32-bit float recording technology
8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer
Records in BWF-compliant WAV format up to 192kHz/32-bit float
8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors
High quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain and less than -127 dBu EIN
Switchable +4dB 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 AutoMix™ 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 mW) 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 iOS and Android allows wireless remote control,
file renaming, and metadata entry
INPUTS
INPUT 1 - 8
Connectors:
XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)
INPUT SOURCE SET TO MIC
Input gain:
+10 – +75 dB
Input impedance:
3 kΩ or more
Maximum input level:
+4 dBu (at 0 dBFS)
Phantom power:
+24/+48 V, 10 mA maximum per channel
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE
−127 dBu or less (A-weighted, +75 dB input gain, 150 Ω input)
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
20 Hz – 60 kHz, +0.5 dB/−1 dB (192 kHz sample rate)
A/D DYNAMIC RANGE
113 dB typ. (−60 dBFS input, A-weighted)
CROSSTALK
−90 dB or less (between adjacent channels, 1 kHz)
MIC IN
ZOOM mic capsule input (use disables Inputs 1/2)
SLATE MIC
Built-in mic for voice memos can be assigned to tracks freely
OUTPUTS
MAIN OUT 1/2
Connectors:
TA3 connectors (balanced output, 2: hot)
Output impedance:
150 Ω or less
Reference output level:
−10 dBV (normal output level)
+4 dBu (line output level)
1 kHz, 600 Ω load
Maximum output level:
+10 dBV (normal output level)
+24 dBu (line output level)
1 kHz, 600 Ω load
SUB OUT 1/2
Connectors:
3.5 mm stereo mini (unbalanced output)
Output impedance:
100 Ω or less
Reference output level:
−10 dBV (normal output level)
−40 dBu (mic output level)
1 kHz, 10 kΩ load
Maximum output level:
+10 dBV (normal output level)
HEADPHONE
Connector:
1/4 inch stereo (unbalanced output)
Output impedance:
18 Ω or less
Maximum output level:
100 mW + 100 mW (32 Ω load)
D/A DYNAMIC RANGE
105 dB typ. (−60dBFS input, A-weighted)
RECORDING MEDIA
Dual SD card slots:
SDHC cards: 4 GB – 32 GB
SDXC cards: 64 GB – 1 TB
RECORDING FORMATS
WHEN WAV SELECTED
Supported formats:
44.1, 47.952, 48, 48.048, 88.2, 96 and 192 kHz
16-bit linear, 24-bit linear and 32-bit float
Mono/stereo/2-10 ch poly
BWF and iXML
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks:
10 (8 inputs + stereo mix)
8 (at 192 kHz sampling rate)
WHEN MP3 SELECTED
Supported formats:
128, 192 and 320 kbps
44.1 and 48 kHz
ID3v1 tags
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks:
2
RECORDING TIME
Using a 32GB card:
23:08:00 (48 kHz/32-bit float stereo WAV)
5:47:00 (192 kHz/32-bit float stereo WAV)
TIMECODE
Connector:
BNC
Modes:
Off, Int Free Run, Int Record Run, Int RTC Run, Ext and Ext Auto Rec (audio clock can be synchronized to timecode)
Frame rates:
23.976ND, 24ND, 25ND, 29.97ND, 29.97D, 30ND and 30D
Precision:
±0.2 ppm
Supported input levels:
0.2 - 5.0 Vpp
Input impedance:
4.6 kΩ
Output level:
3.3 Vpp
Output impedance:
50 Ω or less
POWER SUPPLIES
AA batteries:
8 (alkaline, nickel-metal hydride or lithium)
AC adapter:
ZOOM AD-19, DC 12 V/2 A, center plus
External DC power supply:
HIROSE HR10A-7R-4S 4-pin connector (1 pin: -, 4 pin: +), 9–18 V
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS RECORDING TIMES:
• THESE VALUES ARE ONLY ESTIMATES.
2 channels to SD 1 48kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIMECODE OFF, LED/LCD brightness 5, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM OFF
Alkaline batteries: about 7 hours
• THESE VALUES ARE BASED ON IN-HOUSE TESTING METHODS.
NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 8 hours
• THEY WILL VARY GREATLY ACCORDING TO USE CONDITIONS.
Lithium batteries: about 13.5 hours
8 channels to SD 1 48kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIMECODE OFF, LED/LCD brightness 5, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM OFF
Alkaline batteries: about 4.5 hours
NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 6 hours
Lithium batteries: about 9.5 hours
8 channels to SD 1/2 192kHz sampling frequency (32-bit float/16-bit linear/24-bit linear) MAIN/SUB OUT ON, TIMECODE Int Free Run, LED/LCD brightness 60, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM 48 V
Alkaline batteries: about 0.5 hours
NiMH batteries (2500 mAh): about 1 hour
Lithium batteries: about 2 hours
DISPLAY
2.4 inch full-color LCD (320 × 240)
USB
Connector:
Mini-B
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
• USB bus power operation is not supported.
MASS STORAGE OPERATION
Class:
USB 2.0 High Speed
MULTI TRACK AUDIO INTERFACE MODE OPERATION (DRIVER REQUIRED FOR WINDOWS, NOT REQUIRED FOR MAC)
Class:
USB 2.0 High Speed
Specifications:
Sampling rate: 44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz
Bit depth: 24-bit linear/32-bit float
8-in/4-out
STEREO MIX AUDIO INTERFACE MODE OPERATION (NO DRIVER REQUIRED) • SUPPORTS AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION WITH IOS/IPADOS DEVICES
Class:
USB 2.0 Full Speed
Specifications:
Sampling rate: 44.1/48 kHz
Bit depth: 16-bit linear
2-in/2-out
AUDIO INTERFACE OPERATION WITH RECORDING (DRIVER REQUIRED FOR WINDOWS, NOT REQUIRED FOR MAC)
Class:
USB 2.0 High Speed
Specifications:
Sampling rate: 44.1/48 kHz
Bit depth: 24-bit linear/32-bit float
10-in/4-out
POWER CONSUMPTION:
15 W
EXTERNAL DIMENSIONS:
7.0 in. (W) × 5.5 in. (D) × 2.1 in. (H)
WEIGHT: (INCLUDING BATTERIES)
1200 g
NOTE: 0 DBU = 0.775 VRMS