Zoom R24

Features

• 24-track playback, 8-track simultaneous recording
• Built-in stereo condenser microphones
• Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB for up to 100 track hours
• Records mono and stereo WAV files (16 / 24-bit, 44.1 / 48 kHz sampling rates)
• Eight balanced mic/line/instrument-level inputs on XLR/TRS combo connectors
• 1 Low-Z input for connection of passive electric guitar and bass
• +24 and +48V phantom power (6 channels)  
• Dual balanced ¼" TRS output jacks
• Headphone output with dedicated volume control 
• Built-in metronome and chromatic tuner
• More than 100 send-return and insert DSP effects, including amp/preamp models and mastering algorithms
• User editing of effects parameters, with 390 patch memories for storage
• Independent level, pan, and EQ for each track
• Internal track bouncing and mixdown of multitrack to stereo
• Flexible overdubbing and both manual and automatic punch-in/out
• Loop playback with waveform zoom and user-defined start/stop points
• Variable playback speed from 50% to 150%, without affecting pitch
• Up to 100 marks per recording
• Invert track phase function
• Trim and Divide file editing
• 24-voice pad sampler (3 banks of 8 pads) with adjustable pad sensitivity
• Rhythm machine with 160 drum and percussion sounds
• Storage for 100 user-created rhythm patterns of up to 100 bars each
• Manual play or step entry of rhythm patterns with adjustable quantization
• Loop-based audio sequencer integrates recorder, rhythm machine, and pad sampler
• Backlit LCD with contrast control for easy viewing in low-light environments
• 4-segment LED metering
• 8-in/2-out USB audio interface for Macintosh/Windows computers
• High-definition 24-bit/96 kHz playback capability with DAW software
• Control Surface functionality (Mackie Control emulation)
• Full mixing and transport controls for Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, and other DAWs
• Two R24s can be synchronized via USB for 48 tracks of playback and 16 tracks of simultaneous recording
• USB bus power
• SD card reader function

Specifications

• Track count: 24 (mono)
• Maximum number of simultaneous recording tracks: 8
• Maximum number of simultaneous playback tracks: 24 audio + metronome
• Recording data format: 16 / 24-bit, 44.1 / 48 kHz WAV format
• Maximum recording time: 200 minutes/1 GB (44.1 kHz 16-bit, mono tracks)
• Projects: 1000
• Markers: 100/project
• Locator: Hours/minutes/seconds/milliseconds and bars/beats/ticks
• File editing: Divide, trim
• Other functions: Punch-in/out (manual, auto), Bounce, A-B repeat, Undo/Redo

• Number of recording channels: 8
• Number of playback channels: 2
• Quantization bit-rate: 24
• Sampling frequency: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz

• Faders: 9 (mono x 8, master x 1)
• Level meter display: 4-segment LED
• Track parameters: 3-band equalizer, pan (balance), effect send x 2, invert
• Stereo link: Tracks 1 / 2 - 23 / 24 selectable in pairs

• Algorithms: 9 (CLEAN, DISTORTION, ACO/BASS, BASS, MIC, DUAL MIC, STEREO, 8xCOMP, EQ, MASTERING)
• Patches: 330 insert, 60 send-return
• Effect modules: 7 insert, 2 send-return

• Type: Chromatic, guitar, bass, open A/D/E/G, D modal

• Voices: 8
• Sound format: 16-bit linear PCM
• Drum kits: 10
• Pads: 8 (velocity-sensitive)
• Precision: 48 PPQN
• Rhythm patterns: 511/project
• Tempo: 40.0 - 250.0 BPM

• Playback formats: 16 / 24-bit, 44.1 / 48 kHz WAV 
• Editing functions: Trim, Time-stretch

• Recording media: SD card (16MB - 2 GB), SDHC card (4 - 32 GB)
• Analog-digital conversion: 96 kHz 24-bit delta-sigma ADC
• Digital-analog conversion: 96 kHz 24-bit delta-sigma DAC
• Display: 128 x 64 pixel LCD (with backlight)
• Inputs:
  • Input 1-8
    • Type: 8 XLR/TRS combo jacks
    • Input impedance: (Balanced input) 1KΩ balanced (2 hot), (Unbalanced input) 50 KΩ unbalanced (1 with Hi-Z input impedance 1 MΩ (Hi-Z on), 6 with phantom power)
    • Phantom Power: 48V, 24V
    • Input level: -50 dBm < continuous < +4 dBm
       
  • Built-in stereo microphones
    • Type: Omnidirectional condenser microphones
    • Gain: -50 dBm < continuous < +4 dBm                      
       

• Output: TRS phone (balanced)
• Phones: Standard stereo phone jack 20 mW x 2 (32 Ω load)
   

• Mini-B type (USB 2.0): USB 2.0 Hi-Speed (operation as audio interface/control surface/ card reader/USB storage)

• Number of recording channels: 8
• Number of playback channels: 2
• Bit rate: 24
• Sampling frequency: 44.1, 48, 88.2, 96 kHz
• Compatibility:
  • Windows® XP SP3 or later (32-bit)
  • Windows® Vista SP1 or later (32-bit, 64-bit)
  • Windows® 7 (32-bit, 64-bit)
  • 32-bit: Intel® Pentium® 4 1.8 GHz or faster, RAM 1 GB or more
  • 64-bit: Intel® Pentium® Dual Core 2.7 GHz or faster, RAM 2 GB or more
  • Mac OS X 10.5.8 or later/10.6.5 or later with Intel® Core Duo 1.83 GHz or faster and RAM 1 GB or more
  • USB 2.0 compatible port, Intel chipsets recommended
     

• AC adapter: DC 5V 1A (Zoom AD-14)
• Batteries: 6 AA batteries (4.5-hour continuous operation time with backlight set to 15 seconds and phantom power off)

• Dimensions: 376 mm (W) x 237.1 mm (D) x 52.2 mm (H)
• Weight: 1.3 kg