Zoom H8 12-Channel Portable Recorder

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, it features three app-driven modes that instantly configure the color touchscreen for podcasting, music production or location recording,

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.

Specifications

• MAIN SPECIFICATIONS
  • Number of input channels: 8 (XY mic capsule, 1-4, A, B)
  • Number of output channels: 1 (combined stereo headphone/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: +24V/+48V (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-color touchscreen LCD
  • Power:
    • 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
    • AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1A
    • USB bus power
  • 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