Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder

 

 

Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder

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.

 

 

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-color 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

 

• 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

 

 

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