Zoom Q8 video audio recorder

Records directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards, up to 128GB

High-quality 160° wide-angle lens with selectable viewing angles (F2.0/16.6mm)

Uses a system of interchangeable microphone capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lens of a camera

Supplied detachable stereo X/Y microphone (XYQ-8)

Compatible with most Zoom microphone capsules (sold separately); not compatible with EXH-6 TRS/XLR Combo Input Capsule

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 60fps for capturing fast action video and slow motion playback

10 “Scene” options for use in different lighting environments, plus five steps of digital zoom

Self-timer

4x 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

Auto-Gain control, plus built-in compressor and limiter

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 softwaree

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

Built-in standard tripod mount

Includes tripod-to-three-prong converter for compatibility with all action camera mounts