Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder

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/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