Overview
The Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder is an intuitive, all-in-one tabletop workstation designed for recording, editing, and mixing music without the need for a computer. Its DAW-style touchscreen interface, color-coded tactile controls, and support for up to 16 total tracks allow solo musicians and full bands to capture and shape complete songs with ease. When a computer-based workflow is preferred, the R20 can function as an 8×4 USB audio interface compatible with virtually any recording software.
Part recording console, part virtual instrument, and part effects processor, the R20 comes equipped with eight microphone preamps, built-in channel strips, drum loops, synth sounds, and a range of digital processing tools including compression, EQ, gating, and more. You can connect multiple microphones, an electric guitar, headphones, speakers, and even a MIDI keyboard, making the R20 a versatile hub for home studios and mobile production setups alike.
Included
- Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder
- ZAD-1220 AC Adapter
- Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Specifications
| Form Factor |
Desktop
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| Number of Tracks |
WAV:
8 |
| Maximum Simultaneous Tracks |
8x Recording / 16x Playback (at 44.1 kHz)
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| Display |
4.3″ Color LCD Touchscreen
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| Maximum Sampling Rate |
44.1 kHz / 24-Bit
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| Number of Microphone Inputs |
8
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| Built-In Microphone |
No
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| Input Level Adjustment |
8x Knob
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| Number of Headphone Mixes |
1x Master
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| Sample Pads |
No
|
| Pad |
No
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| Gain/Trim Range |
+6 to +50 dB
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| High-Pass Filter |
No
|
| 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 |
| Analog Audio I/O |
1x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input
1x Combo XLR-1/4″ TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line Input 6x XLR 3-Pin Balanced Mic/Line Input 2x 1/4″ TRS Balanced Line Output 1x 1/4″ TRS Unbalanced Headphone Output |
| Phantom Power |
48 V, Selectable On/Off (on 4 Channels)
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| Digital Audio I/O |
No
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| Host Connection |
1x USB-C
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| Host Connection Protocol |
USB 2.0
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| USB (Non-Host) |
1x USB-A (Remote)
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| Sync I/O |
No
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| Network I/O |
No
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| MIDI I/O |
No
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| Wireless |
Bluetooth
*Via Optional Adapter |
| 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 Line Outputs: 200 Ohms Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm Headphone Outputs: 33 Ohms |
| EIN |
Mic Inputs:
≤ -121 dBu A-Weighted (150-Ohm Source, +40 dB Gain) |
| Audio File Formats |
BWF
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| Sample Rates |
44.1 kHz
|
| Bit Depths |
16 / 24-Bit
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| Sync Sources |
Internal
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| Supported Media |
SDHC Card, SDXC Card
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| Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
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| Supported Media Capacity |
SDHC:
4 GB Minimum to 32 GB Maximum SDXC: 64 GB Minimum to 1 TB Maximum |
| OS Compatibility |
macOS / Windows
|
| Mobile Device Compatibility |
iPad
|
| Required Hardware |
Available USB-A Port
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| Power Requirements |
AC/DC Power Adapter (Included)
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| AC Input Power |
Not Specified by Manufacturer
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| AC/DC Power Adapter |
12 VDC at 2 A, Center-Positive (Included)
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| Power Consumption |
11 W (Maximum)
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| Dimensions |
14.9 x 8.1 x 2.3″ / 37.8 x 20.6 x 5.8 cm
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| Weight |
2.9 lb / 1.3 kg
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| Package Weight |
4.505 lb
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| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) |
19.7 x 9.4 x 3″
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