Zoom R4 MultiTrak Recorder
- Four tracks plus a dedicated bounce track
- 32-bit float recording with no gain to set
- Built-in mic and two combo inputs
$169.99 USD
Zoom R4 MultiTrak Recorder
The Zoom R4 MultiTrak is a four-track recorder for musicians, with a dedicated bounce track and 32-bit float recording that leaves no input gain to set.
Inputs and Effects
Two combo inputs take microphones on XLR or instruments and keyboards on 1/4-inch plugs, with +48 V phantom power switched separately on each and an equivalent input noise of -120 dBu on XLR. A built-in omnidirectional condenser mic handles up to 115 dB SPL and suits acoustic guitar, vocals, or a quick reference recording.
Each track has a 3-band EQ, pan, echo, and reverb, and input A takes effects such as amp simulations, delays, and distortions. The rhythm section holds over 80 drum patterns in genres from rock and funk to hip hop and heavy metal.
Recording and Editing
The R4 has four tracks and records two at a time, as 48 kHz 32-bit float WAV files on microSD cards up to 1 TB. Mixing the tracks down to the dedicated bounce track, in a quick bounce or in real time, frees the four tracks for more layers. The last bounce can be undone. Every take is saved on its own, even after a bounce, and saved tracks or other audio files load into a project.
Interface and Power
Over USB-C it is a 2-in/2-out audio interface in 32-bit float or 24-bit for a computer or smartphone. It runs about 7 hours on four alkaline AA batteries and about 14 hours on lithium, or on USB power from a battery or the AD-17 AC adapter. A 1/4″-20 thread mounts it on a tripod or other accessories.
Features
- Four tracks plus a dedicated bounce track
- 32-bit float recording with dual A/D converters
- Two combo inputs for XLR or 1/4-inch plugs, with +48 V phantom power
- Built-in omnidirectional condenser mic
- 3-band EQ, pan, echo, and reverb on each track
- Amp simulation, delay, and distortion effects on input A
- Over 80 drum patterns
- 2-in/2-out 32-bit float USB audio interface
- Runs on four AA batteries or USB-C power
Specifications
| Inputs | 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR balanced, pin 2 hot); no gain adjustment (dual A/D converters); impedance XLR 2.3 kΩ, TS 1 MΩ; maximum input XLR +4 dBu, TS +10 dBu |
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| Microphone | Built-in omnidirectional condenser mic, 115 dB SPL maximum, no gain adjustment |
| Equivalent Input Noise | −120 dBu or less (XLR, IHF-A); −107 dBu or less (TS, IHF-A) |
| Phantom Power | +48 V (switchable separately for inputs A and B) |
| Frequency Response | XLR: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, −0.5/+0.0 dB; TS: 20 Hz to 20 kHz, −0.2/+0.0 dB |
| Outputs | Headphones: 3.5 mm stereo mini jack, 20 mW + 20 mW into 32 Ω, 10 Ω |
| Maximum Tracks | 2 recording |
| Recording Formats | WAV: 48 kHz, 32-bit float, mono |
| Recording Media | microSDHC (4 GB to 32 GB) and microSDXC (64 GB to 1 TB) cards |
| Display | 2-inch full-color LCD (240 × 320) |
| USB | USB-C; audio interface 2-in/2-out (USB 2.0 High Speed), 48 kHz, 24-bit or 32-bit float; mass storage (USB 2.0 High Speed); USB bus power supported |
| Power | 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium, or NiMH); Zoom AD-17 AC adapter (5 V/1.0 A); USB bus power |
| Battery Life | About 7 hours (alkaline), 6 hours (1900 mAh NiMH), 14 hours (lithium); recording 1 track, playing 1 track, phantom power off, 32 Ω headphones, power saving on |
| Power Consumption | 5 W |
| Mount | 1/4″-20 tripod thread |
| Dimensions | 74 mm (W) × 138 mm (D) × 36 mm (H) |
| Weight | 287 g (with batteries) |
