Zoom F8n Multi Track Field Recorder
Professional recordings made easy. The Zoom F8N MultiTrack Field Recorder with Case and Headphones is everything you'll need to start recording studio quality recordings on location. Suitable for a range of professional applications, the F8N includes eight input channels, each with high-end microphone preamps. These mic pre's provide a low-noise floor and high gain for optimal audio fidelity. The SubZero SZ-MH200 Monitoring Headphones are the perfect way to accurately monitor your recordings whilst on the road. They offer a high-quality sound and a wide frequency range to ensure no detail of audio is missed. A 3-metre cable and 6.3mm adapter is included. All this gear needs protecting. The heavy duty case ensures that your recorder will be protected whilst travelling to your next recording location. The 388 x 268 x 156 mm case provides enough room for you F8N, whilst the foam sheet can be cut to ensure a custom fit for the recorder. With a resistant polypropylene copolymer resin shell and tight-seal locking system, the lightweight yet rugged design is ideal for keeping your recorder safe.
Professional recordings made easy. The Zoom F8N MultiTrack Field Recorder with Case and Headphones is everything you'll need to start recording studio quality recordings on location. Suitable for a range of professional applications, the F8N includes eight input channels, each with high-end microphone preamps. These mic pre's provide a low-noise floor and high gain for optimal audio fidelity. The SubZero SZ-MH200 Monitoring Headphones are the perfect way to accurately monitor your recordings whilst on the road. They offer a high-quality sound and a wide frequency range to ensure no detail of audio is missed. A 3-metre cable and 6.3mm adapter is included. All this gear needs protecting. The heavy duty case ensures that your recorder will be protected whilst travelling to your next recording location. The 388 x 268 x 156 mm case provides enough room for you F8N, whilst the foam sheet can be cut to ensure a custom fit for the recorder. With a resistant polypropylene copolymer resin shell and tight-seal locking system, the lightweight yet rugged design is ideal for keeping your recorder safe.
Professional recordings made easy. The Zoom F8N MultiTrack Field Recorder with Case and Headphones is everything you'll need to start recording studio quality recordings on location. Suitable for a range of professional applications, the F8N includes eight input channels, each with high-end microphone preamps. These mic pre's provide a low-noise floor and high gain for optimal audio fidelity. The SubZero SZ-MH200 Monitoring Headphones are the perfect way to accurately monitor your recordings whilst on the road. They offer a high-quality sound and a wide frequency range to ensure no detail of audio is missed. A 3-metre cable and 6.3mm adapter is included. All this gear needs protecting. The heavy duty case ensures that your recorder will be protected whilst travelling to your next recording location. The 388 x 268 x 156 mm case provides enough room for you F8N, whilst the foam sheet can be cut to ensure a custom fit for the recorder. With a resistant polypropylene copolymer resin shell and tight-seal locking system, the lightweight yet rugged design is ideal for keeping your recorder safe.
Professional recordings made easy. The Zoom F8N MultiTrack Field Recorder with Case and Headphones is everything you'll need to start recording studio quality recordings on location. Suitable for a range of professional applications, the F8N includes eight input channels, each with high-end microphone preamps. These mic pre's provide a low-noise floor and high gain for optimal audio fidelity. The SubZero SZ-MH200 Monitoring Headphones are the perfect way to accurately monitor your recordings whilst on the road. They offer a high-quality sound and a wide frequency range to ensure no detail of audio is missed. A 3-metre cable and 6.3mm adapter is included. All this gear needs protecting. The heavy duty case ensures that your recorder will be protected whilst travelling to your next recording location. The 388 x 268 x 156 mm case provides enough room for you F8N, whilst the foam sheet can be cut to ensure a custom fit for the recorder. With a resistant polypropylene copolymer resin shell and tight-seal locking system, the lightweight yet rugged design is ideal for keeping your recorder safe.
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ZOOM F8N MultiTrack Field Recording and Sound Design
Zoom F8n Multi Track Field Recorder
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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 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.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
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.
| Number of Tracks | 10 |
| Recording Media Capacity | Up to 1 TB each (per SD/SDHC/SDXC card) |
| Recording Media Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC cards |
| Removable Media | Yes (SD/SDHC/SDXC cards) |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
ZOOM F8N MultiTrack Field Recording and Sound Design
Zoom F8n Multi Track Field Recorder
Free delivery between 28 Oct – 3 Nov
Zoom F8n Multi-Track Field Recorder
Free delivery between 2–5 Nov
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 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 mulled over the Zoom F8n and the Sound Devices MP series for days. Literally couldn't sleep. I wanted those juicy SD preamps but after much research was encouraged not to let it be my deciding factor. The Zoom F8n has very nice preamps and brings out the great quality of my Sennheiser MKH 50. Instead I looked at all the great features in the F8n. Top of my list was two SD slots for recording. My biggest fear is a corrupt SD during a job. Second, the ability to simultaneously record on two channels with different gain levels let's me avoid clipping issues and therefore eliminates the need for 32-bit float or even SD's sweet analog limiters. Lastly, this baby let's me take advantage of my batteries by powering via d-tap to hirose. I'm able to maintain a very compact ... MoreI mulled over the Zoom F8n and the Sound Devices MP series for days. Literally couldn't sleep. I wanted those juicy SD preamps but after much research was encouraged not to let it be my deciding factor. The Zoom F8n has very nice preamps and brings out the great quality of my Sennheiser MKH 50. Instead I looked at all the great features in the F8n. Top of my list was two SD slots for recording. My biggest fear is a corrupt SD during a job. Second, the ability to simultaneously record on two channels with different gain levels let's me avoid clipping issues and therefore eliminates the need for 32-bit float or even SD's sweet analog limiters. Lastly, this baby let's me take advantage of my batteries by powering via d-tap to hirose. I'm able to maintain a very compact audio package for interviews etc. There are many more features offered but those were ultimately my deciding factors.
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'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 purchased this recorder to use in a professional documentary filmmaking and corporate video production environment. I made my purchase from BH in mid June 2017.Unfortunately I did not discover the absolutely massive flaw in this unit until about two months later, when BH would no longer take a return and Zoom customer support (the specific gentlemans name I was working with is John Molfetas, who is labeled Zoom Customer support) would jerk me around for several months after, claiming the problems with the unit are my fault.Flaw 1: The Zoom F8 has two SD card slots, making it's user think you have a back up card, in case the first card errors out. The problem is if Card 1 has a writing error, it will cause Card 2 to also have a writing error, causing you to ... MoreI purchased this recorder to use in a professional documentary filmmaking and corporate video production environment. I made my purchase from BH in mid June 2017.Unfortunately I did not discover the absolutely massive flaw in this unit until about two months later, when BH would no longer take a return and Zoom customer support (the specific gentlemans name I was working with is John Molfetas, who is labeled Zoom Customer support) would jerk me around for several months after, claiming the problems with the unit are my fault.Flaw 1: The Zoom F8 has two SD card slots, making it's user think you have a back up card, in case the first card errors out. The problem is if Card 1 has a writing error, it will cause Card 2 to also have a writing error, causing you to lose everything. I believe this is because the unit is seeing both cards as one, instead of two individual cards (probably to save on licensing). The Zoom Support staff tried to claim that it was user error because I did not perform a full test of my card (which takes two hours for a 128gb Sandisk Extreme Pro).Almost all of my professional gear has two card slots, which the primary point is to have a full quality back up in case a card has a write error, it is totally insane that if one card in you Zoom F8 fails, it will destroy both cards audio files. TLDR: The Zoom F8 is twice as likely to have a writing error, destroying all of your files as a unit with only one card will have. Flaw 2: On more than one occasion I have booted the unit up and have had multiple channels not function at all, even after reassigning the PFL settings and disabling the channels. When this happens, the unit has to reboot, which takes a while. This is a very concerning flaw, as there seems to be deep seeded issues with this audio recorders firmware.Final Thoughts: I very very much wanted to love this unit, when I initially purchased it, I assumed it would be the last audio recorder I ever had to buy. My company lost a large amount of money due to lost files on a job and when I took my concerns to Zoom, hoping they would be excited to hear about a unknown bug, they simply insulted me by totally ignoring my concerns.Zoom has proven it self to not be a professionals company, producing nothing but prosumer gear for amateurs. The quality control clearly is not high enough to depend on their equipment.
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.
| Number of Tracks | 10 |
| Recording Media Capacity | Up to 1 TB each (per SD/SDHC/SDXC card) |
| Recording Media Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC cards |
| Removable Media | Yes (SD/SDHC/SDXC cards) |
| Bit Depth | 24-bit |
