DEFINITIVE SOUND. SINGULAR VISION.
THE ZOOM Q4
The Camera for Creators
The world needs listeners and viewers, but it belongs to the creators.

The Zoom Q4 is all about bringing a new dimension to your music. It combines high-definition video with high-resolution audio, providing everything you need to shoot amazing videos with incredible sound. That means you will never have to compromise on creativity.

The Sound Is The Scene
Without sound, our creations would fall flat. The Q4 delivers audio nuance and quality that far surpass that of any other video camera. Its built-in X/Y microphone allows you to create stunning stereo recordings that cover a wide area while still capturing sound sources in the center with clarity and definition.

Making Music
Aspire To Inspire
Use the Q4 to stream your performance, record on the road, or produce a high-quality demo, complete with video footage. Capture live concerts, auditions and band rehearsals with unique points of view. Create detailed video lessons ? the Q4 is perfect for showing fingerings, bowings, and other playing techniques. Whatever your creative goal, the Q4 can help you achieve it.

Making Videos
Every Video Tells A Story
Tackle even the most challenging projects with ease, and let them live up to their full potential. Whatever the application ? from YouTube video to indie film, music video to tutorial, video blog to streamed webcast ? you can count on your Q4 to deliver powerful and evocative content.

Making News
Be In The Moment
The Q4?s ultra-compact size and portability make it ideal for conducting video interviews and capturing late-breaking news or documentary footage in the field. In addition, a wide range of compatible mounts makes it easy to shoot from any angle, giving your broadcasts a creative edge that other cameras simply cannot deliver.

Main Features
High-quality wide angle lens with selectable viewing angles
Removable full-color LCD
Built-in stereo X/Y microphone
Records directly to SDXC cards (up to 128GB)
Supports WVGA and HD (high-definition) video formats up to 1080 x 1920 pixels, with frame rates of 30 / 60 fps
Supports AAC and WAV audio formats up to 24-bit/96k
Flip screen function
Three imaging sense options (AUTO/CONCERT/NIGHT) for use in all lighting environments
Mic/Line-level input for connection to external microphones, portable recorders and personal music players
Three-position MIC GAIN switch with Auto-Gain control (CONCERT/MEETING/SOLO) and Peak LED
Supplied hairy windscreen and low-cut filter for the elimination of low-frequency noise and rumble
Built-in speaker for fast monitoring
Line-level/headphone output with dedicated volume control
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 software
Compatible with USTREAM Producer, Flash live Media Encorder, Skype, and other popular streaming applications
USB mic function for use with external devices such as computers and iPads (with Apple Camera Connection Kit)
SDXC card reader function
Rechargeable Li-Ion battery (chargeable via USB or optional AC adapter)
Battery life of more than 2 hours
Standard tripod mount
Compatible with all three-prong action camera mounts
Optional guitar head mount, mic stand mount, and water resistant jacket
Accessories

Here?s what comes included with the Q4:
Removable LCD Panel
USB cable
Rechargable lithium ion (Li-Ion) battery (BT-02)
Hairy windscreen
Hairy windscreen attachment screw
User guide

Specifications
Recording media: SD/SDHC/SDXC cards (up to 128 GB)
Image sensor: 1/3-inch 3-megapixel CMOS sensor
Lens: Fixed focal point (55cm ? ∞), F2.8, focal distance about 22 mm (35 mm equivalent)
Video format: MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV)
Video resolutions: HD 1080p/30fps, HD 720p/60fps, HD 720p/30fps, WVGA 60fps, WVGA 30fps
Audio formats: WAV (16/24-bit quantization, 44.1/48/96kHz sampling frequency
AAC (64 ? 320kbps bit rate, 48kHz sampling frequency)
Image functions: Angle of view adjustment, Scene selection (Auto/Concert Lighting/Night)
Display: 2" full-color LCD (detachable)
Built-in speaker: 400mW 8Ω mono speaker
Built-in mic: X/Y stereo format (120?)
Maximum sound pressure input: 130 dB SPL
Input gain: +7db ? +47dB
Input connector: Combined line/mic stereo mini jack
(can supply plug-in power)
Input gain: +0db ? +26dB
Output connector: Combined line/headphones stereo mini jack
Type D micro HDMI
USB Mini B type

USB:
Operation as mass storage: Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
Operation as audio interface: Class: USB 1.0 Full Speed
Operation as webcam: WVGA/720p video size, 48kHz 16-bit audio
Note: Operation as audio interface and mass storage supported with iPad
Note: USB bus power supported
Power supply: Lithium ion battery (BT-02)
DC 4.2V maximum voltage, DC 3.7V nominal voltage, 1050mAh capacity

Battery recharging times:
USB: About 3 hours
AC adapter: About 2 hours 15 minutes
Battery operation time: 3 hours (when recording 720p/30fps
AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17, sold separately: DC 5V/1A
Dimensions: Recorder: 106.4 (W) ? 57.8 (H) ? 30.4 (D) mm
(with X/Y mic stored)
LCD unit: 40.1 (W) ? 48.4 (H) ? 73.6 (D) mm
Weight: Recorder: 167 g (without battery)
LCD unit: 51 g

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