Zoom R16 and Tascam US1800 Questions

[sun baked snow cave]

So I recently wanted to buy a zoom r16 to record directly into my computer using it as a controller and interface, thinking I could record all 8 inputs as separate tracks on cubase. That is not the case since it only has 2 outs.

ALTHOUGH I could record on all 8 tracks and dump them from the SD card onto cubase and mix.

My questions is, the two outputs - are they stereo accounting for two outputs, only allowing one mic to record straight from the interface to the computer? Or will it allow me to record two mics on two separate tracks directly onto cubase from the Zoom using it as an interface?

The Tascam US1800 has 4 outs. Does this mean it has two stereo tracks going into the DAW or 4 seperate tracks from 4 mics going into the DAW?

Quite confused.

Thanks for any help!

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

i think u have it confused. you can record all 8 inputs, and the 8 channels of audio will stream into your computer thru USB (if u are using it as an audio interface)

the 2 outs would be like a stereo master out to your speakers.

[sun baked snow cave]

Thanks man that is a big help, I am a bit new to recording!

[Dr. Sherman Sticks M.D.]

no prob man, you'll get it all sorted!

i got a Zoom R8 on its way to me right now.

[sun baked snow cave]

Slowly but surely getting there! I am going to order a Tascam US-1800 this week. My bad is going to release a demoish thing. I also have 300 blank cassettes so that would be cool for a promo thing or something.

Good luck with the R8, looks good.