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.
Musical Freedom, Battery Powered
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.
Amazing Sound
Fully Loaded
Take It Everywhere
Playback or Play Along
Interface, Control Surface, and Time Keeper
Add Some Synth for Good Measure
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.
Zoom R12 Specs
General
| Form Factor | Desktop |
| Number of Tracks | WAV: 8 (2 Inputs + Stereo Mix) |
| Maximum Simultaneous Tracks | 2 x Recording / 8 x Playback (at 44.1 kHz) |
| Display | 1 x 2.4" Color LCD Touchscreen (Backlit) |
| Maximum Sampling Rate | 44.1 kHz / 24-Bit |
| Number of Microphone Preamps | 2 Preamps |
| Built-In Microphone | None |
| Input Level Adjustment | 2 x Knob |
| Sample Pads | None |
Signal Processing
| Gain/Trim Range | +6 dB to +50 dB |
| EQ | Input Channels: 3-Band Shelving (Mono Channels) |
| EQ Parameters | High: ±12 dB at 10 kHz Mid: ±12 dB at 2.5 kHz Low: ±12 dB at 100 Hz |
| Dynamic Processing | Input Channels: Compressor, Limiter, Gate |
| Solo/Mute | Solo, Mute per Input Channel |
| Built-In Effects | 10 x Effect (Type Unspecified) |
Connectivity
| Analog Audio I/O | 2 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Balanced/Unbalanced Mic/Line/Hi-Z Input 2 x 1/4" TRS Balanced Line Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output |
| Phantom Power | 48 V, Selectable On/Off (Selectable on Individual Inputs) |
| Digital Audio I/O | None |
| Host Connection Protocol | USB 2.0 |
| USB (Non-Host) | None |
| Sync I/O | None |
| Network I/O | None |
| MIDI I/O | None |
| Wireless Connectivity | None |
Performance
| Frequency Response | 20 Hz to 20 kHz +0.5/-1 dB |
| Maximum Output Level | +1 dBu |
| Headphone Output Power | 1/8" / 3.5 mm: 45 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
| Impedance | Combo XLR-1/4" Mic/Line Inputs: 3.9 Kilohms 1/4" Hi-Z Inputs: 1 Megohm |
Digital Audio
| Audio File Formats | Recording: WAV |
| Sample Rates | 44.1 kHz (Recording to SD Card) |
| Bit Depths | 16 / 24-Bit |
Audio Storage & Playback
| Supported Media | microSDXC Card |
| Memory Card Slot | 1 x microSDXC |
| Supported Media Capacity | 1 TB Maximum |
Compatibility
| OS Compatibility | macOS Windows iOS Android *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Mobile App Compatible | No *As of March, 2023: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
Power
| Power Requirements | Battery, USB Bus Power |
| DC Input Power | 5 VDC at 1A (USB Bus Power) |
| AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC at 1 A |
| Battery Type | 4 x AA |
| Approximate Battery Life | 5 Hours (AA Alkaline) 5 Hours (AA NiMH) 11 Hours (AA Lithium) |
Physical
| Dimensions | 10.1 x 6.2 x 2.4" / 256 x 158 x 61 mm |
| Weight | 29.2 oz / 827.0 g (with Batteries) |
Packaging Info
| Package Weight | 2.415 lb |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 12.4 x 7.1 x 2.7" |
In the Box
- Zoom R12 MultiTrak Portable Recorder and Control Surface
- AD-17 AC Adapter
- USB-C Cable
- 2-Year Manufacturer Warranty
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