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ZOOM Q8 HD VIDEO / FOUR–TRACK AUDIO RECORDER
ZOOM Q8 HD VIDEO / FOUR–TRACK AUDIO RECORDER
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Description
LEARN MORE ABOUT THE ZOOM Q8
Q8 FEATURES
- Records directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, up to 128GB
- High-quality 160° wide-angle lens with selectable viewing angles (F2.0/16.6mm)
- Uses a system of interchangeable microphone capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera
- Supplied detachable stereo X/Y microphone (XYQ-8)
- Compatible with most Zoom microphone capsules (sold separately); not compatible with EXH-6 TRS/XLR Combo Input Capsule
- Full-color rotating LCD touchscreen
- Support for five HD video modes, up to 2304 x 1296 pixels (3M HD), as well as two WVGA modes
- Frame rates of up to 60fps for capturing fast action video and slow motion playback
- Self-timer
- 4x digital zoom
- Records video in MOV format (with or without audio)
- Records audio in AAC and WAV formats, up to 24-bit/96k
- Up to four tracks of simultaneous audio recording
- Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20dB pad
- Analog-style gain controls for each input
- Built-in audio mixer
- Stereo link function
- Supplied foam windscreen and low-cut filter for the elimination of low-frequency noise and rumble
- Dedicated Headphone output/Line out
- Built-in speaker for fast monitoring
- HDMI video output for connection to HDTVs, selectable between NTSC and PAL
- USB interface for live streaming and data transfer to and from computer editing software
- Webcam and USB mic function for use with external devices such as computers and iPads (Apple Camera Connection Kit required)
- Direct monitoring for zero latency during use as a USB mic
- Compatible with USTREAM Producer, Flash Live Media Encorder, Skype, and other popular streaming applications
- SD card reader function
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery (chargeable via USB or optional AC adapter)
- Battery life of more than 2 hours
- Built-in standard tripod mount
- Includes tripod-to-three-prong converter for compatibility with all action camera mounts
SPECS
General Specifications
RECORDING MEDIA | SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128GB) |
IMAGE SENSOR | 1/3-inch 3-megapixel CMOS sensor |
LENS | Fixed focus (36cm - ∞) F2.0, focal distance approx. 16.6 mm (35mm equivalent) |
VIDEO FORMAT | MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV) |
VIDEO RESOLUTIONS | 3M HD (2304 x 1296 pixels) 30fps, HD (1080 pixels) 30fps , HD (720 pixels) 60fps , HD (720 pixels) 30fps , WVGA 60fps , WVGA 30fps |
AUDIO FORMATS | WAV (16/24-bit quantization, 44.1/48/96kHz sampling frequency) , AAC (64-320kbps bit rate, 48kHz sampling |
AUDIO FUNCTIONS | Low-cut filter, compressor, limiter |
IMAGE FUNCTIONS | Digital zoom (1.0x-4.0x) , Scene selection (Auto/Concert Lighting/Night) , Self timer (Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds) |
DISPLAY | 2.7" full-color LCD touchscreen |
BUILT-IN SPEAKER | 400mW 8 Ω mono speaker |
L/R inputs
X/Y MIC (XYQ-8) | 120° X/Y stereo format |
MAXIMUM SOUND PRESSURE INPUT | 140 dB SPL |
INPUT GAIN | ∞ to +52 dB |
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE | − 120 dBu or less |
INPUT 1/2 Input
CONNECTORS | TRS/XLR combo jacks |
INPUT GAIN (PAD OFF) | −∞ to 55 dB |
INPUT GAIN (PAD ON) | −∞ to 35 dB |
INPUT IMPEDANCE | 1.8 k Ω or more |
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL | +22 dBu (PAD ON) |
PHANTOM POWER | +12/+24/+48V (Global for INPUT 1 and 2) |
Output
CONNECTORS | Combined line/headphones stereo mini-jack . Type D micro HDMI |
USB
CONNECTOR | USB Mini B type |
OPERATION AS MASS STORAGE | Class: USB 2.0 High Speed |
OPERATION AS AUDIO INTERFACE | Class: USB 1.0 Full Speed |
OPERATION AS WEBCAM | WVGA/720p video size, 48kHz 16-bit audio |
Note: Operation as audio interface and mass storage supported with iPad (Apple Camera Connection Kit required) Note: USB bus power supported |
Power
POWER SUPPLY | Lithium ion battery | DC 4.2V maximum voltage, | DC 3.7V nominal voltage, | 1700mAh capacity |
Battery recharging times
USB | 4 hours, 30 minutes (approximate) |
AC ADAPTER | 2 hours, 45 minutes (approximate) |
BATTERY OPERATION TIME | More than 2 hours (when recording 720p/30fps) |
Dimensions
MIC LOWERED | 158mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 69mm (H) |
MIC RAISED | 158mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 119mm (H) |
X/Y MIC (XYQ-8) | 50mm (L) x 37mm (W) x 32mm (H) |
Weight
RECORDER | 260g / 9.2oz (without battery, capsule) |
XYQ-8 MIC CAPSULE | 40g / 1.4oz |
BATTERY | 40g / 1.4oz |




