Zoom H8 Handy Recorder

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  • Zoom H8 Handy Recorder, the most adaptable handy recorder ever made.
  • Takes portable recording to a whole other level for musicians, podcasters, voiceover artists, sound designers, and more.
  • The ingenious colour touchscreen interface presents an intuitive '3-way' app workflow navigation much like on your smartphone.
  • The H8's updated Capsule System 2.0 provides even more flexibility with brand new, high-end, mic and input attachments, as well as offering flawless backwards compatibility with the H6's capsules.
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Zoom H8 Handy Recorder


Podcasters, voiceover artists, musicians, filmmakers, and content creators require a tool that allows them to capture the exact moment that inspiration and creativity strikes. 

In the studio, at home or in the field; The Zoom H8 Handy Recorder won't let you down, adapting to suit your creative needs at the tap of a button.

The new H8 Handy Recorder from Zoom is the most adaptable handy recorder ever made. For over 2 decades now Zoom handy recorders have been the first choice for portable audio recording for professionals, amateurs, and everyone in between. The new H8 takes portable recording to a whole other level for musicians, podcasters, voiceover artists, sound designers, and more.

 

User-Friendly Interface and Navigation

The H8’s ingenious colour touchscreen interface presents an intuitive "3-way" app workflow navigation much like on your smartphone. So, whether you’re recording music, sound effects in the field, or professional podcasts, the H8 will adapt instantly to the feature set required for the job at hand.

The H8 features all of Zoom’s industry-leading audio fidelity, legendary transparent preamps, and overall dependable performance. Housing 4 XLR, 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks and 4 capsule inputs, the Zoom H8 can record up to 12 tracks simultaneously. Plus, you can quickly and easily adjust input type, lo-cut, EQ, compression, limiter, noise gate, and more.

For those who will use the H8 for podcasts, the H8 features 4 Sound Pads that can activate sound effects, jingles, stings and anything else you’ll need for your podcast. You can choose from 13 pre-recorded sounds or download your own sound effects from your SD card.

The H8’s updated Capsule System 2.0 provides even more flexibility with brand new, high-end, mic and input attachments, as well as offering flawless backwards compatibility with the H6’s capsules.

 

There’s an App For Your Workflow

Whether you’re capturing audio on location, recording music, or producing a podcast, the H8 colour touchscreen adapts to your project’s needs with three App-driven interface options. All with the touch of your finger.

The PODCAST App makes high-production quality simple. With dedicated Sound Pads, use the touch screen to trigger sound effects, music beds and more. Choose from 13 high-quality sounds or load your own via an SD card. (The Podcast App accommodates up to 4 mics and two Sound Pad channels.)

The MUSIC App puts all the important controls at your fingertips: audio levels, faders, metering and more. With 10 inputs and 12 tracks, capturing a large group is easy. Mix, overdub, and enhance your recordings with EQ and compression. Connect to Zoom’s Guitar Lab via USB to access an endless assortment of amps and effects.

The FIELD App is ideal for location sound, sound design, conferences, and more. It gives you instant access to large meters for every track, so you can make sure your recordings never clip. Adjust input type, lo-cut, compress, limiter, noise gate, and other key settings.

 

The Mic Capsule

The H8 comes with the Zoom XYH-6 microphone. This capsule provides two matched high-quality unidirectional mics, for capturing signals directly in front of the recorder. With the Zoom mic capsule system, you can easily swap capsules to ensure you’re always using the right mic for the job.

 

Next-Generation Capsule System

Zoom’s Capsule System 2.0 allows up to 4 channels of audio to be added to the H8's capsule connection, creating new ways to expand your recording capabilities

  • Combination XY / AB Mic XAH-8

The XAH-8 capsule delivers pristine stereo recordings. Easily rotate the capsules from a tight XY pattern to a wide AB pattern to enhance the stereo image of your recordings.

  • Ambisonic Mic VRH-8

The VRH-8 is an Ambisonic mic capsule that utilizes four condenser microphones to deliver immersive 360 audio recordings. A built-in accelerometer helps ensure the capsule is always perfectly aligned, while the onboard Ambisonic decoder automatically handles the necessary conversions, saving you time in post-production.

  • Expander Capsule EXH-8

The EXH-8 capsule provides 4 additional XLR inputs, giving you a total of 10. Each additional input has a dedicated gain knob and pad switch. You can even use your favourite condenser microphones, just connect a power source to the EXH-8 capsule to supply phantom power.

 

Remote Control

You can monitor level meters and hit REC, PLAY, and STOP in each H8 application mode. Just insert the BTA-1 to your H8 and connect to your iOS device. (*BTA-1 sold separately.)

 

Inputs & Outputs

H8 offers 4 XLR inputs with dedicated pad switches and gain control. 2 additional XLR/TRS combo jacks with Hi-Z switches allow you to capture line-level signals, microphones, or directly record electric guitars and basses. Monitor tracks using the built-in 1/8” headphone output or connect directly to your camera using the dedicated stereo line output.

 

Multi-Channel Audio Interface

The H8 is a powerful USB audio interface. Connect via USB to your PC, Mac, iPad or tablet for up to 12 channels of simultaneous recording.

 

Recording Time & File Formats

Get more than 20 hours of recording time from just 4 AA batteries. Or record forever with the optional AD-17 adapter.

 

The H8 records BWF-compliant WAV and MP3 files in any of 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

 

State-of-the-Art Editing

The Zoom H8 comes with a free download license for Cubase LE and Steinberg’s WaveLab Cast software. WaveLab Cast helps you to finalize your project with a wide range of comprehensive editing, mixing, and refinement tools.

  • Podcasting

WaveLab Cast connects you directly with podcast directories, such as Spreaker or Podbean*. You can upload episodes quickly, plus directly create and publish RSS feeds.

  • Audio for Video

Import your video file and WaveLab Cast will automatically extract the audio. You can use the editing tools to lower unwanted noise, change levels and remove loud sibilants. Metering options allow you to build new tracks, fade in your music, use EQ and compression. Re-attach the audio to the video file using WaveLab Cast’s export functions.

  • Field Recording

WaveLab Cast supports up to 96 kHz audio quality and includes a high-end re-sampler. RestoreRig removes noise and unwanted sounds. You can assemble new files using the snap functions and crossfade options. Once you’re done, export your sound files in any popular audio format.

Specification
Specifications

Number of input channels:

  • 8 (XY mic capsule, 1-4, A, B)

Number of output channels:

  • 2 (stereo headphone and stereo line)

Connectors:

  • MIC IN: ZOOM mic connector
  • INPUT 1-4: XLR jacks (2: HOT)
  • INPUT A/B: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)
  • USB: USB Micro-B (audio interface, mass storage, and Guitar Lab connection functions)

Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. Operation using USB bus power is possible.

  • REMOTE: ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapters
  • LINE OUT: 3.5 mm stereo mini
  • PHONE OUT: 3.5 mm stereo mini

Phantom power:

  • +24 V/+48 V (independent ON/OFF for INPUTS 1–4, A and B)

Recorder:

  • Recording media: Cards that support SD/SDHC/SDXC specifications

Formats:

  • WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo
  • MP3: 128, 192, 320 kbps
  • Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 12 (MIC IN, backup recording, 1-4, A, B, and LR)

Audio Interface:

  • Multitrack mode: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, 12-in/2-out
  • Stereo mix mode: 44.1/48 kHz, 24-bit, 2-in/2-out

Tuner:

  • Chromatic/Guitar/Bass/Open A/Open D/Open E/Open G/DADGAD

Built-in speaker:

  • 400 mW 8Ω mono speaker

Display:

  • 2.4" (320×240) full-colour touchscreen LCD

Power:

  • 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)
  • AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1A
  • USB bus power

Estimated continuous operation time using batteries (hours: minutes):

  • Using alkaline batteries, Using XY mic, 44.1 kHz/24-bit (stereo × 1): about 15:00

The above values are approximate. Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

External Dimensions:

  • H8: 116.4 mm (W) × 163.3 mm (D) × 48.6 mm (H)
  • XYH-6: 78.9 mm (W) × 60.2 mm (D) × 45.2 mm (H)

Weight:

  • H8: 354 g
  • XYH-6: 130 g

Note: When using a USB cable designed for recharging, the audio interface, SD card reader, and Guitar Lab connection functions cannot be used.

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