KEY FEATURES
- Podcast/Music/Field
Recording Modes
- Swappable
X/Y Stereo Mic Capsule
- 4
x XLR Mic Inputs with Pads and +48V
- 2
x XLR-1/4" Mic/Line/Hi-Z Inputs
- Intuitive
Color Touchscreen
- 3.5mm
Line & Headphone Outputs
- Onboard
Compressor & Low-Cut Filter
- Powered
via Batteries, AC, or USB
- Supports
SDXC Cards up to 512GB
- Stereo
Safety Track Recording
Zoom H8 Overview
With
three app-driven modes that instantly configure the color touchscreen for
podcasting, music production, or location recording, the Zoom H8 portable
handheld recorder lets you quickly record up to eight simultaneous input
signals via a workflow that's highly optimized for your task. Plus, it's
compatible with an array of capsules (available separately) for easy expansion
into 10-input recording, Ambisonics 360-degree audio, and more.
Like
other H-Series Handy recorders such as the H5 and H6, you can hold the H8 in
your hand, attach it to a mic stand or tripod, or mount it to a camera (shoe
mount available separately); the H8 packs an impressive array of features into
a lightweight body that's more than ready to meet the varied demands of
podcasters, musicians, sound designers, and content creators. The bundled
Cubase LE and WaveLab Cast software programs give you the tools you need to
edit, refine, export, and upload your projects.
From
the intuitive, tactile controls to the plentiful battery life and powerful
audio processing functions, the H8 is well equipped for producing pristine
audio for complete musical arrangements, independent films, and panel podcasts.
It can supply phantom or plug-in power for condenser mics, or accept direct
connections from guitars, keyboards, or drum machines. No matter the source,
selectable auto-recording and pre-recording ensure that you'll never miss the
start of a take, and stereo safety track recording provides duplicate tracks at
a lower level to avoid distortion.
Fast, User-Friendly Operability
The
H8's front panel is ergonomically arranged with its most essential and commonly
used controls—transport buttons for record, play/pause, and stop, individual
record-arm buttons that double as mute switches during playback, large gain
knobs, and pad switches. For added safety, a hold switch disables all
front-panel buttons to prevent accidental operation during recording.
Instant Access to Gain Adjustments
Each
H8 input has its own dedicated gain control knob. There's no track selection or
button pressing required to optimize your recording levels; just turn the dials
(clearly labeled from 0 to 10) anytime you need to adjust the gain. If your XLR
input sources are so loud that you need even less gain than the preamps provide
at the "0" setting, use four front-panel pad switches to attenuate
the XLR inputs by 20 dB.
Eight Channels of Microphone/Line
Inputs
Equipped
with four XLR inputs, two XLR-1/4" combo inputs, and a 3.5mm stereo
mini-jack input (on the XYH-6 capsule), the H8 can accommodate condenser
microphones (via 12, 24, or 48 VDC phantom power), +4 dB balanced line-level
sources, or signals from unbalanced instruments with active electronics.
Whether you plan on recording studio condenser mics, feeds from wireless
receivers, or a lavalier and shotgun mic combo for an interview, the H8's
preamps are ready to deliver low-noise performance.
SD Card Recording and Audio Interface
Functionality
Maximize
portability by recording directly to an SD card (up to 2GB capacity), SDHC card
(up to 32GB capacity), or SDXC card (up to 512GB capacity). A 2GB card will
yield over three hours of 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo recording time using the
BWF-compliant WAV format for uncompressed audio quality and industry-standard
file compatibility. Note that media cards are available separately, and larger
capacity cards will increase startup times.
Alternatively,
use the H8 as a 12-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface (at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz)
with your Mac or Windows computer. For audio interface operation with an iPad,
an Apple Camera Connection Kit is required and available separately.
3.5mm Outputs for Simultaneous Hookup
to a Camera and Headphones
The
H8 boasts 3.5mm line and headphone mini-jack outputs for simultaneously feeding
your camera/DSLR and a pair of headphones. For quick playback reference, a
built-in monophonic speaker is also provided.
Powered via AA Batteries or AC Adapter
Power
the H8 via four AA batteries, or plug it into a wall outlet with an AD-17 AC
adapter (available separately). Alkaline batteries can keep the H8 running for
over 20 hours of continuous recording. When using the H8 in the stereo USB
audio interface mode, USB bus powering is possible.
ZOOM H8
SPECS
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Number of Tracks
|
WAV:12 (8 Inputs + Stereo Mix)
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Maximum Sampling Rate
|
96 kHz / 24-Bit
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Microphone
|
Interchangeable Cardioid Condenser
Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration
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Built-In Speaker
|
Yes, 400 mW Mono
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Display
|
2.4" / 6.1 cm Color LCD Touchscreen
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Memory Card Support
|
SD (Up to 2 GB), SDHC (4 GB to 32
GB), SDXC (64 GB to 512 GB)
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Internal Storage
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None
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Audio File Formats
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BWF, MP3, WAV
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Sample Rates
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WAV:44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
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