Zoom F8n Pro MultiTrack Field Recorder

From the click of a seatbelt to the roar of an engine, the F8n Pro’s 8 inputs capture full dynamic range using 32-bit float technology.

Filmmakers and sound professionals know the importance of sharp, clean audio in storytelling.

Zoom F8n Pro 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 (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,
  file renaming, and metadata entry

• F8n Pro MultiTrack Field Recorder1
• Zoom AD-19 12V AC adapter1
• Operation manual1

• 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 kΩ 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, 150Ω 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 ½
    • Connectors: TA3 connectors (balanced output, 2: hot)
    • Output impedance: 150Ω or less
    • Reference output level:
      • −10 dBV (normal output level)
      • +4 dBu (line output level)
      • 1 kHz, 600Ω load
    • Maximum output level:
      • +10 dBV (normal output level)
      • +24 dBu (line output level)
      • 1 kHz, 600Ω load
  • SUB OUT ½
    • Connectors: 3.5 mm stereo mini (unbalanced output)
    • Output impedance: 100Ω 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: 18Ω or less
    • Maximum output level: 100 mW + 100 mW (32Ω 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 kΩ
  • Output level: 3.3 Vpp
  • Output impedance: 50Ω 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: +), 9–18V
• ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIMES
  • THESE VALUES ARE ONLY ESTIMATES. THESE VALUES ARE BASED ON IN-HOUSE TESTING METHODS. THEY WILL VARY GREATLY ACCORDING TO USE CONDITIONS.
  • 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 7 hours
    • NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 8 hours
    • Lithium batteries: about 13.5 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
    • Alkaline batteries: about 4.5 hours
    • NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 6 hours
    • Lithium batteries: about 9.5 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 48V
    • Alkaline batteries: about 0.5 hours
    • NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 1 hour
    • Lithium batteries: about 2 hours
• DISPLAY2.4” 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 CONSUMPTION15W
• EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS (WxDxH)7×5.5×2.1”
• WEIGHT (INCLUDING BATTERIES) 1200g
• NOTE0 DBU = 0.775 VRMS