Zoom F8n Pro 10-Track Multi-Track Field Recorder

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 Pro’s 8 inputs capture full dynamic range using 32-bit float technology.

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.

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 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.

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

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.

Keep your tracks perfectly synced even when you power down. On or off, the F8n Pro’s Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy. Zoom AutoMix lets you keep your eyes on the action by automatically adjusting the levels of your mix to reduce ambient sound. 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.

Key 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 1/8” 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

Technical 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 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, 150 Ω 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 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 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
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
Alkaline batteries: about 5 hours
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
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