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Updating the ﬁrmware

The F8n Pro ﬁrmware can be updated to the latest versions.

The latest update ﬁle can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com).

Follow the instructions in the “F8n Pro Firmware Update Guide” on the F8n Pro download page.

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Notes about this Operation Manual2
Table of Contents3
F8N Pro Overview6
Achieving High Audio Quality Throughout Recording and Editing6
Functions of Parts10
Overview of Screens that Are Shown15
Recording Process28
Making Preparations29
Loading an SD Card29
Supplying Power30
Connecting Input Equipment33
Turning the Power On/Off40
Setting the Date and Time (First Time Starting Up)41
Making Input Settings43
Input and Output Signal Flow43
Adjusting the Input Signal Monitoring Balance44
Setting the Track Knob Function (Track Knob Option)45
Adjusting the L/R Track Volume49
Monitoring the Input Signals of Specific Tracks (PFL/SOLO)50
Setting the Input Source (Input Source)51
Setting the Monitoring Sound on the PFL Screen (PFL Mode)53
Cutting Low-Frequency Noise (HPF)55
Using the Input Limiter (Input Limiter)57
Inverting the Input Phase (Phase Invert)66
Changing the Phantom Power Settings (Phantom)68
Changing the Plugin Power Setting (Plugin Power)74
Delaying Input Signals (Input Delay)75
Converting MID-Side Input to Ordinary Stereo (Stereo Link Mode)77
Adjusting the Input Levels of Multiple Tracks Simultaneously (Trim Link)80
Adjusting the Side Level of a MID-Side MIC Capsule (Side MIC Level)82
Changing the Automatic Mixing Setting (Auto MIX)83
Setting the Format of Ambisonic Mode85
Setting the MIC Position Used for Ambisonic Recording (MIC Position)90
Making Output Setting93
Setting Signals Sent to Headphones (Headphone Routing)93
Outputting Alerts through Headphones (Alert Tone Level)96
Setting the Headphone Output Volume Curve98
Boosting Headphone Output to Alleviate Interference from Recorded Sound (Digital Boost)100
Disabling Outputs (Output On/Off)102
Setting the Standard Output Level (Output Level)104
Setting Output Levels106
Delaying Output Signals (Output Delay)108
Using the Output Limiter (Output Limiter)110
Selecting Signals Sent to the Main Outputs (MAIN out Routing)115
Selecting Signals Sent to the Sub Outputs (SUB out Routing)117
Recording119
Enabling Recording on SD Cards and Setting File Formats119
Selecting Inputs and Adjusting Levels121
Setting the Sampling Rate (Sample Rate)123
Setting WAV File Bit Depth (WAV Bit Depth)125
Setting MP3 File Bit Rate (MP3 Bit Rate)127
Capturing Audio before Recording Starts (Pre Rec)128
Maximum File Size (File Max Size)130
Showing Total Recording Times for Long Recordings (Time Counter)132
Moving the Previously Recorded Take to the FALSE TAKE Folder134
Using Timecode135
Setting the Recording Take162
Using the Slate MIC and Slate Tone177
Recording194
Playing Recordings195
Mixing Takes196
Monitoring the Playback Signals of Specific Tracks During Playback198
Changing the Playback Mode (Play Mode)199
Managing Files201
Folder and File Structure201
Take and Folder Operations (FINDER)204
Overview of Take Information (Metadata) Stored in Files215
Checking and Editing Take Metadata216
Writing Sound Reports (Create Sound Report)227
Using USB Functions231
Exchanging Data with a Computer (SD Card Reader)231
Using as an Audio Interface233
Using the FRC-8244
Using the FRC-8 as a Controller (Connect)244
Setting the Type of Keyboard Connected to the FRC-8 (Keyboard Type)246
Setting FRC-8 Fader and Knob Operation (Knob/Fader Mode)248
Setting User Keys for the FRC-8 (User Key)250
Setting the Power Supply Used by the FRC-8 (Power Source)252
Powering the FRC-8 with USB Bus Power (USB Bus Power)254
Setting the FRC-8 LED Brightness (LED Brightness)256
Updating the FRC-8 Firmware258
Controlling the F8N Pro from a Smartphone/Tablet261
Making Various Settings262
Setting How Timecode Is Shown (Home Timecode Display Size)262
Setting Level Meter Appearance (Level Meter)264
Setting the LED Brightness (LED Brightness)270
Making Display Settings (LCD)271
Adding Marks When Recording/Playing (PLAY Key Option)274
Setting the Keys Held (Key Hold Target)276
Setting the Date and Time (Date/Time (RTC))278
Disabling the Automatic Power Saving Function (Auto Power Off)281
Setting the Power Supply Used (Power Source)283
Backing up and Loading F8N Pro Settings (Backup/Load Settings)286
Restoring Factory Default Settings290
Managing SD Cards291
Checking SD Card Information (Information)291
Testing SD Card Performance (Performance Test)292
Formatting SD Cards (Format)296
Managing the Firmware298
Checking the Firmware Versions298
Updating the Firmware299
About the F8N Pro Shortcut Function300
Checking the F8N Pro Shortcut Function (Shortcut List)300
List of Shortcuts301
Appendix303
Troubleshooting303
Detailed Product Diagrams305
Metadata List307
Specifications312

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