Zoom R12

LIVE TO MAKE MUSIC The R12 is made for musicians who live to make music. And they want the freedom to make music wherever they go.

ALL YOU NEED ON-BOARD Compact and mobile, you can record, edit, and mix songs without a computer. Use the R12's full-color LCD touchscreen to easily cut, copy, loop, and edit your tracks.

AMAZING SOUND The R12 has super-clean preamps, and you'll love the way they sound. With two XLR/TRS inputs, and 8 tracks of audio, the R12 is perfect for recording everything from demos to release-ready songs.

FULLY LOADED The R12 includes a send effects channel offering reverb, chorus and delay with a dedicated effects return fader. For advanced tones, you can use presets and effects from Zooms' Guitar Lab. The R12 also has pan and a 3-channel EQ for each track and a compressor on inputs 1 and 2.

PLAYBACK. PLAY ALONG. Use Sequence Play to create a playlist of your projects. Then use them as backing tracks, whether you're playing live or rehearsing a set.

IT STARTS WITH A GROOVE With 150 preloaded drum loops in a variety of patterns and genres, the R12 provides a versatile rhythm section for any project.

IMPORT AUDIO FILES Add additional audio samples by importing files into your R12 via Micro SD card or USB thumb drive.

TAKE IT EVERYWHERE The R12 provides up to 5 hours on four AA batteries allowing you to bring your production anywhere. Additionally, you can power the R12 with the optional AD-17 adapter, or a USB battery.

FROM HEADPHONES TO MONITORS The R12 includes an 1/8" stereo headphone jack as well as dedicated 1/4" monitor outputs.

EXPANDED CONTROL Musicians can also plug in their iOS devices to use the optional R12 Control App.

** R12 Control App available in late 2022.

INTERFACE + CONTROL SURFACE Use the R12 as a stereo audio interface with your favorite DAW or streaming platform, via USB-C. As a control surface, the transport controls and faders make it easy to adjust and control your software during production.

ATTENTION TO DETAIL

CONNECTIONS FOR EVERYTHING - Connect microphones, instruments or line level devices like keyboards, mixing boards and more.

HI-Z - Input 1 on the R12 has a Hi-Z switch, allowing you to plug your guitar directly into the recorder.

PHANTOM POWER - Both inputs on the R12 offer 48V Phantom Power for condenser microphones.

STAY IN TIME. EVERY TIME. Activate the fully customizable click track with the press of a button. Use the click balance section to blend the metronome with your playback audio and route to your headphones and/or the main outputs.

ADD SOME SYNTH The R12 has 18 FM synth instruments built in that can be played by plugging in a MIDI keyboard via USB-C or programmed using the touchscreen.

• Portable Multi-Track Recording: Record up to 8 tracks simultaneously with an intuitive interface.

• Built-In Drum Machine: Create beats on the go with integrated rhythm patterns.

• Touchscreen Display: Navigate, edit, and mix easily with a responsive touchscreen.

• Onboard Effects: Enhance your recordings with a variety of studio-quality effects.

• Battery or USB Power: Use it anywhere with battery operation or USB connectivity.

• Audio Interface Capability: Connect to your computer for recording and mixing.

• Expandable Storage: Save your projects on SD cards for easy transport and access.

• Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators seeking professional-quality audio in a compact form.

GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS:

• 8-track digital multitrack recorder

• 2.4" full-color LCD touchscreen display

• Compact and portable design

• Built-in FM synthesizer with 18 instrument sounds

• 150 preloaded drum loops across various genres

• Records directly to microSDHC/microSDXC cards (up to 1TB)

• Dimensions: 267 mm (W) - 190 mm (D) - 49 mm (H)

• Weight: 1.1 kg

INPUTS:

• 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs

• Hi-Z switch on Input 1 for direct guitar/bass connection

• 48V phantom power available on both inputs

OUTPUTS:

• 2 TRS phone jacks (L/R) for master output

• 1 stereo mini-phone jack for headphones

• Master output impedance: 200 Ω

• Headphone output impedance: 33 Ω

• Headphone maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ω load)

RECORDING:

• Record up to 8 tracks (2 simultaneously)

• Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2

• Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 8

• Recording format: 44.1kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo WAV

EFFECTS:

• Send effects: reverb, chorus, delay

• Dedicated effects return fader

• Pan and 3-band EQ for each track

• Compressor on Inputs 1 and 2

• Compatible with Zoom's Guitar Lab for advanced tones

RHYTHM AND SYNTHESIZER:

• 150 preloaded drum loops in various patterns and genres

• 18 built-in FM synth instruments

• Synthesizer playable via USB MIDI keyboard or touchscreen

CONNECTIVITY:

• USB Type-C port

• USB audio interface function: Stereo Mode (2-in/2-out)

• USB MIDI keyboard connection

• Compatible with R12 Control App for iPad

POWER:

• Powered by 4 AA batteries (up to 5 hours of operation)

• Can be powered via included AD-17 AC adapter or USB battery

ADDITIONAL FEATURES:

• Sequence Play for creating playlists of projects

• Fully customizable click track

• Import audio files via microSD card or USB thumb drive

• Use as a control surface for DAW software

• Accessibility features for the visually impaired via R12 Control App