Get Sharp, Clean Audio with the Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder

Filmmakers and sound professionals know the importance of quality audio in storytelling. From the click of a seatbelt to the roar of an engine, the F8n Pro’s 8 inputs captures full dynamic range using 32-bit float technology.

• 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
• Accurate Time Code (0.2 ppm when on and up to 0.2 ppm when powered off) I/O on standard BNC connectors; drop frame/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-inch stereo mini-jack Sub Out
• Dedicated headphone output (100 mW) with front panel volume control
• 2.4-inch 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 (Android app to be released March 2022)

SPECIFICATIONS

Inputs

• Input source set to Mic (setting the input source (Input Source))
  • Input Gain: +1 - -75 dB
  • Input Impedance: 3 kΩ or more
  • Maximum Input Level: +4 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
  • Phantom Power
• Input source set to Line (setting the input source (Input Source))
• Input Gain: -10 - +55 dB
• Input Impedance: 5 kΩ or more
• Maximum Input Level: +24 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
• Equivalent Input Noise: -127 dBuu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 Ω input)
• Frequency Response: 20 Hz 60 kHz, +.5 dB/-1 kHz (192 kHz sample rate)
• A/D Dynamic Range: 113 dB typ. (-60 dBFS input, A-wighted
• Crosstalk: -90 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1 kHz)
• MIC IN: Zoom mic capsule input (use disables Input 1/2
• SLATE MIC: Built-in mic for voice memos can be assigned to tracks freely

Outputs

• MAIN OUT 1/2
• Connectors: TA3 connectors (baanced out, 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 (output level)
• 1 kHz, 600 Ω load
• SUB OUT 1/2
• Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini (unbalanced output)
• Output Impedance: 100 Ω or less
• Reference Output Level:
• -10 dBv (normal output level)
• -40 dBy (mic output level)
• 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load
• Maximum Output Level:
• +10 dBv (normal output level)
• -40 dBy (mic output level)
• 1 kHz, 10 kΩ load
• 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. (-60 dBFS input, A-weighted

Recording

• Dual SD Card Slots: SDHC cards 4 GB - 32 GB, SDXC cards 64 GB - 1 TB
• 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: 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
• Recording Time:
• Using a 32GB Card
• 23:08:08 (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 Audio Rec (audio clock can be synchronized)
• Frame Rates: 23.976 ND, 24 ND, 25 ND, 29.97 ND, 29.97, 30 ND and 30 D
• Precision: ± .2 ppm
• Support Input Levels: .2 - 5 Vpp
• Input Impedance: 4.6 kΩ
• Output Level: 3.3 Vpp
• Output Impedance: 50 Ω or less

Power Supply and Display

• AA Batteries: 8 (alkaline, nickel-metal hydride or lithium
• AC Adapater: ZOOM AD-19, DC 12 V/2 A, center plus
• Display: 2.4-inch full-color LCD (320 x 240)

Power Consumption

• Power Consumption: 15 W
• External Dimensions: 7.0-inch (W) x 5.5-inch (D) x 2.1-inch (H)

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