Zoom - F8N, Recorder and Mixer, 8 Tracks, 10 Channels

Characteristics

- 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 remote 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

Specifications

RECORDING MEDIA

- DUAL SD CARD SLOTS SUPPORTS: 16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards and 64GB–512GB SDXC cards

INPUTS 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: 2 kΩ

- MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON)

- PHANTOM POWER: +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel

INPUT SOURCE SET TO LINE

- INPUT GAIN: -10 – +55 dB

- INPUT IMPEDANCE: 2.6 kΩ

- MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +24 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON)

OUTPUTS : MAIN OUT 1/2

- CONNECTORS: TA-3 connectors, balanced output (2: hot)

- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 150 Ω or less

- REFERENCE OUTPUT LEVEL: −10 dBV (normal output level), +4 dBu (Output Level: Line), 1 kHz, 600Ω load

- MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +10 dBV (normal output level), +24 dBu (Output Level: Line), 1 kHz, 600Ω load

OUTPUTS: SUB OUT 1/2

- CONNECTOR: 3.5mm stereo mini unbalanced output jack

- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 100 Ω or less

- REFERENCE OUTPUT LEVEL: −10 dBV (normal output level), −40 dBV (mic output level), 1 kHz, 10kΩ load

- MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +10 dBV (normal output level), -20 dBV (mic output level), 1 kHz, 10kΩ load

HEADPHONE

- CONNECTOR: 1/4" unbalanced stereo output jack

- OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 15 Ω or less

- MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: 100mW + 100mW (32Ω load)

EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS

- MAIN UNIT: 7.0 in. (W) × 5.5 in. (D) × 2.1 in. (H) 178.2 mm (W) × 140.3 mm (D) × 54.3 mm (H)

- WEIGHT: MAIN UNIT ONLY: 2.2 pounds (1000 g)