text: Here's a look at the new Zoom F8 Audio Recorder:
  …our finest mic preamps to date, the F8 features an extremely low noise floor (?127 dBu EIN) and high gain (up to 75 dB), with +4 dB line inputs.
  …it is the smallest field recorder with eight XLR combo inputs ever made. Weighing just 2.1 pounds (without batteries), its aluminum chassis is both rugged and durable.
  …2.4 inch full-color backlit LCD (which can be set to monochrome mode), make the F8 easy to use in any environment — from low-light to direct sunlight.
  Phantom power (+24V/+48V)
  An onboard mixer with flexible routing of all inputs and outputs (pre- and post-fader)
  Record on two SD/SDHC/SDXC cards, up to 512 GB each
  Three power sources – A 4-pin Hirose connector allows the use of external 9-16 volt DC battery packs. Internal power is provided by 8 AA batteries. The F8 can switch power sources from a DC battery pack to the AA batteries at a user-defined voltage level for uninterrupted recording. You can also use the supplied 12 volt AC adapter when not on the go.
  …pre-record function allows you to capture up to 6 seconds of audio before you hit the RECORD button.
  dedicated ¼" headphone jack with a front panel volume control…
  You can set headphone alert tones for low battery, recording start/stop, or recording errors. The F8 comes equipped with a built-in 100 mW headphone amplifier, allowing you to monitor in the noisiest of environments.
  …wireless Bluetooth control. The Zoom F8 Control App for iOS provides extensive wireless remote control of the F8 from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch (5th Gen) using Bluetooth LE protocol
  …four outputs: two Main Outs (on balanced TA3 mini-XLR jacks) for connection to external mixers and processing devices; and two Sub Outs (on a single unbalanced ?" stereo mini-jack) for connection to a camera
  Price? B&H Lists the Zoom F8 at only $999.99 – that's a steal considering how much a similar Sound Devices recorder+mixer costs. Will the quality be the same?