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Zoom F8n-Pro High-End Portable Audio Multitrack Field Recorder | UK-Version | 8 inputs | 10 tracks | 32 bit float | For professional productions in
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Zoom F8n Pro 8-input / 10-track Multitrack Field Recorder
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Zoom F8n Pro Multitrack Field Recorder With Zoom Zdm-1 Mic Accessory
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
I've been a television producer since the 3/4 days. I relied solely on the camera on-board audio. Only within the last few years have I discovered boom audio as I am now producing three nationally released shows. I began my boom realization with some inferior mics and recorders. Fortunately, I researched and purchased the Zoom Fn8. It was awesome and had the clearest reproduction I ever heard. I wanted a second unit, so I researched the new Zoom Fn8 Pro. Wow! Excellent audio clarity, great pick up, and the Float option is a game-changer. It's perfect for hectic, on-the-fly recording because it captures and compensates between low and loud sound/voice/noises. I'm a operator, not an engineer, so I can't explain HOW it works. It won't clip on the high end and you can ... MoreI've been a television producer since the 3/4 days. I relied solely on the camera on-board audio. Only within the last few years have I discovered boom audio as I am now producing three nationally released shows. I began my boom realization with some inferior mics and recorders. Fortunately, I researched and purchased the Zoom Fn8. It was awesome and had the clearest reproduction I ever heard. I wanted a second unit, so I researched the new Zoom Fn8 Pro. Wow! Excellent audio clarity, great pick up, and the Float option is a game-changer. It's perfect for hectic, on-the-fly recording because it captures and compensates between low and loud sound/voice/noises. I'm a operator, not an engineer, so I can't explain HOW it works. It won't clip on the high end and you can easily draw it down to a regular level with a good audio program leaving no distortion. On the low end, you can pump it up with equal clarity. I wish I had used it earlier in my career but I'm glad to have the equipment now nonetheless. Make sure you have a good mic for best results. Likewise, it performs well in windy condition as long as you have a good wind screen. Price is right and if you don't like the unit, you're not using it correctly.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
The Zoom F8N Pro is a great field multitrack mixer/recorder. The mic preamps have a lot of gain suitable for any job and any type of microphone. Very compact , lightweight . Priceless BNC for time code in/out. Extensive menu. The 32 bit addition a plus.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
The addition of 32 bit is a game changer for anyone working sound at ant level. This is the audio equivalent of raw video. This recorder is well thought although it could use a few chassis updates like usb c and some lighted buttons. Also never thought I say it but it could be a tiny bit larger, because the working surface is a little confined for larger fingers. All in all you won't be disappointed, unless you NEED the name of the other recorders, which are great but way out of budget for a lot of filmmakers.
| Manufacturer's Warranty | 2 Years |
Zoom F8n-Pro High-End Portable Audio Multitrack Field Recorder | UK-Version | 8 inputs | 10 tracks | 32 bit float | For professional productions in
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Zoom F8n Pro 8-input / 10-track Multitrack Field Recorder
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Zoom F8n Pro 8-channel Field Recorder 32-bit Float Audio Mixer F8npro
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Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder 32bit Float 8ch Xlr/trs Pro Model
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Zoom F8n Pro Field Recorder 32 Bit
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I've been a television producer since the 3/4 days. I relied solely on the camera on-board audio. Only within the last few years have I discovered boom audio as I am now producing three nationally released shows. I began my boom realization with some inferior mics and recorders. Fortunately, I researched and purchased the Zoom Fn8. It was awesome and had the clearest reproduction I ever heard. I wanted a second unit, so I researched the new Zoom Fn8 Pro. Wow! Excellent audio clarity, great pick up, and the Float option is a game-changer. It's perfect for hectic, on-the-fly recording because it captures and compensates between low and loud sound/voice/noises. I'm a operator, not an engineer, so I can't explain HOW it works. It won't clip on the high end and you can ... MoreI've been a television producer since the 3/4 days. I relied solely on the camera on-board audio. Only within the last few years have I discovered boom audio as I am now producing three nationally released shows. I began my boom realization with some inferior mics and recorders. Fortunately, I researched and purchased the Zoom Fn8. It was awesome and had the clearest reproduction I ever heard. I wanted a second unit, so I researched the new Zoom Fn8 Pro. Wow! Excellent audio clarity, great pick up, and the Float option is a game-changer. It's perfect for hectic, on-the-fly recording because it captures and compensates between low and loud sound/voice/noises. I'm a operator, not an engineer, so I can't explain HOW it works. It won't clip on the high end and you can easily draw it down to a regular level with a good audio program leaving no distortion. On the low end, you can pump it up with equal clarity. I wish I had used it earlier in my career but I'm glad to have the equipment now nonetheless. Make sure you have a good mic for best results. Likewise, it performs well in windy condition as long as you have a good wind screen. Price is right and if you don't like the unit, you're not using it correctly.
The Zoom F8N Pro is a great field multitrack mixer/recorder. The mic preamps have a lot of gain suitable for any job and any type of microphone. Very compact , lightweight . Priceless BNC for time code in/out. Extensive menu. The 32 bit addition a plus.
The addition of 32 bit is a game changer for anyone working sound at ant level. This is the audio equivalent of raw video. This recorder is well thought although it could use a few chassis updates like usb c and some lighted buttons. Also never thought I say it but it could be a tiny bit larger, because the working surface is a little confined for larger fingers. All in all you won't be disappointed, unless you NEED the name of the other recorders, which are great but way out of budget for a lot of filmmakers.
At first I was going back and forth between MixPre 10 vs F8n Pro. Both has it's pros and cons. Lots of features that are built in on F8n Pro are paid plugins on MixPre. If you want a nice 32bit recorder just get it you won't regret it. Very low noise and high gain preamps. Zoom F8 control on Android works fantastic you can literally control whole device from your tablet or phone. This is probably the best recorder Zoom has ever made.
I upgraded from the F8n and I love it! It's more sensitive than the F8n, which means you don't need to add as much gain to get the same levels and with the floating point recording, gain doesn't matter at all. I've been extremely happy so far. The bluetooth connection seems to be much more stable as well.Also - Pro Tip - you can export your settings from the F8n to the F8n Pro, but you need to move the file to the correct folder on the SD card. The new recorder will only look for backup files in the folder for the F8n Pro. I figured this out and was able to transfer all of my track labels and input/output settings!
I've been doing live recording for years, I started with a tower computer, CRT monitor, bulky interface rack and such. I progressed through a laptop and a smaller interface and have made hundreds of hours of recordings this way. It always terrified me during the recording as I waited for a computer crash, it didn't happen often, I never lost much, but it always felt like trouble waiting to happen. I just get a new Zoom F8n recorder and spent the last week recording about 12 hours of audio on 4 different gigs with it. I'm very pleased. It sounds great, I can hold it in my hand, and it just feels rock-solid. I hope it will just keep chugging along the way it is now, I don't have enough experience to comment on long-term reliability, but whoever designed it clearly ... MoreI've been doing live recording for years, I started with a tower computer, CRT monitor, bulky interface rack and such. I progressed through a laptop and a smaller interface and have made hundreds of hours of recordings this way. It always terrified me during the recording as I waited for a computer crash, it didn't happen often, I never lost much, but it always felt like trouble waiting to happen. I just get a new Zoom F8n recorder and spent the last week recording about 12 hours of audio on 4 different gigs with it. I'm very pleased. It sounds great, I can hold it in my hand, and it just feels rock-solid. I hope it will just keep chugging along the way it is now, I don't have enough experience to comment on long-term reliability, but whoever designed it clearly knew about field recording. Its a complex box so expect a learning curve before you can exploit all its features. Digital recording has sure come a long way in 20 years! --Bill
I'm not a sound engineer. I'm a videographer who usually works alone. This means I need to do camerawork and also run audio for live events. Audio has always been tricky for me, until now. All I have to do is make sure the Zoom F8n Pro is receiving a signal without hiss or crackles. Because it records in 32-bit Float, I can always adjust the levels to sound just right once I get the audio files into my computer. No stress on the day of the shoot. Like, at all. This thing just works. Couple that with the ability to use external NP-L60 batteries via the DC power port, and I can record audio for days on end. 8 XLR ports means I can record my 4 wireless lav mics plus 4 condenser mics at the same time and know that none of the tracks will clip at the top or be too soft ... MoreI'm not a sound engineer. I'm a videographer who usually works alone. This means I need to do camerawork and also run audio for live events. Audio has always been tricky for me, until now. All I have to do is make sure the Zoom F8n Pro is receiving a signal without hiss or crackles. Because it records in 32-bit Float, I can always adjust the levels to sound just right once I get the audio files into my computer. No stress on the day of the shoot. Like, at all. This thing just works. Couple that with the ability to use external NP-L60 batteries via the DC power port, and I can record audio for days on end. 8 XLR ports means I can record my 4 wireless lav mics plus 4 condenser mics at the same time and know that none of the tracks will clip at the top or be too soft at the bottom. It truly is a set-it-and-forget-it type of technology. I couldn't be happier.
Coming from the F6 and about a decade of using Zoom products, this is definitely my favorite recorder from them so far. The size to performance ratio, although not as impressive as the F6, is still great and it's more than enough to handle everything from location work to live orchestral recordings. I waited on getting an F8 until they added 32-bit float. Overall I would say it performs identically the F6 as far as I can tell, it just has much better ergonomics, screen, and two extra channels of pres/recording.Is it truly 'Pro'? Yeah. I think it is. It's sure better than a lot of pro audio gear around 20-30 years ago. In 32-bit float mode, as long as you're not using insanely hot mics, it's basically infallible as a set-and-forget recorder for the one-man ... MoreComing from the F6 and about a decade of using Zoom products, this is definitely my favorite recorder from them so far. The size to performance ratio, although not as impressive as the F6, is still great and it's more than enough to handle everything from location work to live orchestral recordings. I waited on getting an F8 until they added 32-bit float. Overall I would say it performs identically the F6 as far as I can tell, it just has much better ergonomics, screen, and two extra channels of pres/recording.Is it truly 'Pro'? Yeah. I think it is. It's sure better than a lot of pro audio gear around 20-30 years ago. In 32-bit float mode, as long as you're not using insanely hot mics, it's basically infallible as a set-and-forget recorder for the one-man videographer/recordist. Dual memory cards also negates the extremely rare but still possible risk of a card dying mid gig. In general though, your mic placement and mic choice matter far more than this thing's pres or converters ever will. With good placement, good mixing, you can easily get professional, CD-quality recordings out of this.My only complaint is the powering options: Hirose, DC barrel jack, or AA batteries. I was disappointed to see no USB power option, which is present on the F6, nor the new USB-PD standard. I also miss the convenience of using a small but dense L-Series/NP-F battery (Watson B-4238, 75 Wh) a little bit too much; I could run the F6 for a full day or more on a single battery. That said, in my own experience, it's hard to build a circuit which can power 8 mic pres + other stuff off anything less than 9VDC (NP-F is only like 7.4VDC), so I guess that's understandable. It just means if you want to run all 8 pres with phantom for more than, say, 3-5 hours (and that's with lithiums), you MUST get a battery with Hirose out or 12VDC out, or resort to AC power. I personally kinda wish Zoom left out the AA space and instead put two L-Series battery plates on the back of it. Hirose and a DC barrel jack are fine though, especially since they at least included an AC/DC adapter in the box, but that means buying/using different battery equipment on different Zoom devices.
The best Zoom recorder I have used thus far. Clean audio is so important to my work and the F8n Pro's dual A/D converts and pre-amps are so quiet. 32 bit recording offers peace of mind that sources will not clip when recording. Build quality is top notch and feels very solid. Add timecode and an iOS app, I am beyond happy.
I have used the F8n for years to record plays and concerts. It is always challenging to get both the quiet (un-mic'd actors speaking) and loud (music/group singing) at the right levels.I had solved this by using the dual-channel recording feature of the F8n, which lets you take one input and record it at two different levels. So I would calibrate one for voices, and the other for loud music, then switch between them in my editing.I just got the F8n Pro, and oops; the dual-channel recording feature is gone. This makes no sense to me, as it was a very useful feature. Apparently they felt that it is unnecessary now that this unit supports 32-bit float WAV files. The marketing literature says that you basically don't need to worry about levels with this recording ... MoreI have used the F8n for years to record plays and concerts. It is always challenging to get both the quiet (un-mic'd actors speaking) and loud (music/group singing) at the right levels.I had solved this by using the dual-channel recording feature of the F8n, which lets you take one input and record it at two different levels. So I would calibrate one for voices, and the other for loud music, then switch between them in my editing.I just got the F8n Pro, and oops; the dual-channel recording feature is gone. This makes no sense to me, as it was a very useful feature. Apparently they felt that it is unnecessary now that this unit supports 32-bit float WAV files. The marketing literature says that you basically don't need to worry about levels with this recording format. I was quite skeptical, because that makes no sense to me.So I tested it at home, and it seemed to work. I would yell very loudly into the mic with the recording level way up, and it was totally blown out, all red on the meter. I loaded it into my editor, and it's all blown out. Then I would lower the volume, and... Wow, it sounds great.So I took the plunge and recorded my most recent play with this. I set the levels appropriate to catch the un-mic'd actors, which means that the group singing would be blown out. And it was.But then in the editor, some simple volume adjustments recovered everything, and it sounded fantastic.Highly recommended.
| Manufacturer's Warranty | 2 Years |
Zoom F8n Pro 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. Features 32-bit float recording technology 8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer Records in BWF-compliant WAV format up to 192k - Hz/32-bit float 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors High quality mic preamps with up to 75 d - B gain and less than -127 d - Bu EIN Switchable +4d - B 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 Auto - Mix 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 m - W) 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 i - OS and Android allows wireless remote control,file renaming, and metadata entry What's in the box Package Includes: F8n Pro Field Recorder Zoom AD-19 12V AC adapter Operation manual Optional Accessories: F-Control (FRC-8) PCF-8n Field Bag ECM-3 Mic Capsule Extender Cable ECM-6 Mic Capsule Extender Cable CMF-8 Camera Mounting Bracket TXF-8 TA3 to XLR Cables
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. Features 32-bit float recording technology 8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer Records in BWF-compliant WAV format up to 192k - Hz/32-bit float 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors High quality mic preamps with up to 75 d - B gain and less than -127 d - Bu EIN Switchable +4d - B 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 Auto - Mix 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 m - W) 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 i - OS and Android allows wireless remote control,file renaming, and metadata entry What's in the box Package Includes: F8n Pro Field Recorder Zoom AD-19 12V AC adapter Operation manual Optional Accessories: F-Control (FRC-8) PCF-8n Field Bag ECM-3 Mic Capsule Extender Cable ECM-6 Mic Capsule Extender Cable CMF-8 Camera Mounting Bracket TXF-8 TA3 to XLR Cables
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. Features 32-bit float recording technology 8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer Records in BWF-compliant WAV format up to 192k - Hz/32-bit float 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors High quality mic preamps with up to 75 d - B gain and less than -127 d - Bu EIN Switchable +4d - B 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 Auto - Mix 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 m - W) 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 i - OS and Android allows wireless remote control,file renaming, and metadata entry What's in the box Package Includes: F8n Pro Field Recorder Zoom AD-19 12V AC adapter Operation manual Optional Accessories: F-Control (FRC-8) PCF-8n Field Bag ECM-3 Mic Capsule Extender Cable ECM-6 Mic Capsule Extender Cable CMF-8 Camera Mounting Bracket TXF-8 TA3 to XLR Cables
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. Features 32-bit float recording technology 8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer Records in BWF-compliant WAV format up to 192k - Hz/32-bit float 8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors High quality mic preamps with up to 75 d - B gain and less than -127 d - Bu EIN Switchable +4d - B 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 Auto - Mix 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 m - W) 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 i - OS and Android allows wireless remote control,file renaming, and metadata entry What's in the box Package Includes: F8n Pro Field Recorder Zoom AD-19 12V AC adapter Operation manual Optional Accessories: F-Control (FRC-8) PCF-8n Field Bag ECM-3 Mic Capsule Extender Cable ECM-6 Mic Capsule Extender Cable CMF-8 Camera Mounting Bracket TXF-8 TA3 to XLR Cables
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