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Zoom F8 Supplementary Manual

Zoom F8 Supplementary Manual

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Version 4.1 Supplementary Manual
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Summary of Contents for Zoom F8

  • Page 1 Version 4.1 Supplementary Manual © 2017 ZOOM CORPORATION Copying or reprinting this manual in part or in whole without permission is prohibited.
  • Page 2: Setting The Format Of Ambisonic Mode

    Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode By connecting mics that can output ambisonics A-format signals to Inputs 1–4, audio can be converted to ambi- sonics B-format and recorded. Press to select the format, and press to select INPUT, and press to select “Ambisonic Mode”...
  • Page 3 Multi Track Field Recorder FuMa Ambisonics A (Stereo Monitor) This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics This saves the signals from Inputs 1-4 as a 4-channel poly- FuMa B-format, and saves them as a 4-channel polyphonic phonic file without converting them to an ambisonics B-for- file.
  • Page 4 Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode (continued) FuMa(Dual) FuMa + Ambisonics A This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics This converts the signals from Inputs 1-4 to the ambisonics FuMa B-format, and saves them as a 4-channel polyphonic file. FuMa B-format, and records them to tracks 1-4.
  • Page 5 When PFL mode is • A ZOOM mic capsule can only be used when the format of Ambi- set to PFL, you can monitor sounds before they are converted sonic Mode is Off.
  • Page 6 Setting the format of Ambisonic Mode (continued) When Ambisonic Mode is enabled, the Home Screen will appear as follows. Format name Track 1-4 fader Pan disable <Trim Knob Option: Trim> <Trim Knob Option: Mixer>...
  • Page 7: Setting The Mic Position Used For Ambisonic Recording (Mic Position)

    Multi Track Field Recorder Setting the mic position used for ambisonic recording (Mic Position) By setting the mic orientation used during ambisonic recording as an parameter, proper positioning can be maintained when converting to ambisonic B format if the mic orientation is changed from upright to upside down or horizontal.
  • Page 8 Setting the mic position used for ambisonic recording (Mic Position) (continued) Upright HINT • Using the mic upright is recommended for ambisonic recording in order to minimize reflections from the floor and the mic itself. • When it is difficult to use the mic in an upright orientation, you can place it upside down or pointing forward and change the Mic Position setting accordingly.
  • Page 9 ZOOM CORPORATION 4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan http://www.zoom.co.jp Z2I-3173-01...