Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder
Features
- Standalone Recorder or 8x4 USB Interface
- Record up to 16 Tracks (8 at Once)
- 8 XLR Mic Preamps, 1 with Hi-Z
- 4.3" Colour Touchscreen Interface
- Colour-Coded Faders, Gain Knobs & Tracks
Description
Introducing the Zoom R20, a portable multitrack 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.
Key Features:
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 colour LCD touchscreen interface.
Colour-Coded for Clarity
Improve your workflow with colour-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 synthesiser.
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 & Playback
The R20 has a headphone jack for monitoring while recording and dedicated outputs for mixing on your favorite monitors.
A Versatile Audio Interface
You can use the R20 as an 8-in/4-out or a 2-in/2-out audio interface with PC, Mac and iOS.
Control Surface*
The R20 utilises the Mackie control Protocol to allow you to use the faders and transport controls while recording with your computer and DAW.
*Supported in FIRMWARE V2.0 to be released in Q2 2022.
Attention to Detail
- 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 (sold separately) to control the R20 wirelessly from your iOS device. The R20 Control App features VoiceOver and VoiceOver Gestures, making R20 the first multi-track recorder that allows accessibility for the visually impaired.
*R20 Control App available in 2022
Specifications
| Form Factor | Tabletop |
| Number of Tracks | WAV: 8 |
| Max Simultaneous Tracks | 8 x Recording / 16 x Playback (at 44.1 kHz) |
| Display | 4.3" Colour LCD Touchscreen |
| Max Sample Rate/Resolution | 44.1 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Mic Preamps | 8 |
| Built-In Microphone | None |
| Input Level Adjustment | 8 x Knob |
| Number of Headphone Mixes | 1 x Master |
| Sample Pads | None |
| Signal Processing | |
| Pad | None |
| Gain/Trim Range | +6 to +50 dB |
| High-Pass Filter | None |
| AEQ | Input Channels: 3-Band AEQ |
| AEQ Parameters | High: ±12 dB at 10 kHz Mid: ±12 dB at 2.5 kHz Low: ±12 dB at 100 Hz |
| Dynamic Processing | Input Channels: Compressor, Limiter, Gate |
| Built-In Effects | Distortion Auto-Wah Chorus Chorus+Reverb ADT Delay Reverb |
| Connectivity | |
| Analogue Audio I/O | 1 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 1 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input 6 x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output 1 x 1/4" TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output |
| Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 4 Channels) |
| Digital Audio I/O | None |
| Host Connection / USB | 1 x USB Type-C (USB 2.0) |
| USB (Non-Host) | 1 x USB Type-A (Remote) |
| Performance | |
| Frequency Response | Mic, Line Inputs: 20 Hz to 20 kHz -1 dB |
| Max Input Level | Mic/Line Inputs: +4 dBu for 0 dBFS |
| Max Output Level | Line Outputs: +14 dBu |
| Headphone Output Power | 20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
| Impedance | XLR Mic Inputs: 3.9 Kilohms 1/4" Line Inputs: 5.3 Kilohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Line Outputs: 200 Ohms Headphone Outputs: 33 Ohms |
| EIN | Mic Inputs: ≤ -121 dBu A-Weighted (150-Ohm Source, +40 dB Gain) |
| Digital Audio | |
| Audio File Formats | BWF |
| Sample Rates | 44.1 kHz (BWF) |
| Bit Depths | 16 / 24-Bit |
| Sync Sources | Internal |
| Audio Storage & Playback | |
| Supported Media | SDHC Card, SDXC Card |
| Memory Card Slot | 1 x SDXC |
| Supported Media Capacity | SDHC: 4 GB Minimum to 32 GB Maximum SDXC: 64 GB Minimum to 1 TB Maximum |
| Compatibility | |
| OS Compatibility | macOS Windows |
| Supported Drivers/API & Plug-Ins | macOS Class-Compliant (No Driver Needed) Windows Driver Downloadable from Manufacturer |
| Required Hardware | Available USB Port |
| Power | |
| Power Requirements | AC/DC Power Adapter (Included) |
| AC Input Power | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 12 VDC at 2 A, Centre-Positive (Included) |
| Power Consumption | 11 W (Maximum) |
| Physical | |
| Dimensions | 37.8 x 20.6 x 5.8 cm |
| Weight | 1.3 kg |
In The Box
- Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder
- ZAD-1220 AC Adapter
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Details
- Product: Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder
- Manufacturer: Zoom
- Model: ZR20
- SKU: ZR20
- RM Product #: 92431
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