Multitrack Recorders

Notes: Great value from this compact, portable multi-track recorder. Record instruments or vocals anywhere. Pre-loaded drum loops and built-in synth instruments help you get started.

Supplier's Notes:
The R12 Multitrak - Live to make music.

The R12 is made for musicians who live to make music. And they want the freedom to make music wherever they go.

All you need on-board

Compact and mobile, you can record and mix songs without a computer. Use the R12's full-colour LCD touchscreen to cut, copy, loop, and edit your tracks.

Amazing sound

The R12 has super-clean preamps and you'll love the way they sound. With two XLR/TRS inputs, and 8 tracks of audio, the R12 is perfect for recording everything from demos to release-ready songs.

Fully loaded

The R12 includes a send effects channel offering reverb, chorus and delay with a ddedicated effects return fader. For advanced tones, you can use presets and effects from Zoom's Guitar Lab.

Take it everywhere

The R12 provides up to 5 hours on four AA batteries allowing you to bring your production anywhere. Additionally, you can use the R12 with the included AD-17 power adapter, or a USB battery.

The R12 also has pan and a 3-channel EQ for each track and a compressor on inputs 1 and 2.

Playback. Play along.

Use Sequence Play to create a playlist of your projects. Then use them as backing tracks, whether you're playing live or rehearsing a set.

It starts with a groove

With 150 preloaded drum loops in a variety of patterns and genres, the R12 provides a versatile rhythm section for any project.

Import audio files

Add additional audio samples by importing files into your R12 via Micro SD card or USB thumb drive.

From headphones to monitors

The R12 includes an 1/8" stereo headphone jack as well as dedicated 14" monitor outputs.

Interface + control surface

Use the R12 as a stereo audio interface with your favorite DAW or streaming platform, via USB-C. As a control surface, the transport controls and faders make it easy to adjust and control your software during production.

Attention to detail

Connections

Connect microphones, instruments or line level devices like keyboards, mixers and more.

Hi-Z

Input 1 on the R12 has a Hi-Z switch, allowing you to plug your guitar directly into the recorder.

Phantom Power

Both inputs on the R12 offer 48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones.

Stay in time. Every time.

Activate the fully customizable click track with the press of a button. Click balance blends the metronome with your playback audio and routes it to your headphones and/or the main outputs.

Add some synth

The R12 has 18 FM synth instruments built in. They can be played by plugging in a MIDI keyboard via USB-C or programmed using the touchscreen.

What's in the box:
R12 MultiTrak
AD-17 AC Adapter
USB Cable

Specs

INPUTS / OUTPUTS
INPUTS - MIC/LINE (mono): 2
OUTPUTS - MASTER OUT: 1
PHONES: 1

INPUTS
MIC/LINE (MONO) Connectors: 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (Balanced, XLR: 2 HOT / TRS: TIP HOT)
Input gain: +6 ~ +50 dB
Input impedance: XLR: 3.9 kO TRS: 3.9 kO/1 MO (when Hi-Z ON, INPUT 1 only)
Phantom power: +48 V (switchable separately for INPUTS 1 and 2)
Equivalent input noise: -121 dBu or less (IHF-A) at +50 dB/150 O input
Frequency response: -1.0/+0.5 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

OUTPUTS
MASTER OUT - Connectors: 2 TRS phone jacks (balanced)
Maximum output level: +14 dBu
Output impedance: 200 O
PHONES Connectors: 1 stereo 3.5mm mini jack
Maximum output level: 45 mW + 45 mW (into 32 O load)
Output impedance: 10 O

RECORDER
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 8
Recording format: 44.1kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo WAV
Recording media: Cards compatible with microSDHC specifications 4 GB - 32 GB

TRACK SETTINGS
EQ
High: 10 kHz, 12 dB, shelving
Middle: 2.5 kHz, 12 dB, peaking
Low: 100 Hz, 2 dB, shelving
Pan: L100 - R100

EFFECTS
Input Dynamics: Comp/Limiter/Gate
Patch memory effects: 3 types can be used simultaneously
50 patch memories
Guitar Lab supported
Can be assigned and used as an insert (input) or send effect
Dedicated send effects: 10 types of spatial effects

TUNER: Chromatic/Guitar/Bass/Open A/Open D/Open E/Open G/DADGAD

CLICK (METRONOME)
Time signatures: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8
Tempo range: 40.0 - 250.0 BPM

POWER
Batteries: 4 AA (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (5V/1.0A)

RHYTHM LOOPS
Sound source format: PCM
Number of loops: 150

SYNTH
Sound source format: FM
Polyphony: 8
Number of sound types: 18 (and a PCM drum kit)

DISPLAY: 2.4" (320×240) full-color touchscreen LCD

USB
CONNECTOR: USB Type-C
Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.

AUDIO INTERFACE FUNCTION:
2-in/2-out or 2-in/2-out (iPad): USB 2.0 Full Speed - 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit
2-in/4-out: USB 2.0 High Speed - 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit

MASS STORAGE FUNCTION
Device: USB 2.0 High Speed (5 V/200 mA power supplied when host)
GUITAR LAB CONNECTION: USB 1.1 Full Speed
DAW CONNECTION (CONTROL SURFACE): USB 1.1 Full Speed

MASS STORAGE FUNCTION
Host: USB 2.0 High Speed (5V/200 mA power supplied)

USB MIDI KEYBOARD CONNECTION: USB 1.1 Full Speed (5 V/200 mA power supplied)

ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIME USING BATTERIES
During playback with +48V off and 32O headphone load
Alkaline batteries: about 5 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 5 hours
Lithium batteries: about 11 hours
* The above values are approximate. Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

POWER CONSUMPTION: 5 W maximum
DIMENSIONS: 256 mm (W) × 158 mm (D) × 61 mm (H)
WEIGHT (including batteries): 827 g
NOTE: 0 DBU = 0.775 VRMS

Notes: Portable recording made with musicians in mind, the R4 records up to four tracks in 32-bit float resolution, with on-board EQ and effects, amp simulation and the option to bounce recordings down then overdub.

Supplier's Notes:
The Little Recorder For Big Ideas

Introducing the Zoom R4 MultiTrak

Designed By Musicians

All of our engineers are musicians and they designed the R4 to empower musicians to explore big ideas. With a unique dedicated 'bounce track' and 32-bit float recording, the R4 is perfect for capturing your most ambitious compositions.

Record. Bounce. Repeat.

With the R4, you can record up to four tracks, mix and then bounce them to the dedicated 'bounce track.' This lets you free up additional tracks to keep adding layers.

You can choose to do a 'quick' bounce or mix and bounce in real time.

The R4 also allows you to 'undo' your last bounce, if you're not satisfied with the results.

32-Bit Float Recording

The R4 captures perfect audio with every take, without the need to set gain.

Combo Inputs

The R4 has 2 XLR/TS combo inputs with legendary Zoom preamps. You can plug in microphones, instruments, keyboards, and more.

Track Effects

Each track features a 3-band EQ, pan, echo, and reverb to refine your mix.

Input Effects

Apply effects to input A such as amp simulations, delays, distortions and more.

Built-In Microphone

The R4 features a high-quality built-in microphone, perfect for acoustic guitars, vocals, or capturing a quick reference recording.

Much More Than A Metronome

The R4 has a rhythm section preloaded with over 80 different drum patterns to play along with featuring genres such as rock, hip hop, funk, heavy metal, and more.

Every Take Is Saved

Tracks that you record are automatically saved individually, even after they have been bounced.

32-Bit Float Audio Interface

The R4 is also a powerful 2-in/ 2-out USB audio interface with 32-bit float technology. Connect it to either your computer or smartphone.

Control and Create

With a fader for each track and dedicated hardware buttons for the most used functions, you won't need to menu dive to record your music.

Powered For Your Ideas

The R4 can be powered by 4 AA Batteries, or through its USB-C port.

Specs

Inputs/outputs
Inputs: Built-in mic (mono): 1
XLR/TS inputs (mono): 2
Output: Headphones: 1

Inputs
XLR/TRS inputs:
Connectors: 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (Balanced, XLR: 2 HOT)
Input gain: No adjustment required (dual A/D converter circuit used)
Input impedance XLR: 2.3 kO; TS: 1 MO
Maximum input level: XLR: +4 dBu, TS: +10 dBu
Phantom power: +48 V (switchable separately for INPUTS A and B)
Equivalent input noise: XLR: -120 dBu or less (IHF-A); TS: -107 dBu or less (IHF-A)
Frequency response: XLR: -0.5 /+0.0 dB : 20 Hz - 20 kHz; TS: -0.2 /+0.0 dB : 20 Hz - 20 kHz

Built-in mic input
Directionality: Omnidirectional
Input gain: No adjustment required (dual A/D converter circuit used)
Maximum sound pressure input:
115 dB SPL
Output

Headphone

Connector: 1 stereo 3.5mm mini jack
Output impedance: 10 O
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32O load)

Recorder

Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2
Recording format: WAV: 48kHz, 32-bit float, mono
Recording media: Cards compatible with microSDHC specifications 4 GB - 32 GB; Cards compatible with microSDXC specifications 64 GB - 1 TB

Display: 2" full-colour LCD (240 × 320)

USB

Connector: USB Type-C
Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
Audio interface function
Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
Bit rate: 24-bit/32-bit float
Input / output channels: 2 in/2 out
Mass storage function: USB2.0 High Speed

Power supply

Batteries: 4 AA (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (5V/1.0A)
* USB bus power is supported.
Estimated continuous operation time using batteries

Alkaline batteries: about 7 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 6 hours
Lithium batteries: about 14 hours
* Use conditions: Recording 1 track, playing 1 track, phantom power off, headphones into 32O load, power saving on
* The above values are approximate. * Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Power consumption: 5 W
External dimensions: 74 mm (W) × 138 mm (D) × 36 mm (H)
Weight (including batteries): 287 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms

Notes: A multi track recorder that redefines 'easy' - With a familiar touchscreen interface, the R20 makes it insanely simple to track, edit and mix your songs, letting you focus on the music.

Musicians, be prepared to get blown away - The R20 has the best preamps and noise floor of any multi track recorder Zoom has ever designed. With six XLR inputs, two combo inputs, and 16 tracks of recording, the R20 is perfect for singer-songwriters to full bands.

Drag, drop, pinch, swipe, create - Navigate and edit with ease, via the R20's 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen interface.

Colour-coded for clarity - Improve your workflow with color-coded faders, gain dials, and touchscreen track regions, making sure you are always adjusting the correct channel.

Put the pieces together - Cut, copy, combine and loop. The R20's interface provides intuitive editing. You'll immediately feel at home.

Spice things up - Polish your tracks and mixes with professional effects such as EQ, compression, and more.

The R20 provides a full MFX processor compatible with Guitar Lab software.

The rhythm is gonna get ya - 30 genres, 150 rhythm patterns and song form variations, it's hard to find a drummer this versatile

18 built-in synth sounds - Plug in a MIDI keyboard via USB-C or use the touchscreen to add sonic textures with the R20's internal synthesizer.

Backing tracks - The R20 can import and playback standard MIDI files allowing you to import bass lines, melodies, piano parts, and more.

Record to SD - The R20 records directly to SDHC or SDXC cards up to 1 TB, giving you plenty of space to track your next song or album.

Monitor & plyabck - The R20 has a headphone jack for monitoring while recording and dedicated outputs for mixing on your favorite monitors.

Inputs - H1-Z is available on input 1, while 48V phantom power is available on inputs 5-8.

Locking AC Adapter - The new Zoom locking adapter ensures security against accidental unplugging.

Click - Access the fully adjustable click track with just a press of a button.

Wireless control app - Use the optional Zoom BTA-1* Bluetooth Adaptor to control the R20 wirelessly from your iOS device.

*BTA-1 available separately.

** R20 Control App available in 2022

Let's move forward together - accessibility for the Visually Impaired

The first multi-track recorder that allows accessibility for the visually impaired, the R20 Control App features VoiceOver and VoiceOver Gestures.

SPECS

Inputs/Outputs

INPUTS
MIC/LINE (mono): 8
OUTPUTS - Master out: 8 - Phones: 1

INPUTS
MIC/LINE (MONO)
Connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks × 2 XLR × 6 (XLR: 2 HOT/TRS: TIP HOT)
Input gain: +6 ~ +50 dB
Input impedance: XLR: 3.9 kO TRS: 5.3 kO/1 MO (when Hi-Z is ON, for INPUT 1 only)
Maximum input level: +4 dBu (@0 dBFS)
Phantom power: +48 V (INPUTS 5-8, switchable in pairs)
Equivalent input noise: -121 dBu or less (IHF-A) with +50dB/150O input
Frequency response: -1.0 dB: 20 Hz - 20 kHz

OUTPUTS
MASTER OUT
Connectors: 2 TRS phone jacks (balanced)
Maximum output level: +14 dBu
Output impedance: 200 O

PHONES
Conncetor: 1 standard stereo phone jack
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32O load)
Output impedance: 33O

TRACK SETTINGS
EQ: High: 10 kHz, i12 dB, shelving - Middle: 2.5 kHz, i12 dB, peaking - Low: 100 Hz, i12 dB, shelving

RECORDER
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 8
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 16
Recording format: 44.1kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo WAV
Recording media: 4-32GB cards compatible with the SDHC specification

EFFECTS
Maximum number of simultaneous effects: 3 effects (One insert effect on one channel or one send effect available to all tracks)
Patch memories: 50
Tuner: Chromatic/Guitar/Bass/Open A/Open D/Open E/Open G/DADGAD

METRONOME
Time signatures: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8
Tempo range: 40.0-250.0 BPM

RHYTHM LOOPS
Polyphony: 8
Sound source format: FM
Number of sound types: 18 + PCM drum kit
Display: 4.3" (480×272) full-color touchscreen LCD

USB
Connector: USB Type-C
Audio interface operation
Stereo mix: USB 2.0 Full Speed, 44.1kHz, 16/24-bit, 2-in/2-out
Multitrack: USB 2.0 High Speed, 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit, 8-in/4-out

MASS STORAGE OPERATION (Host/Device): USB 2.0 High Speed (5V/500mA power supplied when host)
GUITAR LAB CONNECTION (Host/Device): USB 1.1 Full Speed
USB MIDI KEYBOARD CONNECTION (Host/Device): USB 1.1 Full Speed (5V/500mA power supplied)
DAW CONNECTION (CONTROL SURFACE) FUNCTION: USB 1.1 Full Speed

MISC
REMOTE: Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1)
POWER: AC adapter (ZOOM ZAD-1220): 12 V/2.0 A
Power consumption: 11 W maximum
External dimensions: 378 mm (W) × 206 mm (D) × 58 mm (H)
Weight (unit only): 1.33 kg

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 V

What's In The Box?

Zoom R20
ZAD-1220 AC adapter
Quick Tour
Steinberg Cubase LE Software