About the only thing music production and portability share in common are the letter ‘p’. That is, unless you find yourself equipped with the new Zoom R8 ($299). The 8-track portable controller takes ...

Zoom introduced the all-new R8 for capturing audio on-the-go. It combines four production tools in one compact, versatile device. In addition to being an 8-track playback/2-track simultaneous recorder ...

The Zoom R8 is a throwback to those old analog cassette-based multi-track recorders but with additional features that digital technology can make possible. The R8 is a tiny two-track ...

Zoom has announced the release of the R8 music production solution, which combines an 8-track recorder with a computer interface, DAW controller, and 8 voice sampler.

Zoom R8 Zoom's R16 and R24 personal multitrack studios not only function as conventional recorders, but also provide a route into computer-based recording as they act as both a USB audio interface and ...

In addition to being an 8-track playback/2-track simultaneous recorder that utilizes SD memory, the R8 is an audio interface, a control surface and a pad sampler. The R8 will fit in a guitar case, for ...

The Zoom R24 is well known as a sturdy and robust portable 4-function music production system. The new R8 provides that same functionality in a form factor small enough to fit in a guitar case.

The Zoom R8 is being distributed by Samson Technologies, who are selling it for $524.99. Consider it a serious investment on serious hardware for a serious musician.

That being said, they’re also likely an improvement over the built-ins on your Zoom R8. But try a USB external mic – you won’t need to bother with a separate interface box and should be very ...