The Zoom R12 MultiTrak Portable Recorder is more than a device — it's a complete music production workstation, packed into a compact, travel-ready chassis. Whether you're a singer-songwriter tracking vocals at home, a guitarist laying down riffs on the go, or a beat-maker building full songs from scratch, the R12 gives you everything you need to capture your creative vision — without a computer.

At its core, the R12 offers 8-track, 24-bit / 44.1 kHz recording with two professional XLR/TRS combo inputs. The preamps are engineered for clarity and low noise, delivering clean recordings whether you're using a condenser mic (with 48 V phantom power), a guitar, or a line-level synth. Add that to the stereo mix and you've got full songs in one take — ideal for demos, rehearsals, or final productions.

Beyond just recording, the R12 is a full-featured production tool. Each track gets its own 3-band EQ, pan control, and a dedicated FX channel — letting you sculpt professionalism into your mix. A compressor/limiter/gate on inputs 1 and 2 adds punch and control for vocals or instruments. Throw in a built-in 18-voice FM synthesizer, 150 preloaded drum loops, a metronome / click-track, and custom backing-track “Sequence Play,” and you've got a portable studio that can handle songwriting, arranging, and full production.

On the usability side, the 2.4″ color touchscreen brings modern, intuitive editing — you can cut, copy, loop, and reorder tracks with swipes and taps, no computer required. And when you do want to go digital, the R12 doubles as a USB-C 2-in / 2-out audio interface and control surface for your DAW. This hybrid flexibility makes the R12 equally at home in a traveling rig or a studio setup.
Portability is baked in: it runs on four standard AA batteries for up to five hours, or via USB/AC adapter, and records directly to microSD (up to 1 TB SDXC). Weighing under 830 g, it's easy to toss into a backpack and record wherever inspiration strikes.
If you want a complete, studio-class recorder that travels, lets you produce, mix, and even synthesize without extra gear, the Zoom R12 is hard to beat — it's the kind of gear that grabs you the moment you imagine writing and recording on your own terms.

Bundle includes
1× Zoom R12 MultiTrak Portable Recorder and Control Surface (includes):
● 1× AD-17 AC Adapter
● 1× USB-C Cable
● Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty

1× Zoom ZDM-1 Podcast Mic Pack (each includes):
● 1× ZDM-1 Dynamic Microphone
● 1× ZHP-1 Closed-Back Headphones
● 1× Adjustable Tabletop Mic Stand
● 1× XLR Microphone Cable
● 1× Foam Windscreen

1x 4 AA Batteries

1× 32GB microSDHC Memory Card

1× Premium Microfiber Cleaning Cloth (Black)