ZOOM / Q8

The ZOOM Q8 is the world's first handheld video recorder with interchangeable microphone capsules, allowing you to choose from five different types of microphone capsules (sold separately) to suit your needs. Its full-color LCD touch panel allows for intuitive operation. Its two XLR inputs and four-track simultaneous recording capabilities make it a versatile device that meets the needs of any creator.

The Q8 is the world's first video camera that allows you to change the microphone capsule to suit the scene. Depending on the sound you're looking for, you can replace the standard XY microphone with a microphone capsule sold separately. Microphone capsules for the H series (H5/H6) can be used with the Q8 as is. (The XLR/TRS combo capsule ""EXH-6"" is not supported.)

■ Uses SD/SDHC/SDXC cards for recording media (supports up to 128GB)
■ F2.0/160° wide-angle lens for capturing brighter, wider images
■ 180° invertible LCD monitor for selfies while checking composition
■ Five optional microphone capsules available for different scenes
■ Includes a detachable XY stereo microphone (XYQ-8) as standard
■ Intuitive touchscreen LCD
■ Five shooting modes available, including a 3M HD mode (2.3K resolution) that exceeds Full HD
■ Supports 60 frames per second (720p) shooting for fast-moving subjects
■ Three scene select settings (Auto/Concert Lighting/Night) to suit different lighting conditions
■ Self-timer function starts recording a few seconds after pressing the REC button
■ Digital zoom function for close-up shots
■ Video data is recorded in MOV format (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 format).
■ MOV+WAV mode saves audio files for each track simultaneously with the video file.
■ High-resolution sound quality up to 24-bit/96kHz.
■ Simultaneous audio recording on up to four tracks.
■ Two XLR/TRS combo inputs for connecting external microphones/line inputs (phantom power/-20dB pad supported).
■ Analog-style gain volume controls on each input.
■ Four-channel audio mixer with level and pan settings.
■ Stereo link function, dynamics functions (compressor/limiter/leveler), and low-cut filter.
■ Built-in MS decoding for use with external MS microphones.
■ Includes a windscreen (sponge) to reduce microphone distortion.
■ Headphone output and built-in speaker for convenient sound checks.
■ HDMI output for displaying on a large-screen TV (NTSC / (Compatible with both PAL and PAL)

■ Can be used as a webcam, USB microphone, and card reader via USB connection to a PC/Mac
■ Use the webcam function to livestream on USTREAM and other platforms
■ Can be used as a USB microphone for an iPad (requires a separate iPad Camera Connection Kit)
■ Li-ion battery that can be recharged via USB or an AC adapter (sold separately)
■ Over 2 hours of battery life
■ Compatible with both commercially available camera tripods and action camera mounts
[Product Specifications]
■ Recording Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card (up to 128GB)
■ Output Terminal: Dual-purpose stereo mini jack for line/headphone use
■ Built-in Speaker: 400mW 8Ω mono speaker
Actual Usage: Approximately 2 hours (720p 30fps, LCD open, condenser microphone connected to combo jack)
■ Dimensions
Main unit (with microphone retracted): 157.57 (H) x 47.8 (W) x 68.65 (D) mm
Main unit (with microphone raised): 156.63 (H) x 47.8 (W) x 118.54 (D) mm
Microphone (XYQ-8): 50.17 (W) x 37 (D) x 52.3 (H) mm
■Weight
Main unit (including batteries): 300g
Microphone (XYQ-8): 40g

[Accessories]
・XY Microphone Capsule (XYQ-8)
・Windscreen (sponge)
・Lithium-ion Battery (BT-03)
・USB Cable
・Accessory Mount Adapter
・Lens Cover
・Lens Hood
・Strap
・Instruction Manual