ZOOM R20 Multitrak | 16-track Multitrack Recorder W/ Touchscreen Editing

R20

Portable Multitrack Recorder

An intuitive, all-in-one tabletop solution for recording, editing, and mixing music, the Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder merges a DAW-inspired touchscreen interface, color-coded tactile controls, and up to 16 total tracks so that solo artists and full bands alike can produce songs and let their creativity flow without relying on a computer. If a DAW-based workflow is needed, the R20 can serve as an 8x4 USB audio interface for virtually any audio production software.

The R20 is part recording console, part virtual instrument, and part effects unit; it comes loaded with eight preamps, channel strips, drum loops, synth sounds, and digital processing such as compression, EQ, gating, and more. Multiple mics, an electric guitar, headphones, speakers, and even a MIDI keyboard can be hooked up to the R20, making it a capable centerpiece for any home studio or mobile production rig.

Multitracking Made Easy

Equipped with a DAW-inspired touchscreen interface that feels instantly familiar, the R20 helps you focus on being creative by making it exceedingly easy to track, edit, and mix your songs.

Bring the Whole Band

The R20 has the best preamps and lowest noise floor of any multitrack recorder Zoom has ever designed. With six XLR inputs, two combo inputs, and 16 total tracks (record up to eight at a time), the R20 is perfect for singer-songwriters, full bands, and everything in between.

Just a Gesture Away

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

Color-Coded for Clarity

Color-coded faders, gain dials, and touchscreen track regions improve your workflow and ensure that you are always adjusting the correct channel.

Put the Pieces Together

Cut, copy, combine, and loop. The R20's interface provides intuitive editing, so you'll immediately feel at home.

Add Pro-Level Effects

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.

Drop the Beat

With 30 genres and 150 rhythm patterns and song form variations, the R20 can be a drummer when you need one.

Synth Sounds on Tap

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

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 Cards

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

Monitor and Playback

The R20 has a 1/4" headphone jack for monitoring while recording and dedicated 1/4" line outputs for mixing on your favorite monitors.

App-Based Wireless Control

Use the Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (available separately) to control the R20 wirelessly from an iOS device running the R20 Control App (available in 2022).

Accessibility for the Visually Impaired

Through VoiceOver and VoiceOver Gestures via the R20 Control App (available in 2022), the R20 allows accessibility for the visually impaired.

Attention to Detail

• Hi-Z is available on input 1 for electric guitar and bass
• 48V phantom power is available on inputs 5-8, switchable on pairs of channels
• The locking power adapter ensures security against accidental unplugging
• Access a fully adjustable click track at the press of a button
• Record audio in up to 24-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution in BWF-compliant WAV format
• The R20 also functions as an 8-input / 4-output USB Type-C audio interface

Specifications

General

• Number of Tracks
  • WAV: 8
• Maximum Simultaneous Tracks
  • 8 x Recording / 16 x Playback (at 44.1 kHz)
• Display
  • 4.3" Color LCD Touchscreen
• Maximum Sampling Rate
  • 44.1 kHz / 24-Bit
• Number of Microphone Inputs
  • 8 Preamps
• Input Level Adjustment
  • 8 x Knob
• Number of Headphone Mixes
  • 1 x Master

Signal Processing

• Gain/Trim Range
  • +6 to +50 dB 
• EQ
  • Input Channels: 3-Band EQ
• EQ 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

• Analog 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)
• Host Connection Protocol
  • 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
• Maximum Input Level
  • Mic/Line Inputs: +4 dBu for 0 dBFS
• Maximum 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 12 VDC at 2 A, Center-Positive (Included)
• Power Consumption
  • 11 W (Maximum)

Physical

• Dimensions
  • 14.9 x 8.1 x 2.3" / 37.8 x 20.6 x 5.8 cm
• Weight
  • 2.9 lb / 1.3 kg