Zoom Q2n-4K Ultra HD Handy Video Recorder
The 4K Camera for Musicians.The Zoom Q2n-4K combines unrivaled audio with crisp 4K imaging to completely capture your rehearsals, performances and live streams like never before.
PointEasily capture your full band or solo act using five field of view (FOV) settings.
AIMThe Q2n-4K’s 150-degree lens and color LCD make it easy to frame the perfect shot.
CaptureAt the touch of a button, the Q2n-4K captures premium video recording at up to 4K Ultra HD resolution.
Sound As Good As You LookYou work hard to cultivate your sound. The Q2n-4K's X/Y stereo microphones are designed to handle everything from saxophone to heavy metal.
The Camera for Lights & ActionStage lights can overexpose your video and can ruin a good take. The Q2n-4K’s high dynamic range (HDR) technology automatically adjusts the exposure, so your lighting effects don’t blow out the shot.
Setting the Scene12 ‘Scene’ presets allow you to record your performances in a wide range of environments, including "Jazz Club", "Concert Light", "Dance Club", and "Outdoor". The Q2n-4K even features an "Auto" scene setting, which will detect your current lighting and select the appropriate balance for you.
MonitoringMonitor your audio via headphones with the Q2n-4K’s 1/8" stereo output jack.
Live Stream with Great AudioThe Q2n-4K is the ultimate musician’s webcam, able to stream performances live to Facebook, YouTube, Twitch and more. You can also output the Q2n-4K’s audio to your iOS device* for mobile podcasting and streaming.
*iPad Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required (sold separately).
Watch it on a Big ScreenWith a micro HDMI video output, the Q2n-4K lets you watch your video in high definition on your TV.
4X the 4KGet up to 4x the recording time with a BCQ-2n battery case.
The Q2n-4K can also be powered by any third-party USB power supply.
Video and audio file typesVideo (with audio) is recorded as a MPEG-4 (MOV) file. When using the "Camera Off" mode, audio data can be saved independently in uncompressed WAV format (up to 24-bit/96 kHz).
Extended recording timesThe Q2n-4K can record on microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards. And when using the Q2n-4K with a microSDXC card, you can record longer sessions (up to 256 GB) as a single file.
The 4K Camera for Musicians.Same unbeatable audio. New enhanced video quality.
Here's what’s included with the Q2n-4K:
- Q2n-4K Handy Video Recorder
- Lens hood
- Lens cap
- AA batteries (x2)
- Quick Guide
Optional Accessories
- WSU-1 universal hairy windscreen
- HS-1 hot shoe mount
- MA-2 tripod to mic stand adapter for Handy Recorders
- Zoom AD-17 AC adapter
- BCQ2n battery case
- MSM-1 mic stand mount
Features:
- High-quality 150° wide-angle lens (f2.8/15.2 mm)
- 12 ‘Scene’ options for use in different lighting environments, including ‘Auto’ setting that intelligently adapts to your environment
- Built-in X/Y stereo microphones capable of handling sound levels up to 120 dB SPL
- Can be used as standalone audio recorder with data saved in WAV format up to 24-bit/96 kHz
- 5 field of view (FOV) settings
- Records directly to microSD, microSDHC and microSDXC cards up to 256 GB for extended recording times
- Easy one-button recording
- Color LCD
- Support for three HD video modes: 720p, 1080p and 4K
- Video bitrates up to 76 Mbps for improved image quality
- Frame rates: 4K/30fps, 4K/25fps, 4K/24fps, 1080p/60fps, 1080p/50fps, 1080p/30fps, 1080p/25fps, 1080p/24fps, 720p/30fps, 720p/25fps
- HDMI video output for connection to HDTVs, selectable between NTSC and PAL
- Records video (with audio) in MOV format
- Analog-style level control with onscreen digital metering
- Auto Gain function gives automatic control over audio input level
- Stereo input for use with external devices plus support for plug-in power
- Headphone/line-level output for fast audio monitoring
- Low-cut filter for the elimination of low-frequency noise and rumble
- USB interface for live streaming and data transfer
- Compatible with OBS Open Broadcaster Software, Skype and other popular streaming applications
- USB mic function (with low-latency direct monitoring) when used with computers and iOS devices (Apple Camera Connection Kit or Lightning to USB Camera Adapter required for usewith iOS devices)
- Operates with two AA batteries
- Built-in standard tripod mount
Specifications:
- Image Sensor: 1/2.3" 16 M-flexible CMOS sensor
- Lens: F 2.8, 150° FOV
- Video Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
- Video resolutions:
- 4K: 30 p, 25 p, 24 p
- 1080: 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, 24 p
- 720: 30 p, 25 p
- Image functions: FOV (5 steps): Wide–0–Tele
- Scene Settings
- Auto
- OutDoor
- Sunset
- Night
- Concert Light
- Jazz Club
- Dance Club
- Monochrome
- Sepia
- Film
- X-Process
- Flat
- Display: 1.77" four-color LCD (160 × 128)
- Audio inputs:
Mic
- Fixed 120° XY stereo mic
- Maximum sound pressure: 120 dBSPL
- Input gain: ?? db – +39 dB
Line
- Input connector: stereo mini jack (supports plug-in power)
- Input gain: ?? db – +39 dB
- 2 k? or higher input impedance
- Plug-in power (2.5 V) supported
- Output connector: Combined headphone/line stereo mini jack HDMI micro Type D
- Built-in speaker: 300 mW 8 ? mono speaker
- Recording media: microSDHC/microSDXC (class 10 or higher, 256 GB maximum)
- USB: micro USB
- Webcam
- Class: UVC 1.0 + UAC 1.0
- Formats: 720 p WVGA video
- 48 kHz/16-bit audio
- Card Reader
- Class: USB Mass Storage
- USB Mic
- Class: UAC 1.0
- Format: 44.1 kHz/16-bit
Note: card reader and USB mic functions support iOS devices
- Power:
- 2 AA batteries : alkaline LR6 (1.5 V), nickel metal hydride HR6 (1.2 V) or lithium FR6 (1.5 V)
- AC adapter (Zoom AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A
Note: USB bus power supported
- Estimated continuous recording time using batteries:
- Video resolution
- 720/30 p
- 1080/30 p
- 4K/30 p
- Alkaline LR6 (1.5 V)
- 2.0 hours
- 1.2 hours
- 0.5 hours
- Ni-MH HR6 (1.2 V)
- 3.0 hours
- 2.0 hours
- 1.0 hours
- Lithium FR6 (1.5 V)
- 6.0 hours
- 4.0 hours
- 2.0 hours
- Audio quality: 48 kHz/24-bit
- The above values are approximate.
- Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testingmethods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
- External dimensions: Main unit (maximum dimensions): 58.7 mm (D) × 68.5 mm (W) × 83.0 mm (H)
- Weight (main unit only): 124 g
- Image Sensor: 1/2.3" 16 M-flexible CMOS sensor
- Lens: F 2.8, 150° FOV
- Video Format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
- Video resolutions:
- 4K: 30 p, 25 p, 24 p
- 1080: 60 p, 50 p, 30 p, 25 p, 24 p
- 720: 30 p, 25 p
- Image functions: FOV (5 steps): Wide–0–Tele
- Scene Settings
- Auto
- OutDoor
- Sunset
- Night
- Concert Light
- Jazz Club
- Dance Club
- Monochrome
- Sepia
- Film
- X-Process
- Flat
- Display: 1.77" four-color LCD (160 × 128)
- Audio inputs:
- Fixed 120° XY stereo mic
- Maximum sound pressure: 120 dBSPL
- Input gain: ?? db – +39 dB
- Input connector: stereo mini jack (supports plug-in power)
- Input gain: ?? db – +39 dB
- 2 k? or higher input impedance
- Plug-in power (2.5 V) supported
Mic
Line
- Output connector: Combined headphone/line stereo mini jack HDMI micro Type D
- Built-in speaker: 300 mW 8 ? mono speaker
- Recording media: microSDHC/microSDXC (class 10 or higher, 256 GB maximum)
- USB: micro USB
- Webcam
- Class: UVC 1.0 + UAC 1.0
- Formats: 720 p WVGA video
- 48 kHz/16-bit audio
- Card Reader
- Class: USB Mass Storage
- USB Mic
- Class: UAC 1.0
- Format: 44.1 kHz/16-bit
Note: card reader and USB mic functions support iOS devices
- Power:
- 2 AA batteries : alkaline LR6 (1.5 V), nickel metal hydride HR6 (1.2 V) or lithium FR6 (1.5 V)
- AC adapter (Zoom AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A
Note: USB bus power supported
- Estimated continuous recording time using batteries:
- Video resolution
- 720/30 p
- 1080/30 p
- 4K/30 p
- Alkaline LR6 (1.5 V)
- 2.0 hours
- 1.2 hours
- 0.5 hours
- Ni-MH HR6 (1.2 V)
- 3.0 hours
- 2.0 hours
- 1.0 hours
- Lithium FR6 (1.5 V)
- 6.0 hours
- 4.0 hours
- 2.0 hours
- Audio quality: 48 kHz/24-bit
- The above values are approximate.
- Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testingmethods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
- Video resolution
- External dimensions: Main unit (maximum dimensions): 58.7 mm (D) × 68.5 mm (W) × 83.0 mm (H)
- Weight (main unit only): 124 g