Zoom F8N Pro Multi-Track Field Recorder w/ 32-Bit Float Recording Technology
R30,229.00
F8N Pro
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.
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 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
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
Wireless timecode synchronization (*UltraSync Blue device by Timecode Systems is required.)
Description
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 Put 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)
Recording Formats 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
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 : USB 2.0 High Speed
Multi Track Audio Interface Mode Operation (Driver Required for 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 : 15W
Weight & Dimensions
External Dimensions : 7.0 in. (W) × 5.5 in. (D) × 2.1 in. (H)
Weight (Including Batteries) : 1200g