Zoom F-8N PRO with 32-Bit Float Recording

Zoom F-8N PRO with 32-Bit Float Recording Overview:

Filmmakers and sound professionals know the importance of sharp, clean audio in storytelling. From the click of a seatbelt to the roar of an engine, the F8n Pros 8 inputs capture full dynamic range using 32-bit float technology.

Create Immersive Audio
With 8 inputs and 10 tracks, the F8n Pro can capture the most complex audio, expanding your options so that you can create sonic magic in post.

Explosive Audio
32-Bit Float is a game-changer. The F8n Pro uses dual A/D converters and professional-grade preamps to capture clip-free audio without ever needing to adjust gain!

The Sound of Action

The great thing about Zoom recorders is that you can have lots of these in your toolkit, in varying sizes and capabilities.

Multiple Feeds
The F8n Pro has three outputs for external devices, headphones, and camera connections. You can keep tabs on your tracks pre or post-fader, check levels, route signals to the left or right and set alert tones for battery and recording status.

We Stacked the Deck
PROFESSIONAL FEATURES

Formatting Options
The F8n Pro records in BWF-compatible WAV formats up to 32-bit resolution and at sample rates up to 192 kHz.

Built-in Processing
The F8n Pro features flexible signal routing from all inputs to all outputs, phase inversion and mid-side decoding. It also provides high-pass filtering to reduce the sound of wind and other noise. Input and output delays are also available.

State-of-the-Art Timecode
Keep your tracks perfectly synced even when you power down. On or off, the F8n Pros Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy.

Stay Focused With Zoom Automix
Zoom AutoMix lets you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound.

Full Metadata Entry
The track name, scene names, notes, and more can be entered directly from the unit or via the Zoom F8 Control App for iOS / Android.

Full Metadata Entry
The track name, scene names, notes, and more can be entered directly from the unit or via the Zoom F8 Control App for iOS / Android.

Record and Stream, Together
When connected to your computer, the F8n Pro can be used as a 8-in / 4-out audio interface. Record and stream in 32-bit float / 96kHz while simultaneously recording to SD cards.

Features:

• 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 (AAs and DC battery pack not included)
• High pass filter, phase invert, and mid-side decoder
• Dual mini-XLR (TA3) balanced Main Outs plus ” 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,
  file renaming, and metadata entry

Specifications:

INPUTS

• INPUT 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: 3 k or more
  • Maximum input level: +4 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
  • Phantom power: +24/+48 V, 10 mA maximum per channel
• Equivalent input noise: 127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 input)
• Frequency response: 20 Hz 60 kHz, +0.5 dB/1 dB (192 kHz sample rate)
• A/D dynamic range: 113 dB typ. (60 dBFS input, A-weighted)
• Crosstalk: 90 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1 kHz)
• MIC IN: ZOOM mic capsule input (use disables Inputs 1/2)
• SLATE MIC: Built-in mic for voice memos can be assigned to tracks freely

OUTPUTS

• MAIN OUT 1/2
• Connectors: TA3 connectors (balanced output, 2: hot)
• Output impedance: 150 or less
• Reference output level:
  • 10 dBV (normal output level)
  • +4 dBu (line output level)
  • 1 kHz, 600 load
• Maximum output level:
  • +10 dBV (normal output level)
  • +24 dBu (line output level)
  • 1 kHz, 600 load
• SUB OUT 1/2
• Connectors: 3.5 mm stereo mini (unbalanced output)
• Output impedance: 100 or less
• Reference output level:
  • 10 dBV (normal output level)
  • 40 dBu (mic output level)
  • 1 kHz, 10 k load
• Maximum output level: +10 dBV (normal output level)
• HEADPHONE
  • Connector: 1/4 inch stereo (unbalanced output)
  • Output impedance: 18 or less
  • Maximum output level: 100 mW + 100 mW (32 load)
• D/A dynamic range: 105 dB typ. (60dBFS input, A-weighted)

RECORDING MEDIA

• Dual SD card slots:
  • SDHC cards: 4 GB 32 GB
  • SDXC cards: 64 GB 1 TB

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 k
• Output level: 3.3 Vpp
• Output impedance: 50 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: +), 918 V

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
• Specifications:
  • 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
  • Specifications: 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
  • Specifications: 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
• Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms