Zoom H8 User Manual

Name: Zoom H8
Brand: Zoom
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overview

apps

The H8 includes three recording apps designed for different types of recording.

FIELD app

Use this when eld recording with the XY mic.

This app is also good for capturing sound for movies and videos as well as recording live concerts, for exam-

ple, using external mics.

Use example

Notes about this Operation Manual2
- Table of Contents3
- Overview5
Making Preparations ................................................... 16 Using the Metronome16
- Supplying Power ............................................................ 16 Assigning Files to Tracks16
- Inserting SD Cards ......................................................... 17 Recording Additional Files17
- Turning the Power On/Off ............................................. 18 Mixing Projects18
- Preventing Misoperation (HOLD Function)18
- Setting the Display Language19
- Setting the Date and Time (First Time Starting Up)19
- (First Time Starting Up)19
Connecting ..................................................................... 20 Using Sound Pads20
- Connection Examples ................................................... 20 Making Recording Settings20
- Connecting/Disconnecting the XY MIC21
- Connecting Mics, Instruments, Mixers and Other Equipment23
Making Input and Output Settings25
- Making Settings for Input Tracks25
- Setting the Headphone Output Level40
- Adjusting Connected Equipment Levels (Playing Test Tones)41
Recording with the FIELD App43
- Display Overview43
- Recording45
- Playing Recordings47
- Recording Automatically48
- Capturing Audio before Recording Starts (Pre-Recording)52
- Enabling the Sound Marker Function53
- Recording L/R Tracks ................................................... 54 Checking SD Card Information54
- H8 Display Overview56
Recording with the MUSIC App56
Recording with the PODCAST App78
- Display Overview78
- Recording80
- Playing Recordings81
Using Effects89
- Selecting Tracks and Patch Memories to Use Effects89
- Adjusting Effect Parameters93
- Making Patch Memory Settings94
Managing Projects98
- Folder and File Structure98
- Managing Projects99
Using as an Audio Interface104
- Connecting the104
  - Or Ios/Ipados Device104
- Disconnecting from a Computer106
  - Or Ios/Ipados Device106
- Making Audio Interface Settings107
Managing SD Cards109
- Testing SD Card Performance110
- Formatting SD Cards112
Using as a Card Reader113
- Connecting the H8 with a Computer113
- Disconnecting a Computer from the113
Using the Tuner114
- Tuning Guitars114
- Changing the Tuner Type115
- Setting the Standard Pitch of the Tuner116
- Using Flat Tunings117
Using Guitar Lab119
- Connecting Guitar Lab119
- Disconnecting Guitar Lab119
Setting the Date and Time120
- Setting the Date Format121
Setting the Battery Type123
Setting How Marks Are Added When Recording/Playing124
Making Display Settings125
- Setting the Display Brightness125
- Setting the Display Backlight126
Operating from an Ios/Ipados Device128
- Connecting an Ios/Ipados Device128
- Disconnecting from an Ios/Ipados Device129
Setting the Language Shown130
Restoring Default Setting Values131
Managing the Firmware132
- Checking the Firmware Versions132
- Updating the Firmware132
Appendix133
- Troubleshooting133
Specifications135

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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