Zoom R4 MultiTrak Recorder: Overview and First Look

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9 ай бұрын

In this video I do a quick overview of the Zoom R4. The Zoom R4 MultiTrak Recorder ( www.zzounds.com/a--3970767/it... ) is a simple to use compact portable recording device. You can record from the built in microphone or the 2 built in 2 XLR/Combo inputs..
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@richardwilliams1310 9 ай бұрын

Looks like the first decent pocket/compact sized standalone multitrack recorder whose feature set rivals the BOSS Micro BR-80 which was released in April 2011. About time. Well done Zoom

@Larryco1 6 ай бұрын

Reality is that BR80 still has a lot more possibilities : 8 tracks - 64 virtual Bounce Mastering More effects. Stereo condenser mic Zoom does not respect customers

@jaywong8023 9 ай бұрын

Finally a neat looking 32bit handheld recorder from Zoom

@MatthewStratton 8 ай бұрын

Yeah. I would of loved this 25 years ago when I was in my high school band. We used to have to use 4 track cassette recorders. 🙏

@mastertung7 8 ай бұрын

Very nice from zoom again,..the lcd screen is a big big plus ..rechargeable batteries for sure ,with the ac adapter plugged in too,looking forward to your continued review and use of this 🏆✅

@robertbrook439 9 ай бұрын

What's the noise floor of the pre - amp? Is it clean like the f4 or noisy like the h4n? What about the headphone out? Headphone out in f4 was coloured and not flat response- annoying for trying to assess mic placement when recording as you're not hearing an accurate EQ

@steviostevio3191 3 ай бұрын

It's close to the F4 but not the same. Preamps are better than in H4n

@Darth.Shredder 3 ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing. Are the built in amp sims able to pull off a convincing metal tone? Need something compact that I can plug into when I get an idea for a riff but don't want to have to worry about pedals, etc.. Thanks

@DavidHaverty 6 ай бұрын

Looking forward to your update review. I just bought this for live show recording because so far nothing like it has the 32 bit float options like this. Would love to know more about studio recording with instruments and click tracks or whatever this thing can do

@tommwaw 9 ай бұрын

So it can be used in a loop? Applying more layers?

@mickd22 6 ай бұрын

Anyone know if I could use a headphone splitter to reamp the signal through a pedal while still monitoring? In other words - can you only monitor the wet signal during playback? Maybe I could drop the fader on the bounce?

@wiggesobk 9 ай бұрын

Nice video man👍

@MatthewStratton 8 ай бұрын

Appreciate it 👍

@famvids9627 Ай бұрын

Matthew, can you do a video on how to make instruments bleed from one or the other sequence to another on the MP C1? I had A Trombone on a chorus or a hook sequence and when I duplicate it 3 times it would bleed into the next segment for 2 of the hooks, but not the last one. I'm sure it's a setting, but I couldn't figure it out.

@garylawrence876 9 ай бұрын

Is AUTOTUNE / VOCAL PITCH CORRECTION listed among the effects? Do you also get a 1 beat count-in before recording?

@GaryStockton 5 ай бұрын

You get a 2 measure precount. On Auto-tune, you could bring your tracks into a desktop daw and mix/improve from there.

@BarkingForBroccoliBG 5 ай бұрын

Fun fact if you get the Zoom V3 unit you have the pitch correction auto tune effect among the effect ms and also battery so could plug mic into v3 then ve into R4 and record auto tune type vocals into the r4 and could be anywhere with mic headphones and 8 AA batteries

@garylawrence876 5 ай бұрын

@@BarkingForBroccoliBG Thanks for the suggestions. Yeah, I have a V3 already.

@wmvideo50 11 күн бұрын

If you record from a stereo xlr out from a mixig desk / yamaha keyboard will it record in stereo like my zoom h6

@cdot803 9 ай бұрын

love the shirt 💯

@MatthewStratton 8 ай бұрын

Thanks! 💯

@joellebrodeur1015 7 ай бұрын

Is this at all similar to the 2 decade old Zoom PS02? I still use it for practice. Has a full guitar emulating section with drum programming in addition to the 3 track recording (yes, it does bounce tracks).

@adamstein9333 3 ай бұрын

Yup revamped. I Loved those

@levonlooper5812 7 ай бұрын

Sorry can you tell me a support/tripod for the zoom?

@jodylopez1359 16 күн бұрын

Can you load a backing track to recorder and then add a guitar track

@ryan2stix 7 ай бұрын

Hopefully there are in Canada soon....can't find these things anywhere

@jmudd235 6 ай бұрын

I purchased this product and have experienced some issues when trying to record a backing track from a device (both PC and iPhone) to one of the tracks using a 3.5mm audio cable with 1/4 inch adaptor (multiple cables and adapters so I have ruled out those pieces as malfunctioning). When I record using this method, the volume is low and has some sort of interference. I have tried input A and B with same results. I was able to use this method with my old Zoom MRS-4 without issue. It is almost as if the backing track is too much to handle. Any ideas?

@danonbass Ай бұрын

Your phone is stereo but the inputs are mono, so you're only getting either left or right into the Zoom, ie only half the signal. You need to use a splitter, and both inputs on the Zoom

@joelpoitras6226 6 ай бұрын

Does it have mastering effects like the Zoom R8, R20, R24 and R16?

@MatthewStratton 6 ай бұрын

No, not that I can see. Just effects per track.

@azimut2azimut218 3 ай бұрын

can record a track and listen to another track at the same time ?

@DonovanMediaCenter 9 ай бұрын

I generally like Zoom recorders, and like the features of this. But I hate relying on AA batteries. The USB power helps, but is more hassle.

@MatthewStratton 8 ай бұрын

Hi. I like Zoom recorders myself. Do you mean you would like it to have a rechargeable battery?

@ChetHanks-eh1md 8 ай бұрын

id rather have rechargeable AAs than a lithium ion battery that can't be removed and will have 50% of its capacity in 2 years.

@zamdrang 8 ай бұрын

@@ChetHanks-eh1md amen, totally agree

@Jazzmarcel 8 ай бұрын

Totally agree!👍🏾

@joshartall8368 5 ай бұрын

Couldn’t you use a usb phone battery bank?

@timr804 8 ай бұрын

What format are the recordings? Mp3, Wave??

@RikkeRomer 8 ай бұрын

Wave

@xavierlafolie2856 3 ай бұрын

I would be interested in seeing the process for punch-in recording !

@adamstein9333 3 ай бұрын

Micro Br and Br 80 rock, I still Love the Br 600 800 and 1200 versions! This Looks pretty Good would like to know the effects

@idanieljr2282 6 ай бұрын

Disrecorder is almost identical to the original version of their h four This is a better make in my opinion. Because it allows you 2 records straight into the unit. And you don't have to worry about breaking your mic because they're built-in. The machine instead of being external. I cannot wait to purchase this item. Because I really like my original H 4 But I dropped it. And it stopped working. Correctly

@mindfilm711 6 ай бұрын

Hey man, how do you delete a track?

@MatthewStratton 6 ай бұрын

Hi, You have to hold down the stop button (OPTION), press file, select track, then press clear. Hope this helps.

@christianthompson1473 9 ай бұрын

Set it to Lightning bolt? Do you mean... Supplies individually selectable phantom power to each input? Mono, not stereo tracks I'm guessing? Quite a difficult video to watch because the lighting is poor. A black subject on a white background will always cause exposure problems. Your camera is exposing the white table as 18% grey, making the black recorder too dark. Try a grey table or use a better light source! Looks like an interesting new product though. All the best.

@trevorbrown8737 9 ай бұрын

You Sound like a teacher telling a child off. Get a life

@MatthewStratton 8 ай бұрын

Yes, the Lightning Bolt signifies power for condenser microphones. Yes, appears as two mono inputs as far as I can tell so far. Still testing but, it seems safe to assume that they are 2 mono Multi-Inputs as it says in the quick start guide. It states XLR:MIC and TS:Instrument. Yes, I am aware. Brand new room an lighting and I also had the settings set for the MPC One which has a larger screen. Thank you for your input. 🙂🙏

@incaroads001 8 ай бұрын

Almost put money down on this. I have a lot of Zoom stuff, so I'm not biased against them in any way. But the fact that this does not have auto-punch (according to the manual) weighed heavily against it. This makes no sense whatsoever, especially when one considers that the much older MRS-8 had auto punch, as well as midi out (to sync with things like external sequencers), and an interesting (if slightly complex) method of building full rhythm tracks. Zoom seems to be moving backwards in functionality. The company claims that all of its engineers are musicians, so I just can't understand neglecting a function as fundamental to recording as the ability to punch in and out without a separate pair of hands. Did i miss something? I really hope I did, because I really want one of these. Zoom also pushed the availability date way back. Originally, it was November 10. Now it is the 27th. They are probably not adding functionality. Its a manufacturing delay.

@ZeginMakesMusic 7 ай бұрын

This is a 32 bit float device. It was not designed to create master recordings. Post-production is a really big part of this device's functionality, or lack thereof. As a musician with a learning disability who dabbles in post production and field recording, This device is perfect for me.

@UnitedPebbles 4 ай бұрын

It operated on a 6 volt or 4 AA batteries? Probably designed for DAW? Is it rugged as the F series??

@iamyourfuture808 9 ай бұрын

videos kinda dark my friend !!

@MatthewStratton 8 ай бұрын

Yes, I am aware. Brand new room and lighting and I also had the settings set for the MPC One which has a larger screen. Thank you for your input. 🙂🙏

@yadaroni 11 күн бұрын

@@MatthewStrattonYour video and content is WAY TOO GOOD to not fix the lighting of the product asap. I have no notes on any other aspect of your video.

@steviostevio3191 3 ай бұрын

Nice toy but no mic locks?? Come on... And how to punch in???

@Larryco1 6 ай бұрын

Reality is that BR80 still has a lot more possibilities : 8 tracks - 64 virtual Bounce Mastering More effects. Stereo condenser mic Zoom does not respect customers