Dual SD card recording
Record on two SD/SDHC/SDXC cards*, up to 512 GB each, simultaneously, allowing you to instantly backup or split recordings (for example, save eight tracks onto one card and a stereo mix onto another).

Three power sources
A 4-pin Hirose connector allows the use of external 9-16 volt DC battery packs. Internal power is provided by 8 AA batteries. The F8 can switch power sources from a DC battery pack to the AA batteries at a user-defined voltage level for uninterrupted recording. You can also use the supplied 12 volt AC adapter when not on the go.

File protection
Files are saved periodically during recording. This provides an extra level of protection in the event of unexpected file interruption, for example, power loss or the removal of an SD card.

Dual-channel recording
The F8's dual-channel recording mode allows you to create safety tracks on inputs 1-4, each with independent level, limiting, delay, phase inversion, and high-pass filtering.

Pre-record
The pre-record function allows you to capture up to 6 seconds of audio before you hit the RECORD button

Inputs
The F8 provides 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors. Each preamp has a dedicated gain control knob, a 6-segment LED level meter, and Record Ready and PFL switch. A 10-pin connector on the rear panel enables the use of Zoom mic capsules, with an optional extension cable that allows for remote positioning. There's also a built-in slate mic and a variable frequency slate tone generator to confirm levels.

Outputs
In addition to its ¼" headphone jack with dedicated volume control, the F8 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 " stereo mini-jack) for connection to a camera.

Time code and USB
Time code I/O is provided on BNC connectors. A USB port enables firmware updates, file transfer, and allows the F8 to be used as an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface operating at sample rates up to 96 kHz.

The F8's menu is easy to navigate and has a simple file structure. Cataloging is straightforward, with extensive metadata (both BEXT and iXML), which can be entered directly on the F8 or with the Zoom F8 Control App.

Onboard mixer
The F8's onboard mixer enables flexible signal routing from all inputs to all outputs, either pre- or post-fader, with user-adjustable level, pan, and input/output delay. In addition to advanced onboard limiters (which can be applied to all channels and tracks simultaneously), the F8 also provides high-pass filtering to reduce the sound of wind and other noise, plus phase inversion and Mid-Side decoding.

8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer

8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors

Compact and lightweight aluminum chassis, weighing just 2 pounds (without batteries)

High quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain, less than -127 dBu EIN, and +4 dB line inputs

Support for up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording as well as 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48 kHz, and 44.1 kHz, plus 47.952 kHz/48.048 kHz for HD video compatibility; 16-/24-bit resolution

Accurate Time Code (0.2 ppm) I/O on standard BNC connectors; dropframe/non-drop formats with Jam Sync

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)

Automatic switching of power source from DC to batteries at user-defined voltage levels

Dedicated gain control knob, 6-segment LED level meter, and PFL/Solo switch for each channel

Phantom power (+48V/+24V) on every preamp

Advanced onboard limiters for input and output

High pass filter, phase invert, and Mid-Side decoder

Input delay of up to 30 msec per channel / output delay of up to 10 frames per output

Compatible with Zoom microphone capsules; optional extender cable enables remote positioning

Dual mini-XLR (TA3) balanced Main Outs plus " stereo mini-jack Sub Out

Dedicated headphone output (100 mW) with front panel volume control

2.4" full-color backlit LCD with monochrome mode

Dedicated PFL display with viewable trim settings

Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots, up to 512 GB each

Records in BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 file formats

Support for extensive metadata (BWF and iXML); input time, date, project, scene number, etc.

Built-in slate mic/slate tone with front panel switch

Built-in tripod mount; camera mount adapter also included

Use as an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface (@ 96 kHz)

Free Zoom F8 Control App for iOS allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadata entry

RECORDING MEDIA

Dual SD card slot supports

16 MB-2 GB SD cards

4 GB-32 GB SDHC cards

64 GB-512 GB SDXC cards

INPUTS: 1-8

Connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)

INPUTS: XLR (MIC)

Input gain: +10 - +75 dB

Input impedance: 3.3 k

Maximum input level: +14 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON)

Phantom power: +24/+48V 10mA maximum for each channel

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): 0.009% max (1kHz, 22Hz-22kHz BW, Input Gain min, -10dBu input)

INPUTS: TRS (LINE)

Input gain: 10 - +55 dB

Input impedance: 28 k

Maximum input level: +34 dBu (at 0 dBFS, limiter ON)

THD (Total Harmonic Distortion): .010% max (1kHz, 22Hz-22kHz BW, Input Gain min +10dBu input)

INPUTS: Additional Info

Equivalent input noise: 127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 input)

Frequency characteristics: 10 Hz - 80 kHz +0.5 dB/1 dB (192 kHz sampling rate)

A/D dynamic range: 120 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 freely be assigned to tracks

OUTPUTS: MAIN OUT 1/2

Connectors: TA3 connectors, balanced output (2: hot)

Output impedance: 150 or less

Reference output level: 10 dBV (Normal Output Type), 40 dBV (Mic Output Type), 1 kHz, 600 load

Maximum output level: +10 dBV (Normal Output Type), 20 dBV (Mic Output Type), 1 kHz, 600 load

OUTPUTS: SUB OUT 1/2

Connector: 3.5 mm stereo mini unbalanced output jack

Output impedance: 100 or less

Reference output level: 10 dBV (Normal Output Type), 40 dBV (Mic Output Type), 1 kHz, 10k load

Maximum output level: +10 dBV (Normal Output Type), 20 dBV (Mic Output Type), 1 kHz, 10k load

HEADPHONE

Connector: 1/4" unbalanced stereo output jack

Output impedance: 15 or less

Maximum output level: 100 mW + 100 mW (32 load)

D/A

D/A dynamic range: 106 dB typical (60dBFS input, A-weighted)

Recording formats (When WAV selected)

Supported formats: 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/192kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo/2-10 ch poly, BWF and iXML

Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 10 (8 inputs + stereo mix), 8 (with 192 kHz sampling rate)

Recording formats (When MP3 selected)

Supported formats: 128/192/320 kbps, 44.1/48 kHz, ID3v1 tags

Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2

Recording time

Using a 32GB card: 30:51:00 (48 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV), 7:42:00 (192 kHz/24-bit stereo WAV)

Time code

Connector: BNC

Modes: Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run, Ext, Ext Auto Rec (audio clock can be synchronized to timecode)

Frame rates: 23.976ND, 24ND, 25ND, 29.97ND, 29.97D, 30ND, 30D

Precision: ±0.2 ppm

Supported input levels: 0.2 - 5.0 Vpp

Input impedance: 4.6 k

Output level: 3.3 Vpp

Output impedance: 50 or less

Power supplies

Batteries: 8 AA

AC adapter: AD-19 DC12V 2A (center plus)

External DC power supply: HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S 4-pin connector (1 pin: , 4 pin: +), 9-16 V

Continuous recording time (When recording 2 channels at 48kHz/16-bit without headphones)

Alkaline batteries: 8.5 hours or more

NiMH (2450mAh): 10 hours or more

Lithium batteries: 12.5 hours or more

Continuous recording time (When recording 8 channels at 48kHz/24-bit with headphones)

Alkaline batteries: 4.5 hours or more

NiMH (2450mAh): 6 hours or more

Lithium batteries: 8.5 hours or more

Continuous recording time (When recording 8 channels at 192kHz/24-bit with headphones, phantom power and display backlighting)

Alkaline batteries: 1 hour or more

NiMH (2450mAh): 2 hours or more

Lithium batteries: 3 hours or more

Display

2.4" full-color LCD: 320x240

USB (Mass storage operation)

Class: USB 2.0 High Speed

USB Multitrack audio interface operation (driver required for Windows, not required for Mac)

Class: USB 2.0 High Speed

Specifications: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, 8-in/4-out

USB Stereo Mix audio interface operation (no driver required)

Class: USB 2.0 Full Speed

Specifications: 44.1/48 kHz, 16-bit, 2-in/2-out

Note: iPad audio interface operation supported (Stereo Mix mode only)

External dimensions

Main unit: 7.0 in. (W) x 5.5 in. (D) x 2.1 in. (H), 178.2 mm (W) x 140.3 mm (D) x 54.3 mm (H)

Weight (Main unit only): 2.1 pounds (960 g)