An intuitive, all-in-one tabletop solution for recording, editing, and mixing music, the Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder merges a DAW-inspired touchscreen interface, color-coded tactile controls, and up to 16 total tracks so that solo artists and full bands alike can produce songs and let their creativity flow without relying on a computer. If a DAW-based workflow is needed, the R20 can serve as an 8x4 USB audio interface for virtually any audio production software.

The R20 is part recording console, part virtual instrument, and part effects unit; it comes loaded with eight preamps, channel strips, drum loops, synth sounds, and digital processing such as compression, EQ, gating, and more. Multiple mics, an electric guitar, headphones, speakers, and even a MIDI keyboard can be hooked up to the R20, making it a capable centerpiece for any home studio or mobile production rig.

Standalone Recorder or 8x4 USB Interface    Record up to 16 Tracks (8 at Once)    8 XLR Mic Preamps, 1 with Hi-Z    4.3" Color Touchscreen Interface    Color-Coded Faders, Gain Knobs & Tracks    Onboard Editing and Effects    Built-In Drum Loops and Synth Sounds    Records to SDHC or SDXC Cards up to 1TB    MIDI Keyboard & MIDI File Import Support    1/4" Headphone and Main Outputs

Equipped with a DAW-inspired touchscreen interface that feels instantly familiar, the R20 helps you focus on being creative by making it exceedingly easy to track, edit, and mix your songs.

The R20 has the best preamps and lowest noise floor of any multitrack recorder Zoom has ever

designed. With six XLR inputs, two combo inputs, and 16 total tracks (record up to eight at a time), the R20 is perfect for singer-songwriters, full bands, and everything in between.

Navigate and edit with ease, via the R20's 4.3" color LCD touchscreen interface. Drag and drop, pinch, swipe, and more.

Color-coded faders, gain dials, and touchscreen track regions improve your workflow and ensure that you are always adjusting the correct channel.

Cut, copy, combine, and loop. The R20's interface provides intuitive editing, so you'll immediately feel at home.

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.

With 30 genres and 150 rhythm patterns and song form variations, the R20 can be a drummer when you need one.

Plug in a MIDI keyboard via USB Type-C or use the touchscreen to add sonic textures with the R20's 18 built-in synth sounds.

The R20 can import and playback standard MIDI files, allowing you to import bass lines,

melodies, piano parts, and more.

The R20 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 1/4" headphone jack for monitoring while recording and dedicated 1/4" line outputs for mixing on your favorite monitors.

Use the Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (available separately) to control the R20 wirelessly from an iOS device running the R20 Control App (available in 2022).

Through VoiceOver and VoiceOver Gestures via the R20 Control App (available in 2022), the R20 allows accessibility for the visually impaired.

• Hi-Z is available on input 1 for electric guitar and bass
• 48V phantom power is available on inputs 5-8, switchable on pairs of channels
• The locking power adapter ensures security against accidental unplugging
• Access a fully adjustable click track at the press of a button
• Record audio in up to 24-bit / 44.1 kHz resolution in BWF-compliant WAV format
• The R20 also functions as an 8-input / 4-output USB Type-C audio interface

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. The descr says 24-bit 44.1 max. Is this accurate? Even my older R16 does 24-bit 48K if wanted.

A: The Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder records at 44.1 kHz.

Q: 2. How does it content to a reference monitor like the Yamaha h3 or 6?

A: The Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder has 1/4" TRS main outputs, which could be connected to monitor speakers.

Q: 3. Can I use this as a mic input on my computer at the same time as recording to the SD card? Other Zoom devices would not allow that.

A: As per Zoom, the P8 can either record to SD or send usb audio to the computer. It can not do both.

Q: 4. Can you play a track and record on another at the same time?

A: Yes. The Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder can be used for overdub recording. It is possible to listen back to previously recorded tracks and record new tracks on top of them.

Q: 5. Are the mic inputs switchable to line, thus by-passing the preamp?

A: No, they are not: if you have audio on a computer, there is a USB audio connection on channel 6 on the P8. If you have audio from another (non-USB) source, then you would have to use a direct box into the mic in channels.

Q: 6. In the pix, it only shows 5 inputs' levels. Can we monitor all 8 inputs' levels simultaneously? It's critical to see all levels

A: Yes. When using the Level Meter View Screen on the Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder, it is possible to monitor the audio level meters and faders for all 16 tracks.

Q: 7. Is there a noise gate for every input? If yes what settings does it have.

A: Yes, the PodTrak P8 does offer noise reduction for each input which can be turned on or off. When multiple mics are being used to record sound, the noise reduction function of the P8 suppresses background noise to a constant level by automatically reducing the levels of the mic inputs not being used. To activate this feature, tap "ON AIR" on the Home Screen, then tap the "ON/OFF" button to turn noise reduction on or off. There are no other settings to adjust for noise reduction.

Q: 8. What is the maximum recording length?

A: The maximum recording time for the Zoom R20 Portable Multitrack Recorder will depend on the capacity of the memory card that is used and the number of tracks you are using. The R20 can be used with SDXC memory cards up to 1 TB. If you were to use a 1 TB card and record 8 tracks of audio in WAV format at 44.1 kHz / 24-bit, the maximum recording time will be approximately262 hours and 27 minutes.

Q: 9. I tried to use this for podcasting a three way call. Me, Skype, and Phone. Is there a way to have the P8 push audio from Channel 6 to the Phone channel so they can hear each other? I could hear all three, Skype could hear all three, the Phone could hear me but not the Skype

A: Unfortunately not, such feature is not available on this device.

Q: 10. Can the USB port be used for recording to a USD stick?

A: No