Zoom R20 Multi Track Recorder

Allowing users to record everything from singer-songwriters to full band extravaganzas, the Zoom R20 Multi-Track Recorder is a powerful and versatile tool that offers 8 inputs along with 16 tracks of recording for enhanced functionality when tracking bands/artists with larger equipment rigs.

With an innovative and user-friendly touchscreen interface, the Zoom R20 shines as a must-have for those in search of effortless recording performance within a compact design.

Providing users with the ability to Pan, EQ and add dynamic processing into their track simply with minimal hassle, the R20 offers an impressive 40 effect presets, 18 synths, and 150 rhythm loops for users to add the final touches to their project. Making professional tracks has never been so accessible and simple as with the Zoom R20.

In addition, you can also use the recorder as an audio interface so you can connect up to the DAW of your choice, using the onboard inputs for a more elevated recording performance when you need it most.

Key Features:

Enhanced Multi-Recording Performance: Whether you're a band, artist or producer on the move, the Zoom R20 enables users to capture and create whenever inspiration strikes. With 8 inputs, 2 being 1/4-inch combo jacks and 4 including phantom power, utilise up to 16 tracks for full band recording and even overdubbing other instruments for solo ensembles.

Efficient Touchscreen: Being able to visually see your feedback levels during recording is essential, which is why the Zoom R20 comes with an impressively user-friendly LCD display that allows for easy real-time adjustments.

Enhance Your Tracks: Jam-packed with an array of professional grade processor effects such as EQ, Compressor, Limiter, and Reverb, along with bass and guitar amp modelling abilities. The R20 goes above and beyond, as it includes effect sends with 40 presets available which combine 3 effects simultaneously, enhancing your workflow immediately.

What's Included:

• Zoom R20
• ZAD-1220 AC adapter
• Quick tour
• Steinberg Cubase LE software

Zoom R20 Multi-Track Recorder Specifications:

Inputs:

• Mic/line (mono): 8
• Connectors:
• XLR/TRS combo jacks: 2
• XLR: 6
• Input gain: -3 - +40dB
• Input impedance:
• XLR: 3.9kO
• TRS: 5.3 kO/1 MO (when Hi-Z is on, for input 1 only)
• Maximum input level: +4dBu (@0dBFS)
• Phantom power: +48 V (INPUTS 5-8, switchable in pairs)
• Equivalent input noise: -121 dBu or less (IHF-A) with +40dB/150kO input
• Frequency response: 20 Hz- 20kHz

Outputs:

• Master out:
• Connectors: 2 TRS phone jacks (balanced)
• Maximum output level: +14 dBu
• Output impedance: 200O
• Phones:
• Connector: 1 standard stereo phone jack
• Maximum output level: 20mW + 20mW (into 32O load)
• Output impedance: 33O
• Track settings:
• Pan
• EQ:
• High: 10kHz, ±s;12 dB, shelving
• Middle: 2.5kHz, ±s;12 dB, peaking
• Low: 100Hz, ±s;12dB, shelving
• Send effect
• Stereo link
• Comp/limiter/gate

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
• Guitar lab compatible

Tuner:

• Type: Chromatic/guitar/bass/open A/open D/ open E/ open G/DADGAD

Metronome:

• Time signatures: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8
• Tempo range: 40 - 250 BPM

Rhythm loops:

• Sound source format: PCM
• Number of loops: 150 or more

Synth:

• Polyphony: 8
• Sound source format: FM
• Number of sound types: 18 (including PCM drum kit)

Display:

• Type: 4.3” (480x272) full-colour touchscreen LCD

• USB:
• Connector:
• USB type C
• use a USB cable that supports data transfer
• USB power is not supported
• Audio interface operation:
• Stereo mix:
• USB 2.0 full speed
• 44.1 kHz, 24-bit
• 2-in/2-out
• Multitrack:
• USB 2.0 high speed
• 44.1kHz, 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:
• Type: USB 1.1 full speed
• USB-MIDI keyboard connection:
• Type: USB 1.1 full speed (5V/500mA power supplied)
• DAW connection:
• Type: USB 1.1 full speed

Remote

• Type: Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1)

Power:

• AC adapter (ZOOM ZAD-1220): 12V/2.0 A
• Power consumption: 11W maximum

• Dimensions (W x D x H): 378 x 206 x 58mm
• Weight: 1.33kg