Zoom H8

The standout feature of the Zoom H8 is its large, color touchscreen interface running three distinct, workflow-driven applications:

• PODCAST App: Simplifies your setup with dedicated Sound Pads to trigger intro music, sound effects, and jingles instantly. It accommodates up to 4 microphones simultaneously with individual channel levels.
• MUSIC App: Puts full control over your mix at your fingertips. Adjust audio levels, pan your tracks, and apply built-in effects like compression, EQ, and reverb to bring your multi-instrument recordings to life.
• FIELD App: Optimized for high-resolution location audio, sound design, and film production. It gives you instant access to large meters for every track, low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting to prevent clipping.

Massive Input Flexibility & 12-Track Recording

Equipped to handle complex multi-mic setups out of the box, the H8 features 6 standalone inputs: 4 dedicated XLR inputs with individual phantom power switches, and 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks that can accept line-level or direct instrument (Hi-Z) signals. With the ability to record up to 12 tracks simultaneously, you can capture every single audio source cleanly onto independent, high-fidelity files.

Next-Generation Capsule System

The H8 comes standard with the Zoom XYH-6 microphone capsule, providing crisp, immersive stereo capture right out of the box. Thanks to Zoom’s Capsule System 2.0, you can instantly hot-swap the top microphone element to adapt to your recording environment—allowing you to connect ambisonic mics for VR, shotgun mics for video, or expand the device with even more XLR inputs.

Multichannel USB Audio Interface

Beyond its standalone portability, the Zoom H8 serves as a premium, multi-channel USB audio interface. Connect it directly to your PC, Mac, iPad, or laptop to stream and record up to 12 channels simultaneously straight into your favorite DAW or live streaming platform.

Key Technical Specifications

• Simultaneous Rec Tracks: Up to 12 channels
• Physical Inputs: 4 x XLR, 2 x XLR-125 TRS Combo Jacks
• Built-in Mic: Detachable XYH-6 X/Y Stereo Microphone
• Interface: Color LCD Touchscreen with workflow apps
• Storage: Supports SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards up to 512GB
• Power: 4 x AA batteries, AC adapter, or USB bus power