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Zoom H8 Handy Recorder

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Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the Zoom H8 Handy Recorder's high-quality sound.
  • Enjoy versatile recording with up to 12 tracks simultaneously on this recorder.
  • Use the Zoom H8 as a USB audio interface for seamless studio integration; record easily.
  • The H8's intuitive touchscreen LCD makes navigation and control a breeze for users.
  • Utilize the Zoom H8's multiple inputs, including XLR/TRS combo jacks, for any recording.
  • Get superior battery life using 4 AA batteries, ensuring extended field recording sessions.
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JAMES C : I love the touch screen but when will they come out with one that has a APP for my phone or tablet for remote control?
Shopper : When is it going to be available?
Shopper : Why Did You Choose This?FERIDON T : for better soundJOHN P : Good features, good price, good reviews.DENNIS S : I like the app capabilities for adjusting the audio without being near the recorder itself plus it's more mobile than our current recoreder.BARRY F : I Love Zoom Products!!!!ETHAN H : Touchscreen and need to record about 4 tracks at the moment but wanted to be able to grow into itMANUEL M : Need a more specialized recorder for a movie trailer!MARSHALL M : For workHUMBERTO O : I am a podcaster and I think this equipment will improve the quality of my shows.JUD D : Best.CESAR M : For our church mediaRONALD P : After doing so recent research via YouTube and reviews. I figured this would be a good upgrade from the zoom h6.GER M : For professional filmmaking and creative purposes.SAMSON S : Shooting a student project on Wednesday.ROGER B : Solid foundation for current and future Mobile audio recording needs. Zoom Mobile Recording products have come a long ways since the early days and this new product is amazing!altayib a : to increase the quality of our sound on the production work.joseph c : To use as livestream interfaceJAMI H : Upgrade from Zoom H6. Looking for to the podcasting features.LINDSEY M : product has adaptability.CALEB N : I’m a freelance audio engineer, so I need as much functionality out of my equipment as I can get. The options I get with the Zoom H8 are unbeatable at the price it’s going for. This is a massive upgrade to the Zoom H4n I’m currently operating with.STEVE M : Looking for a better recording tool for multiple inputsJERRY K : I have been using the H-6 for a number of years and have had excellent results. I record audio for video as well as music and I have confidence the H-8 will be reliable and produce outstanding results.Paul P : Looking for the ability to record more tracks then the H6ISAAC GUTIERREZ 3 : need a new audio interface, what better than the zoom 8 portability.LETI B : The promo video was well produced and to the point. It shows the different ways I can use this mic, and it's exactly what I need. Visually pleasing as well. Thanks!THOMAS T : something differentMARK S : Great productGREG S : Versatile

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Review Summary

2022-09-23T14:55:19

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Recorder

Fantastic recorder, love the touchscreen interface and how small and light it is. So easy to learn and use. Way to go Zoom!!

Bruce M.

2022-09-12T16:41:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Wow

The zoom H8 is everything I never knew I needed. I use to record all my audio through my cameras and never thought anything of it. After recording the first audio clip and hearing just how clean the audio was, I was instantly blown away. All this time I?ve been missing out on top quality audio and I never knew it. I use the H8 for everything I can possibly imagine when it comes to audio. The interface is easy to use and very responsive. Overall this is an amazing recorder.

Anthony C.

2021-08-06T08:40:42

Rated 5 out of 5

So good

This thing is awesome!

Krystal D.

2021-01-03T09:09:59

Rated 5 out of 5

This is the one!!

Wow!! I’ve used the H4n, H6, and now the H8! Powers in fast! Formats cards fast! The apps make everything easier and all the inputs make it so you can use it for nearly everything as of yet, I haven’t found any audio recording need I have that it hasn’t handled great!! Highly recommend!!

ROGER B.

2020-11-11T08:38:43

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent Tool

A Fantastic addition to our toolset. I owned the H4N for what seemed like forever but as we grew some of the limitations started to get in the way. We purchased the H8 and have been blown away by how intuitive it is and how it has performed under pressure. Fantastic tool, highly recommend for anyone who needs to capture great audio on a budget!

ALBERT G.

2020-09-16T11:19:50

Rated 5 out of 5

Real Control

The new features are amazing. Much can be done to manage my recording. Moved from the H6. The touch screen is awesome for me.

JERRY K.

2020-09-11T09:00:44

Rated 5 out of 5

Yes! Great and good price... I would’ve paid even more

Wonderful all in all but the volume issue is theoretical and zero practical.... also the Bluetooth app is funny! I returned it and better off without it... why not creating a nice remote control without this funny app. love everything else about the H8 and I am waiting to purchase the mic too...

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Zoom H8 Specifications

Channels

Channels

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  • Number of input channels

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

  • Number of output channels

    1 (combined stereo headphone/line)

Connectors

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  • 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)
    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

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  • Phantom power

    +24 V/+48 V (independent On/Off for Inputs 1-4, A and B)

Recorder

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  • Built-in speaker

    400 mW 8 Ohm mono speaker

Display

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  • Display

    2.4" (320 x 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

Physical

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  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    H8: 4.58 x 6.42 x 1.91" (116.4 x 163.3 x 48.6mm) (External)
    XYH-6: 3.10 x 2.37 x 1.77" (78.9 x 60.2 x 45.2mm) (External)

  • Weight

    H8: 12.48 oz (354g)
    XYH-6: 4.58 oz (130g)

  • UPC Code

    884354023102

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About Zoom H8

FEATURED REVIEWS

Great Recorder

By Bruce M.

Fantastic recorder, love the touchscreen interface and how small and light it is. So easy to learn and use. Way to go Zoom!!

Wow

By Anthony C.

The zoom H8 is everything I never knew I needed. I use to record all my audio through my cameras and never thought anything of it. After recording the first audio clip and hearing just how clean the audio was, I was instantly blown away. All this time I?ve been missing out on top quality audio and I never knew it. I use the H8 for everything I can possibly imagine when it comes to audio. The interface is easy to use and very responsive. Overall this is an amazing recorder.

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ZOOM H8.

The only recorder that adapts to your way of creating.

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

There’s An App For Your Workflow.

Whether you’re capturing audio on location, recording and tracking music, or producing a podcast, the H8 color touchscreen adapts to your project’s needs with 3 application driven interface options.

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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 SD card.

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The Music App.

The MUSIC app puts all the important controls at your fingertips: audio levels, faders and metering. With 10 recording input 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.

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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. Quickly adjust input type, lo-cut, compress, limiter, noise gate, and other key settings.

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The Mic Capsule.

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

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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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.

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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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 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.

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 four main XLR inputs: +12/+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 20 hours of operation with 4 AA alkaline batteries

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the Zoom H8 Handy Recorder's high-quality sound.
  • Enjoy versatile recording with up to 12 tracks simultaneously on this recorder.
  • Use the Zoom H8 as a USB audio interface for seamless studio integration; record easily.
  • The H8's intuitive touchscreen LCD makes navigation and control a breeze for users.
  • Utilize the Zoom H8's multiple inputs, including XLR/TRS combo jacks, for any recording.
  • Get superior battery life using 4 AA batteries, ensuring extended field recording sessions.

What's in the box:

  • H8 Handy Recorder
  • XYH-6 X/Y Mic Capsule
  • Quick Guide
  • (4AA Batteries Not Included)
  • Zoom 1 Year Limited Warranty