Zoom F8 User Manual

Recording
Capturing audio before recording starts (Pre Rec)
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Capturing audio before recording starts (Pre Rec)
1. Press .
2. Use to select “ REC ”, and
press
.
3. Use to select “ Pre Rec ”,
and press
.
4. Use to select “ On ”, and
press
.
File format Sampling rate Maximum pre-recording time
WAV
44.1kHz 6 seconds
47.952kHz 6 seconds
47.952kHz(F) 6 seconds
48kHz 6 seconds
48.048kHz 6 seconds
48.048kHz(F) 6 seconds
88.2kHz 3 seconds
96kHz 3 seconds
192kHz 1 second
MP3
44.1kHz 6 seconds
48kHz 6 seconds
The input signal can be captured for up to 6 seconds before is pushed (pre-recording).
This is useful if, for example,
is pressed too late.

Zoom F8 Specifications

General

Number of Channels	8
Bit Depth	16/24-bit
Inputs	8 x XLR/TRS combo jacks
Type	Field Recorder
Timecode	Yes
USB Interface	USB 2.0
Recording Format	WAV, BWF
Sample Rate	44.1/48/88.2/96/192 kHz
Media	SD/SDHC/SDXC cards
Power	AA batteries, AC adapter
Phantom Power	+24V/+48V
Display	2.4-inch full-color backlit LCD