Zoom H8 Multi-Track Handy-Recorder with Touchscreen Interface

• Customized applications for field recording, music and podcasting
• 3 distinct interfaces for field recording, music and podcasting
• Interchangeable input capsules
• 6x XLR In (4x XLR / 2x XLR/TRS)
• 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 15 hours of operation with 4 AA alkaline batteries

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 15 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

• 44.1kHz/16-bit
• 44.1kHz/24-bit
• 48kHz/16-bit
• 48kHz/24-bit
• 96kHz/16-bit
• 96kHz/24-bit

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.
• The PODCAST App makes producing your podcast 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 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, compression, limiter, noise gate, and other key settings.

The H8 comes with the Zoom XYH-6 microphone. This capsule provides two matched high-quality unidirectional mics, for capturing signal 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.

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

Specifications

Number of input channels 

8 (XY mic capsule, 1-4, A, B)

Number of output channels  

1 (combined stereo headphone/line)

Mic In    

ZOOM mic connector

In 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)

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)

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

Note

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