Zoom Q8N-4K
The complete Audio/Video Solution
Product Code: ZOOMQ8N-4K
THE COMPLETE AUDIO/VIDEO SOLUTION
Creator's ChoiceThe 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.
Q8n-4K Features & Specs
- 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
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 | WAV: |
96 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit | |
48 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit | |
44.1 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit | |
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 < CARD READER > | |
up stereo | |
Class: USB Mass Storage < USB MIC > Class: UAC 1.0, Format: 44.1 kHz/16-bit | Up: 2 ch, Down: 2 ch |
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 and 00 minutes Using ZOOM AD-17: about 3 hours and 00 minutes Battery operation time 4K/30: 1 hour and 20 minutes 1080/30: 2 hour and 30 minutes |
Note: MOV mode, 48 kHz/24-bit, XYQ-8 connected, no XLR input, Power Saving enabled |
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Zoom group develops products in Japan, at ZOOM Corporation, but we do not have our own factories. All of our products are currently manufactured by EMS companies (*1), our contract manufacturers in China. All products manufactured in China are shipped from warehouse in China or Hong Kong to the in...