Notes: Portable recording made with musicians in mind, the R4 records up to four tracks in 32-bit float resolution, with on-board EQ and effects, amp simulation and the option to bounce recordings down then overdub.
Supplier's Notes:
The Little Recorder For Big Ideas
Introducing the Zoom R4 MultiTrak
Designed By Musicians
All of our engineers are musicians and they designed the R4 to empower musicians to explore big ideas. With a unique dedicated 'bounce track' and 32-bit float recording, the R4 is perfect for capturing your most ambitious compositions.
Record. Bounce. Repeat.
With the R4, you can record up to four tracks, mix and then bounce them to the dedicated 'bounce track.' This lets you free up additional tracks to keep adding layers.
You can choose to do a 'quick' bounce or mix and bounce in real time.
The R4 also allows you to 'undo' your last bounce, if you're not satisfied with the results.
32-Bit Float Recording
The R4 captures perfect audio with every take, without the need to set gain.
Combo Inputs
The R4 has 2 XLR/TS combo inputs with legendary Zoom preamps. You can plug in microphones, instruments, keyboards, and more.
Track Effects
Each track features a 3-band EQ, pan, echo, and reverb to refine your mix.
Input Effects
Apply effects to input A such as amp simulations, delays, distortions and more.
Built-In Microphone
The R4 features a high-quality built-in microphone, perfect for acoustic guitars, vocals, or capturing a quick reference recording.
Much More Than A Metronome
The R4 has a rhythm section preloaded with over 80 different drum patterns to play along with featuring genres such as rock, hip hop, funk, heavy metal, and more.
Every Take Is Saved
Tracks that you record are automatically saved individually, even after they have been bounced.
32-Bit Float Audio Interface
The R4 is also a powerful 2-in/ 2-out USB audio interface with 32-bit float technology. Connect it to either your computer or smartphone.
Control and Create
With a fader for each track and dedicated hardware buttons for the most used functions, you won't need to menu dive to record your music.
Powered For Your Ideas
The R4 can be powered by 4 AA Batteries, or through its USB-C port.
Specs
Inputs/outputs
Inputs: Built-in mic (mono): 1
XLR/TS inputs (mono): 2
Output: Headphones: 1
Inputs
XLR/TRS inputs:
Connectors: 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (Balanced, XLR: 2 HOT)
Input gain: No adjustment required (dual A/D converter circuit used)
Input impedance XLR: 2.3 kO; TS: 1 MO
Maximum input level: XLR: +4 dBu, TS: +10 dBu
Phantom power: +48 V (switchable separately for INPUTS A and B)
Equivalent input noise: XLR: -120 dBu or less (IHF-A); TS: -107 dBu or less (IHF-A)
Frequency response: XLR: -0.5 /+0.0 dB : 20 Hz - 20 kHz; TS: -0.2 /+0.0 dB : 20 Hz - 20 kHz
Built-in mic input
Directionality: Omnidirectional
Input gain: No adjustment required (dual A/D converter circuit used)
Maximum sound pressure input:
115 dB SPL
Output
Headphone
Connector: 1 stereo 3.5mm mini jack
Output impedance: 10 O
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32O load)
Recorder
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2
Recording format: WAV: 48kHz, 32-bit float, mono
Recording media: Cards compatible with microSDHC specifications 4 GB - 32 GB; Cards compatible with microSDXC specifications 64 GB - 1 TB
Display: 2" full-colour LCD (240 × 320)
USB
Connector: USB Type-C
Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.
Audio interface function
Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
Sampling frequency: 48 kHz
Bit rate: 24-bit/32-bit float
Input / output channels: 2 in/2 out
Mass storage function: USB2.0 High Speed
Power supply
Batteries: 4 AA (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (5V/1.0A)
* USB bus power is supported.
Estimated continuous operation time using batteries
Alkaline batteries: about 7 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 6 hours
Lithium batteries: about 14 hours
* Use conditions: Recording 1 track, playing 1 track, phantom power off, headphones into 32O load, power saving on
* The above values are approximate. * Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
Power consumption: 5 W
External dimensions: 74 mm (W) × 138 mm (D) × 36 mm (H)
Weight (including batteries): 287 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
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