Description

Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters

The Zoom 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” antic-ipating 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 auto-matically 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 a 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. And you can easily back up your files and stream live while recording.

Dual SD Card Recording

Record simultaneously on two SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, up to 512 GB each, allowing for redun-dant 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 REC-ORD button.

iOS Wireless Control

The Zoom F8 Control App for iOS provides extensive wireless remote control of the F8n from your iPhone or iPad using Bluetooth LE protocol. Functions include mixer pan and fader levels as well transport controls. It also monitors input levels, current time code, and battery status. When you’re finished, you can even enter file and metadata info directly from your iOS device.

Zoom F-Control

Sold separately, the Zoom F-Control is the control surface that no serious rig is complete without. With 60mm faders and clear channel indicators, the F-Control’s simple, ergonomic design gives you complete authority over your workflow. Pair your F-Control with the Zoom F8 Control App to turn your iPhone or iPad into a large-scale meter monitor for easy reading.

The Software

The F8n records in BWF-compatible WAV formats up to 24-bit resolution and at sample rates up to 192 kHz. When recording files in MP3, you can choose bit rates of 128, 192, or 320 kbps.

Metadata

Full Metadata entry is available including track name, scene names, notes, and more. Use your smartphone or tablet to enter your data via the Zoom F8 Control App for iOS or input it directly on the F8n.

Processing

The F8n features flexible signal routing from all inputs to all outputs. In addition to advanced hy-brid limiters, the F8n also provides high-pass filtering to reduce the sound of wind and other noise, plus phase inversion and Mid-Side decoding. Input and output delays are also available.

360° Audio- Ambisonics

Capable of recording 360-audio, the F8n is a must-have for engineers of the future. The F8n’s Ambisonics mode features A to B decoding, gain and settings linking, and a customized metering screen.

The VR Dream Team

For the ultimate VR rig, pair the Zoom F8n with a Sennheiser AMBEO mic. Built for mobility and backed by two quality names, this combination lets you capture premium 360-audio anywhere and everywhere.

Key Features:

8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer

8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors

Compact and lightweight aluminum chassis, weighing just 2 pounds (without batteries)

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

Advanced Look-Ahead Hybrid Limiters

Zoom AutoMix™ 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-bit 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 Jam Sync

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)

Dedicated gain control knob, 6-segment LED level meter, and PFL/Solo switch for each channel

High pass filter, phase invert, and Mid-Side decoder

Input delay of up to 30 msec per channel / output delay of up to 10 frames per output

Compatible with Zoom microphone capsules; optional extender cable enables re-mote positioning

Dual mini-XLR (TA3) balanced Main Outs plus ⅛” stereo mini-jack Sub Out

Dedicated headphone output (100 mW) with front panel volume control

2.4″ full-color backlit LCD with monochromatic mode

Dedicated PFL display with viewable trim settings

Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots, up to 512 GB each

Records in BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 file formats

Support for extensive metadata (BWF and iXML); input time, date, project, scene number, etc.

Built-in slate mic/slate tone with front panel switch

Use as an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface (@ 96 kHz)

Free Zoom F8 Control App for iOS allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadata entry

What’s in the Box: