Capture every location recording quickly and cleanly with the Zoom F8n Pro, a sound bag–friendly multitrack field recorder with 32-bit float technology for immense dynamic range that frees you from clipping and manual gain adjustments. Offering 8-input / 10-track recording, separate converters for quiet and loud sounds, and high-grade preamps with mic/line input switching, the F8n Pro packs quantity and quality into a rugged frame that's more than ready for filmmaking, production/location sound mixing, sound effects recording, and electronic news gathering.

From the large, informative color display and user-friendly controls to the flexible powering methods, remote control options, and precision time code functionality, the F8n Pro is properly equipped to please novices and demanding veterans alike. Whether you need long-duration stereo recording for an interview, redundant capture of multi-mic setups for a video shoot, or Ambisonics sound files for virtual reality and 360-audio projects, the F8n Pro has the modes, resolutions, and media support to handle your crucial audio tasks.

For Location Recording and Filmmaking    32-Bit Recorder + Easy-Access Sound Bag    8 x High-Gain, Low-Noise Mic Preamps    Records 8 Inputs & Stereo Mix    Ambisonics, WAV & MP3 Audio Formats    Supports Control via App or F-Control    Flexible Powering Options    Dual SD Card / USB Interface Recording    AutoMix Software Reduces Mix Noise    Precision Time Code Reader/Generator

Extending the legacy of the F8n, the F8n Pro adds dual analog-to-digital converters and 32-bit float recording, enabling pristine audio recording without gain adjustment and without clipping.

• Separate A/D converters for low and high gain allow the F8n Pro to achieve equally impressive SNR (signal-to-noise ratio) performance for quiet and loud sounds.
• The 32-bit float WAV format can maintain the resolution at the time of recording, and even if normalization processing is performed after recording, the original sound is reproduced without deterioration.
• It can also be used as an 8-input / 4-output USB audio interface that supports 32-bit float resolution.

The F8n Pro can accommodate all manner of condenser microphones as well as balanced line-level signals via eight locking Neutrik XLR-1/4" combo inputs. Eight studio-quality microphone preamps boasting massive gain (up to 75 dB) and ultra-low noise (-127 dBu EIN) ensure that your sound sources will be amplified with sonic accuracy. Plus, the F8n Pro's advanced look-ahead limiters anticipate clipping before it's recorded.

A Zoom mic capsule input on the F8n Pro accommodates Zoom's line of interchangeable capsules (available separately) in place of inputs 1-2. With mid-side, X/Y, and shotgun mic capsules to choose from, you can be ready to record music, dialog, or sound effects without carting an external microphone setup.

The F8n Pro boasts a slew of recording modes and resolutions to choose from—record all eight inputs at a maximum resolution of 32-bit / 192 kHz, use BWF-compliant WAV format for uncompressed audio quality and industry-standard file compatibility, or use the built-in Ambisonics mode to capture 360° audio from a compatible VR microphone.

Track directly to an SD card while recording USB audio to a computer for safe, "redundant" capture of takes. The F8n Pro has dual SD card slots supporting SDXC cards up to 1TB, allowing high-resolution recording, even for long shoots. Record the same content to both cards or select different file formats for each card.

The pre-record function allows you to capture up to six seconds of audio before you hit the Record button, guaranteeing you never miss a take.

Outfitted with two TA3 balanced main outputs and an unbalanced 3.5mm submix out, the F8n Pro is a capable field mixer. Since the main and sub outs can be fed from different or identical sources, you can easily route to multiple devices such as a camera, DSLR, mixer, or secondary recorder.

With a transparent and high-output 100mW per channel headphone amplifier tied to a dedicated 1/4" stereo output, the F8n Pro provides clean, efficient monitoring of pre- or post-fader levels, independent left/right signals, and alerts for battery and recording status.

The F8n Pro's Ambisonics mode offers precision A-to-B decoding and balanced gain linking, enabling you to capture professional spatial audio for VR (Virtual Reality), AR (Augmented Reality), and more. Even while using the first four channels for Ambisonics recording, you can utilize channels 5-8 for other signals such as boom and lav mics or an alternate Ambisonics format. A built-in Ambisonics stereo monitor converter allows real-time monitoring of your Ambisonics recording. Download the free Zoom Ambisonics Player software to access user-friendly decoding and editing functions for your 360-audio.

The F8n Pro features flexible signal routing from all inputs to all outputs, phase inversion, and mid-side decoding. It also provides high-pass filtering to reduce the sound of wind and other noise. Input and output delays are also available.

Whether you keep the F8n Pro powered on all day, or shut it down during breaks, rock-solid sync with video cameras, master time code clocks, or additional audio recorders will be maintained. Accurate synchronization is made possible with the F8n Pro's high-end time code features. Standard BNC jacks are dedicated for time code I/O, and a Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) boasts super stable time code accuracy to ±0.2 ppm. You can even jam sync the F8n when constant external time code isn't present.

If you need extensive external control, Zoom has you covered. For fast and fluid hands-on remote control, the Zoom F-Control (available separately) is ideal. It features smooth 60mm faders, plus tactile controls for trim, pan, arming tracks, transport operations, and more.

For convenient wireless remote control from an iOS mobile device, use the free "F8 Control" app to quickly monitor and tweak levels, operate transport controls, add metadata, and more. An Android version of F8 Control is planned for release in 2022.

To keep up with the pace of on-location production, the F8n Pro offers several methods of powering. Operate it via eight AA batteries (available separately), power it through a Hirose-connected 9-18V DC battery pack (available separately), or plug it into a wall outlet with the included 12V power adapter.

A mini-USB port on the F8n Pro serves several functions. Connect it to a computer for file backup or live audio streaming, or connect it to the Zoom F-Control (available separately) for hands-on remote control.

Day or night, view vital information such as audio levels, recording time, battery status, and more on the 2.4" full-color backlit LCD, which also offers a monochromatic mode. Transport controls (the play/pause and record buttons are illuminated), navigation buttons, and per-channel gain, PFL, and 6-segment meters are presented nearby for sound bag–friendly, hassle-free operations.

Let Zoom's AutoMix function simplify your job. This smart software automatically adjusts the levels of your mix to reduce the amount of ambient sound, so you can focus on capturing a well-balanced mix. Since you turn AutoMix on/off for each channel, you have complete control over where you want AutoMix to work.

The rugged build quality and compact size make the F8n Pro an excellent choice for location recording on set and in the field. It's equally well suited for placement in an audio bag or a camera-mounted configuration.

Add metadata such as notes and track/scene names in BWF and iXML formats to easily catalog your files in preparation for loading them into your video or audio editing workstation. Make it a habit to make organization and collaboration in postproduction easy.

The F8n Pro has a built-in slate mic for recording comments as well as the ability to output a variable frequency tone signal for synchronization with miscellaneous video equipment.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. How to connect this to a Diety Time Code sync e.gDEDTT0272D81?

A: The Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder can be connected to a timecode device like the Deity TC-1 with a locking 3.5mm to BNC cable like the Deity Microphones C15 Right-Angle Locking 3.5mm TRS to Right-Angle BNC Timecode Cable, B&H # DEDTS0272D62.

Q: 2. What colour is the F8N Pro, exterior?

A: The exterior of the Zoom F8n Pro Multitrack Field Recorder is mainly a dark gray color.

Q: 3. Can this be powered by V-Mount Batteries? If so, how?

A: Yes, the Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder can be powered by a V-Mount battery as long as it is rated for 14.8V output. A D-Tap to DC Barrel connector like B&H # CAC2399 can connect the battery to the F8n Pro.

Q: 4. Can you overdub with this recorder, or playing 1 track while recording on another track?

A: No, the Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder does not include any overdub functionality.

Q: 5. Does Tentacle Sync work with the F8n?

A: Yes, the Tentacle Sync can be used with the Zoom F8n Pro. Here is a guide detailing how this setup can work: https://bit.ly/3LkFdoZ

Q: 6. Why in the world does this device use mini USB instead of USB-C??? Can this be used as a recording interface? Seems like a step down from the F6...

A: Yes, the Zoom F8n Pro Multitrack Field Recorder can be used as a USB audio interface for recording. As for why Zoom had chosen mini-USB as the host connection instead of USB-C, it could be that mini-USB was the most common option when the F8n was released. You will need to contact Zoom for specific details regarding their choice of USB host connections.

Q: 7. How is this different than the F8n besides the 32-bit float feature?

A: The 32-bit functionality of the Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder is its main upgrade to Zoom's initial F8 offering. Dual A/D converters have also been implemented for an improved signal-to-noise ratio on this version.

Q: 8. Does this fit a Sound Devices 702?

A: This bag can accommodate the Sound Devices 702 recorder.

Q: 9. Will this fix the zoom f8 field recorder?

A: Yes, the ORCA OR-272 Sound Bag for Zoom F4 and F8N is compatible with the Zoom F8.

Q: 10. If I use the Zoom F Control and send 8 tracks to this recorder are they ISO tracks? If ISO tracks can I record two additional ISO tracks from XLR inputs?

A: The F-Control from Zoom is a mixing control surface for the Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder, but does not accept any microphone inputs itself. It is not sending microphone signal to the F8n but rather providing linear faders and trim and pan pots to control parameters within the F8n while recording. The F-Control is only sending control signals as opposed to microphone signals. With microphones connected directly to the XLR inputs on the Zoom F8n Pro 8-Input / 10-Track Multitrack Field Recorder, the recorder is capable of recording up to 8 isolated microphone tracks in addition to a stereo track for a total of 10 possible tracks altogether. Isolated track recording capabilities are not affected by the F-Control.