A Multi Track Recorder That Redefines 'Easy'
With a familiar touchscreen interface, the R20 makes it insanely simple to track, edit and mix your songs, letting you focus on the music.

Musicians, Be Prepared To Get Blown Away
The R20 has the best preamps and noise floor of any multi track recorder Zoom has ever designed. With six XLR inputs, two combo inputs, and 16 tracks of recording, the R20 is perfect for singer-songwriters to full bands.

Drag. Drop. Pinch. Swipe. Create.
Navigate and edit with ease, via the R20's 4.3-inch color LCD touchscreen interface.

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

Color-Coded For Clarity.
Improve your workflow with color-coded faders, gain dials, and touchscreen track regions, making sure you are always adjusting the correct channel.

Put The Pieces Together
Cut, copy, combine and loop. The R20's interface provides intuitive editing. You'll immediately feel at home.

Spice Things Up!
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.

The Rhythm Is Gonna Get Ya!
30 genres, 150 rhythm patterns and song form variations, it's hard to find a drummer this versatile.

18 Built-In Synth Sounds
Plug in a MIDI keyboard via USB-C or use the touchscreen to add sonic textures with the R20's internal synthesizer.

Backing Tracks
The R20 can import and playback standard MIDI files allowing you to import bass lines, melodies, piano parts, and more.

Record To Sd
The R20 records directly to SDHC or SDXC cards up to 1TB, giving you plenty of space to track your next song or album.

Monitor & Playback
The R20 has a headphone jack for monitoring while recording and dedicated outputs for mixing on your favorite monitors.

Locking AC Adapter
The new Zoom locking adapter ensures security against accidental unplugging.

Click
Access the fully adjustable click track with just a press of a button.

Inputs
Hi-Z is available on input 1, while 48V phantom power is available on input 5-8.

Wireless Control App
Use the optional Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter to control the R20 wirelessly from your iOS device.

Let's Move Forward Together.

Accessibility for the Visually Impaired
The first multi-track recorder that allows accessibility for the visually impaired, the R20 app features VoiceOver and VoiceOver Gestures.

  • Input Peak Indicators / Gain Knobs
  • ITouchscreen
  • I Track Record Buttons
  • IChannel / Master Faders
  • ITransport Controls
  • I DC12v Ac Adapter Connector
  • I Power Switch
  • I Headphone Volume Knob & Output
  • I Left / Right Outputs
  • I Bluetooth Remote Port
  • ISD Card Slot
  • 4.3" Full-color LCD touchscreen display
  • Easy-to-use DAW-inspired interface
  • Record up to 16 tracks (8 simultaneously)
  • Eight XLR mic preamps, including two mic/line/instrument combo jacks
  • Hi-Z available on input 1 and 48V phantom power available on inputs 5-8
  • Color-coded volume faders, gain knobs and tracks
  • Onboard editing and built-in effects
  • Pre-loaded drum loops
  • Optional BTA-1 Bluetooth enables wireless control via the R20 Control App
  • USB-C audio interface up to 8-in / 4-out
  • Records directly to SDHC cards up to 32GB and SDXC cards up to 1TB
  • New locking-type AC adapter (ZAD-1220)
  • Up to 24-bit /44.1kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV
  • Compatible with Guitar Lab software for Mac/Windows PC
  • Connectors: two XLR/TRS combo jacks and six XLR
  • Input gain: −3 – +40dB
  • Input impedance: XLR 3.9 kohm, TRS 5.3 kohm/1 mohm (when Hi-Z is on, for input 1 only)
  • Maximum input level: +4 dBu
  • Master out connectors: Two TRS phone jacks
  • Master out max output level: +14 dBu
  • Master output impedance: 200 ohm
  • Phone connector: One standard stereo phone jack
  • Phone max output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 ohm load)
  • Phone output impedance: 33 ohm
  • Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 8
  • Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 16
  • Recording format: 44.1kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo WAV
  • Recording media: 4-32GB cards compatible with the SDHC specification and 64-512GB cards compatible with the SDXC specification
  • Maximum number of simultaneous effects: 3
  • Effects patch memories: 50
  • Tuner: Chromatic/Guitar/Bass/Open A/Open D/Open E/Open G/DADGAD
  • Metronome time signature: 3/4, 4/4, 6/8
  • Metronome tempo range: 40-250 BPM
  • Sound source format: PCM
  • Number of rhythm loops: 150 or more
  • Synth polyphony: 8
  • Synth sound source format: FM
  • Number of synth sound types: 18, including PCM drum kit
  • USB connector: USB Type-C
  • Mass storage operation host/device: USB 2.0 high spec
  • Guitar Lab connection: USB 1.1 full speed USB
  • MIDI keyboard connection: USB 1.1 full speed
  • DAW connection: USB 1.1 full speed
  • Maximum power consumption: 11W