Built for musicians who live to make music, the
R12 MultiTrak from
Zoom is a comprehensive and highly portable, all-in-one production surface, packing an 8-track, 24-bit / 44.1 kHz digital recorder with 2x4 audio interface capability in a battery powered chassis, allowing you to make music anywhere you are. The R12 wears many hats for the modern musician, featuring control surface functionality, 150 preloaded drum loops, a customizable click track, a dedicated FX channel with four options, a compressor on inputs 1 and 2, pan and 3-band EQ control per track, a tuner, and even a highly musical FM synthesizer, letting you easily record albums, perform live, or produce quality streaming content thanks to features like sequence play for backing tracks.
The R12 sports a large, colorful 2.4" LCD touchscreen with intuitive control functions like swipe editing, two XLR-1/4" TRS combo inputs, with Hi-Z on input 1 and selectable phantom power on both, balanced 1/4" monitor outputs, a 3.5mm output with support for high-powered headphones, and a USB-C terminal for audio interface and bus power duties (cable included). Powering the R12 is as simple as loading in four AA batteries for up to 5 hours of continuous use, and you can also power the unit with the included AD-17 AC adapter, providing three methods of powering your recorder.
The R12 has super-clean preamps that musicians will love. With two XLR-1/4" inputs, and 8 tracks of audio, the R12 is perfect for recording everything from demos to release-ready songs.
And with a compact and mobile form factor, you can record and mix songs directly on the R12 without a computer. Use the full-color LCD touchscreen to cut, copy, loop, and edit your tracks with ease.
The R12 includes a send effects channel offering reverb, chorus, and delay with a dedicated effects return fader. For advanced tones, you can use presets and effects from Zoom's Guitar Lab. The R12 also has pan and a 3-channel EQ for each track and a compressor on inputs 1 and 2.
The R12 provides up to 5 hours on four AA batteries, allowing you to bring your production anywhere. Additionally, you can use the R12 with the included AD-17 power adapter or a USB battery.
Use Sequence Play to create a playlist of your projects. Then use them as backing tracks, whether you’re playing live or rehearsing a set.
With 150 preloaded drum loops in a variety of patterns and genres, the R12 provides a versatile rhythm section for any project. And you can add additional audio samples by importing files into your R12 via microSD card or USB thumb drive.
Use the R12 as a stereo audio interface with your favorite DAW or streaming platform, via USB-C. As a control surface, the transport controls and faders make it easy to adjust and control your software during production.
Activate the fully customizable click track with the press of a button. Click balance blends the metronome with your playback audio and routes it to your headphones and/or the main outputs.
The R12 has 18 FM synth instruments built in. They can be played by plugging in a MIDI keyboard via USB-C, or programmed using the touchscreen.
Tech Specs
- 2 (SD card)
- 8
- 44.1kHz
- 16-bit, 24-bit
- Yes, 76
- 3-Band
- Yes
- 2
- Yes
- USB Type-C (2 x 2)
- 2 x XLR-1/4" combo
- 2 x 1/4" TRS
- 1 x 1/8"
- 1 x USB-C (2 x 2)
- SDHC (32GB), SDXC (512GB)
- 10 x Faders
- 5V DC power supply (included), 4 AA (alkaline, lithium, or rechargeable NiMH)
- 2.4"
- 6.4"
- 10"
- 1.82 lbs.
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