The Zoom F8n Pro is a professional field audio recorder with 10 tracks and 32-bit floating-point support.
Features:
- 32-bit floating-point recording technology support;
- 8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer;
- Recording in BWF-compatible WAV format at resolutions up to 192 kHz/32 bit Float;
- 8 discrete inputs with combined Neutrik XLR/TRS connectors;
- High-quality microphone preamps with up to 75 dB of gain and a noise floor of less than -127 dBn EIN;
- Switchable +4 dB inputs for line/microphone signals for both XLR and TRS;
- Extremely accurate timecode (0.2ppm when on and up to 0.2ppm when off), reception and transmission through standard BNC connectors, support for dropframe and non-dropframe formats, and Jam-Sync;
- Zoom AutoMix software;
- Three power sources: 8 AA batteries, external DC battery with Hirose connector, or 12V AC adapter (batteries and external battery not included);
- High-pass filter, phase inverter, and Mid-Side decoder;
- Combined mini-XLR (TA3) balanced outputs (main), plus an additional output with a 3.5mm stereo jack;
- Dedicated headphone output (100mW) with volume control on the front panel;
- 2.4-inch full-color LCD display with backlight and monochrome mode;
- Two SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots with a capacity of up to 1TB each;
- Operates as a USB audio interface with 8 inputs and 4 outputs;
- Free Zoom F8 Control App for iOS and Android for remote control of the recorder, file renaming, and metadata input.
Filmmakers and sound engineers know the importance of clear and clean sound for storytelling
By using the 32-bit Float format, the F8n Pro captures audio in an extended dynamic range, faithfully capturing any sound from barely audible belt clicks to thunderous car engine revs.
Create immersive audio
The 8 inputs and 10 tracks of the F8n Pro allow you to use it in the most complex projects, significantly expanding your options during recording and in post-production.
Record explosive sound
The 32-bit floating-point format completely changes the game. The F8n Pro is also equipped with dual analog-to-digital converters and professional-level preamps to minimize the chance of clipping.
Multitasking
The F8n Pro features three outputs for external devices, headphones, and camera connection. You can monitor your tracks in Pre/Post Fader mode, check levels, send signals to the left or right channels, and set sound alerts for low battery or recording status.
Recording formats
The F8n Pro records sound in BWF-compatible WAV formats with resolutions up to 32-bit and sampling rates up to 192 kHz.
Built-in processing
The F8n Pro offers flexible signal routing options from all inputs to all outputs, phase inversion, and Mid-Side decoding. It also includes a high-pass filter feature to eliminate wind and other noise. Delay function is available for inputs and outputs.
Cutting-edge timecode
With the F8n Pro, your tracks will remain perfectly synchronized. Even when turned off, the built-in thermocompensated quartz oscillator (TCXO) in the F8n Pro continues to generate timecode with an accuracy of 0.2ppm.
Focus on the main thing with Zoom Automix
The Zoom Automix function allows you to focus on the action, automatically adjusting your mix levels to reduce background noise.
Full metadata input
Enter track and scene names, notes, and other metadata directly through your recorder or through the Zoom F8 Control app for iOS/Android.
Six seconds in reserve
The pre-record function allows you to record up to six seconds of audio before pressing the RECORD button, ensuring you never miss a take.
Record and broadcast simultaneously
By connecting the F8n Pro to a computer, you can use it as an audio interface with eight inputs and four outputs. Record and broadcast sound in 32-bit floating-point/96 kHz resolution while simultaneously recording the broadcasted signal to an SD card.
Use the mobile app
The F8 Control app (for iOS and Android) allows you to visually monitor the signal, adjust levels, control playback, input metadata, and perform other operations from your iPhone, iPad, or Android device via Bluetooth.
Enhanced control
By connecting the optional Zoom F-Control mixing console (FRC-8) to your F8n Pro, you get even more capabilities when working in the field. The FRC-8 will appeal to any professional filmmaker with its 60mm faders and convenient control of Trim, Pan, and Track Arming functions.
Wide power options
The F8n Pro recorder is designed for long-lasting operation in studio or on-location, offering a wide range of power options and substantial storage for your recordings. Eight AA alkaline batteries provide up to 5 hours of continuous operation. The F8n Pro can also be powered by mains electricity using the included AD-19 adapter. It can also be powered by external battery packs (DC 9-18V) connected to the 4-pin Hirose connector. The ability to simultaneously record on two one-terabyte SD cards will solve the issue of creating backups.
360-degree spatial audio
The F8n Pro features an Ambisonics mode, which includes an Ambisonics A - Ambisonics B decoder and gain balancing function, allowing you to capture spatial audio for virtual (VR) and augmented (AR) realities and more.
Package includes:
- Recorder
- Power supply
- Manual
