Zoom has introduced the R8 Recorder, Interface, Controller and Sampler – a portable production tool designed to do just about everything.

Features:

• 8-track playback, 2-track simultaneous recording, digital multi-track recorder, audio interface, control surface, and pad sampler
• Drum machine, over 150 guitar and studio effects with mastering effects
• Use as an audio interface or controller with included Cubase LE Software, or other major DAW programs
• Includes 2GB SD card and holds up to 32GB SDHC for 100 track hours
• Powered by only 4 AA batteries, included power adapter, or USB connection

Details below.

The Zoom R8 retails for about $300. 

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Specs:

• Recorder:
  • 8 Physical Tracks
  • 2 Simultaneous Recording Tracks
  • 8 Simultaneous Playback Tracks
  • Recording Data Format: 44.1/48kHz, 16/24bit WAV
  • Maximum Recordable Time: 200 minutes / GB (44.1kHz 16-bit, mono tracks)
  • Projects: 1,000
  • Markers: 100 / Project
  • Locator: Hours / Min. / Sec. / msec or Bars / Beats / Ticks
  • File Editing: Divide, Trim
  • Other Functions: Punch-In / Out (Manual, Automatic), Bounce, Marker, A-B Repeat, Undo / Redo, Metronome
• Audio interface
  • 2 Input Channels
  • 2 Output Channels
  • Quantization: 24bit
  • Sampling Frequency 44.1?48?88.2?96kHz
• Mixer:
  • 9 Faders
  • Level Meters: 19-step LCD, Post-fader
  • Track Parameters: 3-band Equalizer, Pan (Balance), Effect Send x 2, Invert
  • Stereo Links Track pairs: 1/2 to 7/8 selectable
• Effects:
  • 8 Algorithms (CLEAN?DISTORTION?ACO/BASS SIM?BASS?MIC?DUAL MIC?STEREO?MASTERING?
  • Types: 146
  • Modules: 7 for Insert, 2 for Send / Return
  • Patches: 310 for Insert, 60 for Send / Return
  • Tuner: Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, D modal
• Sampler:
  • Playback Data Format: 44.1/48kHz, 16/24bit WAV
  • 8 Voices
  • Editing Functions: Trim, Time-stretch
• Rhythm:
  • 8 Voices
  • Sound Format: 16-bit Linear PCM
  • 10 Drum Kits
  • 8 Pads (velocity-sensitive)
  • Precision 48PPQN
  • Rhythm Patterns: 511/project
  • Patterns: 511 (472 factory, 39 blank) / Project
  • Beat: 1/4?8/4
  • Tempo: 40.0-250.0 BPM
• Recording Media: SD Card (16MB-2GB), SDHC Card (4-32GB)
• A/D Conversion: 96kHz 24bit delta-sigma ADC
• D/A Conversion: 96kHz 24bit delta-sigma DAC
• Display: 128 x 64 pixel LCD (with backlight)
• Inputs 2 x XLR-1/4”Phone Combo Jack / Input Impedance: (Balanced input) 1k? balanced, 2nd hot, (Unbalanced input) 50k? unbalanced, (Hi-Z Input) 470k? / Input Level: -50dBm to +4dBm continuously variable
• Built-in microphones Omnidirectional condenser microphones / Gain: -50dBm to +4dBm continuously variable
• Phantom Power Supply: 48V -24V
• Master Output: 1/4? TRS Phone (balanced) / Output Impedance: 1k? / Rated Output Level: +4dBm
• Headphones Output: 1/4” Stereo Phone Jack, 20mW x 2 (at 32? load)
• USB Mini-B type (USB2.0 High-Speed compatible) – Audio Interface / Control Surface or Mass Storage Class operation
• Power Requirements: AC adapter (DC5V/1A/center positive) or AA size (LR6) battery x 4
• Dimensions: 257(W) x 190(D) x 51(H) mm
• Weight: 780g (without batteries)