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The Zoom R12 MultiTrack Recorder is made for musicians who want the freedom to make music wherever they go. Compact and mobile, you can record, edit and mix songs without a computer. Use the R12’s full-color LCD touchscreen to easily cut, copy, loop and edit your tracks. R12 has super-clean preamps, and you’ll love the way they sound. With two XLR/TRS inputs, and 8 tracks of audio, the R12 is ideal for recording everything from demos to release-ready songs. It includes a send effects channel offering reverb, chorus and delay with a dedicated effects return fader. For advanced tones, you can use presets and effects from Zooms’ Guitar Lab. The R12 also has pan and a 3-channel EQ for each track and a compressor on inputs 1 and 2. Use Sequence Play to create a playlist of your projects. Then use them as backing tracks, whether you’re playing live or rehearsing a set. With 150 preloaded drum loops in a variety of patterns and genres, the R12 provides a versatile rhythm section for any project. Add additional audio samples by importing files into your R12 via Micro SD card or USB thumb drive. The R12 provides up to 5 hours on four AA batteries allowing you to bring your production anywhere. Additionally, you can power the R12 with the optional AD-17 adapter, or a USB battery. The R12 includes an 1/8" stereo headphone jack as well as dedicated 1/4" monitor outputs. Musicians can also plug in their iOS devices to use the optional R12 Control App.
Zoom R12 MultiTrack Recorder
Zoom R12 MultiTrack Recorder
Zoom R12 MultiTrack Recorder

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  • Effects channel with reverb, chorus and delay
  • 3-Channel EQ for each track
  • Compressor on inputs 1 and 2
  • Create playlist of projects with Sequence Play
  • 150 preloaded drum loops
  • 3 Subpanels for connecting microphones, instruments or line level devices like keyboards, mixing boards and more
  • 48V Phantom power for condenser microphones
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Mic/Line (Mono)
  • Inputs: 2
  • Connectors: 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (Balanced, XLR: 2 HOT / TRS: TIP HOT
  • Input gain: +6 ~ +50 dB
  • Input impedance XLR: 3.9 k ohm TRS: 3.9 k ohm/1 M ohm (when Hi-Z ON, INPUT 1 only)
  • Phantom power: +48 V (switchable separately for INPUTS 1 and 2)
  • Equivalent input noise: –121 dBu or less (IHF-A) at +50 dB/150 ohm input
  • Frequency response: −1.0/+0.5 dB: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Master Out
  • Outputs: 1
  • Connectors: 2 TRS phone jacks (balanced)
  • Maximum output level: +14 dBu
  • Output impedance: 200 oHm
Phones Output
  • Connectors: 1 stereo 0.137" (3.5mm) mini jack
  • Maximum output level: 45 mW + 45 mW (into 32 ohm load)
  • Output impedance: 10 ohm
Recorder
  • Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2
  • Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 8
  • 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
Track Settings
  • EQ High: 10 kHz, ±12 dB, shelving
  • Middle: 2.5 kHz, ±12 dB, peaking
  • Low: 100 Hz, ±12 dB, shelving
  • Pan: L100 – R100
Effects
  • Input Dynamics Comp/Limiter/Gate
  • Patch memory effects 3 types can be used simultaneously
  • 50 patch memories
  • Guitar Lab supported
  • Can be assigned and used as an insert (input) or send effect
  • Dedicated send effects 10 types of spatial effects
Tuner
  • Chromatic/Guitar/Bass/Open A/Open D/Open E/Open G/DADGAD
  • CLICK (METRONOME)
  • Time signatures 3/4, 4/4, 6/8
  • Tempo range: 40.0–250.0 BPM
  • Time signatures: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8
  • Rhythm Loops
  • Sound source format: PCM
  • Number of loops: 150
Synth
  • Sound source format: FM
  • Polyphony: 8
  • Number of sound types: 18 (and a PCM drum kit)
Display
  • 2.4" (320×240) full-color touchscreen LCD
USB
  • Connector: USB Type-C
Audio Interface Function
  • 2-in/2-out or 2-in/2-out (iPad) USB 2.0 Full Speed
  • 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit
  • 2-in/4-out USB 2.0 High Speed
  • 44.1 kHz, 16/24-bit
Mass Storage Function
  • Device USB 2.0 High Speed (5 V/200 mA power supplied when host)
Guitar Lab Connection
  • USB 1.1 Full Speed
DAW Connection (Control Surface)
  • USB 1.1 Full Speed
Mass Storage Function
  • Host USB 2.0 High Speed (5V/200 mA power supplied)
USB MIDI Keyboard Connection
  • USB 1.1 Full Speed (5 V/200 mA power supplied)
Power
  • Batteries: 4 AA (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
  • AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (5V/1.0A)
Estimated Continuous Operation Time Using Batteries
  • (During playback with +48V off and 32 ohm headphone load)
  • Alkaline batteries: about 5 hours
  • NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 5 hours
  • Lithium batteries: about 11 hours

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