Zoom R8 Recorder / Interface Controller

8-track playback, 2-track simultaneous recording
Built-in stereo condenser microphones
Records directly to SD and SDHC cards up to 32 GB
Records 16-bit/24-bit, 44.1 kHz/48 kHz mono and stereo WAV files
Dual mic/line/instrument level inputs on XLR/TRS combo connectors
+24 and +48V phantom power
Dual balanced ¼" TRS output jacks
Headphone output with dedicated volume control
Control input for foot switch start/stop/rewind, punch-in/out, and patch up/down
Built-in metronome and chromatic tuner
Over 140 send-return and insert DSP effects, including amp/preamp models and mastering algorithms
User editing of effects parameters, with 370 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
8-voice pad sampler with adjustable 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
2-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC/Mac 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
USB bus power
SD card reader function
Runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of more than 5 hours
AC adapter included

MULTITRACK RECORDING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER
The R8 provides eight tracks for recording and playback (up to two tracks can be recorded simultaneously) in full fidelity WAV format, making it ideal for both professional production and for use as a musical sketchpad. Battery operation allows for field recording and enables you to capture your musical ideas quickly. You can connect external microphones or line-level sources directly to the R8, or use the built-in stereo mic pair for minimal setup. You can also plug instruments such as electric guitar or bass right into the R8. When your multitrack recording is complete, you can use the R8's internal mixer, complete with real faders, equalization, panning, and over 140 built-in DSP effects—including amp models and mastering effects like multi-band compression—to create a stereo mix with studio-quality sound.

CREATE MUSIC ANY WAY YOU LIKE
The R8 is a pad sampler and rhythm machine too. Eight velocity-sensitive pads allow the triggering of up to 24 samples, drum sounds, or loops. In addition, you can create your own custom samples and loops from recorded audio tracks. Quantization and time-stretching can be applied to ensure perfect synchronization. Three playback modes are available for each pad (Repeat, Gate, and 1Shot), and the onboard audio sequencer allows step entry when absolute precision is required.
Best of all, the R8's multitrack recorder is fully integrated with the pad sampler and rhythm machine, allowing a wide variety of production styles to be accommodated. However you choose to build your productions, you'll find the R8 to be the ultimate creative tool.

CONTROL YOUR DAW
If you use DAW (Digital Audio Workstation) software, you probably love mixing in the box but hate mixing with a mouse. The R8's Mackie Control™ emulation enables it to act as a full-featured control surface for popular DAWs such as Cubase, Logic, Ableton Live, and Sonar, adding physical faders and transport/status buttons that streamline the process of creating the perfect mix. In addition, five assignable function keys allow you to set marker points and initiate advanced editing operations.