Zoom R20 Multitrack Recorder

The Zoom R20 is a multitrack recorder designed for multitrack minds. With an intuitive 4.3-inch colour LCD touchscreen, a plethora of creative effects, colour-coded controls, and up to 16 tracks of recording, the R20 is a user-friendly system designed to support musical freedom. By keeping tracking, editing and mixing simple, the R20 helps singer-songwriters and bands focus more of their time on the music.

Zoom R20 Multitrack Recorder Key Features:

• User friendly Multitrack Recorder with DAW-inspired interface
• 4.3-inch colour LCD touchscreen for tracking, editing & mixing songs
• 6 XLR inputs, 2 combo inputs, & 16 tracks of recording
• Colour-coded faders & gain dials help streamline your workflow
• Intuitive editing with the ability to cut, copy, combine & loop
• Polish your mixes with effects such as EQ, compression & more
• Uses a full MFX processor compatible with Guitar Lab software
• A versatile 30 genres, 150 rhythm patterns & song form variations
• 18 built-in synth sounds for adding sonic textures
• Records directly to SDHC or SDXC cards up to 1 TB
• Includes a headphone jack for monitoring while recording
• Up to 24-bit /44.1kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV
• Works as an 8-in/4-out or a 2-in/2-out audio interface
• H1-Z on input 1 & 48V phantom power on inputs 5-8
• Zoom locking adapter ensures a secure connection

Expanded Zoom R20 Multitrack Recorder Key Features:

User-Friendly Multitrack Recorder

With an incredibly intuitive 4.3-inch colour LCD touchscreen, the R20 makes it easier than ever before to track, edit and mix your songs. Navigating your way through the controls is as simple as dragging, dropping, pinching and swiping, providing a tactile experience that supports creatives in their musical freedom. Editing on the R20 adopts a similar approach. Whilst users can cut, copy, combine and loop their audio using the screen, the colour-coded faders and gain dials minimise mistakes by ensuring you’re always adjusting the correct channel.

Professional Audio Features

With the best preamps and noise floor of any Zoom multitrack recorder, the R20 boasts 6 XLR inputs, 2 combo inputs and 16 tracks of recording. This is perfect for all kinds of musicians, whether you’re a singer-songwriter or part of a large band. Reinforcing the R20 as the perfect choice for bands is the ability to import and playback standard MIDI files. Users can throw in the bass lines, melodies, piano parts and more to layer up their sounds and take them to the next level. And, with a dedicated headphone jack for monitoring while recording and outputs for mixing on your favourite monitors, users can really personalise their setups to suit their own workflow.

Pre-Loaded with Creative Effects

Not only is the R20 an incredibly intuitive and tactile device for controlling audio recording, but it also benefits from a whole host of creative effects to further simplify the production process. 30 different genres, 150 rhythm patterns and a variety of song form variations come pre-loaded on the R20 to give musicians the versatility they need. Once recorded, tracks can also be polished using the EQ, compression and other professional tools including 18 built-in synth sounds for sonic texture.

Working Together

To ensure their tech is accessible to all, Zoom has gone to great lengths to develop improved options for the visually impaired. Using the optional Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth Adaptor and dedicated app, the R20 can be controlled wirelessly from an iOS device. Here, VoiceOver and VoiceOver Gestures can be enabled to control the R20 with voice commands alone, making great audio tech more accessible for all.

What’s in the box?

• 1 x Zoom R20
• 1 x ZAD-1220 AC Adapter
• 1 x Quick Tour
• 1 x Steinberg Cubase LE Software

Zoom R20 Multitrack Recorder Product Video:

Omar Hakim and the Zoom R20 Multi Track Recorder

FAQs:

What format does the R20 record in?

The Zoom R20 Mulitrack Recorder records in a 44.1kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo WAV format.

Can I use the R20 controls whilst recording on my PC?

Yes. The R20 utilises the Mackie Control Protocol to allow you to use the faders and transport controls while recording with your computer and DAW.

What is the maximum amount of tracks I can record simultaneously?

The Zoom R20 Multitrack Recorder can record up to 8 tracks simultaneously. However, you can also use the R20 for up to 16 tracks of simultaneous playback.

What type of memory card is compatible with the R20?

The Zoom R20 can record directly to SDHC up to 32GB or SDXC cards up to 1TB, giving you plenty of storage capacity for your next song or album.

How compact is the R20?

The Zoom R20 Multitrack Recorder is a compact device measuring 378 mm (W) × 206 mm (D) × 58 mm (H) and weighing a reasonable 1.33kg.