Zoom F8n Pro 32-bit MultiTrack Field Recorder
- F8n Bag & Orca Harness
- 2x SD Cards
- Cabling and Power
- 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,
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| OUTPUTS | |
| MAIN OUT 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 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) |
| 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 |
| ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIMES | |
| (THESE VALUES ARE ONLY ESTIMATES) | 2 channels to SD 1 48kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIMECODE OFF, LED/LCD brightness 5, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM OFF Alkaline batteries- about 6 hours THESE VALUES ARE BASED ON IN-HOUSE TESTING METHODS NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 8.5 hours THEY WILL VARY GREATLY ACCORDING TO USE CONDITIONS. Lithium batteries- about 12 hours 8 channels to SD 1 48kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIMECODE OFF, LED/LCD brightness 5, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM OFF NiMH batteries (2500 mAh)- about 7 hours Lithium batteries- about 10 hours 8 channels to SD 1/2 192kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT ON, TIMECODE Int Free Run, LED/LCD brightness 60, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM 48 V Alkaline batteries- about 0.5 hours NiMH batteries (2500 mAh)- about 1.5 hours Lithium batteries- about 2.5 hours |
| 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 | |
| Class | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| MULTI TRACK AUDIO INTERFACE MODE OPERATION (DRIVER REQUIRED FOR WINDOWS, NOT REQUIRED FOR MAC) | |
| Class | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Sampling rate | 44.1/48 kHz |
| Bit depth | 24-bit linear/32-bit float 10-in/4-out |
| POWER CONSUMPTION | 15 W |
| EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS | 7.0 in. (W) × 5.5 in. (D) × 2.1 in. (H) |
| WEIGHT | (INCLUDING BATTERIES)1200 g |

