Zoom H8 User Manual

Using sound pads
Audio les (WAV format) can be assigned to the sound pads. Tap one to play the assigned le. These are useful,
for example, for playing effect sounds during podcasting and streaming as well as during live theater and music
performances.
NOTE
• When sound pads are used during recording, their sounds are mixed in stereo and recorded on tracks 3/4.
• In PODCAST mode, Inputs 3/4 cannot be used.
Playing sounds with sound pads
When shipped new from the factory, the H8 has 13 built-in sounds, and 4 are pre-assigned to sound pads.
1.
Tap a sound pad.
NOTE
When sound pads are played during recording, they will be recorded on tracks 3/4.
HINT
Slide the Pad Level knob up and down to adjust the overall level of the pads.
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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