 16 motorized faders.
Connections
Dante (64 in/out), USB (32 in/out), SD card, XLR, TRS, AES67
Weight
Approximately 27.5 lbs (12.5 kg)
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Frequently Asked Questions
It prioritizes visual clarity and touch interaction, offering multiple simultaneous views, but requires some time to fully grasp its workflow – it’s different, not necessarily harder.
It's designed as a pristine front-end, encouraging the use of external effects processors for a higher-quality signal chain – it’s not trying to be an all-in-one solution.
Dante allows for flexible, long-distance signal routing and integration with other Dante-enabled devices, simplifying cabling and expanding the system's capabilities significantly.
