Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder

Designed for both music and video creators - the Zoom Q8 Handy Video Recorder combines HD video recording with Zoom's high-quality audio capture technology It features a wide-angle 160 degrees lens to capture the entire scene or stage - and records beyond Full HD resolution video up to 2304x1296 at 30 fps On the audio side - the Q8 records up to 24-bit/96 kHz audio and inherits the interchangeable microphone system of Zoom's H5 and H6 recorders - making it compatible with a variety of optional mic capsules Included with the Q8 is a 120 degrees X/Y stereo condenser microphone capsule well-suited to capturing live events - concerts - or videos of yourself playing with studio-quality sound The Q8 also features dual XLR/TRS inputs for inputting professional microphone and line-level sources - giving you up to four simultaneous channels of audio when combined with the X/Y mic capsule In addition to 2304x2196 video recording - the Q8 can capture 1080p video at 30 fps and 720p video at 60 or 30 fps to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards up to 128GB in size It can also record WVGA video at 60 or 30 fps when lower file sizes are needed Video can be monitored on a flip-out 27 touchscreen LCD - which also provides a convenient interface for adjusting video and audio settings A micro HDMI port allows you to connect the camcorder to your HDTV to watch your footage When it comes to recording audio - the Q8 provides a lot of options When highest-quality audio is needed - you can record using 16 or 24-bit uncompressed WAV formats at 96 - 48 - or 441 kHz When audio quality isn't as important and you want to save space on your SD card - you can choose to record audio using the compressed AAC format with bit rates from 64 to 320 kbps A headphone/line output jack is provided for monitoring your audio By connecting the Q8 to your computer via USB you can use it as a card reader or a USB microphone You can even use it as a high-quality USB webcam to stream au

Features: Dual XLR/TRS Combo Inputs, Records up to Four Simultaneous Channels, Record up to 24-Bit / 96 kHz Audio, 2.7-inch LCD Touchscreen, Doubles as USB Webcam & Audio Interface, 1/4-inch -20 to Three-Prong Adapter Included, Records up to 2304x1296 Video at 30 fps, Compatible with Zoom Microphone Capsules, Detachable X/Y Condenser Microphone, Wide-Angle 160° Lens

Image Sensor: 1/3-inch -Type CMOS

Sensor Resolution: Effective: 3 Megapixel

Self-Timer: 3 - 5 - 10 Sec

35mm-Equivalent Focal Length: 16.6mm

Maximum Aperture: f/2

Minimum Focus Distance: 14.2-inch / 36.0 cm

Fixed Focus: Yes

Angle of View: 160 degrees

Zoom: Digital

System: NTSC

Media/Memory Card Slot: Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC

Internal Recording Modes: AVCHD/H.2642304 x 1296 at 29.97 fps [24 Mb/s] 1920 x 1080p at 29.97 fps 1280 x 720 at 29.97/59.94 fps 800 x 480 at 29.97/59.94 fps

Video Format: 2304 x 1296p at 30 fps (24 Mb/s H.264/AVC)1920 x 1080p at 30 fps (H.264/AVC)1280 x 720p at 30/60 fps (H.264/AVC)800 x 480 at 30/60 fps (H.264/AVC)

Microphone Recording Angle: 120 degrees

Channels: Stereo

Audio Format: AACWAV

Sampling Frequency: AAC: 48.0 kHzWAV: 96.0 kHzWAV: 48.0 kHzWAV: 44.1 kHz

Bit Rate: AAC: 320.0 Kb/sAAC: 256.0 Kb/sAAC: 192.0 Kb/sAAC: 128.0 Kb/sAAC: 64.0 Kb/sWAV: 24.0-BitWAV: 16.0-Bit

Scene Modes: Preset: Yes

Built-In Mic: Yes

Built-In Speaker: Yes

Accessory Shoe: No

Tripod Mounting Thread: 1/4-inch -20 Female

Video I/O: 1x Micro-HDMI Output

Audio I/O: 1x 1/8-inch / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone/Line Output 2x XLR / 1/4-inch TRS Combo Input

Other I/O: 1x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) Output

Wireless: No

Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack - 3.7 to 4.2 VDC - 1700 mAhMax Runtime: 2 Hours per Charge

Charging Method: USB

Charging Time: 4.5 Hours

Dimensions (W x H x D): 6.2 x 1.9 x 2.7-inch / 15.8 x 4.8 x 6.9 cm (With Lowered Mic Arm)6.2 x 1.9 x 4.7-inch / 15.8 x 4.8 x 11.9 cm (With Raised Mic Arm)

Weight: 10.58 oz / 300 g (Body Only)