The Zoom XAH-8 is a versatile, rotatable stereo microphone capsule built using Zoom’s Capsule System 2.0 connection, designed exclusively for the Zoom H8 Handy Recorder. Featuring a matched pair of high-fidelity cardioid condenser microphones, the XAH-8 offers incredible sound recording flexibility by allowing users to physically rotate the capsule heads between two distinct stereo configurations.
Dual-Mode Stereo Flexibility: X/Y & A/B
90° X/Y Mode: In the narrow X/Y configuration, the microphone heads cross over to deliver a tightly focused, phase-coherent stereo image with a clear phantom center. This setup is ideal for close-up source recording, solo acoustic performances, podcast panels, and voiceover work where direct sound isolation is required.
120° A/B Mode: Rotating the capsules outward shifts the configuration into a wide A/B array. This mode expands the stereo field to capture rich ambient spatial acoustics, making it ideal for live concert hall reverberation, environmental field recordings, orchestra rehearsals, and room soundscapes.
Seamless Integration & Onboard Gain
Attaching the XAH-8 to the Zoom H8 is completely tool-free—it clicks securely into the top expansion slot of the H8 recorder. An integrated physical gain control knob on the front of the capsule allows for fast, precise input sensitivity adjustments on the fly without diving into digital touch menus.
Key Technical Specifications
- Microphone Type: Matched Pair Cardioid Condenser Capsules
- Compatibility: Zoom H8 Handy Recorder (Capsule System 2.0 connection)
- Stereo Modes: 90° X/Y (focused stereo) and 120° A/B (wide ambient stereo)
- Onboard Controls: Dedicated analog input gain adjustment dial
- Attachment Mechanism: Quick click-in, tool-free Capsule System 2.0 connector
- Body Construction: Heavy-duty, road-ready molded housing
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