ZOOM F8N PRO – MULTITRACK FIELD RECORDER

Recording of the next generation: 32-bit float is the game-changer. The F8n Pro uses dual A/D converter stages and professional preamps to record audio at the highest quality – without having to adjust the preamplification! The F8n Pro records in BWF-compatible WAV format with up to 32-bit resolution and a sampling rate of up to 192 kHz. The F8n Pro offers three outputs for external devices, headphones and for camera connection. With your headphones, you can monitor the tracks pre- or post-fader, check the levels and adjust the panorama of the signals. With 8 inputs and 10 tracks, the F8n Pro can record highly complex audio material and opens up new possibilities in post-production.

The F8n Pro offers flexible signal routing from all inputs to all outputs, phase inversion and mid-side decoding. It also offers high-pass filtering to reduce wind and other ambient noise. In addition, delays can be set up in the inputs and outputs

Secure timecode ensure perfect synchronisation of your tracks. Even when switched off, the F8n Pro’s temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) generates timecode with an accuracy of 0.2 ppm.

Stay focused with Zoom AutoMix. It keeps you on top of the action by automatically leveling your mix to reduce ambient noise.

Extensive metadata input you can enter track name, scene names, notes and more directly on the unit or via the Zoom F8 Control app for iOS.

Six-second audio the Pre-Record function allows you to check your surroundings and settings by recording as little as 6 seconds before you press the RECORD button.

FEATURES :

• 32-bit float recording technology
• 8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer
• records in BWF-compliant WAV format up to 192kHz/32-bit float
• 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors
• high quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain and less than -127 dBu EIN
• switchable +4dB inputs with mic/line options for both XLR and TRS
• accurate timecode (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 jam sync
• Zoom AutoMix software
• three different power supply options: 8x AA batteries, external DC battery pack with Hirose connector, or 12V AC adapter (AA’s and DC battery pack not included)
• high pass filter, phase invert, and mid-side decoder
• dual mini-XLR (TA3) balanced Main Outs plus stereo mini-jack Sub Out
• dedicated headphone output (100 mW) with front panel volume control
• 2.4″ full-color backlit LCD with monochromatic mode
• dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots, up to 1 TB each
• use as an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface
• free Zoom F8 Control App for iOS and Android allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadata entry

 

SPECIFICATIONS:

INPUTS:

• inputs: 8
• connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)
• input gain: +10 +75 dB
• input impedance MIC & LINE: 3 kOhm or more
• maximum input level MIC: +4 dBu
• phantom power: +24/48 V, 10 mA maximum per channel
• equivalent input noise: -127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 Ohm input)
• frequency response: 20 Hz 60 kHz, +0.5 dB/-1 kHz (192 kHz sample rate)
• A/D dynamic range: 113 dB typ. (-60 dBFS input, A-weighted)
• Crosstalk: -90 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1 kHz)
• 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

MAIN OUTPUT:

• connectors: TA3 connectors (balanced output, 2: hot)
• output impedance: 150 Ohm or less
• reference output level: -10 dBV (normal output level)
• reference output level: +4 dBu (line output level)
• reference output level: 1 kHz, 600 Ohm load
• maximum output level: +10 dBV (normal output level)
• maximum output level: +24 dBu (line output level)
• maximum output level: 1 kHz, 600 Ohm load

SUB OUTPUT:

• connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini (unbalanced output)
• output impedance: 100 Ohm or less
• output impedance: 15 Ohm or less
• reference output level: -10 dBV (normal output level)
• reference output level: -40 dBu (mic output level)
• reference output level: 1 kHz, 10 kOhm load
• maximum output level: +10 dBV (normal output level)

HEADPHONE:

• connector: 6,35 mm jack (unbalanced output)
• output impedance: 18 Ohm or less
• maximum output level: 100 mW + 100 mW (32 Ohm load)
• D/A dynamic range: 105 dB typ. (-60dBFS input, A-weighted)

RECORDER MEDIA:

• dual SD card slots: SDHC cards: 4 GB 32 GB & SDXC cards: 64 GB 1 TB

RECORDER FORMATS WAV:

• supported formats: 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 88.2, 96 and 192 kHz
• supported formats: 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear and 32-bit float
• supported formats: mono/stereo/2-10 ch poly
• maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 10 (8 inputs + stereo mix)
• maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 8 (at 192 kHz sampling rate)

RECORDER FORMATS MP3:

• supported formats: 128, 192 and 320 kbps
• supported formats: 44.1 and 48 kHz
• supported formats: ID3v1 tags
• maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2

RECORDER TIME:

• using a 32GB card: 23:08:00 (48 kHz/32-bit float stereo WAV)
• using a 32GB card: 5:47:00 (192 kHz/32-bit float stereo WAV)

TIMECODE:

• connector: BNC
• modes: Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run, Ext and Ext Auto Rec (audio clock can be synchronized to timecode)
• frame rates: 23.976ND, 24ND, 25ND, 29.97ND, 29.97D, 30ND and 30D
• precision: ±0.2 ppm
• supported input levels: 0.2 5.0 Vpp
• input impedance: 4.6 kOhm
• output level: 3.3 Vpp
• output impedance: 50 Ohm or less

DISPLAY:

• display: 2.4 inch full-color LCD

USB:

• connector: mini-B

POWER AND OTHER SPECS:

• AA batteries: 8 (alkaline, nickel-metal hydride or lithium)
• AC adapter: ZOOM AD-19, DC 12 V/2 A, center plus
• external DC power supply: HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S 4-pin connector (1 pin: -, 4 pin: +), 9-18 V
• power consumption: 15 W
• external dimensions(W x D x H in mm): 177.8 x 139.7 x 53.34
• weight(including batteries): 1200 g