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The Zoom R20 MultiTrack Recorder makes it insanely simple to track, edit and mix your songs. The R20 has incredible preamps and noise floor, with six XLR inputs, two combo inputs and 16 tracks of recording. This multitrack recorder is perfect for singer-songwriters and full bands alike. Navigate and edit with ease, via the R20’s 4.3" color LCD touchscreen interface. Improve your workflow with color-coded faders, gain dials and touchscreen track regions, making sure you are always adjusting the correct channel.

The R20’s interface provides intuitive editing and make cutting, copying and looping easy. Polish tracks and mixes with professional effects such as EQ, compression and more. The R20 provides a full MFX processor compatible with Guitar Lab software. Versatile drumming included with 30 genres and 150 rhythm patterns and song form variations. Plug in a MIDI keyboard via USB-C or use the touchscreen to add sonic textures with the R20’s internal synthesizer. The R20 can even import and playback standard MIDI files allowing you to import bass lines, melodies, piano parts and more. It records directly to SDHC or SDXC cards up to 1TB, giving you plenty of space to track your next song or album.

The R20 has a headphone jack for monitoring while recording and dedicated outputs for mixing on your favorite monitors. The Zoom locking adapter ensures security against accidental unplugging. The fully adjustable click track can be accessed with just a press of a button. Hi-Z is available on input 1, while 48V phantom power is available on input 5-8. Use the optional Zoom BTA-1 (available separately) Bluetooth Adaptor to control the R20 wirelessly from your iOS device. The first multi-track recorder that allows accessibility for the visually impaired, the R20 app features VoiceOver and VoiceOver Gestures.
Zoom R20 MultiTrack Recorder
Zoom R20 MultiTrack Recorder
Zoom R20 MultiTrack Recorder

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  • 4.3" full-color LCD touchscreen display Easy-to-use DAW-inspired interface
  • Record up to 16 tracks (eight 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
  • Color-coded volume faders, gain knobs and tracks
  • Onboard editing and built-in effects
  • Preloaded drum loops
  • Optional BTA-1 Bluetooth enables wireless control via the R20 Control App
  • USB-C audio interface up to 8-in/4-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
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  • Connectors: two XLR/TRS combo jacks and six XLR
  • Input gain: −3 – +40dB
  • Input impedance: XLR 3.9 kohm, TRS 5.3 kohm/1 mohm (when Hi-Z is on, for input 1 only)
  • Maximum input level: +4 dBu
  • Master out connectors: Two TRS phone jacks
  • Master out max output level: +14 dBu
  • Master output impedance: 200 ohm
  • Phone connector: One standard stereo phone jack
  • Phone max output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 ohm load)
  • Phone output impedance: 33 ohm
  • 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 and 64-512GB cards compatible with the SDXC specification
  • Maximum number of simultaneous effects: 3
  • Effects patch memories: 50
  • Tuner: Chromatic/Guitar/Bass/Open A/Open D/Open E/Open G/DADGAD
  • Metronome time signature: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8
  • Metronome tempo range: 40–250 BPM
  • Sound source format: PCM
  • Number of rhythm loops: 150 or more
  • Synth polyphony: 8
  • Synth sound source format: FM
  • Number of synth sound types: 18, including PCM drum kit
  • USB connector: USB Type-C
  • Mass storage operation host/device: USB 2.0 high spec
  • Guitar Lab connection: USB 1.1 full speed USB
  • MIDI keyboard connection: USB 1.1 full speed
  • DAW connection: USB 1.1 full speed
  • Maximum power consumption: 11W

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Reviewed by 4 customers

  • Just what I needed for building my own mixes.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byHubert

    fromGrand Blanc, MI

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    It's a Christmas present and is setting under the tree. Anxious for Christmas to get hhere.

  • Still new in this product, so far so good.

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byGregorio

    fromIndianapolis , Indiana.

    IN home recording

  • Love this thing!!

    5

    submitted3 years ago

    byJohnny Baby

    fromNY,NY

    The future is here!!! This thing is sooo useful and works great. Helps my work flow and sounds amazing!!! Love the effects, touch screen and accessibility. Even someone in their youth can figure it out. Can be more heavy duty though. Overall 9/10

  • Defective.

    1

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byScott

    fromHarrisburg

    Maybe there was a reason it was discounted. I had to send it back.

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  • submitteda year ago

    asked byPaul

    fromShakopee, MN

    How many tracks can be simultaneously recorded?

    How many tracks can be simultaneously recorded?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    The R20 will do eight at a time.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJoe

    fromRome, ga

    I have a Roland xp80 keyboard. Can I plug it directly into the 1/4" jacks?

    I have a Roland xp80 keyboard. Can I plug it directly into the 1/4" jacks?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Yes

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byMarlo

    fromGrandview mo

    Can you import mp3 files from a computer program?

    Can you import mp3 files from a computer program?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Please see "https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/digital-mixer-multi-track-recorders/multi-track-recorders/r20/"

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byUnkle Sawyer

    fromundisclosed

    How does this work with adobe audition in multi-track? can each audio input be assigned to each track in audition?

    How does this work with adobe audition in multi-track? can each audio input be assigned to each track in audition?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m very sorry, we don’t have that information available. Perhaps an inquiry to Zoom

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJ

    fromPeoria il

    Does it include cubase le?

    Does it include cubase le?

    Open Reply - Thomas
    Steinberg Cubase LE

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBig D

    fromGreenville NC

    Can you input a track from a cd so you can sing and record the track and the vocal?

    Can you input a track from a cd so you can sing and record the track and the vocal?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    It does not have a direct in for a cd player to convert it from, you would have to record it using a mic to have that done, which would be a bit more work but it's doable.

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byJerry

    fromNew Jersey

    How easy is it to import tracks from ez drummer?

    How easy is it to import tracks from ez drummer?

    Open Reply - Kenneth
    It will be a simple process

  • submitted3 years ago

    asked byBigAlamo

    fromFredericksburg VA

    Can I plug a bass or guitar in without a direct box?

    Can I plug a bass or guitar in without a direct box?

    Open Reply - Beau
    A bass or guitar can be plugged into this recorder but a direct box or an interface is recommended.