ZOOM H8

H8 FEATURES

  • Customized applications for field recording, music and podcasting
  • 3 distinct interfaces for field recording, music and podcasting
  • Interchangeable input capsules
  • 12-track simultaneous recording
  • Four mic inputs and two XLR/TRS combo connectors
  • Gain control knobs and -20dB pads for each input
  • Supplied XYH-6 X/Y capsule provides secondary input via a stereo ⅛” Mic/Line In mini phone jack
  • Phantom power for all six XLR mic inputs: +24/+48V
  • Large color LCD touchscreen display
  • Records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 512GB
  • Up to 24-bit /96kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
  • Auto-record, Pre-record and Backup-record functions mean that you’ll never miss that perfect take
  • Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting
  • Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad
  • Accepts standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
  • Over 10 hours of operation with 4 AA alkaline batteries

355.00

Description

THE ONLY RECORDER THAT ADAPTS TO YOUR WAY OF CREATING

12 simultaneous recording tracks, interchangeable capsules, and an App-driven touchscreen interface, the H8 is designed to meet all your audio recording needs.

H8 Handy Recorder
finger using H8 touchscreen

THERE’S AN APP
FOR YOUR WORKFLOW

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

podcaster at an interview

 

THE PODCAST APP

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.

 

PodcastApp_inset_1.jpgPodcaster Kevin Chong of Sir Kevin Says podcast and his guest, singer Malavika

Trumpeter Leider Chapotín applying settings using the touchscreen on the H8

Trumpeter and Vocalist Leider Chapotín

 

 

THE MUSIC APP

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.

MusicApp_inset_1.jpgLA Musicians Yosmel Montejo (bass), Leider Chapotín (Trumpet, Vocals), Euro Zambrano (Percussion), and Mauricio Guerrero Jr (Guitar)

Foley artists creating sounds while engineer records

Foley Artist Rick Owens and Sound Mixer John Sanacore creating sound effects

 

 

THE FIELD APP

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.

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h8 with X/Y mic capsule

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.

 

*Zoom Capsule System 2.0 coming 2021

XAH-8 Capsule

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.

 

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VRH-8 Capsule

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 on-board Ambisonic decoder automatically handles the necessary conversions, saving you time in post-production.

 

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XYH-8 Capsule

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 favorite condenser microphones—just connect a power source to the EXH-8 capsule to supply phantom power.

 

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H8 being controlled with and iPhone

 

 

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.

 

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*BTA-1 sold separately.

 

 

 

H8 with all inputs being used

 

 

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.

H8 connected to a laptop

 

MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO INTERFACE

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

.wav and .mov file types

 

 

RECORDING TIME & FILE FORMATS

Get more than 10 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:

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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.

 

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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.

 

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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.

 

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Field Recording

WaveLab Cast supports up to 96KHz 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.

For information on license activation and upgrades, visit our Steinberg Software support page.

Foley Artist at work being recorded with the H8

 

 

WHAT’S IN THE BOX

HERE IS WHAT COMES INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE:

  • H8 Handy Recorder
  • XYH-6 X/Y Mic Capsule
  • AA Batteries (x4)
  • Quick Guide
H8 Packaging

 

SPECS

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 adapter
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/stereoMP3: 128, 192, 320 kbps
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDINGTRACKS 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-color touchscreen LCD
POWER 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1AUSB bus power
Using XY mic, 44.1 kHz/24-bit (stereo × 1): about 10:00
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, audio interface, SD card reader and Guitar Lab connection functions cannot be used.
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