Description
Zoom H8 Handy Recorder
The Zoom H8 Handy Recorder is a versatile and powerful portable audio recording device designed for a wide range of applications, including field recording, music production, podcasting, and sound design. It offers 12 simultaneous recording tracks, interchangeable capsules, and an app-driven touchscreen interface, making it adaptable to various recording needs.
Key Features:
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12-Track Simultaneous Recording: Capture up to 12 tracks simultaneously, including 8 inputs and a stereo mix, allowing for complex recordings with multiple sources.
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Interchangeable Capsules: The H8 features Zoom's Capsule System 2.0, enabling users to swap out microphone capsules to suit different recording scenarios. Available capsules include the XYH-6 (included), XAH-8, VRH-8, and EXH-8 .
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App-Driven Touchscreen Interface: The 2.4" color LCD touchscreen provides intuitive control over recording settings. The H8 offers three distinct app interfaces tailored for field recording, music production, and podcasting .
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Multiple Input Options: Equipped with 4 XLR inputs with dedicated pad switches and gain control, and 2 additional XLR/TRS combo jacks with Hi-Z switches, the H8 accommodates a variety of microphones and instruments .
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Phantom Power: Provides +12V, +24V, and +48V phantom power to support a wide range of condenser microphones .
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High-Quality Audio Recording: Supports up to 24-bit/96kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or MP3 formats, ensuring professional-grade sound quality .
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Multi-Channel Audio Interface: Functions as a USB audio interface, allowing for up to 12 channels of simultaneous recording when connected to a PC, Mac, or iPad .
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Long Battery Life: Operates for over 10 hours on 4 AA batteries or can be powered continuously with the optional AD-17 AC adapter .
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Recording Media: Records directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards up to 512GB, providing ample storage for extended recording sessions .
