ZOOM F8 Multi Track Field Recorder

Advances in video have made filmmaking accessible to creators everywhere. But the accessibility of professional audio devices has not kept pace. Field recorders, with essential features such as time code, have been unobtainable for most. Until now. The F8 is made for serious filmmakers and sound designers. With 8-input/10-track recording, super low-noise preamps, and support for 24-bit/192 kHz audio, the F8 captures the highest-quality audio.


Mic pre's
Outfitted with our finest mic preamps to date, the F8 features an extremely low noise floor (?127 dBu EIN) and high gain (up to 75 dB), with +4 dB line inputs.


High-resolution audio and advanced limiters
The F8 can record at 24-bit/192 kHz resolution and is equipped with onboard limiters designed to provide overload protection. Limiting can be applied to all 8 channels simultaneously at full resolution, with 10dB of headroom and controls for setting threshold, attack, and release.

Time code with pinpoint accuracy
The F8ʼs time code is state-of-the-art. It utilizes a Temperature Compensated Crystal Oscillator (TCXO) that generates time code at 0.2 ppm accuracy, enabling rock-solid syncing of audio and video.

The F8 supports all standard dropframe and non-drop formats, and can jam sync to time code being provided by external devices. An input and output are provided on standard BNC connectors, enabling easy integration into any rig.


Weight and build
The F8 is not only versatile and feature rich, it is the smallest field recorder with eight XLR combo inputs ever made. Weighing just 2.1 pounds (without batteries), its aluminum chassis is both rugged and durable.

Out in the field, it's important to be able to quickly check levels as you're recording. With the F8, it's simple. A single display lets you monitor single or multiple tracks, as well as any of the Main or Sub outputs, via a dedicated ?" headphone jack with a front panel volume control. Signals can be freely routed to the left and/or right headphone channels, pre- or post-fader, and the headphone output can be switched to mono. You can set headphone alert tones for low battery, recording start/stop, or recording errors. The F8 comes equipped with a built-in 100 mW headphone amplifier, allowing you to monitor in the noisiest of environments.

Simultaneus Playback Tracks:

The APH-2n optional accessory pack includes seven tools for use with the H2n. The remote control can be used to start, stop and pause recordings as well as to add marks. The other accessories in the pack are a windscreen that reduces wind and breath noise, a mic clip adapter for use with a mic stand, a tabletop tripod with extendable legs, a padded-shell case, an AC adapter and a USB cable.

• Recording media: SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB)
• Recording format

• Number of channels: 4-channel (stereo × 2, mono × 4)
• Analog audio input

• Set to "LINE“

• 1/2 connector

• CAMERA IN connector

• LINE OUT connector

• CAMERA OUT connector

• PHONES connector

• REMOTE Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack
• Power: 4 AA batteries(Alkaline or NI-MH), USB bus power, Dedicated AC adapter(TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately), Dedicated external battery pack(TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)
• Power consumption: 5.0W
• Continuous operation time: 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit rec, Phantom power not used
• Dimensions: 169(W)×55.2(H)×106.5(D)mm (with the top adapter attached)
• Weight: 625g ( including batteries) / 530g (without batteries )

Designed for Windows based Pro Tools systems, the affordable Digidesign Pro Tools Custom Keyboard WIN let users work faster in their Pro Tools environment by providing direct access to primary transport and editing functions.

The Digidesign Pro Tools Custom Keyboard use the same symbols and color coding system built into the keyboards on the ICON D-Control worksurface and the other Digidesign control surfaces while retaining all the conventional alphanumeric labels that appear on standard computer keyboards. The Digidesign Pro Tools Custom Keyboard provides plug-and-play USB connectivity and offers a fresh new look at a lower price than ever before. The keyboard also supports a PS-2 connection for maximum compatibility.

Digidesign Pro Tools Custom Keyboard WIN Features

• Text and icons for main Pro Tools custom key commands, in addition to standard keyboard alphanumeric lettering
• Windows - PS-2 connection cord and USB adapter for easy connection with either method

Tuner + Metronome + Recorder - All in One Unit!
The TMR-50 - Your Ideal Practice Partner

Highlights:

• Tuner, metronome, and recorder can be used simultaneously or independently.
  
• Internal mic and speaker make it easy to record and play back your performance
  
• Loop Play function lets you repeat a desired region of a recorded track
  
• High-quality linear PCM recording/playback
  
• Record up to 100 tracks (approximately total 20 minutes)
  
• USB port lets you transfer recorded data and song files between the TMR-50 and your computer
  
• Newly designed highly responsive LCD needle-type meter
  
• Wide detection range from C1 to C8
  
• The Sound Out function produces a reference tone in a three-octave range from the built-in speaker
  
• The Sound Back function generates the reference tone that's closest to the input sound, while the meter indicates the pitch discrepancy between the reference and the input sound - a great function for ear training!
  
• Calibration supports a range of concert pitches
  
• Marks indicate pure major and minor third intervals
  
• Wide tempo range of 30--252 beats per minute
  
• 15 rhythm variations let you practice with a broad range of musical styles
  
• Easy tempo settings with two types of tempo step patterns plus a tap tempo function
  
• Large LCD with backlight brightness that's adjustable over two levels for enhanced visibility
  
• Your choice of body color: black or pearl white
  
• Convenient key layout, and newly designed stand and battery cover
  
• Memory Backup and Auto Power Off
  

Korg's popular TM series of tuner/metronome units is loved by players who practice to perfect their musical skills. Now joining the lineup is the TMR-50, which adds recorder functionality to the already impressive list of features. An extremely valuable way to improve your playing ability is to identify the problem areas that need work, and then practice to improve those areas. With its built-in mic and speaker, the TMR-50 makes it easy to practice this way. It provides high-quality linear PCM recording and a USB port for convenient usage with your computer. The TMR-50 features equally robust capabilities for its tuner and metronome functionality that will help you improve your sense of pitch and rhythm. Two choices of color are available: black and pearl white. Whether you're in a brass band or an orchestra, the TMR-50 is the ideal partner for anyone who wants to improve their playing.

Recording format:

PCM audio format, WAV format (extension: .wav) 44.1 kHz@16-bit

Available recording time:

Maximum approx. 20 minutes (Internal Memory size is 120 MB)

Total number of tracks:

Up to 100 tracks

Tuning:

12 note equal temperament

Detection range:

C1 (32.70 Hz) ~ C8 (4186 Hz), Using Sine Wave.

Reference tone:

            C3 (130.81 Hz) ~ C6 (1046.50Hz), 3 Octave.

Tuning Mode:

            Meter Mode (AUTO), Sound Out Mode (MANUAL), Sound Back Mode (AUTO)

Calibration range:

A4 = 410 ~ 480 Hz (1 Hz steps)

Detection accuracy:

+/- 1 cent

Sound precision:

+/-1 cent

Tempo range:

Quarter Note = 30 to 252 BPM

Tempo setting:

3 Types:       Pendulum Step

Full Step

Tap Tempo

Beat range:

            Total 10 beats: "0 to 9" as "Quarter-note" Rhythm

Rhythm pattern:

Duplets, triplets, triplets without the center beat, quadruplets, and quadruplets without the center beats

Tempo accuracy:

±0.3%

Terminals:

            Input (f6.3mm, Mono-Standard Jack type)

            Headphones (f3.5mm, Stereo-mini Jack type)           

            USB (mini-Type B)      

Internal Speaker:

            Dynamic Speaker (f28 mm)                                                             

Power (Battery):

AAA battery (3.0 V) x 2

Manganese batteries or alkaline batteries, Ni-MH: Nickel metal hydride

Battery Life:

Recorder ... Approximately 16/13/11 hours

(Backlight: off/soft/auto, using alkaline batteries. Maximum of 20 minutes per

recording.)

Tuner ... Approximately 24/22/20 hours

(Backlight: off/soft/auto, A4 continuous input, using alkaline batteries)

Metronome ... Approximately 18/16/14 hours

(Backlight: off/soft/auto, tempo 120, 4 beats, maximum volume, using alkaline batteries)

Dimensions (W x D x H):

111 x 82 x 18 mm / 4/37 x 3.23 x 0.71 inches

Weight:

119 g / 4.19 oz (Including battery)

Included items:

AAA battery (3.0 V) x 2 for verifying proper operation

USB Cable

Options:

            Contact Mic = CM-100L

Computer Requirements

Windows:

A computer that satisfies the operating requirements of Microsoft Windows XP/Windows Vista/Windows 7 and is equipped with a USB port

Macintosh:

The Apogee X-VID-SYC-GEN Video Expansion Card is designed to fit in the X-Series card slot located in the rear panel of the Apogee Big Ben Master Digital Clock (sold separately). Allows all functions to be controlled from the Big Ben user interface and generates video and provides genlocking function. In genlocking mode the source video-signal will be re-clocked and regenerated, maintaining the same
field and colorburst phase information, but stripped of its line information and replaced by video-black. In slave mode the board will auto-detect the incoming video-standard and configure itself accordingly. The video input is of very high tolerance and will even lock to unstable sources like VCR's.

The Apogee X-VID-SYC-GEN Video Expansion Board has three modes of operation.
•Master mode: The user selects the video format on the frontpanel of the Big Ben. The Big Ben will slave to the generated video signal


•Attended Slave mode: The video board will be configured to autodetect and genlock to the incoming video. The Big Ben will slave to the incoming video signal

•Unattended Slave mode: The video board will be configured to autodetect and genlock to the incoming video. The Big Ben is not clocking to the Video board and therefore both will function independently

• Support for PAL, NTSC and 60 Hz B&W standards
• One composite video input and three composite video outputs
• Can operate as a master black-burst generator
• Can operate as genlocking slave device