Zoom Handy Recorder H8 User Manual

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Enabling tracks (and stereo linking)
Select which tracks to record from MIC IN, 1–4 and A/B.
The MIC IN, 1–4 and A/B tracks correspond to the MIC IN, 1–4 and
A/B inputs.
1.
Launch the recording app, and press the track buttons ( ) for
the tracks to record so that the corresponding LED indicators
light red.
HINT
While pressing a track button, pressing the adjacent button (1 and 2, 3 and 4, or A and B)
will stereo link those tracks, making a stereo track and creating stereo files on the SD
card. Do the same thing to end a stereo link.
Adjusting input levels (trim)
Adjust the input levels to record with high audio quality.
1.
Turn for the selected tracks to adjust their input levels.
Adjust so that their peak levels stay
around –12 dB on the level meter.
Adjusting headphone and speaker levels
Use headphones, for example, to monitor input/playback sounds and adjust levels
(volume).
1.
Tap / at the top right of the screen.
A speaker icon will appear when headphones are not connected.
2.
Slide to adjust the volume.
3.
When done adjusting, tap the volume value at the top
right of the screen.

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