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Zoom F8 multitrack field recorder

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Zoom F8 multitrack field recorder
Product no: 9000-0017-8875 Bax Music Warranty: This product comes with a 3-year warranty.

General

While studio recorders offer more and more functionality these days, field recorders have been somewhat left behind, unless you have access to unlimited funds that is. Japanese company Zoom, however, are looking to change all that with the comprehensive, yet affordable F8 multitrack field recorder. This device is what filmmakers and sound designers have been crying out for. With the F8 you can record up to 8 tracks simultaneously in outstanding quality. To make this possible, Zoom has modified their best microphone preamps, while built-in limiters keep the signal peaks in check.

Zoom F8: properties

This compact, lightweight device gives you a highly accurate time code to make synchronising sound and video a snap. Believe it or not, the F8 is equipped with 8 XLR/jack combo connectors with a separate knob per channel and an impressive colour display. Functions like that on a device of this size are unheard of. Multitrack recordings can be saved in wav or mp3 format on SD/SDHC/SDXC cards and even on two cards at the same time for an instant backup. The 16/24-bit signal quality is impressive too with a maximum of 192 kHz ensuring a highly accurate recording of your sound source.

Future-proof

The Zoom F8 is a recorder not just for today but tomorrow too. With the ability to mount various Zoom microphones like a Shotgun or an M/S, and the possibility to control the F8 using apps, this device is not going to go out of date any time soon. Connecting the F8 to iOS via Bluetooth allows you to control the parameters remotely. Possibilities like this make the F8 the perfect device for recording naturally shy animals perfectly while you remain hidden.

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AA batteries and DC battery pack are not included
You'll only receive the recorder.

Specifications

Weight and dimensions including packaging

Weight (incl. packaging)	900 gr
Dimensions (incl. packaging)	23,0 x 22,0 x 9,0 cm

Product specifications

8 channel/10 track field audio recorder/mixer
8 inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors
compact, lightweight aluminium housing
top-quality microphone preamplifiers with amplification to 75 dB, less than -127 dBu EIND and +4 dB line inputs
signal quality: 24-bit/192 kHz, 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz and 44.1 kHz
support for 47.952/48.048 kHz for HD video
time code (0.2 ppm) I/O with standard BNC connectors
dropframe/non-drop with Jam Sync
possible power supplies: 8x AA batteries, external DC battery pack with Hirose connector, or 12V AC adapter
automatic switching from DC to batteries
gain knob
6-segment LED level meter
PFL/Solo switch per channel
phantom power per input
limiters for input and output
high-pass filter
phase inverter
mid-side decoder
input delay (up to 30 msec per channel)
delay (up to 10 frames per output)
compatible with Zoom microphone capsules
outputs: dual mini XLR and mini stereo jack
headphone socket with volume control
2.4-inch full colour backlit LCD with monochrome mode (320 x 240 pixels)
dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots, (up to 512 GB each)
6 sec. pre-recording
supported file formats: WAV or MP3
supported meta data: BWF and iXML
built-in tripod adapter
also suitable for use as a USB audio interface (8 in/4 out) @ 96 kHz
free Zoom F8 Control App (iOS) for wireless file management
dimensions: 178 x 140 x 54 mm
weight: 960 g
colour: black/marine blue

box contents:

camera bracket
Zoom AD-19 12V AC adapter
instruction manual
TA3- XLR cables x2
download codes for Cubase LE and WaveLab LE

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Michele C. February 9, 2017

Wrote the following about Zoom F8 multitrack field recorder

Ho acquistato di recente qui lo zoom F8. Mi occupo di prese dirette e andrà a sostituire il tascam dr680.

Lo trovo molto comodo, i comandi sono tutti frontali il display chiaro e i comandi intuitivi. Finalmente una macchina con caratteristiche PRO ad un prezzo contenuto. Il Time code, la doppia scheda sono fondamentali. 8 canali non mi sono mai serviti ma 6 si e per i prossimi lavoro forse avrò bisogno di usarli tutti. i Pre sono silenziosi. A breve inizierò un film e lo testerò pesantemente per 45 giorni, poi magari proseguirò la recensione. Al momento sono soddisfatto sia della macchina che dell'offerta trovata su Bax (un b-stock molto conveniente!)

Paul M. November 22, 2016

Wrote the following about Zoom F8 multitrack field recorder

Fantastische recorder. Zeer goede pre-amps met veel headroom. Ik gebruik hem voor opnames van koren tbv cd-profucties en in combinatie met mijn DPA4006 mics geeft dat uitstekende resultaten! De app waarmee je hem kunt bedienen is erg handig. Aanbevolen!!

Dhr. Norbert Brandt May 20, 2016

Wrote the following about Zoom F8 multitrack field recorder

recorder biedt veel professionele mogelijkheden met hoge kwaliteitsopnames ,de volume knoppen wat aan de kleine kant ,geen Nederlandse handleiding beschikbaar

Zoom Launches F4 MultiTrack Field Recorder

Thursday 8 September 2016 By Lizanne

Zoom is making a real name for themselves in the world of mobile recording devices. Their popular H1 stereo recorders were a huge hit, for instance. Firstly because of their compact size, and secondly due to their incredible audio quality. The latest Zoom product, the F4 field recorder, is essentially the smaller version of the F8. With this recorder, you can make your cinematic dreams come true. Record Hollywood studio-quality audio on location and add it to your film or documentary in post-production. Want to use the F4 as an audio interface? No problem. Simply use the included USB cable to record audio with a sample rate of up to 96 kHz and 24-bit audio quality!