I only wish they had an AES3 or an S/PDIF option as an extra output feature.
Ergo wise, it is a great size and setup for an audio bag situation and with a color display like on the H6. A 4-pin Hirose connector is a plus!
•8-channel/10-track field audio recorder/mixer
•8 discrete inputs with locking Neutrik XLR/TRS combo connectors
•Compact and lightweight aluminum chassis, weighing just 2 pounds (without batteries)
•High quality mic preamps with up to 75 dB gain, less than -127 dBu EIN, and +4 dB line inputs
•Support for up to 24-bit/192 kHz recording as well as 96 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 48k, and 44.1 kHz, plus 47.952 kHz / 48.048 kHz for HD video compatibility; 16-/24-bit resolution
•Accurate Time Code (0.2 ppm) I/O on standard BNC connectors; dropframe/non-drop formats with Jam Sync
•Three different power supply options: 8x AA batteries, external DC battery pack with Hirose connector, or 12V AC adapter (AA’s and DC battery pack not included)
•Automatic switching of power source from DC to batteries at user-defined voltage levels
•Dedicated gain control knob, 6-segment LED level meter, and PFL/Solo switch for each channel
•Phantom power (+48V/+24V) on every preamp
•Advanced onboard limiters for input and output
•High pass filter, phase invert, and Mid-Side decoder
•Input delay of up to 30 msec per channel / output delay of up to 10 frames per output
•Compatible with Zoom microphone capsules; optional extender cable enables remote positioning
•Dual mini-XLR (TA3) balanced Main Outs plus ⅛" stereo mini-jack Sub Out
•Dedicated headphone output (100 mW) with front panel volume control
•2.4" full-color backlit LCD with monochrome mode
•Dedicated PFL display with viewable trim settings
•Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card slots, up to 512 GB each
•Records in BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 file formats
•Support for extensive metadata (BWF and iXML); input time, date, project, scene number, etc.
•Built-in slate mic/slate tone with front panel switch
•Built-in tripod mount; camera mount adapter also included
•Use as an 8-in/4-out USB audio interface (@ 96 kHz)
•Free Zoom F8 Control App for iOS allows wireless remote control, file renaming, and metadata entry
Looking at the specs and price, I will definitely take a shot (Pre-ordered at B&H) with an Zoom F8, especially since the DR-70D I had was returned for a warranty refund...nice timing