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F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Contents Usage and Safety Precautions............................. 02 Contents ................................................................ 03 Introduction ........................................................... 04 Names of parts...................................................... 05 Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–8..... 07 LCD display ........................................................... 10 Recording Recording process ..............................
Introduction Thank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Recorder. The has the following features: Multitrack Field • 8 analog input channels with super high-quality preamps The 8 lockable XLR/TRS combo jacks provide high-quality analog inputs with EIN of −127 dBu or less, +75dB maximum input gain and support for +4dB input.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Names of parts Front Select encoder Display Slate switch Track indicator Track key Input volume knob LED level meter LED level meter Slate mic MENU key Headphone Search Stop volume backward key key Search forward key Play/pause key Record key Green −48 −30 −18 Orange Red −12 −6 0 (dBFS) Names of parts PFL key POWER switch Back DC IN connector Timecode IN/OUT connectors Battery slot MIC IN connector 05
Names of parts (continued) Left side EXT DC IN connector USB port Right side SD card slots Lock release button SUB OUT 1/2 jack Headphone jack MAIN OUT 1/2 jacks Names of parts Inputs 1–4 Inputs 5–8 EXT DC IN 4: + 1: − 3: NC 2 2: NC DC 9–16V HIROSE 4-pin 06 Inputs 1–8 MAIN OUT 1 TIP: HOT 1: GND RING: COLD 2: HOT 3 XLR SLEEVE: GND 3: COLD 1 2 1: GND 3 2: HOT 3: COLD TRS TA-3
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–8 The can record a total of 10 tracks simultaneously: 8 individual tracks with signals coming from Inputs 1–8 and a stereo mix of these inputs on left and right tracks. You can connect mics and the outputs of line-level devices such as keyboards, mixers, or instruments with active electronics to Inputs 1–8 and record them to tracks 1–8.
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–8 (continued) Connecting mic capsules extension cable, connect it to the main unit, inserting A ZOOM mic capsule can be connected to the MIC IN connector on the back of the . it completely. NOTE • The mic capsule input is assigned to tracks 1/2. • When a mic capsule is connected, Inputs 1/2 cannot be used. Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–8 Connecting and disconnecting mic capsules 1.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Connection examples The allows you to record in a variety of situations, such as: Concert recording • Input 1: gun mic for main subject sound (XLR connection) • Inputs 2–5: wireless lavalier mics for performers (TRS connections) • Inputs 6–7: mics for ambient sound (XLR connections) • Inputs 1–4: mics for stage performance (XLR connections) • Inputs 5–6: line-level PA mixer outputs (TRS connections) • Inputs 7–8: mics for audience sound (XLR connections) Wireless lavalier m
LCD display Home Screen Power type and remaining power Status icon ■ Mixer Recording/playback timecode Stopped Paused Recording Playing Frame rate INT: internal timecode enabled EXT: external input timecode enabled DC: AC adapter EXT: external DC power supply AA: batteries Counter (playback/elapsed recording time) Full Empty LCD display Track number Red: input enabled Green: playback track enabled Grey: input disabled Limiter status Grey: disabled Red: enabled Yellow: functioning Stereo-linke
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder ■ Level meters Status icon Recording/playback Frame rate timecode Counter Power type and remaining power Limiter indicators Tracks 1–8 L/R tracks LCD display Clip indicators Level meters MAIN OUT 1/2, SUB OUT 1/2 tracks Recording/playback take name Playback card Recording/playback file format and sampling rate (by card) When recording: remaining recordable time When playing: remaining playback time (by card) NOTE Turn to switch between showing the mixer (Tracks 1–
LCD display (continued) Character input screen Number of characters input/ Maximum number of characters Text box Keyboard LCD display Instructions : MEN U : Press Press abc Press #+= ABC ■ Editing operations Move cursor in box: Automatic input keys NOTE • The following characters can be used in project names: (space) ! # $ ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T UVWXYZ[]^_`abcdefghijklmnopqrstuvwxyz{}~ 12 and Select character: Turn Confirm character:
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Using AA batteries 1. 4. Preparations Supplying power Install the batteries. Turn the power off and then loosen the screw in the − battery cover to open it. ＋ − Remove the battery case from the battery slot. ＋ − ＋ ＋ − − ＋ − ＋ 5. Replace the battery case cover. 6. Load the battery case. Supplying power 2. − ＋ NOTE Load the case so that the side with the protruding rail is up. 7. 3. Open the battery case cover.
Preparations Supplying power (continued) Using an AC adapter Using an external DC power supply 1. 1. Connect the dedicated AC adapter to the DC IN connector. Connect the external DC power supply equipment to the EXT DC IN (Hirose) connector. Connect a 9–16V direct-current power supply. Supplying power 2. Plug the dedicated AC adapter into an outlet. 2. If there is an adapter, plug the adapter into an outlet.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder 1. Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot cover. 2. Preparations Loading an SD card Insert the SD card into the SD CARD 1 or 2 slot. NOTE • Always turn the power off before inserting or removing Loading an SD card To eject an SD card: Push the card further into the slot until it clicks and then pull it out. an SD card. Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss.
Preparations Turning the power on and off Turning the power on 1. Press and hold The Turning the power off briefly. LED will light. 1. Press and hold briefly. NOTE Keep pressing it until the ZOOM logo appears on the LCD. Turning the power on and off NOTE • The first time you turn the power on after purchase, you must set the date/time (→ P. 17). You can also change this setting later. • If “No SD Card!” appears on the display, confirm that an SD card is inserted properly.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Preparations Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC)) The date and time set on the are used when recording files, for example. You can also set the date format (order of year, month and day). Setting the date and time 1. Press Use and press 4. Use to select “Date/ Time”, and press to select “SYSTEM”, . . 5. 3. Use to select “Date/Time (RTC)”, and press Change the setting. ■ Changing settings Move cursor or change value: .
Preparations Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC)) 6. (continued) Setting the date format Use and press to select “Enter”, . 4. Use to select “Date Format”, and press Setting the date and time (Date/Time (RTC)) 18 . This completes setting the date and time. 5. Use to select the format, and press Setting value .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder The power will automatically turn off if the is unused for 10 hours. If you want the power to stay on continuously until powered off, disable the Automatic Power Saving function. Press 2. Use Use press and press 3. 4. . Use to select “SYSTEM”, . to select “Auto Power Off”, and press . to select “Off”, and . Disabling the Automatic Power Saving function (Auto Power Off) 1.
Preparations Setting the power supply used (Power Source) Set the external DC power supply shutdown voltage, nominal voltage and type of batteries so that the remaining power supply charge can be shown accurately. On this menu page, you can also check the voltage of each power supply and the remaining battery capacity. Setting DC power supply (Ext DC) shutdown voltage Setting the power supply used (Power Source) 1. Press 2. Use and press .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the AA battery type (Int AA) 4. 4. Use to select “Nominal Voltage”, and press Use voltage, and press Type“, and press 5. to select the . HINT • The nominal voltage is the voltage of the external DC power supply under normal conditions. This value should be indicated on the surface of the external DC power supply. to select “Battery Use and press . to select the type, .
Recording process Recording Recording with the follows the process shown below. The data created for each recording occurrence is called a "take". Recording process Connect Turn power on (→ P.16) Prepare before recording • Connect mics, instruments, audiovisual equipment and other devices to Inputs 1–8. (→ P.7) • Connect a mic capsule to the MIC IN connector. (→ P.8) 1. Set the SD card and file format 2. Select the recording tracks for recording. (→ P.23) (→ P.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Enabling recording on SD cards and setting file formats Recording The recording file format can be set independently for SD CARD slots 1 and 2. 1. 2. Press Use press . to select “REC”, and . 4. Use type, and press Tracks recorded Explanation None – Nothing is recorded on the SD card. Track1-8 (Poly WAV) Track1-8 (Mono/Stereo WAV) Track1-8 + L/R (Poly WAV) L/R (Stereo WAV) L/R (Stereo MP3) Use to select “Rec to SD1“ or “Rec to SD2”, and press . .
Selecting inputs and adjusting levels Recording You can select which Inputs 1–8 to use. Inputs will be recorded on tracks with the same numbers. For example, Input 1 will be recorded on track 1 and Input 2 will be recorded on track 2. Selecting inputs Linking inputs as a stereo pair 1. 1. Make the track indicator light by pressing the track Selecting inputs and adjusting levels key for the number of the input to record. Tracks 1 and 2 will be joined as a stereo track (stereo link).
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder 1. Turn HINT • Inputs connected with XLR plugs can be set from +10 to for the selected track to adjust its input +75 dB, and inputs connected with TRS plugs can be set Recording Adjusting input levels from –10 to +55 dB. • If the sound distorts even when you lower the input level, level. try changing mic positions and adjusting the output levels • Using the limiter (→ P.60) • Using the high pass filter (→ P.
Recording Recording 3. to pause. Recording NOTE • When pausing, pausing will occur at a whole second increment. • When recording is paused, a mark is added at that point. Press to resume recording. • A maximum of 99 marks can be added to a take. 1. Press HINT . • During playback, you can press and to jump to points where marks have been added. • You can also add marks without pausing. (→ P. 119) This starts recording.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the sampling rate (Sample Rate) 1. Use press 3. Use . Explanation 44.1kHz, 48kHz, 88.2kHz, 96kHz, 192kHz These are standard sampling rates. 47.952kHz Select this when recording video at 23.976 frames per second if you want to edit at 24 frames per second later. 48.048kHz Select this when recording video at 24 frames per second if you want to edit at NTSC 29.97 or 23.98 HD later. 47.952kHz (F), 48.
Setting WAV file bit depth (WAV Bit Depth) Recording You can set the bit depth of WAV files. 1. Setting WAV file bit depth (WAV Bit Depth) 28 2. Press Use to select the bit depth, and press Use press 3. 4. . Use . to select “REC”, and . HINT This can be set to 16-bit or 24-bit. to select “WAV Bit Depth”, and press .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting MP3 file bit rate (MP3 Bit Rate) Recording You can set the bit rate of recorded MP3 files. 1. Use to select the bit rate, and press Use press 3. 4. . Use . to select “REC”, and . HINT This can be set to 128 kbps, 192 kbps or 320 kbps. to select “MP3 Bit Rate”, and press . Setting MP3 file bit rate (MP3 Bit Rate) 2.
Simultaneously recording tracks at different levels (Dual Channel Rec) Recording Simultaneously recording tracks at different levels (Dual Channel Rec) 30 Along with regular recording, the can capture a second recording set to a different input level (dual channel recording). For example, by using dual channel recording to record at an input level 12 dB below that of the regular recording, you have an immediate replacement if the regular recording distorts because the track level is too high.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Turn for the dual channel recording track to Recording 6. adjust the input level. For example, when dual recording is labeled for track 1, adjust for track 5. on SD cards. NOTE • When using dual channel recording, the track that is numbered 4 higher than the original track is used for the second recording. For example, track 5 is used for the dual channel recording of track 1 and track 6 is used for track 2. Dual channel recording tracks cannot be used independently.
Capturing audio before recording starts (Pre Rec) Recording The input signal can be captured for up to 6 seconds before This is useful if, for example, is pressed too late. 1. Capturing audio before recording starts (Pre Rec) 2. File format Press Use press . to select “REC”, and WAV . MP3 3. Use to select “Pre Rec”, . and press 4. Use press 32 is pushed (pre-recording). to select “On”, and . Sampling rate Maximum pre-recording time 44.1kHz 6 seconds 47.952kHz 6 seconds 47.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Maximum file size (File Max Size) Press 2. Use press 3. Use . Use for backing up to CDs. to select “REC”, and . to select “File Max Size”, and press 4. HINT Setting the maximum size to 640MB or 512MB is convenient Maximum file size (File Max Size) 1. Recording The maximum size of recording files can be set. If a recording file exceeds the maximum file size, recording will continue in a new take with a number that is one higher.
Folder and file structure Recording When recording with the , folders and files are created on SD cards as shown below. Folders and files are used to manage scenes and takes. HINT • A "take" is a unit of data created for a single recording. • A "Scene" is a unit containing multiple files and takes that comprise a single scene. Folder and file structure Folder and file structure The folder and file structure differs according to the recording file format.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Audio file name Structure Explanation Scene001-T001 Scene name: Select none, the folder name, the date or a name input by the user (→ P.37). Take number: This number increases by 1 for each recording made with the same scene name and number. File names File names are given according to the following formats. Type Poly file Mono file Stereo file Dual channel recording file Structure Explanation Scene001-T001.wav Take name Scene001-T001_Tr1.
Changing recording take settings (Next Take) Recording You can change the recording take scene name or take scene mode, for example. Changing the note for the next take recorded Changing recording take settings (Next Take) 1. Press 2. Use to select “REC”, and Use Use to select “Note”, and . . to select “Next 5. Use press Take”, and press to select “Edit”, and . . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Changing the note for the next take recorded ................P.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting how scenes are named (mode) 4. 4. Use press Use and press 6. Use . Use to select “Scene Name Mode”, and press to select “History”, . Use and press to select the note to use, and press 5. . to select the mode, . Changing recording take settings (Next Take) 5. to select “Note”, and Recording Selecting notes from the history list . NOTE The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function is used.
Changing recording take settings (Next Take) (continued) Recording Changing recording take settings (Next Take) Setting value Explanation Changing scene names If Scene Name Mode is set to User Name, set the scene name like this. None The scene name and number are not used. When recording files are created, they are named only with the take number: "T001", "T002", "T003", etc. + cannot be used to advance the scene number by 1. No folder is created in this case. Example: T001.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the take number reset condition 4. 4. Use to select “User Scene Name”, and press Use and press 6. Use to select “History”, . to select “Take Reset Mode”, and press 5. Use to select the reset mode, and press . NOTE The history list will be erased if the Factory Reset function . Setting value Explanation Off The take number will not be reset.
Playing recordings Playback HINT • The longer you press and hold / , the faster the backward/forward search speed. • During playback, press track keys to switch between playing back (lit green) and muted (unlit). • An "Invalid Take!" message will appear if the selected take Playing recordings is not valid. 1. Press • A "No Take!" message will appear if no take exists. .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Mixing takes 1. Open the mixer on the Home Screen. (→ P.11) Parameter Setting range Explanation Fader Mute, −48.0 – +12.0 dB Adjusts the level of the signal. Panning L100 – Center – R100 Adjusts the left-right stereo position of the sound. • You can turn 2. Press to move the cursor, and also adjust the Mixing takes HINT Playback You can change the volume and panning of each track during playback.
Changing the playback mode (Play Mode) Playback You can change the playback mode. 1. Changing the playback mode (Play Mode) 2. Press Use press 3. Use . to select “PLAY”, and 4. Use to select “Play 42 . to select the play mode, and press Explanation Play One (single playback) Only the selected take will be played. Play All (all playback) Takes will be played back continuously from the selected one until the last take.
Take and folder operations (FINDER) The FINDER allows you to select and view the contents of SD cards, takes and folders, and to create project/scene folders. It also allows you to, for example, set and delete recording/playback folders and view their information. 1. ■ SD card selected Press Free space . Take and folder operations F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Size Recordable time Use to select “FINDER”, . and press ■ Folder selected Date Time 3.
Take and folder operations Take and folder operations (FINDER) (continued) Creating folders NOTE • When the cursor is on a take, you can press the selected take. You can also use , to play and . • A check mark appears on the playback take and recording/ playback folder. Folders can be created inside the currently selected SD card/ folder. 4. to select “New Take and folder operations (FINDER) Folder”, and press ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Creating folders ......................
Selecting the take recording/playback folder Checking take marks and using them for playback Use this procedure to select the folder that contains the take to be played or the folder to use for recording takes. You can view a list of the marks in a recorded take. 4. Press , use to 4. Press , use to Take and folder operations F8 Multi Track Field Recorder select ”Mark List”, and press press . . NOTE • The first take inside the selected SD card or folder will be set as the playback take. 5.
Take and folder operations Take and folder operations (FINDER) (continued) Changing folder and take names 4. Press , use to select “Rename”, and Take and folder operations (FINDER) press 5. . Edit the folder/take name. See "Character input screen" (→ P.12) for how to input characters. NOTE • The edited name of the folder/take is written to the or metadata. • You cannot put a space or an @ mark at the beginning of the name.
Copying takes to other cards and folders 4. Press , use to select “Copy”, and press Use Use copy destination, and . . press NOTE • See "Take and folder operations" for how to select a folder. to select the take to (→ P.43) copy, and press . 8. Use press 6. to select the Press to select “Yes”, and . Take and folder operations (FINDER) 5. 7. Take and folder operations F8 Multi Track Field Recorder .
Take and folder operations Take and folder operations (FINDER) (continued) Deleting folders and takes 4. Press , use 7. to press to select “Yes”, and . select “Delete”, and Take and folder operations (FINDER) press . NOTE • Deleted folders and takes are not immediately erased 5. Use to select the folder/take to delete, and press Press . to cancel deletion. NOTE You can press to select/deselect all the folders and takes that are currently shown. 6. 48 Use Press . from the SD card.
Emptying the TRASH folder 4. Press , and open the “TRASH”. Then, use to press 5. Use press . to select “Yes”, and . Take and folder operations (FINDER) select “Empty”, and Take and folder operations F8 Multi Track Field Recorder NOTE Emptying the TRASH folder will completely erase the data in it.
Take and folder operations Overview of take metadata stored in files 50 Overview of take metadata stored in files The writes a variety of information (metadata) to files during recording. When these files are read by an application that supports metadata, you will be able to check and use the saved information. HINT • Metadata is data that contains information related to other data. The saves scene names and take numbers, for example, as metadata in audio files.
Checking and editing take metadata ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. 1. Press 2. Use 3. Use to select “FINDER”, . to select the take, . and press This opens the Option Screen. See “Take and folder operations” for how to use the Finder. (→ P.43) 4. Use Checking and editing notes ..............................................P.52 Selecting notes from the history list ................................P.52 Circling takes ..................................................................
Take and folder operations Checking and editing take metadata (continued) Checking and editing notes Selecting notes from the history list 5. 5. Use press Checking and editing take metadata 6. Use press 7. to select “Note”, and . to select “Edit”, and See "Character input screen" (→ P.12) for how to input characters. NOTE The contents of this note is written to the metadata. 52 press 6. . Edit the note. Use Use and press 7. Use to select “Note”, and . to select “History”, .
Circling takes Editing folder (tape) names Use this function to add an @ mark to the beginning of the name of the best take to make it stand out. This is called a "circled take". 5. 5. to select “Folder (Tape) Name”, and press Use . to select “Circle”, . 6. Edit the folder (tape) name. See "Character input screen" (→ P.12) for how to input characters. Use and press to select “Circled”, . NOTE • The folder (tape) name is written to the metadata.
Take and folder operations Checking and editing take metadata (continued) Editing project names 5. Use to select “Project Name”, and press Checking and editing take metadata 6. . Edit the project name. See "Character input screen" (→ P.12) for how to input characters. NOTE • The project name is written to the metadata.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Tr L/R Fader Mixer MAIN OUT 1/2 jacks Fader Output Limiter Slate Mic/Tone Output Delay Output On/Off, Level SUB OUT 1/2 jack Routing Level HEADPHONE jack Alert Tone : Track R Pan Prefader Track L Tr1-8 Fader : Input and output signal flow Input 8 Postfader Track 8 Slate Mic/Tone MS Stereo Phase Invert Input 7 R Track 7 Input Limiter HPF Trim : : L : : : Input Delay Track 2 Input 2 Dual Channel Rec Input 1 Track 1 Recording Input settings In
Input settings Adjusting the input signal monitoring balance You can adjust the volume and panning of each input signal when monitoring during recording. 1. HINT Open the mixer on the Home • You can turn Screen. (→ P.11) Adjusting the input signal monitoring balance 56 to move the cursor, and also adjust the settings of the MAIN OUT 1/2 and SUB OUT 1/2 signals. (→ P.78) • When a fader or pan knob is selected, press and hold to reset it to its default value.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder You can monitor the input signals of specific tracks and make various settings for selected tracks. Parameter 1. Press on the tracks that you want to monitor. Plugin Power This sets the plugin power. Stereo Link This sets the stereo link. Stereo Link Mode This sets the stereo link mode. PFL Mode This sets the monitoring volume on the PFL screen.
Input settings Setting the monitoring volume on the PFL screen (PFL Mode) 58 Setting the monitoring volume on the PFL screen (PFL Mode) On the PFL screen, you can set the monitored sound to be either prefader listening (PFL) or postfader solo (SOLO). 1. 2. Press 4. . Use and press Use and press to select the track, . to select “INPUT”, . HINT Select “ALL“ to set all the tracks at the same time. 3. Use and press to select “PFL Mode”, . 5. Use and press to select the mode, .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder The high pass filter can cut low frequencies to reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other noise. 1. Use and press Use . press . HINT Select “ALL“ to set all inputs at the same time. 5. Use to select the input, to select “INPUT”, and press 3. 4. . to select “HPF”, and Use to set the cutoff frequency, and press . Cutting low-frequency noise (HPF) 2. Press Input settings Cutting low-frequency noise (HPF) .
Input settings Input limiter The limiter can prevent distortion by controlling input signals that have excessively high levels. Level Attack Release Original time time signal 1. Press 2. Use and press Input limiter Threshold Limited signal Time When the limiter is ON, if the input signal level exceeds the set threshold value, the signal level will be suppressed to prevent the sound from distorting.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Using the limiter ................................................................P.61 Setting the type .................................................................P.61 Setting the threshold .........................................................P.62 Setting the attack time.......................................................P.62 Setting the release time ....................................................P.63 Setting the type 5. Use press to select “Type”, and .
Input settings Input limiter (continued) Setting the threshold Setting the attack time This sets the level at which the limiter begins operating. This sets the amount of time until limiting starts after the input signal exceeds the threshold. 5. Use to select “Threshold”, and press . 5. Use Input limiter Time”, and press 6. Use to adjust the setting, and press . 6. Use and press HINT This can be set from −16 to −2 dBFS. 62 to select “Attack . to adjust the time, .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder This sets the amount of time until limiting stops after the input signal goes below the threshold. 5. NOTE • Limiter operation is linked for tracks that have stereo link or MS stereo link enabled. If the signal for either linked Input settings Setting the release time channel reaches the threshold, the limiter will operate on Use to select “Release both tracks. • When the limiter is operating, the right-most segment of .
Input settings Inverting the input phase (Phase Invert) The phase of the input signal can be inverted. This is useful when sounds cancel each other out due to mic positioning. Inverting the input phase (Phase Invert) 1. Press 2. Use to select the input, . to select “INPUT”, . HINT Select “ALL“ to set all inputs at the same time. 5. Use to select “Phase Invert”, and press 64 Use and press and press 3. 4. . . Use press to select “On”, and .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder The can provide phantom power. The voltage can be set to +24V or +48V and it can be turned on/off for each input separately. HINT Phantom power is a function that supplies power to devices that 1. Press 2. Use Input settings Changing the phantom power settings (Phantom) . require an external power supply, including some condenser mics.
Input settings Changing the phantom power settings (Phantom) (continued) Using phantom power Setting the voltage 4. 4. Use to select “On/Off”, . and press to select “Voltage (For All Inputs)”, and press Changing the phantom power settings (Phantom) . 5. Use to select the input, . and press HINT Select “ALL“ to set all inputs at the same time. 6. 5. Use to select the voltage, and press .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Make this setting when a mic that is compatible with plug-in power is connected to the mic capsule’s MIC/LINE input jack. Press 2. Use . to select “INPUT”, . and press 3. Use to select “Plugin Power”, and press 4. Use press . Changing the plugin power setting (Plugin Power) 1. Input settings Changing the plugin power setting (Plugin Power) to select ”On”, and .
Input settings Delaying input signals (Input Delay) If there are differences in the timing of input signals, use this function to correct them when recording. 1. Delaying input signals (Input Delay) 2. Press Use and press Use and press 3. 4. . . to select “INPUT”, . HINT Select “ALL“ to set all inputs at the same time. 5. Use to select the input, to select “Input Delay”, and press Use to adjust the delay time, and press . . HINT This can be set from 0 to 30.0 ms.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Signals from a mid-side stereo mic input connected to stereo-linked inputs can be converted to an ordinary stereo signal. See "Linking inputs as a stereo pair" (→ P.24) for how to use stereo linking. Mid-side stereo format overview 1. Press 2. Use . to select “INPUT”, . and press 3. Use to select “Stereo Link Mode”, and press 4. Use .
Input settings Converting mid-side input to ordinary stereo (Stereo Link Mode)(continued) HINT Select “ALL“ to set all input pairs at the same time. 5. Use to select ”MS Stereo Link”, and press Converting mid-side input to ordinary stereo (Stereo Link Mode) Setting value . Explanation Stereo Link When stereo-linked, inputs are handled normally. MS Stereo Link When stereo-linked, signals from a mid-side mic are converted to ordinary stereo.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder You can adjust the side mic level (stereo width) before recording when a mid-side mic capsule is connected. 1. for track 1 or 2. width. • When set to RAW, recording will occur without stereo encoding. Use to select “Side Mic The stereo width of audio in RAW format can be adjusted after recording by using ZOOM MS Decoder or other plug-in software. Level”, and press .
Output settings Setting signals sent to headphones (Headphone Routing) 72 Setting signals sent to headphones (Headphone Routing) You can set the type of signal sent to the headphone output to either prefader or postfader for each track. Setting the routing 1. Press 2. Use and press . 4. Use to select “Headphone Routing”, and press to select “OUTPUT”, . . 5. 3. Use to select the tracks/outputs for headphone . routing and press to select “Headphone”, and press Use .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Press to cycle through the options: Prefader → Post- fader → Off. 4. Use to select “MONO Mix”, . and press NOTE • You cannot set L/R , MAIN OUT 1/2 or SUB OUT 1/2 to • You cannot select the 1–8, L/R , MAIN OUT 1/2 and SUB deselect the other. 6. Press . 5. Press . Setting signals sent to headphones (Headphone Routing) prefader. OUT 1/2 tracks at the same time.
Output settings Setting signals sent to headphones (Headphone Routing) (continued) Monitoring mid-side stereo signals Signals from a mid-side stereo mic can be converted to an ordinary stereo signal for monitoring. 4. Setting signals sent to headphones (Headphone Routing) 5. Use to select “MS”, and press . Press . NOTE • This is disabled for stereo-linked tracks that have Stereo Link Mode set to MS Stereo Link.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder The volume can be adjusted for alerts output to headphones when, for example, recording starts and stops. 1. 5. . Use to adjust the volume, and press Use and press . to select “OUTPUT”, . HINT • This can be set to Off or between −60 and −12 dBFS. • When set to Off, no alerts will be output. 3. When alerts sound Use to select “Headphone”, and press 4. Use Remaining battery low .
Output settings Disabling outputs (Output On/Off) By disabling outputs that you are not using, you can reduce power consumption and increase the length of operation time when using batteries. 1. Disabling outputs (Output On/Off) 2. Press 4. . Use and press to select “OUTPUT”, . Use press Use to select “Output . . HINT Select All to set all outputs at the same time. 5. 3. to select the output, and press On/Off”, and press 76 Use to select Off, and .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Output settings Setting the standard output level (Output Level) The standard output level can be changed. 1. Use to set the output type, and press Use and press 3. 4. . to select “OUTPUT”, . HINT Select “ALL“ to set all outputs at the same time. 5. Use . to select “Output Level”, and press Use to set the standard output level, and press . . Setting value Explanation Normal (−10dBV) This sets the standard level to −10 dBV.
Output settings Setting the output level The MAIN OUT 1/2 and SUB OUT 1/2 levels can be changed. 1. Open the mixer on the Home 3. Screen. (→ P.11) Setting the output level 2. Use to open the MAIN OUT 1/2 and SUB OUT 1/2 Use and press 4. Use to select a fader, . to adjust the output level, and press . settings screen. HINT • This can be set to Mute or from −48.0 to +12.0 dB. • You can also check and adjust various output settings on the MAIN OUT and SUB OUT setting screen.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder By delaying outputs, you can correct timing differences for audio input to other devices receiving signal from the 1. Use to select the output, and press Use and press 3. 4. . to select “OUTPUT”, . HINT Select “ALL“ to set all outputs at the same time. 5. Use . to select “Output Delay”, and press Use to adjust the delay in frames, and press . . Delaying output signals (Output Delay) 2. Press .
Output settings Output Limiter Using a limiter on the output can protect devices connected to the output jacks. HINT For details about the effect of the limiter, see "Input limiter". (→ P.60) Output Limiter 1. Press 2. Use and press HINT Select ALL to set all outputs at the same time. ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. . Using the limiter ................................................................P.80 Setting the type ................................................................
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder 5. Setting the threshold This sets the level at which the limiter begins operating. Use press to select “Type”, and . 5. Use to select “Threshold”, and press Use to select the type, and press 6. . Use to adjust the setting, and press Setting value . Output Limiter 6. Output settings Setting the type . Explanation Hard Knee Only peaks that exceed the threshold are attenuated. There is no effect below the threshold.
Output settings Output Limiter (continued) Setting the attack time Setting the release time This sets the amount of time until limiting starts after the output signal exceeds the threshold. This sets the amount of time until limiting stops after the output signal goes below the threshold. 5. 5. Use to select “Attack Output Limiter Time”, and press 6. Use and press . to adjust the time, . HINT This can be set from 1 to 4 ms. 82 Use to select “Release Time”, and press 6.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder The limiter can be linked or applied separately to MAIN OUT 1 and MAIN OUT 2, as well as to SUB OUT 1 and SUB OUT 2. 5. Use 6. Use press to select “Link”, and . Output Limiter press Output settings Setting links to select “Off”, and . Setting value Explanation Off Separates limiter operation. On Links limiter operation. If the signal for either linked signal reaches the threshold, the limiter will operate on both channels.
Output settings Selecting signals sent to the main outputs (MAIN OUT Routing) You can send either prefader or postfader signals for each track to the main outputs. Tracks routed to MAIN OUT 1 Selecting signals sent to the main outputs (MAIN OUT Routing) 1. Press 2. Use . Tracks routed to MAIN OUT 2 Clear all settings and press to select “OUTPUT”, . Select prefader Select postfader Switches option: • Change tracks 1–8 to postfader • Change L/R tracks to postfader Off 3.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder You send either prefader or postfader signals for each track to the sub outputs. Tracks routed to SUB OUT 1 1. Press 2. Use . Tracks routed to SUB OUT 2 Clear all settings to select “OUTPUT”, Set tracks 1–8 to prefader . Select prefader Select postfader Switch options: • Change tracks 1–8 to postfader • Change L/R tracks to postfader Off HINT Use to select “SUB OUT Routing”, and press Press to cycle through the options: Prefader → Postfader → Off. .
Timecode overview TIMECODE The can input and output SMPTE timecode. Timecode is time information written to data when recording video and audio. It is used for video editing, control of other devices, and synchronization of audio and video. Using timecode for editing Timecode overview If video and audio data both have recorded timecode, aligning them to a timeline and synchronizing them together is easy when using nonlinear editing software.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Inputting timecode Connections like the following are possible, depending upon the specific equipment being used with the . Synchronizing with a video camera Timecode is transmitted from an external timecode generator. Both the and the video camera receive timecode and record it with their audio and video data. The input timecode can also be used to synchronize the audio clock.
Setting timecode TIMECODE ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. 1. Press 2. Use Setting timecode and press 3. Use and press Setting the mode ...............................................................P.89 Stopping timecode output when recording is stopped .P.90 Synchronizing audio clock with external timecode ........P.90 Automatically enabling internal timecode when no external timecode is input ................................................P.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting value The timecode mode settings allow you to specify: • Whether the generates timecode or receives external timecode • Whether or not timecode continues running when not recording Use press 5. Use press 6. Use and press Off Int Free Run Internal timecode will be generated regardless of the recording mode.
Setting timecode (continued) TIMECODE Stopping timecode output when recording is stopped You can set whether or not timecode is output from the TIMECODE OUT jack when recording is stopped. 4. Use Setting timecode to select “Int Auto Use to select “Mode”, and . Use to select “Ext Audio Clock Sync”, and press . . 6. press to select “On”, and Use press to select “On”, and . . NOTE • Timecode will continue to be output when recording/playback is paused.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder You can enable the automatic generation of internal timecode to preserve continuity when there is no external timecode. 4. Use 5. Use . Setting the user bits for internal timecode User bits are data that you can set to be included in the timecode. Up to 8 numbers (0–9) and letters (A–F) can be included. Recording date information, for example, can be useful when editing later. Setting the user bits (Ubits) mode 4. Use to select “Ubits”, and press 5.
Setting Settingtimecode timecode(continued) (continued) TIMECODE 6. Use 5. to select the mode, and press . Setting timecode Setting value press You can set these values as you like on the Edit screen. mm dd yy uu The month, day and year are entered automatically in that order using the RTC setting. You can set the "uu" value as you like on the Edit screen. dd mm yy uu The, day, month and year are entered automatically in that order using the RTC setting.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder 4. Use press Use 23.976ND 24ND This is the standard frame rate used for recording film. This is also used with HD cameras. 25ND This is the frame rate for PAL video. This is used for PAL video, which is used in Europe and other regions. 29.97ND This is a frame rate used for NTSC color video and HD cameras. The count is 0.1% slower than the actual time. This is used for NTSC video, which is used in Japan, the United States and other countries. 29.
Setting timecode (continued) TIMECODE Jamming internal timecode Restarting internal timecode with a specified value Timecode input through the TIMECODE IN jack is used to set internal timecode. 4. 4. Use Setting timecode press to select “Jam”, and Use and press to select “Restart”, . . 5. Set the restart value. ■ Editing operations Move cursor or change value: turn Select parameter to change: press 6. Use and press 94 to select “Restart”, .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting automatic timecode recording delay (Auto Rec Delay Time) Press 2. Use Use and press and press 3. 4. . Use to adjust the time, . to select “TIMECODE”, . HINT This can be set from 0.0 to 8.0 s. to select “Auto Rec Delay Time”, and press . Setting automatic timecode recording delay (Auto Rec Delay Time) 1.
Setting how timecode is initialized at startup (Start Timecode) TIMECODE Since internal timecode stops when the is turned off, the timecode is automatically initialized (jammed) during startup. You can set the value that is used for jamming at that time. Setting value Setting how timecode is initialized at startup (Start Timecode) 1. Press 2. Use . 3. Use . to select “Start Timecode”, and press 4. Use .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder When recording with the , you can add audio comments that describe, for example, the scene being filmed or the anticipated cuts. You can also record slate tone signals that can be used to synchronize with video. The has a built-in slate mic for recording comments and the ability to output a variable frequency tone signal. HINT A "slate" is a clapperboard used when recording video. NOTE • The slate mic and slate tone cannot be used at the same time.
Slate mic/slate tone Recording with the slate mic (Slate Mic) You can use the built-in slate mic to record comments and to keep notes about recorded takes. Setting the volume 1. Press Recording with the slate mic (Slate Mic) 2. Use . 4. and press to select “SLATE”, 5. Use to select “Level”, . . and press 3. Use and press to select “Slate Mic”, and press Use to adjust the level, . . HINT This can be set from 0 to 24 dB. ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Use Recording to select the tracks/outputs for slate mic signal routing and press Slate mic/slate tone 5. . Press 5. Push to start recording. to the left, toward the mic symbol and release. Clear all settings Set all to postfader 6. Select postfader To disable the slate mic, push to the left, toward the mic symbol again and release. Off NOTE • When the slate mic is in use, other signals input to the tracks that HINT it is routed to are muted.
Slate mic/slate tone Recording with the slate mic (Slate Mic) 100 Recording with the slate mic (Slate Mic) Disabling the slate mic You can set the slate mic so that it will not be enabled if is accidentally pushed to the left, toward the mic symbol. 4. Use and press 5. Use to select “On/Off”, . to select “Off (Lock)”, and press .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder By adding a slate tone when the recording starts, aligning audio to video during editing will be easier. You can also use a slate tone to coordinate levels with connected equipment. Setting the volume 1. Press Use and press 3. 4. and press to select “SLATE”, to select “Level”, . . 5. Use Use to select “Slate Tone”, and press Use and press to adjust the level, . Recording a slate tone (Slate Tone) 2. .
Slate mic/slate tone Recording a slate tone (Slate Tone) Setting the frequency 4. (continued) Setting the routing Set the destination for the slate tone signal. Use to select “Frequency”, and press . 4. Use to select “Routing”, and press Recording a slate tone (Slate Tone) 5. Use to adjust the frequency, and press . 5. Use . to select the tracks/outputs for slate tone signal routing and press . HINT This can be set from 100 to 10,000 Hz.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Routing to tracks 1–8 is not possible when operating the an audio interface (Stereo Mix). 6. Press . as 4. Press 5. Push to start recording. Slate mic/slate tone Recording NOTE to the right, toward the tone symbol and NOTE • When the slate tone is in use, other signals input to the tracks that it is routed to are muted. • The slate tone signal is always routed to the headphone L/R channels regardless of other routing settings.
Slate mic/slate tone Recording a slate tone (Slate Tone) Disabling the slate tone You can set the slate tone so that it will not be enabled if is accidentally pushed to the right, toward the tone symbol. 4. Recording a slate tone (Slate Tone) 104 Use and press 5. Use to select “On/Off”, . to select “Off (Lock)”, and press .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder By connecting the to a computer, you can check and copy data on SD cards. Connecting to a computer Press 2. Use . to select “USB”, and HINT press . When the is connected to a computer, the SD cards loaded in slots 1 and 2 are recognized as separate SD cards. Disconnecting 3. Use to select “SD Card Reader”, and press 1. Disconnect on the computer. Windows: Select from the “Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media” icon on the bottom of your screen. .
Using USB functions Using as an audio interface (Audio Interface) input signals can be input directly to a computer or iPad, and playback signals coming from a computer or iPad can be output from the . Connecting to a computer or iPad Using as an audio interface (Audio Interface) 1. Press 2. Use press . to select “USB”, and . 3. Use Stereo Mix (iPad) This is a 2-in/2-out connection mode for iPad and sends tracks 1–8 as a stereo mix.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder 1. Press 2. Use 3. Use press 4. to select “Exit”, and . to select “Yes”, and . Using as an audio interface (Audio Interface) press . Using USB functions Disconnecting Disconnect the cable from the computer or iPad and the .
Stereo Mix SUB OUT 1/2 jack Fader Prefader Routing Output Limiter Slate Mic/Tone Output Delay Output On/Off, Level MAIN OUT 1/2 jacks : Slate Mic/Tone Loop Back Tr L/R Fader Mixer Pan Tr1-8 Fader Input Delay MS Stereo Level HEADPHONE jack Alert Tone Channel 2 Phase Invert Channel 1 R Input 7 : PC (Output) L Input 2 Input Limiter HPF Trim : : Input 8 Output Audio interface block diagrams Postfader PC (Input) Input 1 Using USB functions 108 Audio interface block diagrams
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Input 1 Input 8 Mixer Pan Output Output Type Output Delay Fader Output Limiter Slate Mic/Tone SUB OUT 1/2 jack Routing Prefader Audio interface block diagrams Slate Mic/Tone R Tr L/R Fader L Tr1-8 Fader MAIN OUT 1/2 jacks : Level Alert Tone HEADPHONE jack Channel 4 Input Delay Channel 1 : MS Stereo Input 7 : PC (Output) Phase Invert Input 2 Input Limiter HPF Trim : : Postfader PC (Input) Using USB functions Multi Track 109
Using USB functions Audio interface settings The following settings can be made when using the operation. as an audio interface. See the relevant pages for details about Audio interface settings Setting loop back (Stereo Mix only) Mixing inputs This function allows the playback sound from the computer or iPad and the inputs to be mixed and sent back to the computer or iPad (loop back).
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Setting range Explanation Fader Mute, −48.0 – +12.0 dB Adjusts the level of the input signal. Panning L100 – Center – R100 Adjusts the left-right stereo position of the input signal. Using USB functions Parameter HINT to move the cursor, and also adjust the settings of the MAIN OUT 1/2 and SUB OUT 1/2 tracks. • You can also change L/R track setting values by moving the cursor to the L/R track and pressing .
Various settings Setting how timecode is shown (Home Timecode Display Size) 112 Setting how timecode is shown (Home Timecode Display Size) You can change the size of the timecode display on the Home Screen. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use to select the size, and press Use . to select “SYSTEM”, . and press Setting value Explanation The timecode is small and the time counter is large. Small 3. The timecode is large and the time counter is small.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Various settings Setting level meter appearance (Level Meter) You can set how the level meters appear on the display. Setting the type Press 2. Use to select “SYSTEM”, 4. Use press and press 3. You can set whether the level meters use VU or Peak style. . Use to select “Type”, and . . to select “Level 5. Use and press Meter”, and press . to select the type, . Setting level meter appearance (Level Meter) 1. ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures.
Various settings Setting level meter appearance (Level Meter) (continued) Setting value Explanation Peak Only The actual peak level of the signal (dBFS) is shown. Setting the peak hold time 4. Use to select “Peak Hold Time”, and press VU + Peak Setting level meter appearance (Level Meter) 114 . Both VU and peak level are shown simultaneously. In this mode, the bars function as a VU meter except for the rightmost bar, which shows the peak level.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder 4. Use Setting which track level meters are shown on the Home Screen You can change which tracks are shown on the Home Screen. to select “Resolution”, and press . 4. Use to select “Level – “View4“, and press Use to select the resolution, and press . 5. Use to select tracks to show, and press Setting value . . Explanation Segment (Shown when set to VU Only) HINT Multiple tracks can be shown.
Various settings Setting the LED brightness (LED Brightness) 116 Setting the LED brightness (LED Brightness) You can adjust the brightness of the LED level meters on the front of the 1. Press 2. Use and press 4. . to select “SYSTEM”, . Use to adjust the brightness, and press . . HINT This can be set from 5 to 100. 3. Use to select “LED Brightness”, and press .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Various settings Making display settings (LCD) You can make settings related to the display. 1. Press Use to select “SYSTEM”, press to select “Brightness”, and press 5. Use Use . . and press 3. 4. to select “LCD”, and Use to adjust the brightness, and press . Making display settings (LCD) 2. Setting the display brightness . . ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. HINT This can be set from 5 to 100. Setting the display brightness ............
Various settings Making display settings (LCD) Changing the display backlight setting Making the display easier to read under bright light You can set the display backlight to dim after 30 seconds without use. The display can be set to be easier to read in bright environments including in sunlight. 4. 4. Use to select “Power Making display settings (LCD) Saving”, and press 5. Use . Use to select “Outdoor Mode”, and press 5.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder You can set how marks are added when is pressed while recording or playing back a WAV format file. Setting how marks are added when recording 1. Press Use and press 4. Use to select “Recording”, and press to select “SYSTEM”, . . 5. 3. Use Adding marks when pausing (PLAY Key Option) 2. . to select “PLAY Key Option”, and press . Use to select how marks are added, and press Various settings Adding marks when pausing (PLAY Key Option) .
Various settings Adding marks when pausing (PLAY Key Option) Setting how marks are added when playing 4. Use to select “Playing”, . and press Adding marks when pausing (PLAY Key Option) 120 5. Use to select how marks are added, and press . Setting value Explanation Pause Only Pressing will pause without adding a mark. Pause & Mark Pressing will pause and add a mark. Mark Only Pressing will add a mark without pausing.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Other functions Checking SD card information (Information) You can check the size and free space of SD cards. 1. 3. . Use to select “Information”, and press Use and press . to select “SD CARD”, . Volume level Free space Size Remaining recordable time Checking SD card information (Information) 2.
Other functions Testing SD card performance (Performance Test) You can test whether an SD card can be used with the ▶ Continue to one of the following procedures. Testing SD card performance (Performance Test) 1. Press 2. Use Conducting a quick test .....................................................P.122 Conducting a full test ........................................................P.123 . to select “SD CARD”, Conducting a quick test 5. .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder The test completes. The result of the evaluation will be shown. Conducting a full test 5. Use to select “Full Test”, and press Press The amount of time required for the full test will be shown. to stop the test. NOTE Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guaran- . 6. tee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just Use press to select “Yes”, and . to provide guidance. 7. The test completes.
Other functions Testing SD card performance (Performance Test) 8. Press to stop the test. NOTE • You can press to pause and resume the test. • Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarTesting SD card performance (Performance Test) (continued) 124 antee that writing errors will not occur. This information is just to provide guidance.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder SD cards must be formatted for use with the 1. . 5. . Use press Use and press to select “Yes”, and . to select “SD CARD”, . NOTE • Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted by a computer, they must be for- 3. matted by the Use to select “Format”, . • Be aware that all data previously saved on an SD card will Formatting SD cards (Format) 2.
Other functions Restoring default setting values (Factory Reset) 126 Restoring default setting values (Factory Reset) You can restore the factory default settings. 1. 2. Press 4. . Use press Use and press to select “Yes”, and . to select “SYSTEM”, The settings will be reset and the power will automatically turn off. . NOTE Input volume knob settings will not be reset. 3. Use to select “Factory Reset”, and press .
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder You can check the firmware version. Press 2. Use and press 3. Use . to select “SYSTEM”, . to select “Firmware Version”, and press . ▼ Checking the firmware version (Firmware Version) 1.
Other functions Updating the firmware The firmware can be updated to the latest version. When an update is available, the file for the latest version can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (www.zoom.co.jp). 1. Install new batteries in the or connect the 4. Updating the firmware dedicated AC adapter to the DC IN connector. Use press to select “Yes”, and . NOTE • Upgrading the firmware version is not possible if the remaining battery power is low.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Troubleshooting is operating incorrectly, check the following items first. Recording/playback trouble ◆ There is no sound or output is very quiet · Check the connections to your monitoring system and its volume setting. · Confirm that the volume of the is not too low. ◆ Recording is not possible · Confirm that track keys are lit red. · Confirm that the SD card has free space. (→ P.121) · Confirm that an SD card is loaded properly in a card slot.
Detailed product diagrams Appendices Slate Mic, Tone I NPUT Input SW A/D HPF Limiter φ Limiter φ Limiter φ Trim Input 2 A/D HPF MS Stereo Input 1 RECORDER Input 1-8 Track 1 Track 2 Delay Track 3 Track 4 Track 5 Delay Track 6 Trim A/D HPF Track 7 Trim Input 4 A/D HPF Limiter φ Limiter φ Limiter φ MS Stereo Delay Track 8 L, R Track L Delay Level Meter Trim Input 5 A/D Input 6 A/D HPF Trim HPF MS Stereo Prefader Delay HPF Limiter φ Trim Input 8 PLAYER D
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Prefader MAIN OUT Routing : SUB OUT Routing Prefader Track 1 Track 1 : : Track 8 Track 8 Postfader Postfader Track 1 Track 1 : Track 2 : Headphone Routing MS Stereo Track 1 Prefader : Track 8 : : : Track 1 : Detailed product diagrams Postfader Track 8 : Track 8 : Track L/R Track 8 Track L Track R Track L/R Track L/R Track L Track L Track R Track R Appendices Routing MAIN OUT MAIN OUT 1 MAIN OUT 2 MAIN 1 SUB 1 MAIN 2 SUB 2 SUB OU
Metadata list Appendices Metadata list 132 Metadata contained in BEXT chunks in WAV files Tag Explanation Remarks SPEED= Frame rate MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS TAKE= Take number UBITS= User bits MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > Ubits SCENE= Scene name MENU > REC > Next Take > Scene Name Mode MENU > REC > Next Take > User Scene Name MENU > FINDER > Option > Rename TAPE= Name of recording destination folder MENU > FINDER (Recording destination folder name) MENU > FINDER > Option > Meta Data
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks ○ ○ ○ × MENU > REC > Next Take > Scene Name Mode MENU > REC > Next Take > User Scene Name MENU > FINDER > Option > Rename ○ × ○ ○ MENU > FINDER (recording destination folder name) MENU > FINDER > Option > Meta Data Edit > Folder (Tape) Name MENU > FINDER > Option > Meta Data Edit > Circle ○ ○ × × × × × × ○ ×
Metadata list (continued) Appendices iXML master tag iXML sub tag Written Read Remarks ○ × ○ × MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS ○ ○ MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS ○ × MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS ○ × MENU > TIMECODE > Timecode > FPS ○ × MENU > REC > Sample Rate ○ × MENU > REC > WAV Bit Depth
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder iXML sub tag Read ○ × ○ × × × × × × × ○ × Written Read Remarks iXML master tag iXML sub tag Remarks ○ ×
List of shortcuts Appendices HOME screen Shortcut Press and hold List of shortcuts + Advance the scene number by 1. This can only be used when stopped. + Disable the operation of all input trim knobs. MIXER screen Shortcut Press and hold 136 Explanation Show the name that will be given to the next take recorded. Example: Scene001-T001 This can only be used when stopped. Explanation Reset the selected Pan/Fader to the default value.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Specifications INPUT 1–8 XLR inputs (MIC) Inputs XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot) Input gain +10 – +75 dB Input impedance 3.
Specifications (continued) Appendices When WAV selected Recording formats Supported formats 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/192kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo//2-10ch poly, BWF and iXML Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 10 (8 inputs + stereo mix) 8 (with 192kHz sampling rate) When MP3 selected Supported formats 128/192/320kbps, 44.
F8 Multi Track Field Recorder Alkaline batteries 8.5 hours or more NiMH (2450mAh) 10 hours or more Lithium batteries 12.5 hours or more Appendices When recording 2 channels at 48kHz/16-bit to SD1 with MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIME CODE OFF, LED/LCD Brightness 5, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM OFF When recording 8 channels at 48kHz/24-bit to SD1 with MAIN/SUB OUT OFF, TIME CODE OFF, LED/LCD Brightness 5, 32Ω headphones, PHANTOM OFF Continuous recording time 4.
For U.S.A. For U.S.A. and CANADA This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
