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.
Tour the F8n Pro
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Display
The F8n Pro’s 2.4-inch full-color backlit display with monochromatic mode makes field work equally easy in low or direct lighting.
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Slate Switch
The F8n Pro has a built-in slate mic for recording comments as well as the ability to output a variable frequency tone signal.
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Transport Controls
The control panel features stop, search forward and search backward keys as well as illuminated play/pause and record buttons.
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Input Controls
Each input features a built-in preamp with a dedicated gain control knob and a 6-segment LED level meter.
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USB Port
A USB port enables firmware updates, file transfer, and allows the F8n Pro to be used as an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface operating at sample rates up to 32-bit float / 96kHz.
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Inputs
The F8n Pro provides 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors, allowing you to plug in any microphone, wireless pack, or line level device. Any input can also be used as a camera return.
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SD Card Slots
Record on two SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, up to 1 TB each, simultaneously, allowing you to instantly backup or split recordings.
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Headphone Jack
The unit’s 1/4" headphone jack also comes with dedicated volume control.
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MAIN OUTPUTS
The F8n Pro provides four outputs: two Main Outs (on balanced TA3 mini-XLR jacks) for connection to external mixers and processing devices; and two Sub Outs (on a single unbalanced 1/8" stereo mini-jack) for connection to a camera. The F8n Pro also provides a selectable +4 dBu output.
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DC POWER
The F8n Pro can be powered by a 9-18V external DC power supply.
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Time Code In/Out
Timecode can be generated internally or transmitted from an external timecode generator.
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10-PIN MIC CONNECTOR
Our proprietary 10-pin connector enables the use of interchangeable Zoom mic capsules, with optional extension cables that allow for remote positioning
Features of the F8n Pro
- 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
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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
Specs
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 7 hours • THESE VALUES ARE BASED ON IN-HOUSE TESTING METHODS. NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 8 hours • THEY WILL VARY GREATLY ACCORDING TO USE CONDITIONS. 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 48 V Alkaline batteries: about 0.5 hours NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 1 hour Lithium batteries: about 2 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