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Overview
THE ZOOM F8N
Some make sound. Others make history.
When developing the F8n, it was our mission to provide every sound professional with the tools to create something exceptional. With features such as Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters, Zoom AutoMix™, and mic/line options for both XLR and TRS inputs, the F8n is the next generation of professional field recording.
We Stacked the Deck
Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters
The F8n is equipped with Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters that provide overload protection no matter what comes your way. By adding a 1 millisecond delay, the limiters “look ahead” anticipating clipping before it’s recorded. Limiting is applied to each of the 8 channels simultaneously at full resolution, with 10 to 20 dB of headroom to ensure pristine audio on every take.
Mic Preamps
The F8n features a super-low noise floor (-127 dBu EIN) and high gain (up to 75 dB). Mic/line levels are selectable for both XLR and TRS inputs.
Zoom AutoMix™
Meet your new assistant sound editor, the Zoom AutoMix™. This smart software automatically adjusts the levels of your mix to reduce the amount of ambient sound, so you can focus on what really matters – capturing a well-balanced mix.
State-Of-The-Art Time Code
The F8n utilizes a Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy, enabling rock-solid syncing of audio and video. When powered off, the F8n will maintain up to 0.2 ppm accuracy. Time code I/O is provided on BNC connectors.
Simultaneous-Recording
The F8n can record to an SD card and your computer via USB simultaneously. For use during livestreaming, file back-up and more. And you can easily back up your files and stream live while recording.
Safeguard Your Recordings
Dual SD Card Recording
Record simultaneously on two SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, up to 512 GB each, allowing for redundant recording.
Three Power Sources
A 4-pin Hirose connector allows the use of external 9-18 volt DC battery packs. Power can also be provided by 8 AA batteries or the AD-19 AC adapter included with your device. The F8n can switch power sources at a user-defined voltage level for uninterrupted recording.
Dual-Channel Recording
The F8n’s dual-channel recording mode allows you to create safety tracks by doubling up the recordings from inputs 1-4 onto tracks 5-8. Tracks can be controlled independently, allowing you to customize each safety track with different gain, limiting, and more.
Pre-Record
The pre-record function allows you to capture up to 6 seconds of audio before you hit the RECORD button.
Specifications
Dual SD card slots supports | 16MB2GB SD cards, 4GB32GB SDHC cards and 64GB512GB SDXC cards |
Connectors | TA-3 connectors, balanced output (2: hot) |
Input gain | -10 +55 dB |
Input impedance | 2.6 kO |
Maximum input level | +24 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON) |
Phantom power | +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel |
Equivalent input noise | -127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75dB input gain, 150O input) |
Frequency characteristics | 10 Hz 80 kHz +0.5dB/-1dB (192kHz sampling rate) |
A/D dynamic range | 120 dB typ (-60dBFS input, A-weighted) |
Crosstalk | -90 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1kHz) |
MIC IN | ZOOM mic capsule input (use disables Inputs 1/2) |
SLATE MIC | Built-in mic for voice memos can be assigned to tracks freely |
Output impedance | 100 O or less |
Reference output level | -10 dBV (normal output level), +4 dBu (Output Level: Line), 1 kHz, 600O load |
Maximum output level: | +10 dBV (normal output level), +24 dBu (Output Level: Line), 1 kHz, 600O load |
Connector | 3.5mm stereo mini unbalanced output jack |
Supported formats | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/192kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo//2-10ch poly, BWF and iXML |
Main unit | 7.0 in. (W) × 5.5 in. (D) × 2.1 in. (H) 178.2 mm (W) × 140.3 mm (D) × 54.3 mm (H) |
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