Zoom Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder Overview
A feature-packed and highly intuitive camcorder that’s perfect for content creators who want an all-in-one, professional-quality recording solution.
Step Up Your Productions
The Zoom Q8n-4K handy video recorder is a compact and robust handheld device that’s packed with all the tools you need to create high-quality content. Whether you’re a content creator, streamer, podcaster, musician or filmmaker, you find getting to grips with the Zoom Q8n-4K and its streamlined workflow a breeze.
Whilst the Q8n-4K is billed as a handy video camera, there’s more to it than meets the eye. As well as capturing crisp 4K ultra-high-definition video, the Q8n-4K can also be used as a grab-and-go audio recording suite and USB interface. When it’s time to pack up and hit the road, the Q8n-4K quickly folds into a slim, convenient cylinder shape.
Point And Shoot
Zoom’s Q8n-4K camcorder offers a significantly more flexibility and production power than your average smartphone. Plus, it’s a sturdier and more portable alternative to a bulky DSLR or mirrorless camera. The classic camcorder design is invitingly familiar whilst the contoured form factor fits comfortably in the hand, making the Zoom Q8n-4K easy to use over long sessions.
Ultra HD Video
Zoom has outfitted the Q8n-4K with a powerful 160-degree wide-angle lens, which captures crystal-clear 4K ultra-high-definition video and offers up to 4x digital zoom. Thanks to the ten onboard scene presets, you don’t need to be a professional cinematographer to achieve top-notch results. Simply select the right one for the filming environment and you’re away. Presets can also be tweaked to your preferences using the rotating full-colour LCD touchscreen, which is easily accessible whether you’re behind or shooting “selfie-style” in front of the camera.
The Q8n-4K can be used handheld or mounted onto a tripod for extra stability. Zoom includes an adapter for three-prong action mounts, making the Q8n-4K directly compatible with most professional videography accessories. This feature-rich video camera also boasts a Mini HDMI port for direct playback to your television or monitor, a built-in speaker for audio monitoring without headphones and a USB interface for rapid data transfer. The USB capabilities are particularly handy for live streamers, conference callers and broadcasters whilst the onboard speaker is suited to short-form content creators who work on TikTok or Instagram.
Palm-sized Studio
Zoom products are widely renowned for their outstanding audio capture quality and the Q8n-4K is no exception, delivering seamless integration of up to four channels of audio into video recordings. The Q8n-4K can also double as a completely independent recorder and USB mic if you just want to record audio. Recorded audio can be exported as a high-fidelity WAV or AAC file and merged with video content as an MOV file. Monitoring can be handled via the built-in speaker or the headphone/line-out if you want to use external speakers or headphones.
Audio Focussed
When it's time to capture audio, you can use the included microphone capsule or the two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors to use your mic of choice. The inputs feature -20dB pads for recording hot signals or in loud environments and optional phantom power. Gain levels are easily controlled with the independent wheel knobs for each channel and there’s a handy low-cut filter that can help define voice recordings. The built-in limiter and compressor are on hand to enhance and polish your audio signals.
Adapt To Any Context
An advantage of the Zoom Q8n-4K video recorder is the interchangeable mic capsule, allowing you to tailor it to any content or filmmaking situation. The Q8n-4K is compatible with many of Zoom’s microphone capsules - from interview-ready shotgun mics to mid-side capsules for textured stereo recordings.
Everything You Need
In addition to the Q8n-4k itself, you also receive a variety of accessories, including a detachable stereo X/Y mic capsule (with foam windscreen for outdoor use), a glare-reducing lens hood, a protective lens cover, a USB cable, a convenient shoulder strap, and a rechargeable lithium-ion battery. The battery can be recharged using either the USB cable or the optional power adapter.
- Compact 2-input/2-track field recorder with 32bit float recording
- No need for gain adjustment, for recording without sound distortion
- 2 independent XLR balanced inputs with locking mechanism
- Up to 192kHz sampling with fixed 32bit float, recorded in mono or stereo WAV format
- High quality microphone preamplifier with ultra-low noise floor of less than -127dBu EIN
- REC hold function to prevent accidental operation during recording
- Real-time waveform display for monitoring input signals
- Compact and robust housing with Velcro attachment to boom microphone
- PHONES and LINE output jacks with dedicated 3.5mm plug and volume control
- Direct recording to microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 1TB)
- High-precision timecode* for accurate synchronisation with video
- Bluetooth connectivity for remote control via the F3 Control app for Android and iOS**.
- USB audio interface with 2 in/2 out, up to 96kHz/32bit float***.
- 2 x AA alkaline batteries for over 8 hours
- Powered by 2 x AA batteries, AC adaptor (AD-17 sold separately) or USB mobile battery
- * Bluetooth adapter "BTA-1" and "UltraSync Blue" from Timecode Systems are required separately.
- * Bluetooth adapter "BTA-1" and "UltraSync Blue" from Timecode Systems are required.
- *** Firmware update to be released in March 2022.
- Handy Video Recorder "Q8n-4K
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
- Windscreen
- Lens protection cap
- Anti-flare hood
- USB cable (Type A to C)
- 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 resolution: 4K / 30, 25, 24 | 720 / 60, 50, 30, 25, 24
- WAV: 96 kHz / 24-bit, 16-bit | 48 kHz / 24-bit, 16-bit | 44.1 kHz / 24-bit, 16-bit
- LO CUT: 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 (when using a WEB camera)
- DIRECT MONITOR: On / Off (when using WEB camera and USB microphone function)
- Field of View: 5 steps
- Scene: AUTO / INDOOR / OUTDOOR / NIGHT / CONCERT LIGHT
- Self Timer: Off / 3 seconds / 5 seconds / 10 seconds
- Bright: LOW / NORMAL / HIGH
- Display: 2.0 "full color LCD 320x240
- MIC: XY microphone: XYQ-8 (XY stereo system 120 °)
- Maximum sound pressure: 120 dB SPL
- Input gain: - ∞ dB ~ 43 dB
- Input terminal: XLR
- Input gain (PAD OFF): -∞ dB to 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
- Combined line / headphone stereo mini jack
- HDMI micro Type D
- 300 mW 8 Ω Mono Speaker
- microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC (up to 512 GB)
- USB-TYPE-C
- Class: UVC 1.0 + UAC 1.0,
- Formats: Video WVGA, 720p, 1080p
- Audio: 48 kHz / 16-bit audio stereo output
- Class: USB Mass Storage Class
- Class: UAC 1.0, Format 44.1 kHz / 16-bit
- 2 input/2 output
- Note: Card reader and USB microphone are compatible with iOS devices | Supports USB bus power operation | Please use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
- Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1)
- Lithium-ion battery: maximum voltage DC 4.2 V, nominal voltage DC 3.7 V, capacity 1,600 mAh
- AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V / 1 A
- Via USB 2.0 port: Approximately 4 hours and 30 minutes
- Via USB3.0 port: Approximately 3 hours 00 minutes
- Via ZOOM AD-17: Approximately 3 hours 00 minutes
- 4K / 30: 1 hour 20 minutes
- 1080/30: 2 hours 30 minutes
- MOV mode, 48 kHz / 24-bit, XYQ-8 connection, no XLR input, power saving mode enabled
- Main unit (with mic, arm retracted): 159 mm (L) x 68 mm (W) x 65 mm (H)
- Main unit (with arm raised, with microphone): 34 mm (length) x 68 mm (width) x 135 mm (height)
- Microphone: 45 x 66 x 51 mm (L x W x H)
- 367 g (including batteries)
