zoom r24 and macbook pro horrible noise

Hi,

Does it means : Audio Input from R24, Audio Output from Mac Headphone Jack?

I was/am having the Noise Issue whenever Record Enable is ON!

(Noise Wave: https://recording.org/threads/noise-during-recording-electric-current-noise.5957 7/#post-446462)

I had the same problem with my Zoom R 24 and Cubase as well as Reaper...It's a problem with the drivers..I tried the whole increasing buffer size, etc...didn't make it go away...Let me know if you come up with a solution.

Hi fellas

Just noticed another discussion related to the Zoom R-16, where a lot of Mac users are reporting the same problem. Indeed, I have the R-24 too, and I'm getting the same problem that you report (noisy recording, lots of latency). It seems as though the R-16 users are convinced that the problem lies with Apple's 10.6.8 software, because they report that the problem only started after the system update (no clear evidence yet that the problem is fixed in Lion either).

Some of the folks have contacted Zoom reps who appear to be aware of the problem. Think it might be a "wait and see" situation until a bug fix is released.

Probably wouldn't hurt to keep hitting the forums and contacting Zoom/Apple tech support to remind them that we are all waiting for a fix

Roget 67

I'm also having the same problem. Zoom R24, with Logic and GarageBand, and I'm still getting crackly noises throughout all my recordings. I'm starting the think that the 13in MacBook Pro cannot handle all that information at once. I brought it to the local music shop and basically said that it might be the program itself. I'm not entirely certain though. Some what disappointing.

All what information? Unless the latest OSX and Logic have become terrible resource pigs your computer should easily be able to record and playback many tracks of digital audio.

What are the specs you're recording at... try a 44.1kHz 16-bit recording and see how that goes.

What do you have Logic's Preferences/Audio I/O buffer set to?

There's also another possiblilty...

Since the Zoom is acting as an Input only it could be a clock issue. I would try setting it up as an Aggregate Device in conjunction twith the Mac's Built-in audio. That way you can select The Mac as a Master Clock source and the Zoom to resample.

Here, read this:

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1215

I am having the same issue with my Zoom R-16. I just upgraded from a 21.5" 2007 iMac to a new 27" with an i7 processer and 32GB RAM.

This happened a few years ago (with my old iMac) when 10.6 came out I believe. There was a driver update which fixed the issue.

Now, I just upgraded to the new iMac and also the newer Logic Pro X and the exact same thing is happening. Everything sounds fine, but then you arm your tracks to record and any sound being inputted comes out with a "fuzzy, crackling" sound. This continues as you record. Playback includes this ugly "fuzzy, crackling" sound.

I have tried the Aggregate Divice procedure with a no-go.

I've sent Zoom an email urging them for an update...

Any other suggestions?????

I just set it up and give it a try... Unfortunately, problem didn't solve 😕