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ZOOM R8 RECORDER INTERFACE CONTROLLER

The R8 is more than a multi-track recorder. When combined with your compute, it becomes a powerful audio interface. Connect the R8 to your computer via USB, launch your favourite DAW or use the included Cubase LE software and start laying down your tracks. Simultaneous 2-in/2-out capability allows you to record up to 24-bit/96kHz high-definition audio. If you use the 44.1kHz sampling rate, the internal DSP effects of the R8 are also available for your computer tracks. A dedicated control lets you adjust the mixing balance between the DAW playback sound and the direct sound for monitoring.

Computers bring incredible control and power to the recording process, but they’re not very intuitive when it comes to mixing. Through a simple USB connection, you can control the transport and mixing functions of major DAWs such as Cubase, Logic, and Sonar from the R8. No more mixing with a mouse! The R8 makes mixing a pleasure.

The R8's sampler function consists of eight voices triggered by eight built-in pads. Samples can also be assigned to each pad to create loops. It also has internal drum loops, which allow you to easily create pro-quality backing and basic tracks. Not only does the R8 offer over 500 drum patterns to work with, it also includes a 2GB SD card containing 500MB of drum loops recorded by Big Fish Audio.

Best of all, the R8 will operate on four standard AA alkaline batteries (not included) for over five hours of continuous use. In addition, the R8 comes with a 2GB SD card and supports up to 32GB SDHC cards for a maximum of 100 track hours. Using SD media for recording not only makes the R8 lighter and more portable, it also ensures increased reliability with no concern for hard drive failure. The R8 can also function under USB bus power or with the included AC adapter. With the new R8 from Zoom, versatility, control and comprehensive features come together in a single device that fits in a guitar case.

Product Features

• 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 
• Over 140 send-return and insert DSP effects, including amp/preamp models and mastering algorithms
• Internal track bouncing and mix-down of multi-track to stereo
• 8-voice pad sampler with adjustable sensitivity
• Rhythm machine with 160 drum and percussion sounds
• Manual play or step entry of rhythm patterns with adjustable quantisation
• Loop-based audio sequencer integrates recorder, rhythm machine, and pad sampler
• 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
• Runs on 4 AA batteries, with alkaline battery life of more than 5 hours
• AC adapter included

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