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The R8 8-Track Digital Recorder/Interface/Controller/Sampler from Zoom is an ultra-portable music production solution, ideal for the musician on the go. The R8 packs the versatility of the larger R24 into a fresh compact design. Not only is the R8 an 8-track recorder that writes to SD flash memory cards, it's also a USB audio interface, a controller, and a pad sampler!
The R8 has 2-track simultaneous recording and 8-track playback. It can record WAV files at sample rates of 44.1/48kHz and bit rates of 16/24-bit. The files are captured to SD memory cards with capacities up to 32GB for making lengthy recordings. There are built-in stereo condenser mics for making recordings without extra equipment. There are also XLR/TRS combo inputs for connecting external microphones and instruments. There is 48V phantom power available on 2 tracks for supporting condenser mics. You can choose from over 140 DSP effects to add to your recordings, including guitar amp models and mastering effects.
The R8 has a USB connector, allowing you to use it as a high-definition audio interface with your computer. It supports rates up to 24-bit/96kHz and offers 2 x 2 in/out over the USB connection. Steinberg Cubase LE DAW software is included so you can record, mix, and edit on your computer right away. The R8's controls provide full mixing and transport options for Cubase, Logic, Sonar, and other popular DAW software options. The control surface uses Mackie Control emulation for wide compatibility.
Other features of the R8 include a pad sampler with 8 voices, as well as a loop-based audio sequencer for music creation. A 2GB SD card with 500MB of pre-loaded drum loops from Big Fish Audio is included so you can start creating your own unique drum creations immediately. The R8 can operate on 4 standard AA batteries, USB bus power, or the included AC adapter for excellent versatility.
Tracks | 8 x Mono Recording Tracks 2 x Simultaneous Recording Tracks 8 x Simultaneous Playback Tracks + Metronome |
Recording Format | 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit WAV |
Recording Time | 200 Minutes per GB (Mono) |
Functions | Projects: 1000 Markers: 100/Project Locator: Hours/Minutes/Seconds/Milliseconds and Bars/Beats/Ticks File Editing: Divide, Trim Punch-In/Out (Manual, Auto) Bounce A-B Repeat Undo/Redo |
Interface | 2 x Recording Channels 2 x Playback Channels 24-bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz |
Mixer | 9 x Faders (8 Mono, 1 Master) 3 Band EQ Pan (Balance) 2 x Effect Sends Invert Tracks 1/2 and 7/8 Selectable in Pairs for Stereo Link |
Effects | Algorithms: 8 (Clean, Distortion, Aco/Bass Sim, Bass, Mic, Dual Mic, Stereo, Mastering) Patches: 310 Insert, 60 Send-Return Effect Modules: 7 Insert, 2 Send Tuner: Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, D Modal |
Rhythm Patterns | Voices: 8 Format: Linear PCM Drum Kits: 10 Pads: 8, Velocity-Sensitive Precision: 48 ppqn Patterns: 511/Project Tempo: 40.0 to 250.0 BPM |
Sampling | Playback Formats: 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit WAV Editing: Trim, Time-Stretch |
Recording Media | SD Card (16MB - 2GB) SDHC Card (4GB - 32GB) |
AD/DA Conversion | 96kHz, 24-bit, Delta-Sigma |
Display | 128 x 64 Pixel Backlit LCD |
Microphone | 2 x Omnidirectional Condenser Microphones (Stereo Pair) Gain: -50dBm < Continuous < +4dBm |
Connectors | 2 x Balanced XLR/TRS Combo Inputs 1 x Stereo 1/4" Output (2 Jacks, L/R) 1 x Stereo 1/4" Headphone Jack (2 x 20mW, 32 Ohm Load) 1 x 1/4" Control Input (FS01) 1 x USB 2.0 Mini-B High-Speed Connector (Interface/Control and Mass Storage) 1 x DC Power Input |
Input Level | -50dBm < Continuous < +4dBm |
Input Impedance | Balanced: 1 kOhm Unbalanced: 50 kOhms Hi-Z: 470 kOhms |
Signal to Noise Ratio | 93dB |
Phantom Power | 48V, 24V |
Power | 4 x AA Batteries (Up to 5.5 Hours Operation with Backlight On and Phantom Power Off) USB Bus Power 5VDC, 1A via AC Adapter (Zoom AD-17, Included) |
Dimensions (WxDxH) | 10.1 x 7.48 x 2" (257 x 190 x 51mm) |
Weight | 27.5 oz (780g) |
Recorder | Physical Tracks | 8 |
| Simultaneous Recording Tracks | 2 |
| Simultaneous Playback Tracks | 8 |
| Recording Data Format | 44.1/48kHz, 16/24bit WAV |
| Maximum Recordable Time | 200 minutes / GB (44.1kHz 16-bit, mono tracks) |
| Projects | 1 |
| Markers | 100 / Project |
| Locator | Hours / Min. / Sec. / msec or Bars / Beats / Ticks |
| File Editing | Divide, Trim |
| Other Functions | Punch-In / Out (Manual, Automatic), Bounce, Marker, A-B Repeat, Undo / Redo, Metronome |
Audio interface | Input Channels | 2 |
| Output Channels | 2 |
| Quantization | 24bit |
| Sampling Frequency | 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96kHz |
Mixer | Faders | 9 |
| Level Meters | 19-step LCD, Post-fader |
| Track Parameters | 3-Band Equalizer, Pan (Balance), Effect Send x 2, Invert |
| Stereo Links Track pairs | 1/2 to 7/8 selectable |
Effects | Algorithms | 8 (CLEAN, DISTORTION, ACO/BASS SIM, BASS, MIC, DUAL MIC、STEREO、MASTERING) |
| Types | 146 |
| Modules | 7 for Insert, 2 for Send / Return |
| Patches | 310 for Insert, 60 for Send / Return |
| Tuner | Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, D modal |
Sampler | Playback Data Format | 44.1/48kHz, 16/24bit WAV |
| Voices | 8 |
| Editing Functions | Trim, Time-stretch |
Rhythm | Voices | 8 |
| Sound Format | 16-bit Linear PCM |
| Drum Kits | 10 |
| Pads | 8 (velocity-sensitive) |
| Precision | 48PPQN |
| Patterns | 511 (472 factory, 39 blank) / Project |
| Beat | 1/4-8/4 |
| Tempo | 40.0~250.0BPM |
Hardware | Recording Media | SD Card (16MB-2GB), SDHC Card (4-32GB) |
| A/D Conversion | 96kHz 24bit delta-sigma ADC |
| D/A Conversion | 96kHz 24bit delta-sigma DAC |
| Display | 128 x 64 pixel LCD (with backlight) |
| Inputs | 2 x XLR-1/4Phone Combo Jack / Input Impedance: (Balanced input) 1kΩ balanced, 2nd hot, (Unbalanced input) 50kΩ unbalanced, (Hi-Z Input) 470kΩ / Input Level: -50dBm to +4dBm continuously variable |
| Built-in microphones | Omnidirectional condenser microphones / Gain: -50dBm to +4dBm continuously variable |
| Phantom Power Supply | 48V、24V |
| Master Output | 1/4"TRS Phone (balanced) / Output Impedance: 1kΩ / Rated Output Level: +4dBm |
| Headphones Output | 1/4Stereo Phone Jack, 20mW x 2 (at 32Ω load) |
| USB | Mini-B type (USB2.0 High-Speed compatible)] Audio Interface / Control Surface or Mass Storage Class operation |
| Power Requirements | AC adapter (DC5V/1A/center positive) or AA size (LR6) battery x 4 |
| Battery Life | 5.5 hours (with backlight on and phantom power off) |
| Dimensions | 257(W) x 190(D) x 51(H) mm |
| Weight | 780g (without batteries) |
Type of Product | Recorders |
Connector | XLR |
Connector | USB |