Product Review

The Zoom Q8 is a handy video recorder that captures high-quality video with incredible audio. Designed with the musician in mind, the Q8 records video clips as MOV files in Full HD 1080p or 720p at 30 or 60 fps. Beyond Full HD it captures at resolutions up to 2304x1296 at 30 fps and the Q8 records to SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards up to 128GB. You can capture your instrument and yourself from only a few feet away with super clear and detailed recording, thanks to the wide-angle lens with a 160° FOV, which also offers 5 narrower FOV options and a f/2.0 max aperture for clear images in low-light settings. The Q8 is also capable of recording professional-quality audio, with a detachable X/Y stereo mic that has 2 unidirectional condenser mics that can handle high volume music and other loud sounds up to 140 dB SPL and input gain up to +47. The Q8 is easy to use with a 2.7" LCD touchscreen and intuitive controls and records up to 24-bit/96 kHz. Additionally, you can use the USB port to connect to a computer and the recorder will serve as a card reader, USB mic, or a web camera to stream audio and video. There is an HDMI output, dual XLR/TRS combo input jacks with selectable phantom power and -20 dB pad, and a 1/4"-20 threaded hole to attach to a mic stand or clamp it to a guitar. If you're looking for a high-quality filming solution, the Zoom Q8 has all the features that make it the ideal choice.