H8 | ZOOM

The only recorder that adapts to your way of creating

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

Specs & Details

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 an SD card.

^{The Podcast app accommodates up to 4 mics and two Sound Pad channels.}

_{Podcaster Kevin Chong of Sir Kevin Says podcast and his guest, singer Malavika}

Trumpeter Leider Chapotín applying settings using the touchscreen on the H8

Trumpeter and Vocalist Leider Chapotín

The Music App

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.

_{LA Musicians Yosmel Montejo (bass), Leider Chapotín (Trumpet, Vocals), Euro Zambrano (Percussion), and Mauricio Guerrero Jr (Guitar)}

Foley artists creating sounds while engineer records

Foley Artist Rick Owens and Sound Mixer John Sanacore creating sound effects

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

SIX INTERCHANGEABLE MIC CAPSULES

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.

_{COMBINATION XY/AB MIC}

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.

_{AMBISONIC MIC}

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.

_{EXPANDER CAPSULE}

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. The H8 Control App is freely available from App Store.

_{*BTA-1 sold separately.}

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, or iPad for up to 12 channels of simultaneous recording.

Recording Time & File Formats

Get more than 10 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:

Foley Artist at work being recorded with the H8

What’s in the Box

Here is what comes included in the package:

H8 Handy Recorder
XYH-6 X/Y Mic Capsule
Quick Guide

Optional Accessories

WSH-6 Foam Windscreen for XYH-6
WSU-1 Universal Windscreen
PCH-8 Protective Case for H8
XAH-8 XY-AB Stereo Mic Capsule
EXH-8 External XLR Input Capsule
VRH-8 Ambisonics VR Mic Capsule
XYH-5 XY Stereo Mic Capsule
MSH-6 MS Stereo Mic Capsule
SGH-6 Shotgun Mic Capsule
SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Mic Capsule
EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo Capsule
HS-1 Hot Shoe Mount adapter
ECM-3 Extension Cable (3 meters)
ECM-6 Extension Cable (6 meters)
HRM-7 Handy Recorder Mount (7 inches)
HRM-11 Handy Recorder Mount (11 inches)
AD-17 AC Adaptor
SCU-40 Universal Soft Shell Case
ZDM-1PMP Podcast Mic Pack
XLR-6c Mic Cable Color ID Rings
ZHA-4 Handy Headphone Amplifier

Gallery

Number of input channels	8 (XY mic capsule, 1-4, A, B)
Number of output channels	2 (stereo headphone and stereo line)

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

Recording media	Cards that support SD/SDHC/SDXC specifications
Formats	WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereoMP3: 128, 192, 320 kbps
Maximum simultaneous recordingtracks	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/1AUSB bus power
	Using XY mic, 44.1 kHz/24-bit (stereo × 1): about 10:00
	The above values are approximate.
	Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
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.