ZOOM F8

Zoom F8

For Filmmaking and Sound Design

Advances in video have made filmmaking accessible to creators everywhere. But the accessibility of professional audio devices has not kept pace. Field recorders, with essential features such as time code, have been unobtainable for most. Until now.

The F8 is made for serious filmmakers and sound designers. With 8-input/10-track recording, super low-noise preamps, and support for 24-bit/192kHz audio, the F8 captures the highest-quality audio.

High-resolution audio and advanced limiters The F8 can record at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution and is equipped with onboard limiters designed to provide overload protection. Limiting can be applied to all 8 channels simultaneously at full resolution, with 10dB of headroom and controls for setting threshold, attack, and release.

Time code with pinpoint accuracy The F8’s time code is state-of-the-art. It utilizes a precision oscillator that generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy, enabling rock solid syncing of audio and video.

The F8 supports all standard dropframe and non-drop formats, and can jam sync to time code being provided by external devices. An input and output are provided on standard BNC connectors, enabling easy integration into any rig.

 

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, less than -127 dBu EIN, and +4 dB line inputs
Support for up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording as well as 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, 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) 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)
Automatic switching of power source from DC to batteries at user-defined voltage levels
Dedicated gain control knob, 6-segment LED level meter, and PFL/Solo switch for each channel
Phantom power (+48V/+24V) on every input
Advanced onboard limiters for input and output
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 (100mW) with front panel volume control
2.4″ full-color backlit LCD with monochrome 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
Built-in tripod mount; camera mount adapter also included
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 entr