Zoom H8
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H8
Product Info
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The Zoom H8 is a seriously capable portable recorder. It's a great all-in-one solution for songwriters, podcasters, and field recordists who need flexibility and high-quality audio. The modularity is a real draw, letting you customize the mic setup for different situations.
Product Description
- Zoom H8
- Portable 12-Track Audio Recorder
- Maximum recording quality: 24 bit / 96 kHz
- X/Y-Microphone capsule XYH-6 (included)
- Exchangeable clip-on microphones
- Ambisonic capsule optionally available (not included)
- 4 x Mic inputs: XLR
- 2 x Mic / Line / Instrument inputs: XLR / TRS combo socket
- Phantom power for the 6 internal XLR inputs: +12V/+24V/+48V
- Gain controls and -20 dB pads in each input
- Mic / line inputs expandable by module
- USB port (Micro B) for use as a 12-channel and stereo audio interface for PC / Mac / iPad
- Recording formats WAV
- BWF and MP3
- Supports SD / SDHC / SDXC cards up to 512 GB
- Colour 2.4" LCD touchscreen (320x240) with optimizsed user interface for field recording
- music recordings and podcasting
- Built-in speaker
- Built-in effects and chromatic tuner
- Stereo line output: 3.5 mm jack
- Stereo headphone output: 3.5 mm jack
- Power supply: 4x AA batteries (not included) or USB
- Dimensions of the H8 without microphone (W x D x H): 116.4 x 163.3 x 48.6 mm
- XYH-6 dimensions (W x D x H): 78.9 x 60.2 x 45.2 mm
- Weight of the H8 without microphone: 354 g
- Weight of the XYH-6: 130 g
- Includes XYH-6 microphone capsule and a quick guide
PROS
- • Excellent preamps deliver surprisingly clean, low-noise recordings.
- • Modular design allows for future expansion with various mic capsules.
- • The XYH-6 capsule provides a genuinely useful stereo imaging capability.
- • Intuitive touchscreen interface simplifies complex recording workflows.
CONS
- • Plastic build feels somewhat less robust than the H6, a step down.
- • Battery life is adequate, but carrying spares for longer shoots is recommended.
- • The built-in speaker is weak and not suitable for critical monitoring.
Product Video
Key Features
Tracks
12
Max Sample Rate
96 kHz
Built-in Mics
Stereo X/Y (XYH-6)
Storage
512 GB SDXC
Battery Life
3.5 hours (internal), 6 hours (PSAS-01 power adapter)
Weight
1.4 lbs
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Frequently Asked Questions
While not quite as pristine as high-end Sound Devices units, the H8’s preamps offer surprisingly good performance for the price, especially in less-than-ideal conditions.
Absolutely; the included XYH-6 capsule excels at capturing immersive stereo soundscapes, making it perfect for nature recordings and location sound design.
It's not a gimmick—the ability to swap capsules and add modules like the ADX-OM1 dramatically expands its capabilities, justifying the investment for serious users.
