If you have both machines, more power to ya and follow orc's response. If not, and you're only looking to record to all 16 tracks at once, get the Behringer ADA8000. It adds 8 usable channels with pre amps and phantom power, hooks up with an optical cable and runs about $200.00. It really makes a difference with the VF160EX, especially when recording a live band with multiple drum mics etc.