Description
Zoom F8 - Multi-Track Field Recorder
The Zoom F8 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 lockable XLR/TRS combo jacks that provide +75 dB maximum input gain, and support for +4 dB inputs with an EIN of -127 dBu or less. It can record up to 10 tracks simultaneously (channels 1-8 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 F8 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 lockable XLR/TRS combo jacks that provide +75 dB maximum input gain, and support for +4 dB inputs with an EIN of -127 dBu or less. It can record up to 10 tracks simultaneously (channels 1-8 plus a stereo mix), or up to eight channels when recording at the A/D converter's maximum 24-bit 192 kHz resolution.
Zoom Multi-Track Field Recorder
Zoom Multi-Track Field Recorder
Technical Specs
| Inputs | |
|---|---|
| Connectors | 8x XLR/TRS combo jacks |
| XLR Inputs | |
| Input Gain | +10 to +75 dB |
| Input Impedance | 3.3 kOhms |
| Maximum Input Level | +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON) |
| Phantom Power | +24/+48 V 10 mA maximum for each channel |
| Line Inputs | |
| Input Gain | -10 to 55 dB |
| Input Impedance | 22 kOhms |
| Maximum Input Level | +34 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter on) |
| Equivalent Input Noise | -127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 ohms) |
| Frequency Response | 10 Hz to 80 kHz |
| Dynamic Range | 120 dB typ (-60 dBFS input, A-weighted) |
| Crosstalk | -69 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1 kHz) |
| Mic | Capsule: Zoom mic capsule input (use disables inputs 1/2) Slate Mic: Built-in mic for voice memos can be assigned to tracks freely |
| Main Outputs | |
| Connectors | Main Out 1/2: TA-3 Connectors, balanced output (2: hot) Sub Out 1/2: 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output jack Headphone: 1/4" unbalanced stereo output jack |
| Output Impedance | Main Out 1/2: 150 ohms or less Sub Out 1/2: 150 ohms or less Headphones: 15 ohms or less |
| Reference Output | Main Out 1/2: -10 dBV (normal output types), -40 dBV (mic output type, 1 kHz, 600 ohms load Sub Out 1/2: -10 dBV (normal output types), -40 dBV (mic output type, 1 kHz, 10 kOhms load |
| Maximum Output Level | Main Out 1/2: +10 dBV (normal output type), -20 dBV (mic output type), 1 kHz, 600 ohms load Sub Out 1/2: +10 dBV (normal output type), -20 dBV (mic output type), 1 kHz, 600 ohms load Headphone: 100 mW + 100 mW (1% or lower THD+N, 32 ohm load) |
| Dynamic Range | D/A: 106 dB typ (-60 dBFS input, A-weighted) |
| Recording Formats | |
| Supported 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 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz, ID3v1 tags |
| # Of Simultaneous Record Tracks | WAV: 10 (8 inputs + stereo mix) 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 | 23.976ND, 24ND, 25ND, 29.97ND, 29.97D, 30ND, 30D |
| Precision | ±0.2 ppm |
| Input Level | 0.2 - 5.0 Vpp |
| Input Impedance | 4.6 kOhms |
| Output Level | 3.3 Vpp |
| Output Impedance | 50 ohms or less |
| Power | |
| Batteries | 8x AA |
| AC Adapter | AD-19 DC12V 2A (center plus) |
| External DC Source | HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S 4-pin connector (1 pin: , 4 pin: +), 9-16 V |
| Battery / Runtime | When recording 2 channels at 48 kHz/16-bit Alkaline Batteries: 7 hours or more NiMH (2450 mAh): 9.5 hours or more When recording 8 channels at 48 kHz/24-bit Alkaline batteries: 2.5 hours or more NiMH: 7 hours or more When recording 8 channels at 192 kHz/24-bit with headphones, phantom power and display backlighting NiMH (2450 mAH): 1.5 hours or more |
| Display | 2.4" full-color LCD (320 x 240) |
| USB | Class: USB 2.0 high speed |
| Interface | As multi-track audio interface operation Class: USB 2.0 high speed Specifications: 44.1/48/96 kHz sampling rate, 16/24-bit bit rate, 8 in/4 out Stereo Mix audio interface operation (no driver required) Class: USB 2.0 full speed Specification: 44.1/48 kHz sampling rate, 16-bit rate, 2 in/2 out |
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 7.02 x 5.50 x 2.16" (178.2 x 139.8 x 54.8 mm) |
| Weight | 2.1 lb (0.95 kg) |
