The Zoom Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder is a powerful capture tool for content creators, indie filmmakers, and musicians who need to keep their production setup small and portable. As the successor to the Q8, it provides multiple upgrades in both form and function while maintaining the compactness and convenience of the original Q8. The 150° lens yields plenty of space for wide-angle action like bands bouncing around a stage or the calming grandeur of breath-taking outdoor scenery. With five field of view (FOV) settings, the Q8n-4K can also provide tighter framing when you need it. If you want to check your video on a monitor, simply connect the recorder's micro-HDMI output to your preferred display. On the audio side, the Q8n-4K features dual XLR mic/line inputs with phantom power—great for accommodating professional external mics or the main outs from a mixing console—and an X/Y stereo condenser mic capsule that can be swapped for a number of separately available Zoom mic capsules. Monitoring the audio is easy; just plug your headphones into the Q8n-4K's side-panel 3.5mm headphone jack and listen to make sure the sound is clean and free of distortion. The 1/4"-20 thread on the bottom of the body allows the recorder to be mounted on a tripod or gimbal.
Zoom Q8n-4K Specs...
Camera
Sensor Type |
1/2.3"-Type CMOS Sensor |
Sensor Resolution |
Effective: 16 Megapixel |
Optics
Maximum Aperture |
f/2.8 |
Fixed Focus |
Yes |
Angle of View |
150° |
Zoom |
None |
Built-In ND Filters |
None |
Recording
System |
NTSC/PAL |
Media/Memory Card Slot |
Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC [512 GB Maximum] |
Video Format |
3840 x 2160 at 24/25/30 fps (H.264/AVC, MPEG-4) 1920 x 1080 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps (MOV via H.264/AVC, MPEG-4) 1280 x 720 at 24/25/30/50/60 fps (MOV via H.264/AVC, MPEG-4) |
Microphone Recording Angle |
120° |
Channels |
4.0-Channel |
Audio Format |
WAV |
Sampling Frequency |
WAV: 96.0 kHz WAV: 48.0 kHz WAV: 44.1 kHz |
Display
Display Type |
Non-Articulating Flip-Out LCD |
Size |
2" |
Resolution |
320 x 240 |
Exposure Control
Self-Timer |
3, 5, 10 Sec |
Remote Control |
Optional |
Features
Scene Modes |
Preset: Yes |
Built-In Mic |
Yes |
Built-In Speaker |
Yes |
Built-In Light/Flash |
Light - No Flash - No |
Accessory Shoe |
None |
Tripod Mounting Thread |
1/4"-20 Female |
Input/Output Connectors
Video I/O |
1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
Audio I/O |
2 x XLR 3-Pin Mic/Line (+48 V Phantom Power) Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone/Line Output |
Power I/O |
1 x USB Type-C Input |
Other I/O |
1 x USB-C Data/Video Output (Shared with Power Input) 1 x USB-A Control Input |
Wireless |
Bluetooth Control *Adapter Required |
General
Battery |
Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 3.7-4.2 VDC, 1600 mAh Max Runtime: 2.5 Hours per Charge |
Charging Method |
AC Adapter USB |
Charging Time |
4.5 Hours |
Power Adapter |
5 VDC |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
2.7 x 2.6 x 6.3" / 68 x 65 x 159 mm (With Lowered Mic Arm) 2.7 x 5.3 x 5.3" / 68 x 135 x 134 mm (With Raised Mic Arm) |
Weight |
12.9 oz / 367 g |
Package Contents:
- Zoom Q8n-4K Handy Video Recorder
- XYQ-8n Stereo and Microphone Capsule
- Foam Windscreen
- Zoom Rechargeable Battery
- USB Type-C to USB Type-A Cable
- Lens Cover
- Lens Hood