HD VIDEO + FOUR-TRACK AUDIO RECORDER
Think of the possibilities. 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, and you have a world of audio options.
- Recording media SD/SDHC/SDXC card (up to 128GB)
- Imaging sensor 1/3-inch 3-megapixels CMOS sensor
- Optics lens Fixed Focus (36cm to ∞), F2.0,
- Focal distance about 16.6 mm (35 mm equivalent)
- Video format MPEG-4 AVC / H.264ï1/4ˆMOVï1/4‰
- Video resolutions 3M HD (2304 x 1296) 30fps, HD1080p 30fps, HD720p 60fps, HD720p 30fps, WVGA 60fps, WVGA 30fps
- Audio formats WAV (Quantization: 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz)
- AAC (Bit Rate: 64 to 320kbps, Sampling Frequency: 48kHz)
- Audio functions Lo-cut filter (80Hz, 120Hz, 160Hz), Dynamics control (Limiter, Compressor, Leveler)
- Image functions Digital zoom (5 steps), Scene selection (Auto / Concert Lighting / Night), Self timer (off / 3sec / 5sec / 10sec)
- Display 2.7" wide full-color LCD, Touch screen
- Built-in mic
- X/Y stereo mic (XYQ-8)
- 120° XY stereo format
- Maximum sound pressure input: 140dB SPL
- Input gain: -∞ to 52dB
- INPUT 1 / 2
- TRS/XLR combo jacks
- Input gain (PAD off): -∞ to 55dB
- Input gain (PAD on): -∞ to 35dB
- Input impedance: 1.8 k ohms or more
- Maximum input level: +22 dBu (PAD on)
- Phantom power: +12 / +24 / +48V
- Equivalent input noise: -120 dBu or less
- Output connector Combined line/headphones stereo mini jack microHDMI (Type D)
- Built-in speaker 400mW 8 ohms, monaural speaker
- USB
- Mini B type
- [Operation as mass storage] Class: USB2.0 High Speed
- [Operation as audio interface] Class: USB2.0 Full Speed, 16-bit/44.1kHz
- [Operation as webcam] WVGA/720p video size, 16-bit/48kHz 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 (including battery): 300g
- XYQ-8 capsule: 40g)
- Included accessories Detachable stereo X/Y microphone capsule (XYQ-8), Foam windscreen, Rechargeable Li-ion battery(BT-03), USB cable (1m), Tripod to three-prong action camera mount adapter, Lens cover, Lens hood, Strap, Operation manual
- Optional 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
