Zoom R20
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Essential Information About the Zoom R20 Multitrack Recorder
Essential Information About the Zoom R20 Multitrack Recorder
- 10.9 cm color touchscreen with DAW-inspired editing for a fast and autonomous workflow.
- 16 playback tracks / 8 simultaneous recording tracks, 8 XLR mic preamps, and 2 versatile mic/line/instrument inputs.
- Built-in effects and Guitar Lab compatibility, plus a FM synthesizer and a loop drum generator.
- USB-C audio interface with 10 inputs / 2 outputs and direct recording to SD card up to 512 GB.
Manufacturer Information
Zoom
https://www.zoomcorp.com
zoom@sound-service.eu
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The Continuation of the R Series, Modernized with a Touchscreen
Heir to the brand's "R" multitrack recorders, the Zoom R20 introduces a modern approach with a color touchscreen and track color coding. It retains the simplicity that made the series successful, while gaining a more visual non-linear editing, updated effects, and better integration with the Zoom ecosystem via Guitar Lab.
Who Is It For? Home Studio Musicians, Podcasters, Educators, and Bands in Rehearsal
The R20 is designed for musicians and creators who want to record without a computer while keeping the option to switch to an audio interface as needed. Ideal for capturing band demos, producing multitrack podcasts, managing arrangements with drum loops, and layering instruments, it offers quick handling and reliable results both in the studio and on the go.
Features Designed to Take You from Idea to Final Mix
The touch editing allows you to cut, move, duplicate, and refine takes directly on the device, with clear visual feedback thanks to the color coding of faders, gain knobs, and tracks. The eight mic preamps ensure clean capture, while inputs 1-2 accept high-impedance guitars and provide 48V phantom power for condenser microphones.
On the creative side, the loop drum generator speeds up arrangement, and the built-in FM synth quickly enriches your productions. The internal effects cover dynamics, EQ, and creative processing, and compatibility with Guitar Lab opens up a wide range of guitar and bass signal chains.
Connect the R20 via USB-C to use it as a 10x2 audio interface in your workstation, or record autonomously to SDHC/SDXC cards. Support for 16-bit/44.1 kHz WAV BWF and MP3 formats ensures easy project exchange. Optionally, the BTA-1 Bluetooth module allows wireless control via the R20 app on your smartphone.
Technical specifications
| Number of channels | 16 | Inputs | USB, Jack, USB audio, XLR |
| Sampling frequency | 48 kHz | Outputs | USB-C |
| Max resolution | 24-bits | Color | Black |
| Headphone outputs | Yes | ||
| Inputs 1-2 | high impedance and 48V phantom power | Weight | 1.33 kg |
| Dimensions | 378 x 206 x 58 mm | ||
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Customer reviews
What customers say
Summarized and selected by AI from recent customer reviews
The multitrack recorder offers portable, efficient recording with an intuitive touchscreen interface. Customers praised its ease of use, saying it's "very intuitive" and "always ready." However, some noted limitations: Apple-only compatibility and lack of combo inputs for all channels. Ideal size for group recording without PC dependency.
Review highlights
- âMobile, efficient, precise and always ready. Quick to use, highly recommend.â
- âVery intuitive, easy to useâ
- âVery intuitive with easy handling thanks to the touchscreenâ
Based on 9 reviews
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A bit more complex, a bit more complete than the R16 (see... a lot more in fact), the Zoom R series is what it takes to be mobile, efficient, accurate and always ready. The handling is quick. The small subtleties are easy to understand, the results are immediate.
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Corresponds well to our expectations.
We wanted to play as a group without being dependent on a PC with multi-track recording software.
An ideal size
Would deserve to exist with 16 direct faders
Otherwise flawless I recommendAutomatically translated
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Very intuitive and easy to use thanks to the touch screen, several faults corrected by the old version
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Very complete product replaces my old multi-track tape
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Useful too bad it's only compatible with Apple
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Questions frequently asked
Can the Zoom R20 record a band?
The eight microphone preamps allow multiple sources to be captured simultaneously. The 16 tracks provide a suitable setup for multitrack rehearsal or demo recordings.
Does the R20 accept a guitar direct input?
Inputs 1-2 accept high-impedance guitars, without requiring a DI box.
Can it function as a USB audio interface for production software?
Via USB-C, the device operates as a 10x2 audio interface with a digital audio workstation. The stated sampling rate reaches 48 kHz. Maximum resolution is 24 bits.
How are recordings arranged on the recorder?
The color touchscreen allows cutting, moving, and duplicating recordings directly on the device. Color coding of tracks, faders, and gain settings facilitates navigation during editing.
Is the Zoom R20 controllable via Bluetooth?
The optional BTA-1 module enables wireless control from the R20 app on a smartphone. Standalone recording is done onto SDHC or SDXC cards.
