Zoom Q8n-4K Handy Video and 4-Track Audio Recorder

Zoom Q8n-4K Handy Video and 4-Track Audio Recorder, New, Main

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Truly a camera made for musicians, Zoom's Q8n-4K captures 4K video and 4 audio tracks with X/Y mics plus two XLR inputs. USB output makes livestreaming easy!

Overview

The Zoom Q8n-4K is designed to capture professional-grade audio with 4K video in a versatile, all-in-one handy recorder. It is the perfect video production and livestreaming solution for today's musicians, filmmakers, podcasters and more.

Video Production Beyond the Limits of a Smartphone

The Q8n-4K is designed for creators to showcase their best sound and look, elevating your videos with four audio tracks, along with 4K UHD video.

Light Weight, Light on the Wallet

Compared to a mirrorless or DSLR, this camera's size is meant to seamlessly fit into your production while its price ensures that it fits into your budget.

4-Track Minded

With the Zoom X/Y mic capsule and two XLR inputs, you can capture up to four tracks of simultaneous, crystal-clear audio.

In the Mix

Capture every instrument and voice of your band's performances by running the main outputs of a mixing board right to your Q8n-4K.

Capturing Performances

Take advantage of the Q8n-4K's compact size, vivid imagery, and high-quality audio, recording your genuine look and sound during live or studio performances.

Easy on the Eyes

Record in 4K resolution at 30fps. With the F2.8/150o wide-angle lens, five field of view (FOV) settings, and brightness adjustments, the Q8n-4K produces vivid video quality at every shoot.

Livestreams via USB

Easily connect via USB to your computer and stream to your favorite platforms.

Set the Scene

Get the right look in any setting using… read more Scene presets for Indoor, Outdoor, Nighttime and Concert Lighting. Alternatively, the Auto setting will optimize lighting based on your environment.

Listen Up

Use the stereo headphone output jack and on-screen level meters to monitor your sound.

Independent Filmmaking

The Q8n-4K is compact and mobile, perfect for run-and-gun shoots while operating handheld or with a gimbal.

Selfie Mode

Be the star of your own production. Use the flip-out screen to view yourself while operating the Q8n-4K.

Power Your Shoots

Choose the right power source for your shoot environment by using the camera's rechargeable Li-ion battery, charge via USB or with an optional AC adapter, all while recording to a microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC card up to 1 TB.

You're in Control

The Q8n Control app for iOS allows you to remotely monitor your levels as well as start and stop recording. BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter required.

Features:

- 4K video and 4-track audio recorder
- High-quality 150o wide-angle lens with 5 field of views
- Interchangeable Zoom mic capsule system
- Two XLR mic/line input (with phantom power)
- Full-color flip LCD for self-movie capture
- USB interface for livestreaming / data transfer
- iOS/Android apps for remote control (optional BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter required)

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Specs

Image sensor: 1/2.3" 16 M-pixel CMOS sensor

Lens: F 2.8, 150° FOV

Video format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)

Video resolutions:
- 4K/30, 25, 24
- 1080/60, 50, 30, 25, 24
- 720/60, 50, 30, 25, 24

Audio formats:
- 96 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit WAV
- 48 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit WAV
- 44.1 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit WAV

Audio functions:
- LoCut: Oﬀ / 80 Hz / 120 Hz / 160 Hz / 200 Hz / 240 Hz
- Fx: Oﬀ / Limiter / Compressor / Leveler / DeEsser / NoiseGate
- Level: −∞ dB – +10 dB
- Pan: L100 - Center - R100
- Delay: 0 ms, 10 ms … 300 ms (only during web camera use)
- Direct Monitor: On/Oﬀ (only during web camera and USB mic

Image functions:
- FOV: 5 steps
- SCENE: AUTO / INDOOR / OUTDOOR / NIGHT / CONCERT LIGHT
- Self timer: OFF / 3 sec / 5 sec / 10 sec
- BRIGHT: LOW / NORMAL / HIGH

Audio inputs: MIC

MIC:
- XY Mic: XYQ-8 (120° XY stereo mic）
- Maximum sound pressure: 120 dBSPL
- Input gain: −∞ dB – 43 dB

INPUT 1/2:
- Input connector: XLR
- Input gain (PAD OFF): −∞ dB – 55 dB
- Input impedance : 1.8 kΩ or more
- Maximum permissible input level: +26 dBu (PAD ON)
- Phantom power: +12 V / +24 V / +48 V
- Equivalent input noise: –120 dBu or less

Output connector:
- Combined line/headphone stereo mini jack
- HDMI micro Type D

Built-in speaker: 300 mW 8 Ω mono speaker

Recording media: microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC (1 TB maximum)

USB: USB Type-C

WEBCAM:
- Class: UVC 1.0 + UAC 1.0
- Formats: 720 p, 1080 p WVGA video
- 48 kHz/16-bit audio stereo output

CARD READER:
- Class: USB Mass Storage

USB MIC:
- Class: UAC 1.0
- Format: 44.1 kHz/16-bit
- 2-input/2-output

Note: card reader and USB mic functions support iOS devices
Note: supports USB bus power operation
Note: Use USB cable that supports data transfer

REMOTE: ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter

Power:
- Lithium-ion battery: DC 4.2 V maximum voltage, DC 3.7 V nominal voltage, 1600 mAh capacity
- AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A

Recharging times:
- By USB 2.0 port: about 4 hours and 30 minutes
- By USB 3.0 port: about 3 hours
- Using ZOOM AD-17: about 3 hours

Battery operation time (MOV mode, 48 kHz/24-bit, XYQ-8 connected, no XLR input, Power Saving enabled)
- 4K/30: 1 hour and 20 minutes
- 1080/30: 2 hour and 30 minutes

External dimensions:
- Main unit (mic arm lowered): 159 mm (D) × 68 mm (W) × 65 mm (H)
- Main unit (mic arm raised) : 134 mm (D) × 68 mm (W) × 135 mm (H)
- Mic: 45 mm (D) × 66 mm (W) × 51 mm (H)

Weight: 367 g (including battery)

Dimensions and Weight in Packaging

Base Item

Shipping Weight: 1.5 lbs
Shipping Dimensions: 9 x 7 x 4 in
Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): ZQ8N4K

Documents and Manuals

For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Phone: 631-542-5270
Email: info@zoom-na.com
Web: https://zoomcorp.com/en/us/contact/

Zoom Q8n-4K Operation Manual

Reviews

(2 ratings)

Submitted September 9, 2023 by a customer from gmail.com

"Great audio. Bummer video"

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After trying to use this thing for a year and a half, finally giving up on it to get a DSLR. Pros: audio with the shotgun mic or external mics is phenomenal. The Bluetooth controller.makes remote use really nice. It will split the signals to give you an extracted audio track to edit or snap in. Really cool. Compression, float, and effects are too notch also. I will continue to use it as a secondary camera for video redundan8 and to capture audio. For a company called zoom, it surprises me that their flagship camera device does not, in face, zoom. Just some weird digital telephoto options. To be fair, outside in good sunlight, it's a good camera, but for my podcast, or for trapping live performances in a club setting, it falls terribly short , regardless of in you're in 720, 1080, or 4k mode. Again, outside light, it's excellent. I might can use it for outdoor interviews with my Saramonic wireless lavaliere rig. All in all, it's a bummer for video, but unmatched for what it is in audio capture

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