Zoom R4 Multi-Track Recorder for Musicians with 2 XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, 32-Bit Float, Stereo Bouncing Built-In Microphone, Effects, Rhythms, Battery Powered, USB Audio Interface
The Zoom R4 is a battery-powered 4-track recorder with 2 XLR/TS combo inputs, a built-in microphone and 32-bit float recording, and it doubles as a USB audio interface.
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What we liked
- + 32-bit float recording means no gain setting before a take, so a loud laugh or a quiet guest is captured without clipping.
- + Two XLR/TS combo inputs with Zoom preamps take a pair of podcast microphones, instruments or keyboards.
- + Runs on 4 AA batteries or USB-C power and works as a 2-in/2-out USB audio interface for a computer or smartphone.
Trade-offs
- - Built for musicians: the bounce track and 80-plus drum patterns add controls a spoken-word podcast will not use.
- - Only two combo inputs, so a roundtable with three or four hosts needs a larger recorder.
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