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product_id: 449644196
title: "Q8n-4K 4K Video Camera for Musicians – 4k UHD camcorder with 4-track audio, XLR/Line, professional picture and sound for film, music, live streaming, creative content, black"
brand: "zoom"
price: "€ 872.90"
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# 4K UHD HDR video capture Intuitive touchscreen control 4-track pro audio with XLR inputs Q8n-4K 4K Video Camera for Musicians – 4k UHD camcorder with 4-track audio, XLR/Line, professional picture and sound for film, music, live streaming, creative content, black

**Brand:** zoom
**Price:** € 872.90
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🎬 Elevate your sound and vision — because your content deserves the spotlight.

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Q8n-4K 4K Video Camera for Musicians – 4k UHD camcorder with 4-track audio, XLR/Line, professional picture and sound for film, music, live streaming, creative content, black by zoom
- **How much does it cost?** € 872.90 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- zoom enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted zoom brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact & Mobile-Ready:** Lightweight design with a fold-out touchscreen lets you shoot and control effortlessly on the go.
- • **Cinematic 4K HDR Visuals:** Capture ultra-detailed, vibrant footage that makes your content pop in any feed.
- • **Modular Mic Compatibility:** Expand your sonic palette with Zoom mic capsules—customize your setup for every creative vibe.
- • **Seamless Live & Studio Use:** Micro-HDMI output and USB charging keep you connected and powered for streaming or recording sessions.
- • **Studio-Grade Audio Flexibility:** Dual XLR inputs plus built-in X/Y mics deliver pristine, multi-track sound for flawless music and podcasts.

## Overview

The Zoom Q8n-4K is a professional-grade 4K UHD camcorder tailored for musicians and content creators, combining stunning HDR video with advanced 4-track audio recording via built-in X/Y mics and dual XLR inputs. Its compact form factor, intuitive touchscreen, and modular mic support make it ideal for live performances, vlogging, and studio work, delivering versatile, high-quality audiovisual content in a single, portable device.

## Description

Professional 4K video recording with wide-angle lens and HDR. High-quality audio via built-in X/Y mics and XLR inputs. Perfect for concerts, vlogs, and podcasts. Compatible with Zoom mic capsules. Intuitive touchscreen for easy control.

Review: Easy to use. - Light and small Very easy and quick to set up n start recording. Simple menu system, limited video options but great sound options with two xlr inputs along with interchangeable mic modules make this great for musicians. Video performance is not the best, plenty of light required. Battery life isn't very good so get some extras. I like this wee camera though.
Review: A great audio camera with a few snags - I've received this camera a couple of weeks ago, and I took my time until I reviewed it, because it being so different, I had to put it through the paces and make sure it worked fine until I could properly review it. I still haven't field-tested it yet (i.e. taken it to shows), but I will share my experience while using it in my studio. It's a great little camera, and it certainly feels sturdy enough for its size. The body is a little bigger than the palm of your hand and the plastic feels nice, instead of cheap. The flip-out screen (a big bonus) handles well, but it does have a tendency to slouch JUST a touch. It's barely noticeable, but as you pop it out, you will see it. It doesn't prevent it from working however. On that topic, and being that it not only monitors the image, but it's also serves as a touch screen for the on board menus, I do wish it were more responsive, as it sometimes can be challenging just pressing that "X" button on the upper left corner. Not convenient if you're in any sort of live or working studio situation and you're changing settings. This handycam is comprised by a 160 degree camera, mimicking the GoPro look, which does fit a particular aesthetic and purpose, and will not please everybody. And if you're a serious user, the 5x digital zoom is basically just a gimmick, that no professional would ever use for anything other than to have with, as you can easily replicate whatever you're going for in post-production. This camera comes with an action prong to use with GoPro-like accessories, but because of its size and relative bulkiness, I wouldn't recommend it. The microphone is a beautifully crafted stereo microphone which is interchangeable with other Zoom mics from their audio recorders, which can be a huge plus if you need to have reference video in studio while aiming at a great sound recording. On the back, you have the XLR/jack inputs, which are a BIG plus on this handycam, since in music you never really know what's available. These work separately and the audio may be recorded onto a separate audio track synced with the video, or you may use the camera just as an audio recorder, which is equally great, if you "just" need to record that vocal or guitar part. For photographers/videographers, you also have the micro-HDMI output, which is awesome to monitor your image in a video studio, as well as a mini-jack output for whatever purpose you may need. (Mine is connected both to headphones and the stereo). The resolution you can record in goes well above Full HD, with around 2300 pixels in width, which sounds great. But despite the convenience, if your project is in Full HD or even 4K, you're stuck in the middle. 2300 pixels can be good for cropping out some of that fish-eye look, though. There are four ways to record audio and you can record it on four different tracks. The room microphone, which includes its own volume dial, will automatically take two, which will be split on a stereo track. Perfect for casually recording gigs. The other two are assigned to the XLR/jack inputs, and you can control the signal manually on the side dials, which really empowers you to record whatever you want, however you want it. And that brings me to the way you're recording your material. You can use a compressor, a leveler, a limiter, or no effect at all. The compressor will quickly adjust the volume of whatever it's recording to a certain decibel level. (If it's too loud, it will dampen the sound, if it's too low, it will increase the signal). The leveler will do pretty much the same, only slower. The limiter will only limit sounds that are too loud, or you can record with no effect at all. Similar analog systems will be more efficient in these tasks, but for the price, you can't really beat this sort of convenience. (I use the limiter for my podcasts, and it works great) This camera is USB-charged and packs a battery which allows for up to two hours of video recording, and it fits handily on the side, allowing you to replace it at a moment's notice. Just be advised: the camera will NOT charge if the USB is connected, as that connection will bypass the battery entirely. This is actually handy for when you need to continually use it as a webcam, as you can disconnect the battery altogether and save it from unnecessary repetitive charges which will ultimately drain it out. On previous iterations of this model, some users complained about the lens hood of the camera, and how it would very easily come off. I'm guessing Zoom worked on that, as on the date of this writing (December, 2016) I have no problem keeping it on. Be it because the camera is new or other factors, I can safely say that the only way the camera hood will come off is if you REALLY want it come off and give it a good pull. Other than that, you're good to go. And how do you start using this? Just by flipping out the screen and pressing that familiar-looking "power on/off" button. It takes about three seconds to load up and you're ready to go. Easy. I would just like to leave a word of caution, as this handycam inexplicably failed to boot up at one point under normal conditions despite my best efforts. Even when pressing the power-on button repeatedly, and at times for seconds at a time, even when I tried disconnecting the battery to then put it back again, for some reason that fails me, the camera took a long couple of minutes before it was able to boot up again. This left me with an uneasy feeling about using it professionally. Something similar happened again recently, but this time it took seconds, not minutes. So while I imagine that Zoom will be updating their firmware with some regularity, and although this only happened twice in my now frequent use of it, it's still useful to make it known that with the current firmware (Version 2.0), there may be room for error and then you may be all out of luck in a gig or in studio. On a minor note, while I find the design aspect of the foldable microphone cool, it can get in the way if you need a small overhead AND need to plug cables. When compacted, the microphone will come in the way of you connecting anything at all, so it's a small note to be mindful of. After all is said and done, I do recommend this if, above all else, you need an easy and compact way to record audio professionally, and if you're filming in a tight room (and don't mind the 160 degree angle), or just need scratch video to go along. There's a small compromise with this camera as far as the look of your shot goes, but it's worth it if you're mainly audio-oriented or just need a simple all-in-one solution. I'm pleased with it so far. I will update this review when I've field-tested it a couple of times.

## Features

- 4K VIDEO: Capture stunning 4K HDR footage with vivid detail.
- AUDIO QUALITY: Built-in X/Y mics and XLR inputs for pro-level sound.
- APPLICATIONS: Ideal for musicians, vloggers, and content creators.
- MODULARITY: Supports Zoom mic capsules for flexible recording.
- CONTROL: Touchscreen interface and compact design for mobile use.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B09SH1RJGJ |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| Best Sellers Rank | 16,371 in Musical Instruments & DJ ( See Top 100 in Musical Instruments & DJ ) 29 in Portable Recording Devices |
| Brand | Zoom |
| Colour | Black |
| Customer Reviews | 3.8 3.8 out of 5 stars (311) |
| Date First Available | 15 Mar. 2022 |
| Delivery information | We cannot deliver certain products outside mainland UK ( Details ). We will only be able to confirm if this product can be delivered to your chosen address when you enter your delivery address at checkout. |
| Guaranteed software updates until | unknown |
| Item model number | Q8n-4K/220GL |
| Package Dimensions L x W x H | 21.7 x 16.2 x 9 centimetres |
| Package Weight | 0.73 Kilograms |
| Part number | Q8n-4K/220GL |
| Style | Q8n-4K |
| Warranty description | 2 year warranty. |

## Product Details

- **Battery life:** 1.33 Hours
- **Brand:** Zoom
- **Compatible devices:** Personal Computer, Laptop, Tablet
- **Digital recording time:** 2 hours 30 minutes
- **Format:** WAV
- **Hardware interface:** USB
- **Headphone jack:** 3.5 millimeters
- **Memory storage capacity:** 1 TB
- **Microphone form factor:** Lavalier
- **Number of batteries:** 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to use.
*by U***. on 6 March 2024*

Light and small Very easy and quick to set up n start recording. Simple menu system, limited video options but great sound options with two xlr inputs along with interchangeable mic modules make this great for musicians. Video performance is not the best, plenty of light required. Battery life isn't very good so get some extras. I like this wee camera though.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great audio camera with a few snags
*by C***T on 8 December 2016*

I've received this camera a couple of weeks ago, and I took my time until I reviewed it, because it being so different, I had to put it through the paces and make sure it worked fine until I could properly review it. I still haven't field-tested it yet (i.e. taken it to shows), but I will share my experience while using it in my studio. It's a great little camera, and it certainly feels sturdy enough for its size. The body is a little bigger than the palm of your hand and the plastic feels nice, instead of cheap. The flip-out screen (a big bonus) handles well, but it does have a tendency to slouch JUST a touch. It's barely noticeable, but as you pop it out, you will see it. It doesn't prevent it from working however. On that topic, and being that it not only monitors the image, but it's also serves as a touch screen for the on board menus, I do wish it were more responsive, as it sometimes can be challenging just pressing that "X" button on the upper left corner. Not convenient if you're in any sort of live or working studio situation and you're changing settings. This handycam is comprised by a 160 degree camera, mimicking the GoPro look, which does fit a particular aesthetic and purpose, and will not please everybody. And if you're a serious user, the 5x digital zoom is basically just a gimmick, that no professional would ever use for anything other than to have with, as you can easily replicate whatever you're going for in post-production. This camera comes with an action prong to use with GoPro-like accessories, but because of its size and relative bulkiness, I wouldn't recommend it. The microphone is a beautifully crafted stereo microphone which is interchangeable with other Zoom mics from their audio recorders, which can be a huge plus if you need to have reference video in studio while aiming at a great sound recording. On the back, you have the XLR/jack inputs, which are a BIG plus on this handycam, since in music you never really know what's available. These work separately and the audio may be recorded onto a separate audio track synced with the video, or you may use the camera just as an audio recorder, which is equally great, if you "just" need to record that vocal or guitar part. For photographers/videographers, you also have the micro-HDMI output, which is awesome to monitor your image in a video studio, as well as a mini-jack output for whatever purpose you may need. (Mine is connected both to headphones and the stereo). The resolution you can record in goes well above Full HD, with around 2300 pixels in width, which sounds great. But despite the convenience, if your project is in Full HD or even 4K, you're stuck in the middle. 2300 pixels can be good for cropping out some of that fish-eye look, though. There are four ways to record audio and you can record it on four different tracks. The room microphone, which includes its own volume dial, will automatically take two, which will be split on a stereo track. Perfect for casually recording gigs. The other two are assigned to the XLR/jack inputs, and you can control the signal manually on the side dials, which really empowers you to record whatever you want, however you want it. And that brings me to the way you're recording your material. You can use a compressor, a leveler, a limiter, or no effect at all. The compressor will quickly adjust the volume of whatever it's recording to a certain decibel level. (If it's too loud, it will dampen the sound, if it's too low, it will increase the signal). The leveler will do pretty much the same, only slower. The limiter will only limit sounds that are too loud, or you can record with no effect at all. Similar analog systems will be more efficient in these tasks, but for the price, you can't really beat this sort of convenience. (I use the limiter for my podcasts, and it works great) This camera is USB-charged and packs a battery which allows for up to two hours of video recording, and it fits handily on the side, allowing you to replace it at a moment's notice. Just be advised: the camera will NOT charge if the USB is connected, as that connection will bypass the battery entirely. This is actually handy for when you need to continually use it as a webcam, as you can disconnect the battery altogether and save it from unnecessary repetitive charges which will ultimately drain it out. On previous iterations of this model, some users complained about the lens hood of the camera, and how it would very easily come off. I'm guessing Zoom worked on that, as on the date of this writing (December, 2016) I have no problem keeping it on. Be it because the camera is new or other factors, I can safely say that the only way the camera hood will come off is if you REALLY want it come off and give it a good pull. Other than that, you're good to go. And how do you start using this? Just by flipping out the screen and pressing that familiar-looking "power on/off" button. It takes about three seconds to load up and you're ready to go. Easy. I would just like to leave a word of caution, as this handycam inexplicably failed to boot up at one point under normal conditions despite my best efforts. Even when pressing the power-on button repeatedly, and at times for seconds at a time, even when I tried disconnecting the battery to then put it back again, for some reason that fails me, the camera took a long couple of minutes before it was able to boot up again. This left me with an uneasy feeling about using it professionally. Something similar happened again recently, but this time it took seconds, not minutes. So while I imagine that Zoom will be updating their firmware with some regularity, and although this only happened twice in my now frequent use of it, it's still useful to make it known that with the current firmware (Version 2.0), there may be room for error and then you may be all out of luck in a gig or in studio. On a minor note, while I find the design aspect of the foldable microphone cool, it can get in the way if you need a small overhead AND need to plug cables. When compacted, the microphone will come in the way of you connecting anything at all, so it's a small note to be mindful of. After all is said and done, I do recommend this if, above all else, you need an easy and compact way to record audio professionally, and if you're filming in a tight room (and don't mind the 160 degree angle), or just need scratch video to go along. There's a small compromise with this camera as far as the look of your shot goes, but it's worth it if you're mainly audio-oriented or just need a simple all-in-one solution. I'm pleased with it so far. I will update this review when I've field-tested it a couple of times.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best of the Best for Studio Standard Home Recording.
*by A***R on 19 December 2023*

I'm super impressed with this device. The Sound truly excellent. The Video is also extremely good. I don't understand why people are leaving such bad reviews for this product. The menu system is very easy to use and set up. Out of the box, without even looking at the instructions I had my recording set up and ready to go. Some file size Information that I found very hard to find online: Decive set at 720p, 30FPS, 44hz, recording for 10 mins produces a single .mov file, size 750MB. I emailed zoom corp and a few music stores and they couldn't tell me this information. For some odd reason nobody new this so thought I'd post it on my review. If you're a musician and need a reliable, quick method to record professional video with amazing audio, look no further and just buy this product.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Zoom Q8n-4k Video Handy Recorder | 4k UHD camcorder with 4-track audio | XLR/line | professional picture and sound for film, music, live streaming, creative content | black
- Zoom BTA 1/UK Bluetooth Adapter

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