Zoom Handy Recorder H8 User Manual

8
Input and output settings
Setting input sources
Set according to the devices connected to Inputs 1–4/A/B.
 Connecting a mixer or other device with a +4 dBu standard output level
(Inputs 1–4)
1.
Set the corresponding PAD switches ( ) to –20dB.
 Connecting guitars and other devices
with high output impedance (Inputs A/B)
1.
Set the corresponding Hi-Z switches ( )
to Hi-Z.
HINT
When connecting an ordinary mic, set the PAD switch to 0dB.
 Connecting condenser mics and other devices that require phantom
power (Inputs 1–4/A/B)
1.
Tap these in the following order:
• FIELD app screen >
> select track
• MUSIC app screen > select track >
• PODCAST app screen >
> select track
2.
Tap Phantom.
3.
Tap On/Off to set to On.
NOTE
• When connecting devices that are not compatible with phantom power, do not turn
phantom power on. Doing so could damage the device.
• When connecting a dynamic mic, phantom power does not need to be supplied.
HINT
In addition to +48 V, phantom power can also be set to +24 V.
PAD switches
(1/2)
Hi-Z
switches
PAD switches
(3/4)

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