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  • R20 Multitrack Recorder
  • 16 Tracks
  • 20 Hz - 20 kHz Frequency Response
  • XLR-1/4" TRS / 6x 3-Pin XLR Connection
  • 4.3" Touchscreen Display
  • 11 W Power
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Overview

R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder

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.

Key Features:

  • 4.3” Full-color LCD touchscreen display
  • Easy-to-use DAW-inspired interface
  • Record up to 16 tracks (8 simultaneously)
  • Eight XLR mic preamps, including two mic/line/instrument combo jacks
  • Hi-Z available on input 1 and 48V phantom power available on inputs 5-8

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.

Additional Features:

  • Onboard editing and built-in effects
  • Pre-loaded drum loops
  • Optional BTA-1 Bluetooth enables wireless control via the R20 Control App
  • USB-C audio interface (Multi Track Mode : 8-in / 2-out, Stereo Mode : 2-in / 2-out)
  • Records directly to SDHC cards up to 32GB and SDXC cards up to 1TB
  • New locking-type AC Adapter (ZAD-1220)
  • Up to 24-bit /44.1kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV
  • Compatible with Guitar Lab software for Mac/Windows PC

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 & 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 utilizes the Mackie control Protocol to allow you to use the faders and transport controls while recording with your computer and DAW.

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 to control the R20 wirelessly from your iPad.

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.

What's Included

R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder
ZAD-1220 AC Adapter

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Product Specifications

R20 portable Multitrack Recorder

Inputs / Outputs

 
Inputs 8x MIC/LINE (mono)
Outputs MASTER OUT
PHONES

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 kΩ TRS: 5.3 kΩ/1 MΩ (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/150Ω input
Frequency response –1.0 dB: 20 Hz – 20 kHz

Output

 
Master Out Connectors: 2 TRS phone jacks (balanced)
Maximum output level: +14 dBu
Output impedance: 200 Ω
Phones Connector: 1 standard stereo phone jack
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32Ω load)
Output impedance: 33 Ω

Track Settings

 
EQ High: 10 kHz, ±12 dB, shelving
Middle: 2.5 kHz, ±12 dB, peaking
Low: 100 Hz, ±12 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
64–1TB cards compatible with the SDXC 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

 
Sound source format PCM
Number of loops 150

Synth

 
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
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is not supported.
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 USB 1.1 Full Speed
USB MIDI Keyboard Connection 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

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Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder

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