Zoom Q8n-4k Handy Video Recorder

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USB mic function (with low-latency direct monitoring) when used with computers and iOS devices (Apple Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required for use with iOS devices) Leider gibt es auch keinen Line in Eingang der manchmal sehr praktisch ist und Zoom H4 n Pro dabei ist.

When it's time to capture audio, you can use the included microphone capsule or the two mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors to use your mic of choice. The inputs feature -20dB pads for recording hot signals or in loud environments and optional phantom power. Gain levels are easily controlled with the independent wheel knobs for each channel and there’s a handy low-cut filter that can help define voice recordings. The built-in limiter and compressor are on hand to enhance and polish your audio signals. Adapt To Any Context The Zoom Q8n-4K can also serve as an upgrade for your laptop’s integrated front camera when you attend zoom(!) calls, for example. To do so, you have to connect the camera to your computer via USB (Type C). However, the Q8n-4K is then limited to 1080p video und 48 kHz/16-Bit audio. Image credit: Zoom More specsWe took the Zoom Q8n-4K out to a nearby park. With the camera set to 4K at 30 fps, we experience some noticeable grain in our image’s dark to somewhat dark areas. Even in a well-lit environment, there was grain. It was clear that the camera wouldn’t fare too well in low-lit situations. The camera’s lighting filters also do little to help its low-light image quality. When recording, we swapped between the settings and found that the camera’s image was either too dark to capture details in the shadows or too bright to capture elements like the sky or bright areas. If shooting with this camera outside, we would recommend using the auto setting. This ensures that, if there’s a change in the lighting as the day progresses, the camera can try its best to correct it. Two XLR inputs that can be connected to an external microphone / line (phantom power / -20dB PAD compatible) Audio is being recorded in up to 96 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit WAV. 48 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit and 44.1 kHz/24-bit, 16-bit are also available. As far as advanced audio filters go, the Zoom Q8n-4K offers the following: A must-have for all content creators in the modern age, the Q8n-4K features USB connectivity to stream directly to your favourite online platforms such as Twitch, Facebook or YouTube. An onboard LCD 180-degree rotatable screen and headphone connection let you monitor your visuals and audio simultaneously to get the shot right the first time and get your content online faster than ever. Lithium-ion battery: DC 4.2 V maximum voltage, DC 3.7 V nominal voltage, 1600 mAh capacity AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A

USB connection for use as PC/Mac webcam for live streaming (HD1080p quality, 16Bit/48kHz audio quality) If an item can not be repaired, a similar alternative product or cash discount (as defined in this policy) will be offered When it comes to in-camera image adjustments and presets on the Q8n-4K, there are a few. The camera features just a few brightness adjustments: bright, normal and dark. These lighting presents are accessible through the camera’s BRIGHT button placed on the right side of the LCD screen. Essentially, these modes digitally brighten or darken the image. You can’t customize these modes, so they’re only useful in specific situations. Sometimes, they will work, and sometimes they won’t — you can’t customize the boost in brightness levels to your particular shooting situation. You can also plug an instrument into the mic input, allowing for multi-layered recording. It can also handle the main outputs from a mixing console. All-in-all, it’s a unique feature that you would be hard-pressed to find on a camera at a competitive price point. Audio settings

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The battery life isn’t overly impressive and Zoom states that when recording 4K it will only last for around 1 hour and 20 minutes. In HD it can go for around 2 hours and 30 minutes. The Q8n-4K can also be powered via mains power. Price & Availability Collection and delivery costs are included for the first 2 years in the event of an item becoming faulty The ability to visually capture a recording session while also recording top-notch audio is paramount for most of these musicians. I don’t want to say that the additional video features are just “nice-to-have”, but of course the sound is the prime focus here. image credit: Zoom For remote filming, the Q8n-4K offers flexible powering options, either via the integrated rechargeable battery or via an external AC adapter. Using the rechargeable battery, you can enjoy filming for up to 1.5 hours even at the highest audio and visual settings! What's Included

However, the camera still struggles to capture details in shadows and low-light conditions. We shot late in the afternoon during our test, so we had plenty of light and shadows to go around. In broad daylight, the camera captures a reasonable amount of detail for its price point. However, there’s only so much detail its 16-megapixel sensor can capture. To compare, its image quality is about on par with a standard smartphone, which also averages around 12 to 16 megapixels. Effects to improve recording quality (Limiter / Compressor / Leveler / DeEsser / NoiseGate) and switchable low-cut filter For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs. The contents of this document and the specifications of the product could be changed without notice.

Though the Q8n-4K boasts a notable boost in image quality over the Q8, its performance in low light situations still struggles. There was noticeable grain when we tested the Q8n-4K in low light, even in its night mode. It’s a huge qualm, considering it’s marketed as a camera intended for capturing live concerts. For indoor concerts or night concerts, there will be noticeable grain, especially considering there’s no ISO control. While the camera does feature two lighting modes for low light and in-door settings, they do little to reduce the grain. Stabilization The Zoom Q8n-4K features a f/2.8, 150-degree wide-angle lens. Compared to the Q8’s f/2.0, 160-degree lens, the Q8n-4 K’s lens has a higher F-stop and a lower field of view. Overall, the image looks slightly darker than the Q8, which is great in our opinion. When shooting in outdoor settings, the Q8n-4K captures enough light to create a pleasing-looking balance of light with fewer blowouts. This cookie stores user-like settings for the chat system provider, which are required for our online chat service. Trusted Shops

Helping you navigate the Q8n-4K are 11 small rubber buttons surrounding the LCD screen. Most of these buttons toggle through a selection of options (e.g. Mode cycles through four video and/or audio recording options, Res cycles through 4K/1080p/720p, FOV steps through five angles from Wide to Telephoto) and this makes the unit instantly user friendly. Changing a setting is no more complicated than pressing the right button a couple of times until you’re on the setting you want. Of course, this also means if you want to change settings in a fine grain fashion, you can’t. For example, image exposure is set using the Scene and Bright buttons: the first offers five pre-programmed ‘looks’ (Auto, Indoor, Outdoor, Concert Light, Night) and the latter is the equivalent of exposure compensation on a camera (High, Normal, Low). No shutter speed, ISO or white balance settings in sight – which some will hate, and others will love. SOUND ADVICE Capture every instrument and voice of your band by running the main outputs of a mixing board right to your Q8n-4K.Record in 4K resolution at 30fps. With the F2.8/150º wide-angle lens, five field of view (FOV) settings, and brightness adjustments, the Q8n-4K produces vivid video quality at every shoot.

Egal wie man ausleuchtet, man bekommt mit bester Ausleuchtung und ohne dunkle Bereiche höchstens ein akzeptables Video hin, sobald aber die Ausleuchtung nur ein bisschen schlechter ist geht steil bergab. Scene’ options for use in different lighting environments, including ‘Auto’ setting that intelligently adapts to your environment A dedicated audio section lets you record in stunning 24-bit / 96kHz audio resolution using either the interchangeable onboard X/Y microphone or using your own microphones via the XLR microphone inputs. Alternatively, use all four microphone inputs simultaneously, including your own condenser microphones thanks to phantom power capabilities. The camera on the Q8n-4K uses a 1/2.3″ 16MP CMOS Sensor and a F2.8 / wide-angle 150° lens. There is 5 types of scene settings (Auto / Indoor / Outdoor / Night / Concert Light) that you can choose from and 3 levels of brightness adjustment.