Zoom H8 User Manual

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Operation Manual
Handy Recorder
H8
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Zoom H8 Specifications

General

Sample rate	96 kHz
Audio quality	24 bit
Product color	Black
USB powered	Yes
Headphone outputs	1
USB 2.0 ports quantity	USB 2.0 ports have a data transmission speed of 480 Mbps, and are backwards compatible with USB 1.1 ports. You can connect all kinds of peripheral devices to them.

Weight and Dimensions

Weight	354 g
Dimensions (WxDxH)	116.4 x 163.3 x 48.6 mm

Summary

Making Preparations

Supplying Power

Covers powering the H8 using batteries or an AC adapter and their respective instructions.

Inserting SD Cards

Instructions for inserting and removing SD cards for recording.

Power Management and HOLD Function

Guides on turning the device on/off and preventing misoperation using the HOLD function.

Input and Output Settings

Track Setup and Input Levels

Guides on selecting tracks, enabling recording, and adjusting input levels.

Monitoring, Stereo, and Output Settings

Details monitoring balance, stereo linking, headphone volume, and output calibration.

Using as an Audio Interface

Connecting and Disconnecting the H8

Guides on connecting the H8 to a computer/iOS device and safely disconnecting.

Audio Interface Settings and Input Mixing

Covers direct monitoring, loopback, and adjusting input mix balance.

Managing SD Cards

Checking SD Card Information

How to view free space and total size of the SD card.

Testing SD Card Performance

Procedures for performing quick and full tests on SD card performance.

Formatting SD Cards

Instructions for formatting the SD card using the H8.

Using as a Card Reader

Connecting H8 to Computer

Steps to connect the H8 to a computer for data access as a card reader.

Disconnecting Computer from H8

Procedure for safely disconnecting the H8 when used as a card reader.

Setting Date and Time

Setting Date and Time

Guides on setting the device's date and time for recorded files.

Setting Battery Type

Operating from an iOS/iPadOS Device

Connecting iOS/iPadOS Device

Steps for connecting the H8 to an iOS/iPadOS device via wireless adapter.

Disconnecting iOS/iPadOS Device

Restoring Default Settings

Appendix

Troubleshooting

Provides solutions for common recording, playback, and other operational issues.