Reddit reviews Zoom F8 MultiTrack Field Recorder
We found 2 Reddit comments about Zoom F8 MultiTrack Field Recorder. Here are the top ones, ranked by their Reddit score.
8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer for filmmakers, sound designers, and production sound recordists8 high-quality, super low-noise mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain, less than -127 dB EIN, and +4 dB line inputsRock-solid Time Code with 0.2ppm accuracy - I/O on standard BNC connectors; drop frame/non-drop formats with Jam SyncCompact and lightweight aluminum chassis, weighing just 2 pounds (without batteries)Free Zoom F8 Control App for iOS via iTunes allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadata entry
/u/schlonger_donger - you might want to consider saving some money by taking an intermediate step between the DR-40 and the [$999.99 Zoom F8] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B012XFT0XC/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B012XFT0XC&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20) - the [$599.99 Tascam-701D] (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01BFUX76W/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B01BFUX76W&linkCode=as2&tag=battleforthew-20).
Here is Sam Mallery's view: ["First Thoughts on the Tascam DR-701D Field Recorder"] (http://www.sam-mallery.com/2015/12/first-thoughts-on-the-tascam-dr-701d-field-recorder/)
"Only" 4 XLR inputs and 6 tracks, but the preamps are darned quiet (-124 dB EIN compared to the F8's -127 dB) and it might an easier transition, since you're coming from another Tascam product.
And no, you won't need a mixer with the DR-701D either.
Hope this is helpful and best of luck with your audio upgrade!
Mmm mmm love the Motu 828 Mk2, but you probably need a portable digital field recorder.
The 2016 TEC Award shows this: Recording Devices
Zoom/F8 MultiTrack Field Recorder
I have one of these antiquated things, it works fine, can do line-in via 1/8" 3.5mm stereo mini-jack. There are other models of this format. Good luck.
edit: but you would probably need a mixer to go with handheld recorder. Why not use a Marantz cassette? Marantz has made about 20 models of field recorders both analog and digital, some have XLR in. They all have built-in limiting. In the US, if you hunt and peck via eBay you can usually find something for 5 cents on the dollar. You can probably do the same thing in the UK. Often I feel a little guilty some of the used gear deals I locate online. Also, do you know anyone? Can you just borrow something instead of own it?
You also need to clarify if you require phantom power, but you can do that with an inline battery-powered phantom power supply.
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I could probably do what you are trying to do with my cheep-bone Edirol R-09, 2 condenser mics -> a battery powered phantom power suppy -> 2 direct boxes -> 2x 1/4" to stereo 1/8" 3.5mm adapter wire to -> Edirol.
Then go home, eject the sd card from the Edirol, put it in the card reader, and offload the 2-channel .wav or .mp3 files.