Zoom Q8 HD Handy Video Recorder

HD Video / Four–Track Audio Recorder

You’ve never seen — or heard — anything like it.

The Q8 marries high-definition video with high-resolution audio, making it the perfect camera for music and video creators everywhere. Its 160 degree wide-angle lens and digital zoom ensure that you’ll always capture the complete picture. Combine that with ZOOM’s groundbreaking interchangeable mic capsule system and two XLR/TRS combo inputs for a world of options.

Main Features:

• Records directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, up to 128GB

• High-quality 160° wide-angle lens with selectable viewing angles (F2.0/16.6mm)

• Uses a system of interchangeable microphone capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera

• Supplied detachable stereo X/Y microphone (XYQ-8)

• Compatible with most Zoom microphone capsules (sold separately); not compatible with EXH-6 TRS/XLR Combo Input Capsule

• Full-colour rotating LCD touchscreen

• Support for five HD video modes, up to 2304 x 1296 pixels (3M HD), as well as two WVGA modes

• Frame rates of up to 60fps for capturing fast action video and slow motion playback

• Three imaging sense options (AUTO/CONCERT/NIGHT) for use in all lighting environments

• Self-timer

• 4x digital zoom

• Records video in MOV format (with or without audio)

• Records audio in AAC and WAV formats, up to 24-bit/96k

• Up to four tracks of simultaneous audio recording

• Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20dB pad

• Analog-style gain controls for each input

• Built-in audio mixer

• Stereo link function

• Auto-Gain control, plus built-in compressor and limiter

• Supplied foam windscreen and low-cut filter for the elimination of low-frequency noise and rumble

• Dedicated Headphone output/Line out

• Built-in speaker for fast monitoring

• HDMI video output for connection to HDTVs, selectable between NTSC and PAL

• USB interface for live streaming and data transfer to and from computer editing software

• Webcam and USB mic function for use with external devices such as computers and iPads (Apple Camera Connection Kit required)

• Direct monitoring for zero latency during use as a USB mic

• Compatible with USTREAM Producer, Flash Live Media Encorder, Skype, and other popular streaming applications

• SD card reader function

• Rechargeable Li-ion battery (chargeable via USB or optional AC adapter)

• Battery life of more than 2 hours

• Built-in standard tripod mount

• Includes tripod-to-three-prong converter for compatibility with all action camera mounts

Accessories:

Here’s what comes included with the Q8:

• Detachable stereo X/Y microphone capsule (XYQ-8)

• Foam windscreen

• Rechargeable Li-ion battery

• USB cable (50 cm)

• Tripod to three-prong action camera mount adapter

• Lens cover

• Lens hood

• Strap

• Operation manual

Optional Q8 Accessories:

• XYH-5 X/Y mic capsule

• XYH-6 X/Y mic capsule

• MSH-6 Mid-Side mic capsule

• SGH-6 Shotgun mic capsule

• SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun mic capsule

SPECS:

• Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128GB)

• Image sensor: 1/3-inch 3-megapixel CMOS sensor

• Lens: Fixed focus (36cm - ∞) F2.0, focal distance approx. 16.6 mm (35mm equivalent)

• Video format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)

• Video resolutions:

3M HD (2304 x 1296 pixels) 30fps

HD (1080 pixels) 30fps

HD (720 pixels) 60fps

HD (720 pixels) 30fps

WVGA 60fps

WVGA 30fps

• Audio formats:

WAV (16/24-bit quantization, 44.1/48/96kHz sampling frequency)

AAC (64-320kbps bit rate, 48kHz sampling

• Audio functions: Low-cut filter, Auto Gain (Concert/Solo/Meeting), compressor, limiter

• Image functions: Digital zoom (1.0x-4.0x)

Scene selection (Auto/Concert Lighting/Night)

Self timer (Off, 3 seconds, 5 seconds, 10 seconds)

• Display: 2.7" full-colour LCD touchscreen

• Built-in speaker: 400mW 8 Ω mono speaker

• L/R inputs:

X/Y mic (XYQ-8): 120° X/Y stereo format

Maximum sound pressure input: 140 dB SPL

Input gain: ∞ to +52 dB

Equivalent input noise: − 120 dBu or less

• INPUT 1/2 Input connectors: TRS/XLR combo jacks

Input gain (PAD OFF): −∞ to 55 dB

Input gain (PAD ON): −∞ to 35 dB

Input impedance: 1.8 k Ω or more

Maximum input level: +22 dBu (PAD ON)

Phantom power: +12/+24/+48V (Global for INPUT 1 and 2)

Equivalent input noise: − 120 dBu or less

• Output connectors: Combined line/headphones stereo mini-jack

Type D micro HDMI

• USB:

• Connector: USB Mini B type

• Operation as mass storage: Class: USB 2.0 High Speed

• Operation as audio interface: Class: USB 1.0 Full Speed

• Operation as webcam: WVGA/720p video size, 48kHz 16-bit audio Note: Operation as audio interface and mass storage supported with iPad (Apple Camera Connection Kit required)

Note: USB bus power supported

• Power supply: Lithium ion battery

DC 4.2V maximum voltage,

DC 3.7V nominal voltage,

1700mAh capacity

• Battery recharging times:

• USB: 4 hours, 30 minutes (approximate)

AC adapter: 2 hours, 45 minutes (approximate)

• Battery operation time: More than 2 hours (when recording 720p/30fps)

• AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17, sold separately: DC 5V/1A

• Dimensions:

Mic lowered: 158mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 69mm (H)

Mic raised: 158mm (L) x 48mm (W) x 119mm (H)

X/Y mic (XYQ-8): 50mm (L) x 37mm (W) x 32mm (H)

• Weight:

Recorder: 260g / 9.2oz (without battery, capsule)

XYQ-8 Mic Capsule: 40g / 1.4oz

Battery: 40g / 1.4oz