Zoom Handy Recorder H8 User Manual

Z2I-3957-01
ZOOM CORPORATION
4-4-3 Kanda-surugadai, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 101-0062 Japan
www.zoom.co.jp
Main Specifications
Number of input channels 8 (XY mic capsule, 1-4, A, B)
Number of output channels 1 (combined stereo headphone/line)
Connectors 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
Phantom power +24 V/+48 V (independent ON/OFF for INPUTS 1–4, A
and B)
Recorder Recording media Cards that support SD/SDHC/SDXC specifications
Formats WAV: 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo
MP3: 128, 192, 320 kbps
Maximum
simultaneous recording
tracks
12 (MIC IN, backup recording, 1-4, A, B, and LR)
Audio interface 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/1A
• USB bus power
Estimated continuous operation time using batteries
(hours: minutes)
Using alkaline batteries
Using XY mic, 44.1 kHz/24-bit (stereo × 1): about
15:00
• 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.

Zoom Handy Recorder H8 Specifications

Ports & Interfaces

number of input channels	8
number of output channels	1
connectors MIC IN	ZOOM mic connector

Power

phantom power	+24 V/+48 V
power supply	4 AA batteries
AC adapter	DC 5 V/1A

Recording and Playback

recording formats	WAV, MP3
maximum simultaneous recording tracks	12
display	2.4" (320×240) full-color touchscreen LCD

Weight and Dimensions

H8 dimensions	116.4 mm (W) × 163.3 mm (D) × 48.6 mm (H)
XYH-6 dimensions	78.9 mm (W) × 60.2 mm (D) × 45.2 mm (H)
H8 weight	354 g