How do you Import files from Zoom R4 Multi track recorder to iPhone?

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OneTouched Author

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How do you Import files from Zoom R4 Multi track recorder to iPhone?

Can anybody provide a step-by-step guide for transferring file from the Zoom R4 multi track recorder to an iPhone.

iPad, iPadOS 16

Posted on Feb 3, 2025 10:43 PM

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Answer 1

Feb 4, 2025 12:22 AM in response to OneTouched

No Direct Connection: The Zoom R4 doesn't have a direct way to connect to an iPhone via Lightning or USB-C. iPhones typically require specific adapters or interfaces for external audio input.

iOS Compatibility: iOS devices can be particular about recognizing external audio interfaces. Even with the right adapter, there's no guarantee the R4 will be fully compatible.

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Feb 5, 2025 11:24 AM in response to SravanKrA

You are wrong about the Zoom R4 not having anyway to directly connect with an iPhone, they both have USB-C connectors, and it says you could do it in the manual, and on several YouTube videos.

You may be right about iOS not always recognizing external audio interfaces, but the R4 was designed to do it, and connect to tablets and computers. It's also supposed to function as an A to D converter for all three.

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Feb 5, 2025 02:18 PM in response to Jeff Donald

I did read the manual and it only covers how to connect to a mobile phone, but it doesn't cover how to move the files to a mobile phone. The only YouTube videos I could find about it only cover adding them to a windows Tablet. So no, the YouTube videos don't really address that Exactly. I have been able to add them to my Mac, And then add them to my phone. But I was looking for a more direct method.

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Feb 5, 2025 02:34 PM in response to Jeff Donald

Like I said, I got them into Apple Music so I can play them, I eventually want to Get files into a daw to work with them or record through the zoom R4 into a daw on the iPhone or ipad , Probably GarageBand because Final Cut Pro is probably beyond me at this moment.

But I can't find step-by-step directions on how to do that.

I was hoping to find someone who had actually done it.

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