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ZoomR12 MultiTrak Recorder

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Zoom R12 MultiTrak Recorder
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Independent shopping perspective

The Korena take

Zoom’s R12 MultiTrak is a compact recorder for building songs away from a computer. Two XLR/TRS inputs handle recording up to two tracks at once, while the unit plays back up to eight tracks. Its color touchscreen puts cutting, copying, looping, and editing on the recorder itself. Each track has pan and 3-band EQ, while input channels 1 and 2 have compression. Send effects, 150 drum loops, sample import, and Sequence Play make it useful for demos, song production, rehearsal backing tracks, and live playback.

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Who this is for

  • Recording and mixing demos or songs without bringing a computer into the setup.
  • Building rehearsal or live backing-track playlists with Sequence Play.
  • Mobile sessions using AA batteries, a USB battery, or the optional AD-17 adapter.

What matters in use

The specifications, translated

Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.

Zoom R12 MultiTrak Recorder construction detail

Detail 01

Maximum simultaneous recording: 2 tracks

Two inputs can be recorded at the same time.

Detail 02

Maximum simultaneous playback: 8 tracks

The recorder can play up to eight tracks together.

Detail 03

44.1kHz, 16/24-bit mono/stereo WAV

The R12 records in these WAV formats.

Detail 04

150 preloaded loops

Provides built-in drum loops in varied patterns and genres.

Detail 05

3-band EQ per track

Each track has low, middle, and high EQ controls.

Final check

Know before you order

  1. 01Four AA batteries are sold separately.
  2. 02The AD-17 adapter is optional and sold separately.
  3. 03Imported audio samples are loaded via microSD card or USB thumb drive.
Zoom R12 MultiTrak Recorder close-up

Product questions

Before you decide

Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.

01Can I record with the R12 without a computer?

Yes. It can record, edit, and mix songs without a computer.

02How many tracks can it record at once?

It records up to two tracks simultaneously and plays back up to eight tracks simultaneously.

03What power options are available?

Use four AA batteries, the optional AD-17 adapter, or a USB battery. Alkaline AA operation is rated for about five hours.

04Can I use an iOS device with the R12?

Yes. iOS devices can use the optional R12 Control App.

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Full specifications

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