Zoom F8n Multi Track Field Recorder with Timecode | 8 Inputs | 10 Tracks
Main Features:
- 8 x XLR/TRS Combo Jacks with +75 dB Gain
- Up to 192 kHz/ 24-Bit PCM Recording
- Record up to 10 Tracks Simultaneously
- Look-Ahead Limiters Eliminate Clipping
- Zoom AutoMix: Automatic Level Adjustment
- 2 x SD Card Slots
- Built-In Slate Microphone
- 8 x AA Batteries, AC, External Power Pack
- Time Code at 0.2 ppm Accuracy
- Simultaneous Recording to SD Card & USB
Model: F1 (1-Input) | F4 (6-Inputs) | F6 (6-Inputs) | F8n (8-Inputs)
Details
The Zoom F8n Multi-Track Field Recorder is designed for professional and enthusiast recording applications on set and in the field, including music, filmmaking, and electronics news gathering (ENG). Designed to be carried by a shoulder strap or in a bag, the unit features eight analog input channels with XLR/TRS combo jacks that provide +75 dB maximum input gain, and support for line-level inputs. It can record up to 10 tracks simultaneously (channels 1 through 8 plus a stereo mix), or up to eight channels when recording at the A/D converter's maximum 24-bit 192 kHz resolution. The Zoom F8n boasts options like Zoom's AutoMix, which automatically adjusts the levels to reduce ambient sound, ensuring a clean and well-captured sound. If you're working on a one- to four-track project, you can utilize dual-channel recording to create safety tracks. Capture signal loudly with one, and have the other set to low gains as a backup should the louder mic feel over-saturated from too much level.
Specifications
| Recording Media | Dual SD card slots support 16 to 2 GB SD cards, 4 to 32 GB SDHC cards, and 64 to 512 GB SDXC cards |
| Input Connectors | 8 x Combination XLR-1/4" TRS jacks 1 x Zoom mic (disables inputs 1 and 2) 1 x Built-in mic for voice memos |
| Input Gain | Mic: +10 to +75 dB Line: -10 to +55 dB |
| Input Impedance | Mic: 2 kOhms Line: 2.6 kOhms |
| Maximum Input Level | Mic: +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON) Line: +24 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON) |
| Phantom Power | +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel |
| EIN | −127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150-Ohm input) |
| Frequency Characteristics | 10 Hz to 80 kHz +0.5 dB/−1 dB (192 kHz sampling rate) |
| Crosstalk | −90 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1 kHz) |
| Output Connectors | 2 x TA-3 connectors, balanced main output 1 x 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output jack 1 x 1/4" unbalanced stereo headphone jack |
| Output Impedance | Main: ≤ 150 Ohms Sub: ≤ 100 Ohms Headphones: ≤ 15 Ohms |
| Output Level | Main (Reference): −10 dBV (normal output level), +4 dBu (output level: line), 1 kHz, 600-Ohm load Sub (Reference): −10 dBV (normal output level), −40 dBV (mic output level), 1 kHz, 10-kOhm load |
| Maximum Output Level | Main: +10 dBV (normal output level), +24 dBu (output level: line), 1 kHz, 600-Ohm load Sub: +10 dBV (normal output level), -20 dBV (mic output level), 1 kHz, 10-kOhm load Headphones: 100 mW + 100 mW (32-Ohm load) |
| Dynamic Range | A/D: 120 dB typical (−60 dBFS input, A-weighted) D/A: 106 dB typical (−60 dBFS input, A-weighted) |
| Recording Formats | WAV: 44.1 / 47.952 / 48 / 48.048 / 88.2 / 96 / 192 kHz, 16-/24-bit, mono / stereo / 2-10 ch poly, BWF, and iXML MP3: 128 / 192 / 320 kb/s, 44.1 / 48 kHz, ID3v1 tags |
| Tracks | Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks, WAV: 10 (8 inputs + stereo mix), 8 at 192 kHz sampling rate Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks, MP3: 2 |
| Recording Time | Using a 32 GB Card: 30:51:00 (48 kHz / 24-bit stereo WAV) 7:42:00 (192 kHz / 24-bit stereo WAV) |
| Time Code | Connector: BNC Modes: Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run, Ext, Ext Auto Rec (audio clock can be synchronized to timecode) Frame Rates: 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97, 30 ND; 29.97, 30 D Precision: ±0.2 ppm Supported Input Levels: 0.2 to 5.0 V p-p Input Impedance: 4.6 kOhms Output Level: 3.3 V p-p Output Impedance: ≤ 50 Ohms |
| Power Supplies | 8 x AA batteries AD-19 12 VDC power supply (2 A) HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S external power pack (4-pin, 9 to 18 VDC) |
| Power Consumption | 15 W |
| Continuous Recording Time | 2 Channels at 48 kHz / 16-bit to SD1 Alkaline Batteries: ≥ 6 hours NiMH (2450 mAh): ≥ 8.5 hours Lithium Batteries: ≥ 12 hours 8 Channels at 48 kHz / 24-bit to SD1 Alkaline Batteries: ≥ 3.5 hours NiMH (2450 mAh): ≥ 6 hours Lithium Batteries: ≥ 8 hours 8 Channels at 192 kHz / 24-bit to SD1 Alkaline Batteries: ≥ 1 hour NiMH (2450 mAh): ≥ 2 hours Lithium Batteries: ≥ 3 hours |
| Display | 320 x 240, 2.4" Full-Color LCD |
| USB Class | Mass Storage Operation: USB 2.0 high speed Multi-Track Audio Interface Operation: USB 2.0 high speed, Stereo Mix Audio Interface Operation: USB 2.0 full speed Audio Out from USB: USB 2.0 high speed |
| USB Specifications | Multi-Track Audio Interface Operation: 44.1 to 96 kHz, 16-/24-bit, 10-in/4-out Stereo Mix Audio Interface Operation: 44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-out Audio Out from USB: 44.1/48 kHz, 16-/24-bit, 10-in/4-out |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 7.0 x 5.5 x 2.1" / 178.2 x 140.3 x 54.3 mm |
| Weight | 2.2 lb / 1.0 kg |
What's In The Box
- AD-19 Power Adapter
- Set of Download Codes for Cubase LE and WaveLab LE