Zoom F8n Pro 10-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder

Zoom F8n Pro 10-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder Filmmakers and sound professionals know the importance of sharp, clean audio in storytelling. From the click of a seatbelt to the roar of an engine, the F8n Pro’s 8 inputs capture full dynamic range using 32-bit float technology. With 8 inputs and 10 tracks, the F8n Pro can capture the most complex audio, expanding your options so that you can create sonic magic in post. 32-Bit Float is a game-changer. The F8n Pro uses dual A/D converters and professional-grade preamps to capture clip-free audio - without ever needing to adjust gain! The F8n Pro has three outputs for external devices, headphones, and camera connections. You can keep tabs on your tracks pre or post-fader, check levels, route signals to the left or right and set alert tones for battery and recording status. The F8n Pro records in BWF-compatible WAV formats up to 32-bit resolution and at sample rates up to 192 kHz. The F8n Pro features flexible signal routing from all inputs to all outputs, phase inversion and mid-side decoding. It also provides high-pass filtering to reduce the sound of wind and other noise. Input and output delays are also available. Keep your tracks perfectly synced even when you power down. On or off, the F8n Pro’s Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy. Zoom AutoMix lets you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound. The track name, scene names, notes, and more can be entered directly from the unit or via the Zoom F8 Control App for iOS / Android. Key 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 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 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 1/8” 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 Technical Specifications INPUTS INPUT 1 - 8 Connectors XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot) INPUT SOURCE SET TO MIC Input gain +10 - +75 dB Input impedance 3 kΩ or more Maximum input level +4 dBu (at 0 dBFS) Phantom power +24/+48 V, 10 mA maximum per channel EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE −127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 Ω input) FREQUENCY RESPONSE 20 Hz - 60 kHz, +0.5 dB/−1 dB (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 OUTPUTS MAIN OUT 1/2 Connectors TA3 connectors (balanced output, 2: hot) Output impedance 150 Ω or less Reference output level −10 dBV (normal output level) +4 dBu (line output level) 1 kHz, 600 Ω load Maximum output level +10 dBV (normal output level) +24 dBu (line output level) 1 kHz, 600 Ω load SUB OUT 1/2 Connectors 3.5 mm stereo mini (unbalanced output) Output impedance 100 Ω or less Reference output level −10 dBV (normal output level) −40 dBu (mic output level) 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load Maximum output level +10 dBV (normal output level) HEADPHONE Connector 1/4-inch stereo (unbalanced output) Output impedance 18 Ω or less Maximum output level 100 mW + 100 mW (32 Ω load) D/A DYNAMIC RANGE 105 dB typ. (−60dBFS input, A-weighted) RECORDING MEDIA Dual SD card slots SDHC cards 4 GB - 32 GB SDXC cards 64 GB - 1 TB RECORDING FORMATS WHEN WAV SELECTED Supported formats 44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 88.2, 96 and 192 kHz 16-bit linear, 24-bit linear and 32-bit float Mono/stereo/2-10 ch poly BWF and iXML Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 10 (8 inputs + stereo mix) 8 (at 192 kHz sampling rate) WHEN MP3 SELECTED Supported formats 128, 192 and 320 kbps 44.1 and 48 kHz ID3v1 tags Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 2 RECORDING TIME Using a 32GB card 23:08:00 (48 kHz/32-bit float stereo WAV) 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 kΩ Output level 3.3 Vpp Output impedance 50 Ω or less POWER SUPPLIES 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 ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIMES THESE VALUES ARE ONLY ESTIMATES 2 channels to SD 1 48kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIMECODE OFF, LED/LCD brightness 5, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM OFF Alkaline batteries: about 6 hours THESE VALUES ARE BASED ON IN-HOUSE TESTING METHODS NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 8.5 hours THEY WILL VARY GREATLY ACCORDING TO USE CONDITIONS Lithium batteries: about 12 hours 8 channels to SD 1 48kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIMECODE OFF, LED/LCD brightness 5, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM OFF Alkaline batteries: about 5 hours NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 7 hours Lithium batteries: about 10 hours 8 channels to SD 1/2 192kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT ON, TIMECODE Int Free Run, LED/LCD brightness 60, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM 48 V Alkaline batteries: about 0.5 hours NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 1.5 hours Lithium batteries: about 2.5 hours DISPLAY 2.4 inch full-color LCD (320 × 240) USB Connector Mini-B Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power operation is not supported. MASS STORAGE OPERATION Class USB 2.0 High Speed MULTI TRACK AUDIO INTERFACE MODE OPERATION (DRIVER REQUIRED FOR WINDOWS, NOT REQUIRED FOR MAC) Class USB 2.0 High Speed Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz Bit depth 24-bit linear/32-bit float 8-in/4-out STEREO MIX AUDIO INTERFACE MODE OPERATION (NO DRIVER REQUIRED) SUPPORTS AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION WITH IOS/IPADOS DEVICES Class USB 2.0 Full Speed Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz Bit depth 16-bit linear 2-in/2-out AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION WITH RECORDING (DRIVER REQUIRED FOR WINDOWS, NOT REQUIRED FOR MAC) Class USB 2.0 High Speed Specifications Sampling rate 44.1/48 kHz Bit depth 24-bit linear/32-bit float 10-in/4-out POWER CONSUMPTION 15 W EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS 7.0 in. (W) × 5.5 in. (D) × 2.1 in. (H) WEIGHT: (INCLUDING BATTERIES) 1200 g NOTE 0 DBU = 0.775 VRMS