Zoom - Q8, Mobile Audio/ Video Recorder, 4 Channels

Characteristics

- Records directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, up to 128GB

- High-quality 160° wide-angle lens with selectable viewing angles (F2.0/16.6mm)

- Uses a system of interchangeable microphone capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera

- Supplied detachable stereo X/Y microphone (XYQ-8)

- Compatible with most Zoom microphone capsules (sold separately); not compatible with EXH-6 TRS/XLR Combo Input Capsule

- Full-color rotating LCD touchscreen

- Support for five HD video modes, up to 2304 x 1296 pixels (3M HD), as well as two WVGA modes

- Frame rates of up to 60fps for capturing fast action video and slow motion playback

- Self-timer

- 4x digital zoom

- Records video in MOV format (with or without audio)

- Records audio in AAC and WAV formats, up to 24-bit/96k

- Up to four tracks of simultaneous audio recording

- Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20dB pad

- Analog-style gain controls for each input

- Built-in audio mixer

- Stereo link function

- Supplied foam windscreen and low-cut filter for the elimination of low-frequency noise and rumble

- Dedicated Headphone output/Line out

- Built-in speaker for fast monitoring

- HDMI video output for connection to HDTVs, selectable between NTSC and PAL

- USB interface for live streaming and data transfer to and from computer editing software

- Webcam and USB mic function for use with external devices such as computers and iPads (Apple Camera Connection Kit required)

- Direct monitoring for zero latency during use as a USB mic

- Compatible with USTREAM Producer, Flash Live Media Encorder, Skype, and other popular streaming applications

- SD card reader function

- Rechargeable Li-ion battery (chargeable via USB or optional AC adapter)

- Battery life of more than 2 hours

- Built-in standard tripod mount

- Includes tripod-to-three-prong converter for compatibility with all action camera mounts

Specifications

General Specifications

- RECORDING MEDIA: SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128GB)

- IMAGE SENSOR: 1/3-inch 3-megapixel CMOS sensor

- LENS: Fixed focus (36cm - ∞) F2.0, focal distance approx. 16.6 mm (35mm equivalent)

- VIDEO FORMAT: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)

- VIDEO RESOLUTIONS: 3M HD (2304 x 1296 pixels) 30fps, HD (1080 pixels) 30fps , HD (720 pixels) 60fps , HD (720 pixels) 30fps , WVGA 60fps , WVGA 30fps

- AUDIO FORMATS: WAV (16/24-bit quantization, 44.1/48/96kHz sampling frequency) , AAC (64-320kbps bit rate, 48kHz sampling

- AUDIO FUNCTIONS: Low-cut filter, compressor, limiter

- IMAGE FUNCTIONS: Digital zoom (1.0x-4.0x) , Scene selection (Auto/Concert Lighting/Night) , Self timer (Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds)

- DISPLAY: 2.7" full-color LCD touchscreen

- BUILT-IN SPEAKER: 400mW 8 Ω mono speaker

L/R inputs

- X/Y MIC (XYQ-8): 120° X/Y stereo format

- MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE INPUT 140 dB SPL

- INPUT GAIN: ∞ to +52 dB

- EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE: − 120 dBu or less

INPUT 1/2 Input

- CONNECTORS: TRS/XLR combo jacks

- INPUT GAIN (PAD OFF): −∞ to 55 dB

- INPUT GAIN (PAD ON): −∞ to 35 dB

- INPUT IMPEDANCE: 1.8 k Ω or more

- MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: +22 dBu (PAD ON)

- PHANTOM POWER: +12/+24/+48V (Global for INPUT 1 and 2)

Output

- CONNECTORS: Combined line/headphones stereo mini-jack . Type D micro HDMI

USB

- CONNECTOR: USB Mini B type

- OPERATION AS MASS STORAGE: Class: USB 2.0 High Speed

- OPERATION AS AUDIO INTERFACE: Class: USB 1.0 Full Speed

- OPERATION AS WEBCAM WVGA/720p video size, 48kHz 16-bit audio

- Note: Operation as audio interface and mass storage supported with iPad (Apple Camera Connection Kit required) Note: USB bus power supported

Power

- POWER SUPPLY: Lithium ion battery | DC 4.2V maximum voltage, | DC 3.7V nominal voltage, | 1700mAh capacity

Battery recharging times

- USB: 4 hours, 30 minutes (approximate)

- AC ADAPTER: 2 hours, 45 minutes (approximate)

- BATTERY OPERATION TIME: More than 2 hours (when recording 720p/30fps)

Dimensions

- MIC LOWERED: 158mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 69mm (H)

- MIC RAISED: 158mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 119mm (H)

- X/Y MIC (XYQ-8): 50mm (L) x 37mm (W) x 32mm (H)

Weight

- RECORDER: 260g / 9.2oz (without battery, capsule)

- XYQ-8 MIC CAPSULE: 40g / 1.4oz

- BATTERY: 40g / 1.4oz