The R8 8-Track Digital Recorder/Interface/Controller/Sampler from Zoom is an ultra-portable music production solution, ideal for the musician on the go. The R8 packs the versatility of the larger R24 into a fresh compact design. Not only is the R8 an 8-track recorder that writes to SD flash memory cards, it's also a USB audio interface, a controller, and a pad sampler
 
Key Features
8-Track Recorder
Writes to SD Cards
16 or 24-bit WAV files
XLR/TRS Combo Inputs with 48V Phantom
Integrated Stereo Mics
High-Definition USB Interface
Full Mixing and Transport Controls
8-Voice Pad Sampler and Sequencer
Uses AA Batteries or USB Bus Power
Includes Software and Drum Loops
 
Zoom R8 Specs
Tracks
8 x Mono Recording Tracks
2 x Simultaneous Recording Tracks
8 x Simultaneous Playback Tracks + Metronome
Recording Format
44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit WAV
Recording Time
200 Minutes per GB (Mono)
Functions
Projects: 1000
Markers: 100/Project
Locator: Hours/Minutes/Seconds/Milliseconds and Bars/Beats/Ticks
File Editing: Divide, Trim
Punch-In/Out (Manual, Auto)
Bounce
A-B Repeat
Undo/Redo
Interface
2 x Recording Channels
2 x Playback Channels
24-bit, 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz
Mixer
9 x Faders (8 Mono, 1 Master)
3 Band EQ
Pan (Balance)
2 x Effect Sends
Invert
Tracks 1/2 and 7/8 Selectable in Pairs for Stereo Link
Effects
Algorithms: 8 (Clean, Distortion, Aco/Bass Sim, Bass, Mic, Dual Mic, Stereo, Mastering)
Patches: 310 Insert, 60 Send-Return
Effect Modules: 7 Insert, 2 Send
Tuner: Chromatic, Guitar, Bass, Open A/D/E/G, D Modal
Rhythm Patterns
Voices: 8
Format: Linear PCM
Drum Kits: 10
Pads: 8, Velocity-Sensitive
Precision: 48 ppqn
Patterns: 511/Project
Tempo: 40.0 to 250.0 BPM
Sampling
Playback Formats: 44.1/48kHz, 16/24-bit WAV
Editing: Trim, Time-Stretch
Recording Media
SD Card (16MB - 2GB)
SDHC Card (4GB - 32GB)
AD/DA Conversion
96kHz, 24-bit, Delta-Sigma
Display
128 x 64 Pixel Backlit LCD
Microphone
2 x Omnidirectional Condenser Microphones (Stereo Pair)
Gain: -50dBm < Continuous < +4dBm
Connectors
2 x Balanced XLR/TRS Combo Inputs
1 x Stereo 1/4" Output (2 Jacks, L/R)
1 x Stereo 1/4" Headphone Jack (2 x 20mW, 32 Ohm Load)
1 x 1/4" Control Input (FS01)
1 x USB 2.0 Mini-B High-Speed Connector (Interface/Control and Mass Storage)
1 x DC Power Input
Input Level
-50dBm < Continuous < +4dBm
Input Impedance
Balanced: 1 kOhm
Unbalanced: 50 kOhms
Hi-Z: 470 kOhms
Signal to Noise Ratio
93dB
Phantom Power                                                 
48V, 24V
Power
4 x AA Batteries (Up to 5.5 Hours Operation with Backlight On and Phantom Power Off)
USB Bus Power
5VDC, 1A via AC Adapter (Zoom AD-17, Included)
Dimensions (WxDxH)
10.1 x 7.48 x 2" (257 x 190 x 51mm)
Weight
27.5 oz (780g)