Zoom H8 - The Only Recorder That Adapts to Your Creative Process!
With 12 simultaneous recording tracks, interchangeable microphone capsules, and an app-based touchscreen interface, the H8 meets all your audio recording needs.
The Right App for Your Workflow
Whether you're capturing field recordings, recording and mixing music, or producing a podcast—the H8's color touchscreen offers three application-specific app-based interfaces with the perfect features for your project. All accessible with a simple tap of your finger.
The Podcast App
The PODCAST app makes it easy to create high-quality productions. Thanks to special sound pads, you can trigger sound effects, start background music, and much more via the touchscreen. Choose from 13 premium sounds or use your own content from the SD card. (The Podcast app supports up to four microphones and two sound pad channels.)
The Music App
The MUSIC app gives you direct access to all essential functions like audio levels, faders, level meters, and more. With 10 inputs and 12 recording tracks, even larger ensembles can be recorded effortlessly. Create mixes and overdubs and edit your recordings with EQ and compressor. Connect your recorder via USB to our Zoom Guitar Lab software and access a vast selection of amps and effects.
The Field App
The FIELD app is the perfect solution for field recordings, sound design, conferences, and much more. It offers direct access to large-format level meters for each track, ensuring your recordings never clip. You can also quickly adjust input type, high-pass filter, compressor, limiter, noise gate, and other key settings here.
The Microphone Capsule
The H8 ships with the XYH-6 microphone capsule. This capsule features two matched unidirectional microphones for capturing sources placed directly in front of the recorder. The microphone capsules are easily interchangeable, so you always have the right mic for your application.
Insert Mic Carousel - Next-Generation Capsule System
The Zoom Capsule System 2.0 allows connecting up to four additional audio channels via the H8 capsule port to expand your recording options.
XAH-8 - Combined XY / AB Microphone
The XAH-8 capsule enables crystal-clear stereo recordings. The capsules can be easily adjusted to switch between a compact XY arrangement and an AB setup with extended stereo width.
VRH-8 Ambisonic Microphone
The VRH-8 is an ambisonic microphone capsule containing four condenser microphones for immersive 360° audio recordings. An internal accelerometer ensures the capsule is correctly oriented at all times, while the integrated ambisonic decoder automatically performs the necessary conversions, saving time in post-production.
EXH-8 Expansion Capsule
The EXH-8 capsule offers four additional XLR inputs for a total of 10 connection options. Each extra input features its own gain control and pad switch. You can even use your preferred condenser microphones—just connect a power supply to the EXH-8 capsule to provide phantom power.
Remote Control
You can monitor level meters and independently trigger REC, PLAY, and STOP regardless of the H8 app mode. Simply insert a BTA-1 into your H8 and connect it to your iOS device. (*BTA-1 sold separately.)
Inputs and Outputs
The H8 offers four XLR inputs with dedicated pad switches and gain controls. Two additional XLR/TRS combo jacks with Hi-Z switches allow recording line signals, microphones, or direct connection of electric guitars and basses.
Use the built-in 3.5 mm headphone output for monitoring or feed the audio signal directly into your camera via the separate stereo line output.
Multichannel Audio Interface
The H8 is a powerful USB audio interface. Connect it via USB to your PC, Mac, iPad, or tablet and use up to twelve recording channels simultaneously.
Recording Time and File Formats
With just four AA batteries, you get up to 20 hours of recording time. For unlimited recording duration, use the (optional) AD-17 power adapter.
The H8 creates BWF-compatible WAV and MP3 files in the following formats:
- 44.1 kHz / 16 bit
- 44.1 kHz / 24 bit
- 48 kHz / 16 bit
- 48 kHz / 24 bit
- 96 kHz / 16 bit
- 96 kHz / 24 bit
Podcasting
WaveLab Cast connects you directly to podcast directories like Spreaker or Podbean*. You can quickly upload episodes and create and publish RSS feeds directly.
Audio for Video
Import your video file and WaveLab Cast automatically extracts the audio. Use editing tools to reduce unwanted noise, adjust levels, and remove harsh sibilance. With metering options, you can create new tracks, fade in your music, and apply EQ and compression. WaveLab Cast’s export functions let you reattach the audio track to the video file.
Field Recording
WaveLab Cast supports audio quality up to 96 kHz and includes a high-end resampler. RestoreRig removes noise and unwanted sounds. Use snap functions and crossfade options to compile new files. When finished, export your sound files in any common audio format.
With the H8, mobile audio recording for musicians, podcasters & sound designers reaches a whole new level!
Features
- Specialized Apps for Field Recording, Music Production, and Podcasts
- Three Customized User Interfaces for Field Recording, Music Production, and Podcasts
- Interchangeable Recording Capsules
- Simultaneous 12-Track Recording
- Four Microphone Inputs and Two XLR/TRS Combo Jacks
- Gain Controls and -20 dB Pads on Each Input
- XYH-6 X/Y Capsule with 3.5 mm Stereo Mini Jack as Additional Input for Mic/Line Sources Included
- Phantom Power for the Four Built-in XLR Inputs: +12/+24/+48 V
- Large-Format, Color LCD Touchscreen
- Recording Directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC Cards up to 512 GB Capacity
- BWF-Compliant WAV Formats up to 24 Bit / 96 kHz or Various MP3 Formats
- Features for Auto-Record, Pre-Record, and Backup Recordings Ensure You Never Miss a Perfect Take
- Internal Effects like High-Pass Filter, Compressor, and Limiter
- Load Effects via Guitar Lab Software
- Multichannel and Stereo Audio Interface with USB for PC/Mac/iPad
- Operates on Standard AA Alkaline Batteries or NiMH Rechargeables
- Over 20 Hours of Operation with 4 AA Alkaline Batteries
Technical Specifications
- Dimensions of H8 without Microphone (W x D x H): 116.4 x 163.3 x 48.6 mm
- Dimensions of XYH-6 (W x D x H): 78.9 x 60.2 x 45.2 mm
- Weight of H8 without Microphone: 354 g
- Weight of XYH-6: 130 g
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Zoom H8 Handy Recorder
- 1 x XYH-6 Microphone Capsule
Suitable accessories (Not included in the delivery.)
Specification
- Product number 00069886
- Number of Tracks 12
- Colour Black
- Video recorder No
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