ZOOM H8 Handy Recorder
Podcast Field Recorder 8 Channels

Zoom H8 Handy Recorder – 8-Input / 12-Track – XYH-6 Mic Capsule Included – Versatile Audio Interface
🎧 Item Description
The Zoom H8 Handy Recorder is a portable multi-purpose powerhouse for music production, podcasting, and field recording.
With its 8-channel input capability and up to 12-track simultaneous recording, the H8 redefines mobile audio recording with an intuitive 2.4" color touchscreen, modular mic capsule system, and dedicated app-based workflows.

🎛️ Key Features
8 Inputs / Up to 12 Simultaneous Recording Tracks
→ 4 XLR mic inputs + 2 XLR/TRS combo jacks + stereo mic capsule (included)

Three App-Based Workflows optimized for:

🎙 Podcasting: 4-mic input + 4 sound pads for live jingle playback

🎶 Music: Multi-track recorder with 70+ built-in effects, EQ, and amp models

🌲 Field: Full-featured location recording with visual meters and audio tools

Interchangeable Mic Capsule System (includes XYH-6 stereo mic)
→ Compatible with Zoom's existing mic modules (e.g., MSH-6, SGH-6)
→ Future expansions: XAH-8 (XY/AB), VRH-8 (Ambisonic), EXH-8 (4ch XLR)

High-quality Recording Controls

PAD switch & gain knobs per channel

Phantom power (+24V / +48V)

Low-cut filter, limiter, compressor, noise gate

Backup/Pre-record/Auto-record features to avoid lost takes

Massive Storage Support

Records directly to SD, SDHC, or SDXC cards (up to 512GB)

USB Audio Interface Mode

Works as a multi-track audio interface for PC, Mac, or iPad

Long Battery Life

Over 15 hours with 4x AA alkaline batteries

📦 What’s Included
Zoom H8 Handy Recorder (Main Unit)

XYH-6 XY Stereo Microphone Capsule

4 × AA Batteries

Quick Start Guide

📐 Specifications Summary
Max Recording Tracks: 12

Inputs: 6 (4 XLR + 2 XLR/TRS) + Capsule

Display: 2.4-inch color touchscreen

Storage: SD/SDHC/SDXC (up to 512GB)

Power: 4 × AA Batteries or USB

Dimensions: 116 × 163 × 48 mm

Weight: Approx. 354 g (main unit only)

🎙️ Perfect for:

Musicians and multi-instrumentalists

Independent podcasters

Documentary and field recordists

Mobile content creators and journalists

🇯🇵 Ships from Japan with tracking and safe packaging