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Definitive Sound. Singular Vision.
The world needs listeners and viewers, but it belongs to the creators.
The Zoom Q4 is all about bringing a new dimension to your music.
It combines high-definition video with high-resolution audio, providing everything you need to shoot amazing videos with incredible sound. That means you'll never have to compromise on creativity.
The Sound Behind The Scenes
Without sound, our creations would fall flat. The Q4 delivers audio nuance and quality that far surpass that of any other video camera. Its built-in X/Y microphone allows you to create stunning stereo recordings that cover a wide area while still capturing sound sources in the center with clarity and definition.
High-Resolution Audio meets
High-Definition Video
Zoom products have long set the gold standard for portable audio. The all-new Q4 redefines the state of the art in portable video.
Professional videographers understand that the sound is as important as the scene. Its not enough to capture the sound of the ocean; you have to be able to feel the water bubbling beneath your feet. The Q4 delivers exactly that kind of experience. Its unique blend of high-resolution 24-bit/96k audio with high-definition 1080p video means never having to compromise on quality.
X/Y Stereo Recording
The Q4's wide angle X/Y microphone incorporates two matched unidirectional elementsmics that are especially sensitive to signal coming from directly in front, and less sensitive to signal coming from behind or from the sides. The convenient placement of the mic enables the supplied windscreen to be easily attached, allowing you to use the Q4 even on difficult outdoor shoots. In addition, a built-in low-cut filter can be used to reduce low-frequency noise, allowing you to capture great sound both indoors and outdoors.
High-Resolution Perspective
The Q4s versatile and flexible design challenges video creators to push themselves to the limit. Compact yet compatible with standard tripod and three prong action camera mounts, the Q4 can go anywhere. Its wide-angle lens and choice of video formats and frame rates allow the Q4 to record sharp, detailed images in any situation, and its full-color rotating LCDwhich can be detached during shooting for portability and extended battery lifeprovides a clear preview of each moment you capture.
Make Connections
The Q4's LCD and built-in speaker allows instant monitoring of your recordings, but it also offers additional flexibility through its various connectors: a stereo 1/8" Mic/Line In jack, a stereo 1/8" Line In/Headphone jack, a micro-HDMI video output, and a USB port. Make use of a wide range of devices to boost your production capabilities: connect, stream, and share.
Charge Forward
All you need to power the Q4 is the single supplied lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery, which can be recharged with the use of an optional AC adapter or by connecting the Q4 to your computer via USB. Battery life is approximately three hours when shooting video at 720p/30fps, or two hours when shooting high-definition 1080/30fps video, giving you the freedom to leave the studio behind and explore the world around you.
Flexible Formats
The Q4 records directly to SDXC cards up to 128GB in a variety of video and audio file formats, making it fully adaptable for your needs. The three HD settings provide maximum video quality while the two WVGA options can be used to conserve SD card space. The Q4 supports two audio file formats: WAV, up to 24-bit/96kHz, for uncompressed full fidelity sound, or AAC to conserve space.
FEATURES:
VIDEO
- HD video resolutions up to 1080p (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
- Capture more with the 130-degree wide angle lens
- Vari-angle LCD flips to lens side for easier self-shooting
- Three lighting presets (Auto / Concert Lighting / Night)
- Live-streaming function with HD video
AUDIO
- Up to 24-bit/96 kHz PCM audio
- Built in, professional quality stereo X/Y microphone
- Auto Gain and Low-Cut filter functions
- USB microphone function
- Includes Hairy Windscreen for field recording
PLUS...
- Removable LCD
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery. Up to three hours battery life
- HDMI out, headphone out, external mic/line in
- Accepts SDXC cards up to 128GB
- USB cable for charging and data transfer
SPECIFICATIONS:
Recording Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card (up to 128GB)
Imaging Device: 1/3-inch 3-megapixels CMOS sensor
Optics Lens:
- Fixed Focus (55cm to infinity), F2.8,
- Focal distance about 22 mm (35 mm equivalent)
Video Format: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264（MOV）
Video Resolution: HD1080p 30fps, HD720p 60fps, HD720p 30fps, WVGA 60fps, WVGA 30fps
Audio Format:
- WAV (Quantization: 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz)
- AAC (Bit Rate: 64 to 320kbps, Sampling Frequency: 48kHz)
Audio Functions: Lo-cut filter, Auto Gain (Concert / Solo / Meeting)
Image Functions: Angle of view adjustment, Scene selection (Auto / Concert Lighting / Night)
Display: 2.0" full-color LCD (detachable)
Built-in mic:
- X/Y stereo format (120)
- Maximum sound pressure input: 130dB SPL
- Input gain: +7dB to +47dB
Input connector:
- Combined line/mic stereo mini jack （can supply plug-in power）
- Input gain: +0dB to +26dB
Output connector:
- Combined line/headphones stereo mini jack
- Type D microHDMI
Built-in speaker: 400mW 8Ω, monaural speaker
USB: Mini B type （USB2.0 High Speed）, USB-VIDEO, USB-AUDIO functions
Power:
- Lithium-ion battery: DC 4.2V maximum voltage, DC 3.7V nominal voltage, 1050mAh capacity
- AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17, sold separately): DC 5V/1A
- USB bus power
Battery recharging times:
- USB: About 3 hours
- AC adapter: About 2 hours 15 minutes
Battery Life: 3 hours (when recording 720p/30fps video with LCD unit detached)
Dimensions:
- Recorder: 106.4 (W) x 57.8 (H) x 30.4 (D) mm (with X/Y mic stored)
- LCD unit: 40.1（W） x 48.4（H） x 73.6（D） mm
Weight:
- Recorder: 167g (without battery)
- LCD unit: 51g
Included accessories:
- Removable LCD unit, USB cable, Rechargable lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery (BT-02), Hairy windscreen, Hairy windscreen attachment screw, User guide
The world needs listeners and viewers, but it belongs to the creators.
The Zoom Q4 is all about bringing a new dimension to your music.
It combines high-definition video with high-resolution audio, providing everything you need to shoot amazing videos with incredible sound. That means you'll never have to compromise on creativity.
The Sound Behind The Scenes
Without sound, our creations would fall flat. The Q4 delivers audio nuance and quality that far surpass that of any other video camera. Its built-in X/Y microphone allows you to create stunning stereo recordings that cover a wide area while still capturing sound sources in the center with clarity and definition.
High-Resolution Audio meets
High-Definition Video
Zoom products have long set the gold standard for portable audio. The all-new Q4 redefines the state of the art in portable video.
Professional videographers understand that the sound is as important as the scene. Its not enough to capture the sound of the ocean; you have to be able to feel the water bubbling beneath your feet. The Q4 delivers exactly that kind of experience. Its unique blend of high-resolution 24-bit/96k audio with high-definition 1080p video means never having to compromise on quality.
X/Y Stereo Recording
The Q4's wide angle X/Y microphone incorporates two matched unidirectional elementsmics that are especially sensitive to signal coming from directly in front, and less sensitive to signal coming from behind or from the sides. The convenient placement of the mic enables the supplied windscreen to be easily attached, allowing you to use the Q4 even on difficult outdoor shoots. In addition, a built-in low-cut filter can be used to reduce low-frequency noise, allowing you to capture great sound both indoors and outdoors.
High-Resolution Perspective
The Q4s versatile and flexible design challenges video creators to push themselves to the limit. Compact yet compatible with standard tripod and three prong action camera mounts, the Q4 can go anywhere. Its wide-angle lens and choice of video formats and frame rates allow the Q4 to record sharp, detailed images in any situation, and its full-color rotating LCDwhich can be detached during shooting for portability and extended battery lifeprovides a clear preview of each moment you capture.
Make Connections
The Q4's LCD and built-in speaker allows instant monitoring of your recordings, but it also offers additional flexibility through its various connectors: a stereo 1/8" Mic/Line In jack, a stereo 1/8" Line In/Headphone jack, a micro-HDMI video output, and a USB port. Make use of a wide range of devices to boost your production capabilities: connect, stream, and share.
Charge Forward
All you need to power the Q4 is the single supplied lithium-ion (Li-Ion) battery, which can be recharged with the use of an optional AC adapter or by connecting the Q4 to your computer via USB. Battery life is approximately three hours when shooting video at 720p/30fps, or two hours when shooting high-definition 1080/30fps video, giving you the freedom to leave the studio behind and explore the world around you.
Flexible Formats
The Q4 records directly to SDXC cards up to 128GB in a variety of video and audio file formats, making it fully adaptable for your needs. The three HD settings provide maximum video quality while the two WVGA options can be used to conserve SD card space. The Q4 supports two audio file formats: WAV, up to 24-bit/96kHz, for uncompressed full fidelity sound, or AAC to conserve space.
FEATURES:
VIDEO
- HD video resolutions up to 1080p (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264)
- Capture more with the 130-degree wide angle lens
- Vari-angle LCD flips to lens side for easier self-shooting
- Three lighting presets (Auto / Concert Lighting / Night)
- Live-streaming function with HD video
AUDIO
- Up to 24-bit/96 kHz PCM audio
- Built in, professional quality stereo X/Y microphone
- Auto Gain and Low-Cut filter functions
- USB microphone function
- Includes Hairy Windscreen for field recording
PLUS...
- Removable LCD
- Rechargeable Li-ion battery. Up to three hours battery life
- HDMI out, headphone out, external mic/line in
- Accepts SDXC cards up to 128GB
- USB cable for charging and data transfer
SPECIFICATIONS:
Recording Media: SD/SDHC/SDXC card (up to 128GB)
Imaging Device: 1/3-inch 3-megapixels CMOS sensor
Optics Lens:
- Fixed Focus (55cm to infinity), F2.8,
- Focal distance about 22 mm (35 mm equivalent)
Video Format: MPEG-4 AVC / H.264（MOV）
Video Resolution: HD1080p 30fps, HD720p 60fps, HD720p 30fps, WVGA 60fps, WVGA 30fps
Audio Format:
- WAV (Quantization: 16/24bit, Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz)
- AAC (Bit Rate: 64 to 320kbps, Sampling Frequency: 48kHz)
Audio Functions: Lo-cut filter, Auto Gain (Concert / Solo / Meeting)
Image Functions: Angle of view adjustment, Scene selection (Auto / Concert Lighting / Night)
Display: 2.0" full-color LCD (detachable)
Built-in mic:
- X/Y stereo format (120)
- Maximum sound pressure input: 130dB SPL
- Input gain: +7dB to +47dB
Input connector:
- Combined line/mic stereo mini jack （can supply plug-in power）
- Input gain: +0dB to +26dB
Output connector:
- Combined line/headphones stereo mini jack
- Type D microHDMI
Built-in speaker: 400mW 8Ω, monaural speaker
USB: Mini B type （USB2.0 High Speed）, USB-VIDEO, USB-AUDIO functions
Power:
- Lithium-ion battery: DC 4.2V maximum voltage, DC 3.7V nominal voltage, 1050mAh capacity
- AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17, sold separately): DC 5V/1A
- USB bus power
Battery recharging times:
- USB: About 3 hours
- AC adapter: About 2 hours 15 minutes
Battery Life: 3 hours (when recording 720p/30fps video with LCD unit detached)
Dimensions:
- Recorder: 106.4 (W) x 57.8 (H) x 30.4 (D) mm (with X/Y mic stored)
- LCD unit: 40.1（W） x 48.4（H） x 73.6（D） mm
Weight:
- Recorder: 167g (without battery)
- LCD unit: 51g
Included accessories:
- Removable LCD unit, USB cable, Rechargable lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery (BT-02), Hairy windscreen, Hairy windscreen attachment screw, User guide
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Zoom Q4 3 of 3 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Winnipeg (Pembina), Manitoba
This is an excellent video recorder. Very easy to initially set up, and easy to find the optimal settings to produce the best quality of recording for my situation. The "concert" and "low light" settings are great features and produce quality video for indoor environments (my basement studio). Very happy with this product, highly recommend!
Posted by Bradley on Jan 2, 2016
Sounds Great, but..... 5 of 7 customers found this review helpful
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Closest Store Pickering, Ontario
This is a good cam...as long as you're shooting in significantly good lighting. I've been previously shooting short but frequent drum instructional videos in my basement studio, as of late, with my iPhone 5C. Because the phone doesn't have any variable record settings for audio, I've been just using my older Q3 for audio. It adds to the editing time, but does a good job. I was looking a proper HD cams for a while and decided on the Q4. After shooting a short sample vid as a test, I was pretty disappointed. I discovered two things. The Q4 is horrendous in low light settings. And the iPhone5 takes way better video than I realized. The difference under the same lighting conditions was literally night and day. Dramatically different. Super bright and crisp on the iPhone, dark, drab and grainy on the Q4. Since indoor shooting was the main purpose for the purchase, I returned it the next day. Sounds great, though.
Posted by anonymous on Aug 20, 2014
Protect your investment with the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty
A warranty can be a very important factor when making a buying decision. Because repairs can be very expensive in terms of parts and labour costs, manufacturers usually only provide one year limited warranties that generally only cover items that malfunction due to a manufacturer’s defect. With an important purchase such as a musical
instrument or piece of studio gear, however, many people want to have the peace of mind in knowing that their investment will be protected should the product no longer be performing at 100%.
Because of this, Long & McQuade provides our customers with a FREE one-year Performance Warranty on most of our products. The Long & McQuade Performance Warranty supplements the manufacturer’s warranty to ensure that our customers receive complete “no hassle” warranty coverage within their first year.
How does the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty differ from most manufacturers' warranties?
- Performance Guarantee: Normal wear and tear is covered, so your product will be performing as well as the day you purchased it for the entire duration of the coverage. Band and Orchestral Performance Warranty does not include replacing pads or cleaning for woodwind instruments, unless deemed necessary by our repair staff. Ultrasonic cleaning for brass instruments will be provided if deemed necessary by our repair staff, but is not routinely offered under the Performance Warranty.
- Product Replacement: If your product cannot be fixed or costs too much to fix, we will replace it with the equivalent model for no additional charge. If this is not possible, a full refund will be provided.
- No Lemon Policy: Your product will be replaced should the same problem occur multiple times.
- Convenient: Easy drop off and pick up of the product at any Long & McQuade location.
- Guitar Setup: Guitars purchased at Long & McQuade come with 1 free setup, to be redeemed within 1 year for new guitars and 90 days for used guitars.
- Loaners Available: A loaner product may be given while the product is being repaired.
- Power Surge Protection: Your product is covered even if damaged from a power surge.
- Accessory Coverage: Any peripheral devices or accessories that come with your product (i.e. foot pedal, case) are also covered.
- Commercial Use Coverage: Music and recording professionals who purchase gear for “heavy-use” commercial purposes will still be covered.
Long & McQuade reserves the right to restrict the purchase of additional years of Performance Warranty. Used products come with a 3-month Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Some products (i.e. computers, software, cymbals and other items) are covered only by the manufacturer‘s warranty. Consumables (i.e. strings, reeds, drum sticks, batteries, tubes, cross faders) are excluded as they are designed to be replaced. Cosmetic Damage, Accidental Damage, or problems caused by Humidity or Temperature Issues are not covered. Speakers damaged by overpowering are generally not covered. Our coverage does not provide compensation for loss of use. As of June 2018 the Performance Warranty is no longer transferable. The warranty is only valid in Canada.
Purchasing additional years of coverage
Some manufacturers provide warranties for longer than 1 year; however, these are usually limited warranties that do not provide the same coverage as the Long & McQuade Performance Warranty. Customers interested in more complete and convenient (but not necessarily longer) coverage are still able to purchase additional years of the Performance Warranty.
If you are interested in receiving this coverage for longer than one year, you have the option of purchasing additional years of the Performance Warranty. The pricing is as follows:
- NEW products: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
- USED products: 4% of the current new selling price to increase the warranty from 3 months to 1 year. 4% for each additional year.
- GUITARS: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year. $45 maximum. An additional free setup is not included with additional purchased years of Performance Warranty.
- BAND and ORCHESTRAL instruments: 4% of the current new selling price to double the warranty from 1 year to 2 years. 4% for each additional year.
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