Zoom R24 is a new 24 track digital portastudio and builds upon the success of the formidable R16. Zoom R24 comes with a similar, stupendous feature set, which includes an integrated sampler, USB Interface and R24 can also function as a DAW Controller. However, R-24 goes one better then the R16, not only is the track count increased to 24 the recorder also combines an audio interface and control surface capability while adding drum machine and sampler functions. Everything you need for music production is right at your fingertips.
With the Zoom R24 you can capture audio in any setting, from live music performance, drums with multiple mics to music rehearsals and songwriting, even audio for film and video. The Zoom R-24's simultaneous 8 track capability makes professionalism easy. Playback up to 24 tracks using its 16/24-bit linear WAV format and 44.1 or 48KHz sampling rate.
The transport and mixing operations of DAW software can be controlled via the R24, giving you greater control and a better feel for mixing. In Mackie Control emulation mode, major DAW applications such as Cubase, Logic and Sonar are supported.
Zoom R24 even functions as an audio interface, via the onboard USB interface, enabling direct input of sound to a computer. Support for high quality 24-bit/96kHz encoding ensures great sound. Eight input channels and two output channels can be used simultaneously. If you use the sampling rate of 44.1kHz, the internal DSP effects of the R24 are also usable on your computer track. A dedicated control lets you adjust the mixing balance between the DAW playback sound and the direct sound for monitoring.
With the onboard sampler function you can specify a range from any track to use a loop material. Then play them in real time with trigger playback using the drum pads, or use the onboard sequencer to build the loop structure for a song. Alternatively, the supplied USB memory (2GB) contains drums loops that can be arranged freely to create professional-quality rhythm backing. Recording on another track while playing loops is also possible, seamlessly blending the recorder and sampler functions.