Zoom Q8n-4K Handy Video Camera
The Zoom Q8n-4K is designed to capture professional-gradeaudio with 4K video in a versatile, all-in-one handy recorder. It is theperfect video production and livestreaming solution for today’s musicians,filmmakers, podcasters and more.
The Q8n-4K is designed for creators to showcase your bestsound and look, elevating your videos with four audio tracks, along with 4K UHDvideo.
Compared to a mirrorless or DSLR, this camera’s size is meantto seamlessly fit into your production while its price ensures that it fitsinto your budget.
4-TRACK MINDED
With the included X/Y mic capsule and two XLR inputs, youcan capture up to four tracks of simultaneous, crystal-clear audio.
IN THE MIX
Capture every instrument and voice of your band by runningthe main outputs of a mixing board right to your Q8n-4K.
CAPTURING PERFORMANCES
Take advantage of the Q8n-4K’s compact size, vivid imagery,and high-quality audio, recording your genuine look and sound during live orstudio performances.
EASY ON THE EYES
Record in 4K resolution at 30fps. With the F2.8/150ºwide-angle lens, five field of view (FOV) settings, and brightness adjustments,the Q8n-4K produces vivid video quality at every shoot.
LIVESTREAMS
Easily connect via USB to your computer and stream to yourfavorite platforms.
SET THE SCENE
Get the right look in any setting using Scene presets forIndoor, Outdoor, Nighttime and Concert Lighting. Alternatively, the Autosetting will optimize lighting based on your environment.
LISTEN UP
Use the stereo headphone output jack and on-screen levelmeters to monitor your sound.
INDEPENDENT FILMMAKING
The Q8n-4K is compact and mobile, perfect for run-and-gun shootswhile operating handheld or with a gimbal.
SELFIE MODE
Be the star of your own production. Use the flip-out screento view yourself while operating the Q8n-4K.
POWER YOUR SHOOTS
Choose the right power source for your shoot by using thecamera’s rechargeable Li-ion battery, charge via USB or with an optional ACadapter, all while recording to a mini-SD card up to 512GB.
Key Features
- 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
Technical Specifications
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 (512 GB maximum)
USB
USB TYPE-C CLASS: UVC 1.0 + UAC 1.0FORMATS: 720 P, 1080 P WVGA VIDEO
48 KHZ/16-BIT AUDIO
UP STEREO
CLASS: USB MASS STORAGE 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. REMOTEZOOMBTA-1 OR OTHER DEDICATED WIRELESS ADAPTER
POWER
Lithium-ion battery: DC 4.2 V maximum voltage, DC 3.7 Vnominal voltage, 1600 mAh capacity AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A Rechargingtime By USB 2.0 port: about 4 hours and 30 minutes By USB 3.0 port: about 3hours and 00 minutes Using ZOOM AD-17: about 3 hours and 00 minutes Batteryoperation 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 XLRinput, Power Saving enabled
WHAT’S IN THE BOX
Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder
BT-03 Battery
Lens Cover
Lens Hood
Windscreen
USB Cable
Quick Guide
