Zoom announced the HD16CD, a live production recording tool. Now musicians can record songwriting sessions or live concert sets directly to the unit, move the audio files to a computer’s digital audio workstation and use the recorder as a control surface for easy editing and mixing. The recorder features eight balanced XLR-1/4″ combo inputs with phantom power. Two high-impedance inputs allow direct connection of guitars and basses, so users can plug into Zoom’s guitar and bass amp modeling capabilities. The HD16CD also comes with multi-effects such as reverb, delay, and compression for use with instruments and vocals. The HD16CD enables 16-track playback and 8-track simultaneous recording. An 8-track version, the HD8CD, is also available.
Zoom HD16CD Features:
- 8-track simultaneous recording (HD8CD – 2-track simultaneous recording)
- Balanced XLR-1/4″ phone combo inputs with phantom power
- 16-bit/44.1kHz linear PCM recording in WAV format
- Over 100 effects for guitar/bass/vocal recording, mixing, and mastering
- Drum/bass machine with touch-sensitive pads and approximately 500 drum sounds
- Built-in CD-R/RW drive and 80GB HD
- Control surface function for DAW software
- Built-in USB 2.0 interface
- Meter bridge features easily viewable 5-segment LED level meters
