Zoom R20 - First Walk-through Impressions

We get our hands on the new Zoom R20 multitrack standalone recorder! We cover the features and get hands on to show off the touchscreen!

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Signal Chain: Two Shure SM7b Microphones plugged into a Cloud CL-2, into an Antelope Audio Orion Studio, with some leveling in Studio One 5! Also used a Zoom F1 on Cal for the close-ups!
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[FuzzySoulTiger]

Thank you for making such a comprehensive beginners video for the r20. I feel more encouraged than ever that this is exactly what I need to do my recordings on the next level without caring something that is too heavy to lug around with me and not worry about transferring my work from CDs to a computer. Again, great job with this review video 🎅🏾

[JimWalkerMusic]

I travel a lot for my job and this is the type of recorder I have needed for years. I already have a perfect travel case this will fit in along with additional microphones and headphones. Thanks for doing the review

[ryanstix]

Anyone using this in 2024? I've heard very mixed reviews, plagued with freezing and recording tracks disappearing..with the firmware having some updates, hopefully this is actually a working machine now.. would love to hear some stuff actually recorded with this thing..

[witchesbru]

Just an project is limited to 1350 bars (about 45 minutes in length). I know most people won't record one song that long. However, I plan on using the Zoom R20 to record a live band's gig. Each set is about an hour, so I'll have to split it in two.

[oolabob]

I want to add two things here that I didn't know until I got the R20 and started recording with it.
It doesn't have battery power capability.
The 2 multi-input jacks can be a limitation if you want to plug in more than 2 instruments other than mics. Most instrument cables are 1/4" at both ends. I shopped and found patch cables that have a 1/4" input end to plug into an instrument and an XLR output end to plug into an XLR input on the R20. Now I can plug in more instruments at the same time.
Now my meta-comment: it depends on what you want to do with it. There are workarounds for limitations, and you might have to find your workarounds on your own.

[samiam]

Shame only up tp 24bit 44.1 khz? By now 96k should be there at least 48k. Looks nice though and the price is right.

[MrCosmicVictory]

i think zoom is onto something here. id love to see a bigger version

[typangtv]

I’m thinking about getting one of these. I’m been curious about recording but don’t have a very powerful pc. I primarily play guitar into an interface with a Trio+ accompaniment pedal. This seems like the sweet spot for me between audio interface, analog mixer, and DAW.

[gregchristopher]

Just bought one. I like there products . I have a new interest in doing electronic music awesome.

[kapitbanda]

great product, a hardware with a mini DAW ! i'm waiting for the evolution of this product. great review !

[davefiano]

Thanks guys. You get right to the gist of the matter in noting the main thing to know regarding the 8 tracks at once and “latching”!

[doylegrizzle]

Bought to replace the Tascam 24 that behemoth went to storage!

[sdbracht]

Thanks guys for the great demonstration, looks like just what I need and I'm ordering one tomorrow, not sure where

[trippypages]

Seems like the perfect DEMO maker
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[fatherdamien]

I'm trying to decide between buying the zoom r20 or the tascam dp24sd. Not sure what to buy lol so I went and rented a zoom r24 instead until I make my decision.

[BrianJones-dqrh]

Yeah that latch thing threw me for a loop on my other r24. Fortunately they have competent techs that were able to talk me through it.

[paulangotti]

How about a video of when you connect the unit to your computer such as logic pro and how you would use it that way.

[eteline_music]

Thinking of getting this to replace my old Boss BR600, mainly because I would guess the noise floor and overall recording quality would be much better. Although the touch screen looks great too.

[tomblaze]

This feels like a good first draft - fixing the inputs to have more 1/4" input s - if you look at 30 year s vision products if they do the R&D on the screen they will release 2-3 more units \\\\ I see a zoom r30 or r40 with more faders and 24-32 channels \

[BarkingForBroccoliBG]

Does this unit have the same mic pre as the R8? I find the R8 convenient to record vocals into with Shure beta58 mic when in my car parked long periods for work them import the vocal tracks into Daw later. Double the tracks would be good versus the R8