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Zoom F8n Pro Multitrack Field Recorder
Zoom F8n Pro Multitrack Field Recorder
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32-bit Float/192kHz, 8-channel/10-track Field Audio Recorder and 8-in/4-out USB Audio Interface
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 AutoMixā¢, and mic/line options for both XLR and TRS inputs, the F8n is the next generation of professional fieldĀ recording.
Tour the F8n
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Display
The F8nās 2.4-inch full-color backlit display with monochromatic mode makes field work equally easy in low or direct lighting.
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Slate Switch
The F8n has a built-in slate mic for recording comments as well as the ability to output a variable frequency tone signal.
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Transport Controls
The control panel features stop, search forward and search backward keys as well as illuminated play/pause and record buttons.
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Input Controls
Each input features a built-in preamp with a dedicated gain control knob and a 6-segment LED level meter.
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USB Port
A USB port enables firmware updates, file transfer, and allows the F8n to be used as an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface operating at sample rates up to 24-bit / 96kHz.
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Inputs
The F8n provides 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors, allowing you to plug in any microphone, wireless pack, or line level device. Any input can also be used as a camera return.
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SD Card Slots
Record on two SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, up to 1 TB each, simultaneously, allowing you to instantly backup or split recordings.
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Headphone Jack
The unitās 1/4" headphone jack also comes with dedicated volume control.
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MAIN OUTPUTS
The F8n provides four outputs: two Main Outs (on balanced TA3 mini-XLR jacks) for connection to external mixers and processing devices; and two Sub Outs (on a single unbalanced 1/8" stereo mini-jack) for connection to a camera. The F8n also provides a selectable +4 dBu output.
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DC POWER
The F8n can be powered by a 9-18V external DC power supply.
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Time Code In/Out
Timecode can be generated internally or transmitted from an external timecode generator.
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10-PIN MIC CONNECTOR
Our proprietary 10-pin connector enables the use of interchangeable Zoom mic capsules, with optional extension cables that allow for remote positioning
Features of the F8n
- 8-channel/10-track field audioĀ recorder/mixer
- 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRSĀ comboĀ connectors
- Compact and lightweight aluminum chassis, weighing justĀ
2 pounds (withoutĀ batteries) - High quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain and less than -127 dBuĀ EIN
- Switchable +4dB inputs with mic/line options for both XLR andĀ TRS
- Advanced Look-Ahead HybridĀ Limiters
- Zoom AutoMixā¢Ā software
- Support for up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording, and 44.1 kHz, plus 47.952 kHz/48.048 kHz for HD video compatibility;
16-/24-bitĀ resolution - Accurate Time Code (0.2 ppm when on and up to 0.2 ppm when powered off) I/O on standard BNC connectors; dropframe/non-drop formats with JamĀ Sync
- Three different power supply options: 8x AA batteries, external DC battery pack with Hirose connector, or 12V AC adapter (AAās and DC battery pack notĀ included)
- Dedicated gain control knob, 6-segment LED level meter, and PFL/Solo switch for eachĀ channel
- High pass filter, phase invert, and Mid-SideĀ decoder
- Input delay of up to 30 msec per channel / output delay of up to 10 frames perĀ output
- Compatible with Zoom microphone capsules; optional extender cable enables remoteĀ positioning
- Dual mini-XLR (TA3) balanced Main Outs plus ā " stereo mini-jack SubĀ Out
- Dedicated headphone output (100 mW) with front panel volumeĀ control
- 2.4" full-color backlit LCD with monochromaticĀ mode
- Dedicated PFL display with viewable trimĀ settings
- Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots, up to 1 TBĀ each
- Records in BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 fileĀ formats
- Support for extensive metadata (BWF and iXML); input time, date, project, scene number,Ā etc.
- Built-in slate mic/slate tone with front panelĀ switch
- Use as an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface (@ 24-bit / 96Ā kHz)
- Free Zoom F8 Control App for iOS / Android allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadataĀ entry
A Recorder You Can Depend On.
Every Day.
"When youāre putting together a kit, you shouldnāt have to compromise.
I donāt think thereās anything that I couldnāt do with theĀ F8n."
āAnne Tolkkinen | SoundĀ Designer
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 ālook aheadā anticipating clipping before itās 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 everyĀ take.
Mic Preamps
The F8n features a super-low noise floor (ā127 dBu EIN) and high gain (up to 75 dB). Mic/line levels are selectable for both XLR and TRSĀ inputs.
Zoom AutoMixā¢
Meet your new assistant sound editor, the Zoom AutoMixā¢. 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 ā capturing a well-balancedĀ 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 andĀ video. When powered off, the F8n will maintain up to 0.2 ppm accuracy. Time code I/O is provided on BNCĀ 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 whileĀ recording.
Specs
RECORDING MEDIA
DUAL SD CARD SLOTS SUPPORTS: | 16MB ā 2GB SD cards, 4GB ā 32GB SDHC cards and 64GB ā 1TB SDXCĀ cards |
INPUTS 1-8
CONNECTORS: | XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIPĀ hot) |
INPUT SOURCE SET TO MIC
INPUT GAIN: | +10 ā +75Ā dB |
INPUT IMPEDANCE: | 2 kΩ |
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: | +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiterĀ ON) |
PHANTOM POWER: | +24/+48V 10mA maximum for eachĀ channel |
INPUT SOURCE SET TO LINE
INPUT GAIN: | -10 ā +55Ā dB |
INPUT IMPEDANCE: | 2.6 kΩ |
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: | +24 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiterĀ ON) |
INPUTS: ADDITIONAL INFO
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE: | ā127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75dB input gain, 150Ω input) |
FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS: | 10 Hz ā 80 kHz +0.5dB/ā1dB (192kHz samplingĀ rate) |
A/D DYNAMIC RANGE: | 120 dB typ (ā60dBFS input,Ā A-weighted) |
CROSSTALK: | ā90 dB or less (between adjacent channels,Ā 1kHz) |
MIC IN: | ZOOM mic capsule input (use disables InputsĀ 1/2) |
SLATE MIC: | Built-in mic for voice memos can be assigned to tracksĀ freely |
OUTPUTS : MAIN OUT 1/2
CONNECTORS: | TA-3 connectors, balanced output (2:Ā hot) |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: | 150 Ī© orĀ less |
REFERENCE OUTPUT LEVEL: | ā10 dBV (normal output level), +4 dBu (Output Level: Line), 1 kHz, 600Ω load |
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: | +10 dBV (normal output level), +24 dBu (Output Level: Line), 1 kHz, 600Ω load |
OUTPUTS: SUB OUT 1/2
CONNECTOR: | 3.5mm stereo mini unbalanced outputĀ jack |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: | 100 Ī© orĀ less |
REFERENCE OUTPUT LEVEL: | ā10 dBV (normal output level), ā40 dBV (mic output level), 1 kHz, 10kΩ load |
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: | +10 dBV (normal output level), -20 dBV (mic output level), 1 kHz, 10kΩ load |
HEADPHONE
CONNECTOR: | 1/4" unbalanced stereo outputĀ jack |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: | 15 Ī© orĀ less |
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: | 100mW + 100mW (32Ω load) |
D/A
D/A DYNAMIC RANGE: | 106 dB typ (ā60dBFS input,Ā A-weighted) |
RECORDING FORMATS: WHEN WAV SELECTED
SUPPORTED FORMATS: | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/192kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo//2-10ch poly, BWF andĀ iXML |
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS: | 10 (8 inputs + stereo mix) |
8 (at 192kHz samplingĀ rate) |
RECORDING FORMATS: WHEN MP3 SELECTED
SUPPORTED FORMATS: | 128/192/320kbps, 44.1/48kHz, ID3v1Ā tags |
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS: | 2 |
RECORDING TIME
USING A 32GB CARD: | 30:51:00 (48 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV) |
7:42:00 (192 kHz/24-bit stereoĀ 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 toĀ timecode) |
FRAME RATES: | 23.976ND, 24ND, 25ND, 29.97ND, 29.97D, 30ND,Ā 30D |
PRECISION: | ±0.2 ppm |
SUPPORTED INPUT LEVELS: | 0.2 ā 5.0Ā Vpp |
INPUT IMPEDANCE: | 4.6 kΩ |
OUTPUT LEVEL: | 3.3Ā Vpp |
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: | 50 Ī© orĀ less |
POWER SUPPLIES
BATTERIES: | 8Ā AA |
AC ADAPTER: | AC adapter: AD-19 DC12V 2A (centerĀ plus) |
EXTERNAL DC POWER SUPPLY: | HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S 4-pin connector |
(1 pin: ā, 4 pin: +), 9ā18Ā V | |
POWER CONSUMPTION: | 15Ā W |
CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME WHEN RECORDING 2 CHANNELS AT 48KHZ/16-BIT TO SD1 WITH MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIME CODE OFF, LED/LCD BRIGHTNESS 5, 32Ī© HEAD- PHONES, PHANTOM OFF
ALKALINE BATTERIES: | 6 hours orĀ more |
NIMH (2450MAH): | 8.5 hours orĀ more |
LITHIUM BATTERIES: | 12 hours orĀ more |
CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME WHEN RECORDING 8 CHANNELS AT 48KHZ/24-BIT TO SD1 WITH MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIME CODE OFF, LED/LCD BRIGHTNESS 5, 32Ī© HEAD- PHONES, PHANTOM OFF
ALKALINE BATTERIES: | 3.5 hours orĀ more |
NIMH (2450MAH): | 6 hours orĀ more |
LITHIUM BATTERIES: | 8 hours orĀ more |
CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIME WHEN RECORDING 8 CHANNELS AT 192KHZ/24-BIT TO SD1 WITH MAIN/SUB OUT ON, TIME CODE INT FREE RUN, LED/LCD BRIGHTNESS 60, 32Ī© HEADPHONES, PHANTOM 48V
ALKALINE BATTERIES: | 1 hour orĀ more |
NIMH (2450MAH): | 2 hours orĀ more |
LITHIUM BATTERIES: | 3 hours orĀ more |
DISPLAY
2.4" FULL-COLOR LCD: | 320x240 |
USB: MASS STORAGE OPERATION
CLASS: | USB 2.0 HighĀ Speed |
USB: MULTI TRACK AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION (DRIVER REQUIRED FOR WINDOWS, NOT REQUIRED FOR MAC)
CLASS: | USB 2.0 HighĀ Speed |
SPECIFICATIONS: | 44.1/48/88.2/96kHz sampling rate, 16/24-bit , 8 in/4Ā out |
USB : STEREO MIX AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION (NO DRIVER REQUIRED)
CLASS: | USB 2.0 FullĀ Speed |
SPECIFICATIONS: | 44.1/48kHz sampling rate, 16-bit , 2 in/2Ā out |
AUDIO INTERFACE WITH REC. (DRIVER REQUIRED FOR WINDOWS, NOT REQUIRED FOR MAC)
CLASS: | USB 2.0 HighĀ Speed |
SPECIFICATIONS: | 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate, 16/24-bit , 10 in/4Ā out |
*Note: iOS device audio interface operation supported (stereo modeĀ only) |
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS
MAIN UNIT: | 7.0 in. (W) Ć 5.5 in. (D) Ć 2.1 in. (H) 178.2 mm (W) Ć 140.3 mm (D) Ć 54.3 mmĀ (H) |
WEIGHT | |
MAIN UNIT ONLY: | 2.2 pounds (1000Ā g) |










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