Zoom H8 Handy Recorder: Your Portable Recording Studio

Product Overview

Introducing the Zoom H8 Handy Recorder – a versatile and powerful recording solution designed for field recording, music production, and podcasting. With customizable applications, interchangeable input capsules, and advanced features, the H8 empowers you to capture studio-quality audio anywhere.

H8 Features

Versatile Applications

• Customized applications for field recording, music, and podcasting.

Three Distinct Interfaces

• Tailor your recording experience with interfaces optimized for field recording, music, and podcasting.

Interchangeable Input Capsules

• Swap between capsules for diverse recording options.

12-Track Simultaneous Recording

• Capture multiple sources simultaneously with 12-track recording capability.

Four Mic Inputs and Two XLR/TRS Combo Connectors

• Flexibility with four mic inputs and two XLR/TRS combo connectors.

Large Color LCD Touchscreen Display

• Navigate settings effortlessly on the 2.4" full-color touchscreen.

Phantom Power for Six XLR Mic Inputs

• +24/+48V phantom power for professional microphones.

Records to SD, SDHC, and SDXC Cards

• Direct recording to cards up to 512GB for extended sessions.

Built-in Effects

• Enhance your recordings with effects like low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting.

Multichannel and Stereo USB Audio Interface

• Connect to PC, Mac, or iPad for versatile recording options.

Battery Versatility

• Powered by four AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries for over 10 hours of operation.

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

Dimensions and Weight

• H8:
  • 116.4 mm (W) × 163.3 mm (D) × 48.6 mm (H), 354 g
• XYH-6:
  • 78.9 mm (W) × 60.2 mm (D) × 45.2 mm (H), 130 g

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.

Package Includes

• PCH-8: Protective Case for ZOOM H8 Handy Recorder
• ZHA-4: Headphone Amplifier
• BTA-1: Bluetooth Adapter for ARQ AR-48 / LiveTrak L-20 & L-20R / H3-VR / G11
• AD-17: DC5V USB AC Adapter

Elevate your recordings with the Zoom H8 Handy Recorder – your portable recording studio.