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Zoom - Q8 ZOOM

Description

HD video and Four-Track Audio Recorder.

The Q8 marries high-definition video with high-resolution audio, making it the perfect camera for music and video creators everywhere. Its 160 degree wide-angle lens and digital zoom ensure that you'll always capture the complete picture. Combine that with ZOOM's groundbreaking interchangeable mic capsule system and two XLR-TRS combo inputs, and you have a world of audio options.

The Q8 offers a large full-color LCD touchscreen for ease of use, along with a wealth of advanced features. Dual combo XLR/TRS inputs allow the connection of external microphones and line-level sources, and a built-in speaker and stereo Headphone/Line Out jack provide audio monitoring; there's even an HDMI output for video monitoring.

Its high-quality 160-degree wide-angle lens and flexible mounting options mean that you can shoot high-def video anywhere you go. Plus, there's a USB output that allows the Q8 to be interconnected with your computer so you can use it with your favorite streaming or editing software.

Q8 Features at a glance:

* Records directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, up to 128GB
* High-quality 160 degree wide angle lens with selectable viewing angles (F 2.0/16.6mm)
* Uses a system of interchangeable audio input capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera
* Supplied detachable stereo X/Y microphone (XYQ-8)
* Compatible with all Zoom microphone capsules (sold separately)
* Full-color rotating LCD touchscreen
* Support for five HD video modes, up to 2304 x 1296 pixels (3M HD), as well as two WVGA modes
* Frame rates of up to 60 fps for capturing fast action video and slow motion playback
* Three imaging sense options (AUTO/CONCERT/NIGHT) for use in all lighting environments
* Self timer
* Digital zoom
* Records video in MOV format (with or without audio)
* Records audio in AAC and WAV formats, up to 24-bit/96k
* Up to four tracks of simultaneous audio recording
* Two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, each with selectable phantom power and -20dB pad
* Analog-style gain controls for each input
* Built-in audio mixer
* Stereo link function
* Built-in compressor, limiter, and leveler
* MS Matrix function converts Mid-Side signal from external mics to standard stereo
* Supplied foam windscreen and low-cut filter for the elimination of low-frequency noise and rumble
* Dedicated Headphone output / Line out
* Built-in speaker for fast monitoring
* HDMI video output for connection to HDTVs, selectable between NTSC and PAL
* USB interface for live streaming and data transfer to and from computer editing software
* Webcam and USB mic function for use with external devices such as computers and iPads (Apple Camera Connection Kit required)
* Direct monitoring for zero latency during use as a USB mic
* Compatible with USTREAM Producer, Flash live Media Encorder, Skype, and other popular streaming applications
* SD card reader function
* Rechargeable Li-Ion battery (chargeable via USB or optional AC adapter)
* Battery life of more than 2 hours
* Standard tripod mount
* Includes tripod-to-three-prong converter for compatibility with all action camera mounts