Zoom Q8n-4K
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Q8n-4K
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The Q8n-4K is a surprisingly capable all-in-one solution for musicians and filmmakers needing portability. It's great for capturing live performances, field recording ambience, or even basic video content creation – the webcam functionality is a real bonus. It's a solid choice for singer-songwriters or bands on a budget who want good video and audio in a compact package.
Product Description
- Zoom Q8n-4K
- Video Recorder
- 4K video and 4-track audio recorder
- Interchangeable microphone capsule
- XY Stereo microphone XYQ-8 (120° pick-up angle
- 120dB max. SPL)
- 2 Microphone/line inputs (XLR
- +48V phantom power switchable)
- High Dynamic Range (HDR) recording to reduce black and white blur
- 2.8 Speed lens with 150° wide angle for brighter
- wider images
- 5 Scene settings (Auto / Indoor / Outdoor / Night / Concert Light) and 3 brightness settings
- 2" Colour LCD monitor
- rotates 180
- 5 Effects to improve recording quality (Limiter / Compressor / Leveler / DeEsser / NoiseGate) and switchable low-cut filter
- USB connection for use as PC/Mac webcam for live streaming (HD1080p quality
- 16Bit/48kHz audio quality)
- HDMI output (compatible with NTSC and PAL)
- Video resolution: 4K
- HD1080p
- HD720p
- Video format: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264 (MOV)
- Audio format: WAV
- max. 24Bit/96kHz
- Line/headphone stereo output: 3.5 mm jack
- USB-C port
- Built-in speaker with 300 mW
- Powered by rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Zoom BT-03) or mains adapter (Zoom AD-17
- not included)
- Supports microSD / microSDHC / microSDXC card (max. 512GB)
- Remote control via iOS app "Q8n Control" (requires Zoom BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter
- not included)
- Dimensions (L x W x H
- folded microphone boom): 159 x 68 x 65 mm
- Weight (incl. battery): 367 g
- Incl. battery
- windscreen
- lens cap
- anti-glare cap and USB cable (type A to C)
- • Excellent 4K video quality with wide 150° lens captures expansive scenes.
- • Versatile XLR inputs with phantom power for professional microphones.
- • Built-in effects provide immediate improvement for novice users.
- • Compact and robust build quality; feels durable for field recording.
- • Menu system can feel a bit clunky and unintuitive to navigate.
- • Battery life is adequate but an external power source is recommended for long shoots.
- • Audio quality, while good, won't replace a dedicated studio recorder.
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