zoom q8 battery hack - how to power it without buying the charger and extra batteries

[@yusefandersen]

gee thanks for the info - I had the same misgivings as you, and now you've solved the mystery. merci beaucoup!

[@robwhermanson]

Thanks dude. Just got this and was wondering about this

[@midnight8ngel]

Man, I was really hoping there was a way to do that! Thanks so much for the info! As a drummer, it would have been a real pain to get out from behind the kit to check the battery Thanks again!

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

Though I notice if I plug into a power outlet, I get a hum in the audio, so best bet is to use a power bank.

[@matthewcaseylangston3578]

Thanks brother! Answered my main question, especially since the battery on mine goes fast when I'm recording 4 tracks.

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

Yeah, though might be my usb cable but I get some hum/noise when plugged into an outlet sometimes, so just have been powering it with a battery pack which also works fine

[@M123OCT]

Fantastic, thanks! Every time I used my Q8, I've suffered Battery Panic, rushing through things before it discharged. I'd always wondered if there was another way (and I feel stupid for not trying that, because every time I've plugged it in up to now, I've plugged it in switched off). Nice one.

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

yeah, it's helpful to know as the battery life is pretty short, I did experience a little bit of noise/hum a couple times though using it like this, could be the USB cable I used (had a longer one that was old that) or maybe plugged into an outlet that had too much electrical noise.

[@M123OCT]

@@Guitar101Ramstein OK, cheers. I'll experiment a bit with that, but this certainly saves a lot of rushing around to do things before the battery runs out. I must say, it is not made clear anywhere in the instructions as far as I can recall. Have a good New Year.

[@g32.recitales]

Hey, how much time it will record in full hd until baterry dies off??

[@jerryheartsyoutube]

now I feel much more relaxed :-) :-) Thanks a lot for that video!!

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

no problem. Found a replacement battery and charger option too, cheaper than what zoom sells. I will do a review video of it soon as I am done test running it.

[@simonpilgrims]

thanks for taking the time to post this video. it is really helpful info

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

no problem, glad you found it useful

[@emilyholton2221]

What power bank is that? Please put a link

[@gosampeinturemusique]

Hi thanks for your video , does it run for the Zoom q2n too ? Thanks

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

Sorry, I don't know.

[@gosampeinturemusique]

@@Guitar101Ramstein Ok , thanks anyway , good continuation

[@douginny]

Hi. Thanks. Any update? Can it record a 4 hour gig? Subscribed

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

Thanks, yes it can record as long as you have the memory card capacity for if it is being powered by external source.

[@seanwintersax]

I was trying to find an answer for my some what scary situation that just occurred. I was just using the camera this morning and then I went to turn it on and only got a red light and red lights lighting up the line inputs. But the screen didn't come on and I couldn't do anything. My hopes is this is just the way of telling you you need to charge your batteries. Which I'm doing now but looking through the manual and trouble shooting online I wasn't able to quickly find anything. I'm using it to record an album and if it's for some reason dead this is really going to set me back.

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

Hmm never had that happen with mine, maybe try to see if it needs a firmware update or contact zoom customer support

[@seanwintersax]

@@Guitar101Ramstein It started working again eventually. but was slow to turn on. really slow. but now working just as before

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

@@seanwintersax strange, at least it works now, did you try changing the memory card?

[@seanwintersax]

@@Guitar101Ramstein I did. And after I did it worked again. Slow to turn on but yes it did end up working.

[@giannimolisso]

@@seanwintersax hi, I have the same problem, have you solved it?

[@fourpowersqigong6107]

Thanks 🙂

[@chiefpotpipe]

Are these good enough for gear demos? Be easy to capture audio with the XLR inputs and save a ton of editing.

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

yeah I have used it for gear reviews, though they excel in audio, depends on what you are looking for in video quality.

[@benkellyshow]

good point was also confused abt this

[@Guitar101Ramstein]

Yes and thankfully it works, because the battery that comes with does not give you much recording time to work with.

[@vltanzmeister]

It will not power on with battery removed, unfortunately

[@GlowShow5113]

To think there was anyone out there who needed to be told this is scary. We live in a world of idiots