Tascam SonicView 16XP – Next-Generation Multi-Track Recording and Digital Mixer Tascam

TASCAM has a long history of high-quality digital mixers, culminating with the legendary DM-4800, a workhorse mixer that set a new standard. With TASCAM Sonicview, TASCAM has created an entirely new line of digital recording and mixing consoles that incorporate the latest technology and make it easy to see and control all of the parameters you want, when you want, with completely customizable touch screens and user-definable buttons, along with motorized faders and intuitive control software.

TASCAM Sonicview recording mixing consoles integrate beautifully with the rest of your system, thanks to built-in Dante networking, a 32-bit/96 kHz multi-channel USB audio interface, built-in multi-track SD recording*, and plenty of I/O. No-compromise audio quality, including 54-bit float-point FPGA mixing, combines with ample signal processing, an expansion slot for additional connectivity, and wireless remote control to make TASCAM Sonicview recording mixers a next-generation choice for touring, installed sound, recording studios, and broadcasting.

Two TASCAM Sonicview models are available, which differ in frame size and the number of physical inputs, mic preamps, faders, and touch screens. The TASCAM Sonicview 16XP offers 16 physical input channels with motorized faders and TASCAM’s top-of-the-line Class 1 HDIA microphone preamps, while the TASCAM Sonicview 24XP provides 24. The TASCAM Sonicview 16XP, with its smaller frame size, can be rack-mounted. Internally, the architecture of the two models are the same, with a generous 44 input channels (40 mono channels and 2 stereo channels), 4 stereo FX return channels, 22 flex output buses, and the L/R main bus.

Features:

• TASCAM VIEW (Visual Interactive Ergonomic Workflow) interface supports intuitive operation with three different view system
• Multiple displays with two 7-inch touch panels
• 44 input channels (or 40 mono input channels and 2 stereo input channels) and 4 FX return
• 22 flexible output buses and main L/R bus with 31-band graphic EQ
• 96 kHz, 54-bit float-point FPGA mixing engine
• Ultra-low latency: 2 x samples (20.8μS) in mixing engine, 0.51 ms analog-to-analog
• 32-bit/96 kHz AD/DA conversion
• TASCAM Class 1 HDIA microphone preamplifiers
• 32-in/32-out, 32-bit/96 kHz USB audio interface
• Built-in 32-track SDXC recorder
• 64-in/64-out built-in Dante interface; supports redundancy and DDM, AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110 interoperability
• 16 mic/line inputs (up to +32 dBu), 16 XLR line outputs with flexible routing
• 4 multi-effects processors
• TASCAM Sonicview Control software for macOS/Windows/iPadOS enables remote control and off-line editing
• 2 TASCAM expansion slots
  ・SDXC multi-track recording card preinstalled in one slot
  ・Optional MADI, Dante, AES/EBU, and analog outputs cards available for the second slot
• Hardware mixing surface and mixing engine operating system are independent of each other for high stability and continuous audio flow
• Library: Snapshot/Effect/Module/Parametric EQ/Graphic EQ/Gate/Compressor
• 18 assignable user keys, 7 custom fader layers, 8 DCA groups
• 16+1 100mm motorized faders
• 16 encoder knobs with color LED
• 16 LCDs with color LED display channel name, input level, and gain reduction meter
• 2 ch internal recording/playback with SD card or USB flash drive
• 8 TRS line inputs, 2 RCA stereo input pairs, XLR talkback input
• XLR monitor outputs
• 1/4-inch and 1/8-inch headphone outputs
• Word clock In and Out/Thru
• 1000BASE-T gigabit Ethernet
• 8-in/8-out GPIO on DB25
• TRS footswitch jack
• XLR 4-31 lamp connector
• Power switch with guard
• Optional SB-16D 16-in, 16-out Dante-enabled stage box
• Rack mountable with optional AK-RMSV16 rack mount kit

Intuitive Operation at Your Fingertips
The TASCAM Sonicview 16XP offers motorized channel faders in two banks of eight, plus a motorized stereo fader for the main bus. Above each bank of channel faders is a color touch panel that allows you to view entire mixer channels, or get down to details, controlling each parameter with your fingertip.

The Amazing VIEW
Truly the next generation in mixer user interfaces, the powerful intuitive TASCAM Visual Interactive Ergonomic Workflow (VIEW) system lets you quickly and easily configure the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP’s two touch screens.

Thanks to the VIEW user interface, there are three different ways to view your settings, and each touch screen can be configured independently, so you can monitor and control any combination of settings you want, in whichever screens you want, whenever you want. For instance, you could monitor levels for eight channels of vocals on screen 1, while tweaking the parametric EQ on a drum submix on screen 2.

・To view the status of any eight adjacent channels at a glance, as you would see on vertical channel strips with an analog mixer, choose Channel Strip View.
・In Module View, you can monitor and control any two sets of parameters for one single channel, including the compressor, graphic EQ, effects send, and more.
・Individual View is the ultimate in customized displays. View any functions for any channel, group of channels, and more—all on different screens, simultaneously. For instance, you could simultaneously monitor the output bus meter on screen 1, and monitor levels on important input channels on screen 2.

Channel Strip View
Channel Strip View lets you monitor and control eight adjacent channels, and view them as virtual channel strips like an analog mixer layout.

Module View
Module View lets you monitor and control any two sets of parameters simultaneously for one single channel.

Individual View
Individual View lets you monitor and control a custom selection of functions for any channel or group of channels.

High-end Audio Quality
TASCAM Sonicview delivers the finest audio performance in its class, thanks to a 54-bit float-point FPGA mixing engine; continuous, high-definition 32-bit/96 kHz sampling; and 32-bit analog-to-digital converters. The mixing engine’s float-point processing makes it possible to flexibly change levels without compromising resolution and FPGA mixing engine make it possible to ensures ultra-low latency, even in analog-to-analog connections. The result is no-compromises performance, including with Dante networks and in-line monitoring systems.

Input Channels and Processing
The TASCAM Sonicview 16XP offers 16 channels with XLR mic/line inputs or 8 channels with both XLR mic inputs and balanced TRS line inputs. You also get TRS insert points on two channels, two stereo pairs of RCA aux inputs, and an XLR input for a talkback mic.

Channel Control and Processing
There’s much more to TASCAM Sonicview than meets the eye. Internally, TASCAM Sonicview recording mixers have a generous 40 mono channels, 2 stereo and 4 stereo FX return channels channels so you can fly in backing tracks to make a small praise band sound huge, accommodate additional physical audio inputs via the expansion slots for larger ensembles, manage sources from every part of a venue via the Dante network, and mix dozens of DAW tracks. Eight DCAs enable you to easily control groups of channels. The programmable layer keys select which custom combination of channels and output buses are controlled by the motorized faders.

Each input channel can use any or all of 11 processing functions, which can be independently set:

• Delay(Input/Pre-fader)
• Phase
• Digital Trim
• High-pass Filter
• Gate/Expander/De-esser
• 4-band Parametric EQ
• Compressor/Ducker
• Solo
• Mix 1-22 Send/Pan(Pre/Post)
• FX 1-4 Send/Pan(Pre/Post)
• Fader/Pan/Mute to L/R

Top-of-the Line Class 1 HDIA Mic Preamps
Each TASCAM Sonicview microphone input feeds a TASCAM Class 1 HDIA (High Definition Instrumentation Architecture) preamp—the finest mic preamp we’ve ever made. Thanks to an instrumentation amplifier with extremely good noise characteristics in the first stage, Class 1 HDIA microphone preamps exhibit excellent EIN, signal-to-noise ratio, distortion ratio, and frequency response. TASCAM Sonicview ultra definition mic preamps will pick up the slightest nuance from rosin on a violin bow to the subtle dynamic changes of a voice or saxophone. The mic inputs can accept up to +32 dBu signals, providing plenty of headroom for sudden level increases.

The combination of Class 1 HDIA preamps, 32-bit/96 kHz ADCs, and our 54-bit FPGA mixing engine is impressive but we didn’t stop there: We conducted extensive internal and external evaluations to tune TASCAM Sonicview recording mixers for optimal performance. The result is best-in-class sound that will never disappoint.

Built-in USB Audio Interface and Stereo Recording
TASCAM Sonicview’s integrated 32-in/32-out USB audio interface makes it a first-rate front end for recording and broadcast studios, as well as for capturing live events. Record your choice of channel direct outs, flex buses, and the L/R main bus to your favorite DAW at up to 96 kHz with the same 32-bit precision used throughout the TASCAM Sonicview.

You can simultaneously capture the main mix directly to the onboard stereo SD/USB recorder — handy when the band wants to listen to their performance at the hotel or on the bus. A top-panel port also lets you record in stereo to a USB flash drive.

Built-in 32-track SD Recording too!
TASCAM Sonicview 16XP offers multiple ways to record. In addition to its integrated audio interface, the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP comes with a integrated IF-MTR32 multi-track recording card, enabling you to capture 32 channels directly to an SDXC card. The SD recorder supports simultaneous 32-channel punch-in/punch-out, pre-record, auto-record, and markers. Best of all, it automatically saves and closes the file every 60 seconds during recording to safeguard against data loss so you can let the recorder do it’s job worry-free while you focus on mixing.

Physical Outputs and Expansion Capability
As you’d expect, the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP offers plenty of physical outputs, with 16 XLR line outputs, the L/R main outputs, and two XLR monitor outputs. If that’s not enough, you can add more analog outputs, MADI, Dante or AES/EBU I/O with an optional expansion card.

To further expand the system, add one or more optional 16-in/16-out SB-16D Dante-networked stage boxes. Microphone gain for all 16 inputs can be remotely controlled from the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP, and the SB-16D can be used as a floor box or rack mounted.

Output Buses and Processing
You get a wealth of output buses, with powerful signal processing and flexible routing options. In addition to the main L/R stereo bus, the TASCAM Sonicview 16XP provides 22 output flex buses, each of which is configurable as a subgroup, aux, or matrix. Provide multiple stereo in-ear monitor submixes without running short of buses and send to the analog outputs; create matrix mixes for multiple loudspeaker zones and send over the Dante network for restaurants and worship performances; and more. All output buses are equipped with 31-band graphic EQ, real-time analyzer functions, 4-band parametric EQ, compressor/ducker, delay, plus Solo, Pan, and Mute. Four additional effects processors can be assigned to any individual mixer channels for even more including an astounding reverb effect.

Dante-enabled for Superior Networking
Dante® audio-over-IP networks integrate thousands of concert touring systems, as well as installed systems in recording studios, radio stations, corporate boardrooms, houses of worship, and much more. TASCAM Sonicview consoles can serve as the audio center of these systems, thanks to a built-in 64-in/64-out Dante interface that supports Dante Domain Manager and have AES67 and SMPTE ST 2110 interoperability. Two Dante ports enable redundant streams.

Remote Control and Offline Editing
Whether onstage, backstage, in a control room, or at the rear of a concert hall, you’re always in full control of your TASCAM Sonicview 16XP recording mixer. Just connect a Wi-Fi router to the TASCAM Sonicview’s Ethernet port and use free TASCAM Sonicview Control software for macOS, Windows, and iPadOS to manage your TASCAM Sonicview 16XP from virtually anywhere in the venue. Edit settings offline in advance so you’re ready to go when a session or show begins, then make adjustments from the console or from the software.

Work Quickly with Function Keys
TASCAM Sonicview offers intuitive, analog-like operation, while providing a variety of convenient digital functions that can be customized as needed. Eighteen user-defined function keys can be assigned to recording with the internal recorder, playback, and more. Several keys are conveniently preassigned to functions such as Sends On Fader and Snapshot Recall but you can reassign them as desired. A footswitch (not included) can be used to tap in delay-time settings.

Clear, Mistake-free Navigation
When you’re mixing a show, broadcast, or crucial recording session, you can’t afford to hit the wrong button or grab the wrong control. TASCAM Sonicview’s mixing surface makes it easy to see at a glance what you’re controlling, even in a dark concert hall. Each channel strip includes a channel-name LCD with a full-color LED. The User keys feature full-color LEDs, so you can group each input source and function by color and view them easily. The Solo and Channel Select keys have distinctive shapes, and the Mute key is guarded with a cap. With these features and the customizable touch panels, you always know where you are and what you’re controlling.

External Control, Clocking, and More
In addition to audio I/O, Dante, and USB ports, TASCAM Sonicview is equipped with 8-in/8-out GPIO terminals (on a DB25 connector) for external control, making it suitable for events and relay applications. BNC word clock In and Out/Thru enable digital audio synchronization, and an Ethernet port can connect to a Wi-Fi router for wireless control. TASCAM Sonicview also has two TASCAM expansion slots; the IF-MTR32 multi-track SD recording card comes integrated into one slot*, while the other slot accepts a selection of expansion cards.

The Music Never Stops
Your business depends on reliable equipment that will stay in service with minimal interruptions, and we designed TASCAM Sonicview accordingly. TASCAM Sonicview’s mixing engine and real-time operating system are completely separated from the physical mixing surface, greatly improving stability. In the unlikely event that the mixing surface becomes inoperable, the sound won’t stop, and operation can be restored by restarting the control surface operating system. Meanwhile, the show will go on.

Included Items:

• TASCAM Sonicview 16XP with integrated IF-MTR32 recorder card x 1
• Power cord (JAPAN/USA/EUROPE/OCEANIA) x 3
• Owner’s Manual with Warranty x 1
• TASCAM ID Registration Guide x 1