Operation Manual

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Operation Manual

Handy Recorder

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Introduction

Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM H8 Handy Recorder.

The

H8 portable recorder can handle all kinds of recording with three apps (FIELD, MUSIC, PODCAST) that can be

selected according to the type of project, an extensive selection of input options, and a touchscreen that allows intui-

tive operation. We hope you will enjoy using it for a long time.

Main features of the H8

FIELD app

This eld recording app, which can record up to 12 tracks, is designed for capturing sound in the environment and for

the creation of movies and television shows, for example. In addition to a large meter display that makes checking

track levels easy, this app offers a low-cut lter, compressor, limiter, noise gate and other signal processing along with

a sound marker function that is useful for synchronizing camera video.

MUSIC app

This app enables multi-track recording of even large bands with up to 10 inputs (using an optional EXH-8). Level

meters and faders, which are crucial in music production, are located on the Home Screen. This recording app offers

signicant features, including equalization, compression and other dynamics signal processing on each channel as

well as punching in and out, which enables rerecording parts. Moreover, the included effects are equivalent to those in

ZOOM multi-effects processors. By connecting to Guitar Lab over USB, a massive library of amp/cabinet models and

effects can be accessed.

PODCAST app

This app turns the H8 into a portable podcast recorder. By tapping the four sound pads located on the Home Screen,

effect sounds and jingles can be played to add excitement to programs (and recorded on tracks 3/4 and the stereo

mix). In addition to the 13 preset sounds, any samples on the SD card can be assigned to the sound pads. Using the

function that enables simultaneous recording of stereo mix les, podcast les can be created using just the

H8.

Optional mic capsules

The H8 has a unique ZOOM mic capsule connector that allows mic capsules to be switched for different applications.

In addition to the included XYH-6 XY stereo mic, the MSH-6 MS mic and other existing optional capsules be used. Fur-

thermore, the

H8 also supports a new generation of capsules, including the XAH-8 mic that can be switched between

XY to AB patterns, the VRH-8 Ambisonic mic capable of recording 360º sound and the EXH-8 attachment with 4 XLR

jacks.

Extensive selection of input options

In addition to the mic capsule connector (MIC IN), the H8 has XLR jacks (Inputs 1–4) and TRS/XLR combo jacks (Inputs

A and B) built in. Inputs 1–4 support professional mixer output using the –20dB PAD function. In addition, Inputs A and

B support Hi-Z, enabling direct input of guitars and basses.

Remote operation using iOS/iPadOS devices

Using an optional wireless adapter (BTA-1) and the H8 Control iOS/iPadOS app enables operation of the H8 from a dis-

tance, eliminating concern about handling noise from direct operation of the unit.

Audio interface use with computers and iOS/iPadOS devices

Connected to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device by USB, the H8 can be used as an audio interface with up to 12 tracks

for music production in a DAW or for online meetings.

Terms used in this manual

Effect

A wide variety of effects can be applied to sounds, including distortion, chorus and reverb. By adjusting effect

parameters, you can create your own original sounds.

Patch memory

Patch memories store the effects used, their ON/OFF states and parameter setting values, allowing easy recall.

Effects are saved and recalled in units of patch memories. Up to three effects can be added to one patch

memory, and the H8 can store up to 50 patches.

Automatic saving

This function automatically saves changes to patch memories and effect settings.

Sound pad

Sound pads can be pressed to play the audio les that have been assigned to them. This is convenient for playing

interviews that have been recorded in advance, opening and closing music and jingles.

Project

The H8 manages recording and playback data in units called projects.

The audio les assigned to tracks and settings, including for panning, faders and marks, are saved in project les.

Up to 999 projects can be created on a single card.

Contents

Notes about this Operation Manual ……………………… 2

Introduction …………………………………………………………… 3

Terms used in this manual …………………………………… 4

overview …………………………………………………………… 7

apps ……………………………………………………………………… 7

Functions of parts …………………………………………………… 8

Mic capsule overview …………………………………………… 12

Touchscreen operation overview ………………………… 13

Making preparations …………………………………………… 16

Inserting SD cards ………………………………………………… 16

Supplying power …………………………………………………… 17

Turning the power on/off ……………………………………… 18

Preventing misoperation (HOLD function) ………… 18

Setting the display language

(rst time starting up) ………………………………………… 19

Setting the date and time

(rst time starting up) ………………………………………… 19

Connecting …………………………………………………………… 20

Connection examples …………………………………………… 20

Connecting/disconnecting the mic capsule ……… 21

Connecting mics, instruments, mixers

and other equipment ………………………………………… 23

Making input and output settings ……………………… 25

Making settings for input tracks ………………………… 25

Setting the headphone output level …………………… 42

Adjusting connected equipment levels

(playing test tones) …………………………………………… 43

Recording with the FIELD app ……………………………… 45

Display overview …………………………………………………… 45

Recording ………………………………………………………………… 47

Playing recordings ………………………………………………… 49

Recording automatically ……………………………………… 50

Capturing audio before recording starts

(pre-recording) …………………………………………………… 54

Enabling the sound marker function …………………… 56

Recording L/R tracks …………………………………………… 57

Recording with the MUSIC app …………………………… 59

Display overview …………………………………………………… 59

Creating new projects …………………………………………… 61

Opening existing projects ……………………………………… 63

Recording ………………………………………………………………… 65

Playing recordings ………………………………………………… 67

Using effects …………………………………………………………… 68

Using the metronome …………………………………………… 69

Assigning les to tracks………………………………………… 74

Recording additional les ……………………………………… 78

Mixing projects ……………………………………………………… 80

Recording with the PODCAST app ……………………… 83

Display overview …………………………………………………… 83

Recording ………………………………………………………………… 85

Playing recordings ………………………………………………… 86

Using sound pads ………………………………………………… 88

Making recording settings …………………………………… 91

Using effects ……………………………………………………… 95

Selecting tracks and patch memories

to use effects ……………………………………………………… 95

Adjusting effect parameters ……………………………… 100

Making patch memory settings ………………………… 101

Managing projects …………………………………………… 106

Folder and le structure ……………………………………… 106

Managing projects ……………………………………………… 107

Using as an audio interface ……………………………… 112

Connecting the

H8 with a computer

or iOS/iPadOS device ……………………………………… 112

Disconnecting from a computer

or iOS/iPadOS device ……………………………………… 114

Making audio interface settings ……………………… 115

Managing SD cards …………………………………………… 117

Checking SD card information …………………………… 117

Testing SD card performance …………………………… 118

Formatting SD cards …………………………………………… 121

Using as a card reader ……………………………………… 122

Connecting the

H8 with a computer ………………… 122

Disconnecting a computer from the H8 …………… 123

Using the tuner ………………………………………………… 124

Tuning guitars ……………………………………………………… 124

Changing the tuner type ……………………………………… 125

Setting the standard pitch of the tuner …………… 126

Using at tunings ………………………………………………… 128

Using Guitar Lab ……………………………………………… 130

Connecting Guitar Lab ………………………………………… 130

Disconnecting Guitar Lab …………………………………… 130

Setting the date and time ………………………………… 131

Setting the date and time …………………………………… 131

Setting the date format ……………………………………… 132

Setting the battery type …………………………………… 134

Setting how marks are added when

recording/playing ……………………………………………… 135

Making display settings …………………………………… 136

Setting the display brightness …………………………… 136

Setting the display backlight ……………………………… 137

Setting the Auto Power OFF function ……………… 139

Operating from an iOS/iPadOS device ……………… 141

Connecting an iOS/iPadOS device …………………… 141

Disconnecting from an iOS/iPadOS device ……… 143

Setting the language shown ……………………………… 144

Restoring default setting values ……………………… 145

Managing the rmware …………………………………… 146

Checking the rmware versions ………………………… 146

Updating the rmware ………………………………………… 146

Using optional mic capsules …………………………… 147

Using the XAH-8 …………………………………………………… 147

Using the EXH-8 …………………………………………………… 150

Using the VRH-8 …………………………………………………… 154

Appendix …………………………………………………………… 160

Troubleshooting …………………………………………………… 160

Specications …………………………………………………… 162

overview

apps

The H8 includes three apps that are tailored for different uses and can be launched from its Home Screen.

FIELD app

Use this for eld recording.

This can be used to record things that

can be heard in nature to realize unique

sounds for effects.

PODCAST app

This app is good for preparing audio

materials for podcasts as well as live

streaming.

Content can be made that is easy to

listen to casually on smartphones, com-

puters and other devices.

Home Screen

MUSIC app

Use this when making music.

Guitar can be recorded while

listening back to previously

recorded drum tracks, and

vocals can be rerecorded as

many times as necessary until

everyone is satised.

Functions of parts

█

Front

❷ Mic track button

❶ Mic input volume L/R

❸ PAD switch 1

❹ Input volume 1/3/A

❺ Hi-Z switch A

❸ PAD switches 3/4

❻ Touchscreen

❼ Mic capsule

❸ PAD switch 2

❽ Track buttons/indicators

1/2/3/4/A/B

❹ Input volume 2/4/B

❾ STOP/HOME button

PLAY/PAUSE button

REC button

❺ Hi-Z switch B

❶

Mic input volume L/R

Use to adjust the mic input volume.

❷

Mic track button

This turns the mic track on and off.

❸

PAD switches 1–4

These attenuate (reduce) the input signals of equipment connected to inputs 1–4 by 20 dB.

Set PAD switches to [–20dB] when connecting line level equipment.

❹

Input volume knobs 1/2/3/4/A/B

Use to adjust input volumes.

❺

Hi-Z switches A/B

Use to switch the impedances of inputs A/B.

Set Hi-Z switches to [Hi-Z] when connecting a guitar or bass guitar.

❻

Touchscreen

This shows various types of information and allows touch control of unit settings and other features.

❼

Mic capsule

This can be swapped for different applications.

❽

Track buttons/indicators 1/2/3/4/A/B

These turn input tracks on and off.

They also light red and green to show track status. They blink rapidly when input sound levels are high.

❾

STOP/HOME button

Press to stop project recording/playback and to open the Home Screen or the top screen of an app.

PLAY/PAUSE button

Press to start/pause playback of recorded projects.

REC button

Press to start recording.

█

Left side

█

Right side

Lock release

buttons

❶ Input 1

❷ Input A

❸ Input 3

❹ SD card slot

❺ MIC/LINE IN jack

(supports plug-in power)

❶ Input 2

❷ Input B

❸ Input 4

❶

Inputs 1/2

Connect mics and keyboards to these. These support XLR Plug connectors.

❷

Inputs A/B

Connect mics, keyboards and guitars to these. These support XLR and 1/4-inch phone (unbalanced) plugs.

❸

Inputs 3/4

Connect mics and keyboards to these. These support XLR Plug connectors.

❹

SD card slot

The

H8 supports cards that conform to SD, SDHC or SDXC specications.

❺

MIC/LINE IN input jack (supports plug-in power)

A connected mic can be used to record. Mics that require plug-in power can be used with this jack.

❻

Speaker

Sound is output here during project playback.

❻ Speaker

█ Bottom

❶ Power/HOLD switch ❷ REMOTE connector ❸ USB (Micro-B) port

❹ LINE OUT jack ❺ Strap attachment holes ❻ PHONE OUT jack

❶

Power/HOLD switch

Use this to turn the power ON/OFF and to disable button operation.

❷

REMOTE connector

Connect a BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter here. This enables operation of the

H8 from an iOS/

iPadOS device using a dedicated controller app.

❸

USB (Micro-B) port

Connect this to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device to use the

H8 as an audio interface or card reader.

By using Guitar Lab on a computer, you can also manage patches and edit and add effects, for example.

A dedicated AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17) can also be connected here to use AC power.

❹

LINE OUT jack

This can output sound to a connected device.

❺

Strap attachment holes

Use these to attach a strap.

❻

PHONE OUT jack

This can output sound to headphones.

█

Back

❶ Mic connector cap attachment points

❷ Tripod mounting threads

❸ Battery compartment cover

❶

Mic connector cap attachment points

Use these when attaching a mic connector cap.

❷

Tripod mounting threads

Use these screw threads to attach a tripod (not included).

❸

Battery compartment cover

Remove when installing or removing batteries.

Mic capsule overview

RL RL

90° 120°

The H8 includes a mic capsule (XY mic).

The XY mic capsule has two crossing directional mics. By rotating the individual mics, the width of audio capture

can be switched from 90º to 120º.

Features:

Since these mics have large diaphragms, they can record a range of frequencies from low to high with good

stereo placement while capturing sounds in the center clearly.

Providing a three-dimensional sound with natural depth and width, this technique is ideal for recording when you

want to capture a specic sound source that is nearby or at a medium distance.

Use examples: solo performances, chamber music, live rehearsals, eld recording

NOTE

The XY mic has a MIC/LINE IN input jack that can be used to connect an external mic or line-level device. This

jack can also provide plug-in power to mics that use it. (

→

page 28)

Touchscreen operation overview

Tap, swipe and slide on the H8 touchscreen to make settings and select functions to adjust.

Home Screen

This appears on the touchscreen when the H8 power is turned on.

From the Home Screen, three recording applications, various settings screens and other functions can be

launched.

Swipe to

change

• Tap the icon to launch the FIELD app.

• Tap the icon to launch the MUSIC app.

• Tap the icon to launch the PODCAST app.

• Tap other icons to launch various settings screens, for example.

HINT

Press to return to the Home Screen.

Operations on various screens

Tap, slide and swipe to operate the touchscreen.

Slide

(move while touching)

Swipe

(ick nger left or right while touching)

Tap

(touch a selection item)

Character Input Screen overview

Cursor movement button

Text input box

Keyboard

Tap

[↑]

Tap [123]Tap [ABC]

NOTE

The following characters can be used in project names.

(space) ! # $ ' ( ) + , - 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ; = @ A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z [ ] ^ _ ` a b c d e

f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z { } ~

Making preparations

Inserting SD cards

SD card slot on

lower left side

Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot cover.

Insert the SD card into the SD card slot.

To remove an SD card, push it further into the slot and then pull it out.

NOTE

• Always turn the power off before inserting or removing an SD card.

Inserting or removing a card while the power is on could result in data loss.

• When inserting an SD card, be sure to insert the correct end with the top side up as shown.

• If an SD card is not loaded, recording and playback are not possible.

• After purchasing a new SD card, always format it using the H8 to maximize performance.

(

→

“Formatting SD cards” on page 121)

Supplying power

Using batteries

Open while

pressing up

Turn the power off and then remove the battery cover.

Install the batteries.

Replace the battery cover.

NOTE

• Use alkaline batteries, rechargeable NiMH batteries or lithium batteries.

• If the battery indicator becomes empty, turn the power off immediately and install new batteries.

• To enable accurate display of remaining battery charge, set the battery type using Home Screen > SYSTEM >

Battery. (

→

“Setting the battery type” on page 134)

Using an AC adapter

Connect the cable of the dedicated ZOOM AD-17 AC adapter to the USB port.

Plug the dedicated AC adapter into an outlet.

HINT

• A 5V mobile battery (commercially-available) can also be connected.

• When connected to a computer, power can be supplied by USB.

Turning the power on/off

Turning the power on

Slide toward .

Turning the power off

Keep sliding toward until the ZOOM logo appears.

NOTE

• If “No Card!” appears on the display, conrm that an SD card is inserted properly.

• If “Card Protected!” appears on the display, the SD card write-protection is enabled. Slide the lock switch on

the SD card to disable write-protection.

• If “Invalid SD Card!” appears on the display, the card is not formatted correctly. Format the card or use a differ-

ent card. (

→

“Formatting SD cards” on page 121)

Preventing misoperation (HOLD function)

In order to prevent misoperation, the HOLD function can be used to disable operation of the H8 buttons and

touchscreen.

Slide to [HOLD].

█

Deactivating the hold function

Slide back to the middle.

Setting the display language (rst time starting up)

The rst time you turn the power on after purchase, set the touchscreen display language when the LANGUAGE

Screen opens.

Tap the language you want to set.

HINT

The display language can be changed later using Home Screen > Language. (

→

“Setting the language shown”

on page 144)

Setting the date and time (rst time starting up)

When the Set Date/Time Screen opens after the LANGUAGE Screen, set the date and time.

Swipe the date and time items to set them.

Tap Enter.

HINT

The date and time setting can be changed later using Home Screen > SYSTEM > Date/Time > Set Date/Time.

(

→

“Setting the date and time” on page 131)

Connecting

Connection examples

Video recording (using the FIELD app to record audio)

Shotgun

mic

Lavalier mic

Receiver Receiver Ambient micAmbient mic

Band recording in a studio (using the MUSIC app to record audio)

Vocal mic

Drum mic

Electric bass

Keyboard

Electric guitar

Podcasting (using the PODCAST app to record audio)

Portable music player, etc.

Mics Mics

Headphones

Connecting/disconnecting the mic capsule

Connecting the mic capsule

Remove the protective caps from the H8 and the mic capsule.

While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic, connect it to the main unit, inserting it completely.

Disconnecting the mic capsule

While pressing the buttons on the sides of the mic, pull it out of the main unit.

NOTE

• Do not use too much force when disconnecting. Doing so could damage the mic or the main unit.

• Recording will stop if a mic capsule is removed during recording.

• Attach the protective caps when the mic capsule will not be connected for a long time.

Connecting mics, instruments, mixers and other equipment

The H8 can record up to 12 tracks at once. These include up to 4 tracks of input from a mic capsule, Inputs 1–4,

A and B, and a stereo mix of these with L/R tracks (2 tracks).

Mics can be connected to Inputs 1–4 and instruments can be connected to Inputs A and B, for example, and

recorded to corresponding input tracks 1–4, A and B.

Connecting mics

Input A

Input B

Input 1

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

Connect dynamic and condenser mics with XLR plugs to Inputs 1–4, A and B. Phantom power (+24 V/+48 V) can

be supplied to condenser mics. (

→

page 30)

Connecting instruments

When directly connecting guitars and bass guitars, connect their mono plugs to Input A or B. When connecting

keyboards and other instruments with stereo outputs connect them to both input A and B.

When connecting a guitar or other device with high output impedance, set the corresponding Hi-Z switch (

) to

[Hi-Z].

Input A Input B

Hi-Z switches A/B

Connecting mixers and similar devices

Connect XLR cables from keyboards and mixers directly to Inputs 1–4.

For mixers and other devices with a rated output level of +4 dB, set the corresponding PAD switches (

) to

[–20dB].

Input 1

Input 2

Input 3

Input 4

PAD switches 3/4

PAD switches 1/2

HINT

When connecting an ordinary mic, set the PAD switch to [0dB].

Making input and output settings

Making settings for input tracks

Enabling tracks for recording

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.

Launch a recording app.

Press the buttons for the tracks that you want to record.

The indicators for the selected track buttons will light red.

Track buttons/indicators 3/4

Track buttons/indicators A/B

Track buttons/indicators 1/2

Mic track button

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 les on the SD card. Do the same thing to end a stereo link.

Setting recording (input) levels

Input levels can be adjusted for signals to be recorded.

Turn the input volume knob ( ) for the selected track to adjust its input level.

Adjust so that the peak level stays around −12 dB.

Input volume 1/3/A

Input volume 2/4/B

Mic input volume L/R

HINT

• If the sound distorts even after lowering the input level, try changing mic positions and adjusting the output

levels of connected devices.

• Plug-in power can be provided to the MIC/LINE IN input jack on the mic capsule.

(

→

“Using plug-in power” on page 28)

• The Lo Cut function can be used when adjusting levels. (

→

page 33)

• The Comp/Limiter/Gate function can be used when adjusting levels. (

→

page 34)

Backup recording (FIELD and PODCAST apps only)

When using a mic capsule with up to two channels on the MIC IN, a backup recording le can be recorded 12 dB

lower than the set input level. This can be used to replace the regular recording le if its recording level was too

high, causing distortion, for example.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• PODCAST app screen >

> select track

Tap Backup Rec, and set to On.

NOTE

• During backup recording, the Lo Cut and Comp/Limiter/Gate settings are not applied.

• To play a backup recording le, assign a le with “_BU” added to its name to a track. Then select and play it.

(

→

“Changing les assigned to tracks” on page 74)

Using plug-in power

Make the following setting when a mic that is compatible with plug-in power is connected to the mic capsule

MIC/LINE IN input jack.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Plugin Power and set to On.

NOTE

This setting can be set only when a mic capsule that supports plug-in power is connected.

Adjusting the side mic level

You can adjust the side mic level (stereo width) before recording for tracks that use a mid-side mic.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap MS Side Mic Level.

Slide up or down to adjust it.

HINT

• This can be set to Off, RAW or in a range from −24 to +6 dB.

• The more the side mic level is increased, the greater the stereo width becomes.

• The side mic level setting is also applied to backup recording when it is enabled.

NOTE

• When set to RAW, recording to the MIC IN tracks will occur without stereo encoding.

• Stereo encoding is conducted for L/R track recording and mixdown.

• The stereo width of audio in RAW format can be adjusted after recording by using ZOOM MS Decoder or other

plug-in software.

Setting phantom power

inputs 1–4, A and B support phantom power. They can supply power at +24 V or +48 V.

HINT

Phantom power is a function that supplies power to devices that require an external power supply, including

some condenser mics. The standard power is +48V, but some devices can operate with lower voltages.

NOTE

Do not use this function with devices that are not compatible with phantom power. Doing so could damage the

device.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Phantom.

Tap On/Off.

Tap On.

Setting phantom power voltage

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Phantom.

Tap Voltage (For all tracks).

Tap +24V or +48V.

HINT

• When using mics and other equipment that can operate with voltages less than +48 V, selecting the lower volt-

age can reduce the H8 power consumption.

• The phantom power setting is shared by all inputs.

Reducing noise (low-frequency cut)

The high pass lter can cut low frequencies to reduce the sound of wind, vocal pops and other noise.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Lo Cut.

Slide up and down to set the desired cutoff frequency.

NOTE

This will not affect backup recording data.

HINT

This can be set to Off or 10–240 Hz.

Comp/Limiter/Gate

The volume can be adjusted suitably according to the input signal levels, making listening to them easier.

█

Compressor

This reduces level differences between loud and quiet sounds, making listening to them easier.

█

Limiter

This can prevent distortion by reducing input signals that have high levels.

█

Gate

This suppresses background noise when the input signal level is low.

Threshold

Level

Original

signal

Signal

after limiter

Attack

time

Release

time

Time

Parameter Explanation

Threshold This adjusts the threshold that triggers the effect.

Attack time

This adjusts the speed that the effect is triggered after the threshold

level is exceeded.

Release time

This adjusts how quickly the effect stops after the signal goes below

the threshold level.

█

Selecting the compressor, limiter or noise gate

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Comp/Limiter/Gate.

Tap Type.

Tap Comp, Limiter or Noise Gate.

• Comp: This selects the compressor and sets the ratio to 4:1.

• Limiter: This selects the Limiter and sets the ratio to 20:1.

• Noise Gate: This selects the noise gate.

• Off: This disables the compressor, limiter and noise gate.

█

Setting the threshold

This sets the base level from which the limiter operates.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Comp/Limiter/Gate.

Tap Threshold.

NOTE

Threshold cannot be set if Type is set to Off.

Slide up and down to adjust.

HINT

• This can be set from −16 to −2 dBFS for the compressor and limiter.

• This can be set from −80 to −2 dBFS for the noise gate.

█

Setting the attack time

This sets the amount of time until compression starts after the input signal exceeds the threshold.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Comp/Limiter/Gate.

Tap Attack Time.

NOTE

Attack Time cannot be set if Type is set to Off.

Slide up and down to adjust the time.

HINT

This can be set from 1 to 4 ms.

█

Setting the release time

This sets the amount of time until compression stops after the input signal goes below the threshold.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Comp/Limiter/Gate.

Tap Release Time.

NOTE

Release Time cannot be set if Type is set to Off.

Slide up and down to adjust the time.

HINT

• Limiter operation is linked for tracks that have stereo link enabled. If the signal for either linked channel

reaches the threshold, the limiter will operate on both tracks.

Adjusting input signal monitoring balance using fader and pan settings

The level and panning of each input signal when monitoring can be adjusted.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Fader/Pan.

Select Fader or Pan.

Slide up and down to change their settings.

• Fader can be set to Mute or in a range of −48.0 dB – +10.0 dB (by 0.5 dB) to adjust the input signal level.

• Pan can be set to L100 – L1, Center, or R1 – R100 to adjust the left-right sound balance.

Enabling stereo linking

By enabling stereo tracks (stereo links), inputs can be handled as stereo sounds.

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

Tap in the following order:

• FIELD app screen >

> select track

• MUSIC app screen > select track >

• PODCAST app screen > > select track

Tap Stereo Link.

Tap On.

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 les on the SD card. Do the same thing to end a stereo link.

Setting the headphone output level

Use headphones, for example, to monitor input/playback sounds and adjust levels (volume).

HINT

• Monitoring with the speaker is possible during playback.

• If a cable is connected to the LINE OUT or PHONE OUT jack, sound will not be output from the H8 speaker.

Connect headphones, for example, to the H8 PHONE OUT jack.

Tap / at the top right of the screen.

NOTE

A speaker icon will appear when headphones are not connected.

Slide to adjust the volume.

Tap / at the top right of the screen.

Adjusting connected equipment levels (playing test tones)

The line output level can be adjusted.

Test tones can be played in order to adjust the level for a digital SLR camera or other device.

Minimize the input volume of the other device.

Use an audio cable to connect the external mic jack of the other device with the H8 LINE OUT jack.

Tap LINE OUT LEVEL on the Home Screen.

Tap Test Tone.

This starts output of the test tone.

Slide up and down to adjust the output level.

While checking the audio level meter of the other device, adjust the audio signal level so that it never

exceeds −12 dB.

HINT

This can be set from −40 to 0 dB.

Make small adjustments to the input volume of the other device.

While checking the audio level meter of the connected device, make adjustments to the input gain of that

device until the audio signal level is about −12 dB.

Tap Test Tone.

This stops test tone output.

NOTE

• See the manual of the connected device for information about its operation.

• The test tone is output from both the LINE OUT and PHONE OUT jacks.

• Be careful with the volume if you are monitoring the sound with headphones, for example.

HINT

The test tone is a 1kHz sine wave at −12 dBFS.

FIELD

Recording with the FIELD app

Display overview

⓬ Track settings button

⓭ Recording format button

⓫ Settings button

❿ Clipping indicators

❾ Headphone/speaker

volume button

❽ Remaining battery charge

Empty Full

❼ Progress

bar

❻ Time

display

❺ REW/FF buttons

❹ Track numbers

❸ Level meters

❷ Status icon

❶ Recording/playback

project name

❶

Recording/playback project name

❷

Status icon

This shows the recording/playback status.

■

: Stopped

●

: Recording

: Recording/playback paused

▶

: Playing

❸

Level meters

❹

Track numbers

Red: Input enabled

Green: Playback track enabled

Gray: Input disabled

Adjacent track numbers are connected to show input link settings.

❺

REW/FF buttons

Use to select projects and to search backward and forward.

❻

Time display

00:00:00/

00:00:00

When recording

Left: Current elapsed recording time

Right: Remaining available recording time

When playing

Left: Current elapsed playback time

Right: Remaining playback time

FIELD

❼

Progress bar

This shows the current playback location.

Mark positions are shown above the progress bar.

Slide

▼

to change the playback position.

❽

Remaining battery charge

This shows the remaining battery charge. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the bat-

teries (

→

“Using batteries” on page 17) or connect an AC adapter (

→

“Using an AC adapter” on page 17).

❾

Headphone/speaker volume button

Touch this to show the headphone/speaker volume slider. (

→

page 42)

❿

Clipping indicators

If a clipping indicator lights, adjust the input level (

→

“Setting recording (input) levels” on page 26) or set

the limiter (

→

“Comp/Limiter/Gate” on page 34).

⓫

Settings button

Press to access a list of projects on the SD card (

→

page 107) and to make automatic recording settings

(

→

page 50).

⓬

Track settings button

Press to make track settings, including Lo Cut and Phantom functions. (

→

page 27)

⓭

Recording format button

Use to set the recording format. (

→

page 47)

FIELD

Recording

Recording process

Recording follows the process shown below.

Prepare to

record

• Insert an SD card

• Use batteries or an AC adapter

• Connect the mic capsule

• Connect mics, instruments, mixers and other equipment

• Turn the power on

• Set the recording format

• Make input and output settings

Record

• Press to start recording and press to stop

• Marks can also be added

• Press

to pause

Play and check

• Press to start playback and to stop

• Cue to mark positions and to make project mixer settings, for example

Setting the recording format

Considering audio quality and le size, select the format.

Tap .

FIELD

Tap the recording format to set it.

The following formats can be set.

They are shown in order of audio quality (from low to high) and le size (from small to large).

Setting Explanation

MP3 128 kbps

The sampling frequency is 44.1 kHz.

The higher the bit rate is, the better the audio quality will be.

MP3 192 kbps

MP3 320 kbps

WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit

The higher the sampling frequency (kHz) and bit rate (bit) are, the

better the audio quality will be.

WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit

WAV 48 kHz/16 bit

WAV 48 kHz/24 bit

WAV 96 kHz/16 bit

WAV 96 kHz/24 bit

Recording

Press on the FIELD app screen.

This starts recording.

Press to pause.

NOTE

• When recording is paused, a mark is added at that point. Press

again to resume recording.

• A maximum of 99 marks can be added in a project.

HINT

Marks can be added without pausing. (

→

“Setting how marks are added when recording/playing” on page 135)

Press to stop.

NOTE

If the le size exceeds 2 GB during recording, recording will continue in a new project with a number that is one

higher. No gap in sound will occur between the two projects when this happens.

FIELD

HINT

Files are automatically saved at regular intervals during recording. If the power is interrupted or another prob-

lem occurs during recording, an affected le can be restored to normal by playing the automatically saved le

with the H8.

Playing recordings

Press .

Playback operations

Operation Touchscreen/button operation

Select playback project/move to mark

Tap

Search forward/backward

Press and hold

Slide left/right

Pause/resume playback

Press

Stop

Press

HINT

• Slide left/right

to change the playback position.

• During playback, press track buttons to switch between playing back (lit green) and muted (unlit).

• If the selected project is not valid, an “Invalid Project!” message will appear.

• If no playable project exists, a “No Project!" message will appear.

• During playback, press

to add marks that can be used for cueing. (

→

“Setting how marks are added when

recording/playing” on page 135)

FIELD

Recording automatically

Recording can be started and stopped automatically in response to the input level.

Tap .

Tap Auto Rec.

Tap On/Off.

FIELD

Tap Start or Start & Stop.

Return to the top screen of the FIELD app, and press .

This will start automatic recording standby.

HINT

• Pressing

again will start recording immediately.

• Press

to end recording standby or stop recording.

Setting automatic recording start/stop levels

Tap .

FIELD

Tap Auto Rec.

Tap Start & Stop Level.

Slide Start Level and Stop Level left and right to set their levels.

• The red line shows the recording start level, and the blue line shows the recording stop level.

Recording will start automatically when the input level exceeds the set start level.

Recording will stop automatically when the input level becomes lower than the set stop level.

HINT

This can be set from −48 to 0 dBFS.

FIELD

Setting the automatic recording stop time

This sets the time until recording stops automatically after the input level becomes lower than the set stop level.

Tap .

Tap Auto Rec.

Tap Auto Stop Time.

FIELD

Slide up and down to set the level.

HINT

• This can be set from 0 to 5 seconds.

• After stopping recording automatically, automatic recording standby starts.

Capturing audio before recording starts (pre-recording)

The input signal is always buffered for a set amount of time, so it can be captured for up to 6 seconds before

is pushed (pre-recording). This is useful when

is pressed late, for example.

Tap .

FIELD

Tap Pre Rec.

Tap On.

Recording format Maximum pre-recording time

MP3 128 kbps

6 seconds

MP3 192 kbps

MP3 320 kbps

WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit

WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit

WAV 48 kHz/16 bit

WAV 48 kHz/24 bit

WAV 96 kHz/16 bit

3 seconds

WAV 96 kHz/24 bit

FIELD

Enabling the sound marker function

Half-second tone signals (sound markers) can be output from the output jacks (PHONE OUT and LINE OUT)

when recording is started and stopped. Since sound markers are also written to recording les, when recording

audio for video with the H8, sending its output signal to the camera input can make synchronizing audio and

video easier.

Tap .

Tap Sound Marker.

Tap On.

FIELD

NOTE

Be careful with the volume if you are monitoring the input sound with headphones, for example.

Recording L/R tracks

During recording, a stereo le can be created based on the mix from the internal mixer.

Tap .

Tap Track L/R On/Off.

FIELD

Set it to On.

MUSIC

Recording with the MUSIC app

Display overview

❾ Remaining battery charge

Empty Full

❷ Status icon

❸ Clipping indicators

❹ Level meters

❺ Faders

❻ Track buttons

⓭ Low/Mid/High equalization

❼ Time

display

❽ Progress

bar

❿ Headphone/speaker

volume button

⓫ Track display

switching button

⓬ Settings button

⓮ Track Setting button

⓯ EFFECT settings button

⓰ E󼴨ect Send

⓱ Pan

Tap to change screens

❶ Recording/playback

project name

❶

Recording/playback project name

❷

Status icon

This shows the recording/playback status.

■

: Stopped

●

: Recording

: Recording/playback paused

▶

: Playing

❸

Clipping indicators

If a clipping indicator lights, adjust the input level (

→

“Setting recording (input) levels” on page 26) or set

the limiter (

→

“Comp/Limiter/Gate” on page 34).

❹

Level meters

❺

Faders

❻

Track buttons

Tap these to open track channel strip screens.

MUSIC

❼

Time display

00:00:00/

00:00:00

When recording

Left: Current elapsed recording time

Right: Remaining available recording time

When playing

Left: Current elapsed playback time

Right: Remaining playback time

❽

Progress bar

This shows the current playback location.

Slide

▼

to change the playback position.

❾

Remaining battery charge

This shows the remaining battery charge. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the bat-

teries (

→

“Using batteries” on page 17) or connect an AC adapter (

→

“Using an AC adapter” on page 17).

❿

Headphone/speaker volume button

Touch this to show the headphone/speaker volume slider. (

→

page 42)

⓫

Track display switching button

This changes the tracks shown

⓬

Settings button

Press to access a list of projects on the SD card (

→

page 107) and to create new projects (

→

page 61).

⓭

Low/Mid/High equalization

These can be used to boost and cut the equalization of low, mid and high frequencies.

⓮

Track Setting button

Press to make track settings, including Lo Cut and Phantom functions. (

→

page 28)

⓯

EFFECT settings button

Insert effects can be used. (

→

“Using effects” on page 68)

⓰

Effect Send

Use this to adjust the level sent to the send effect.

⓱

Pan

Use this to adjust the left-right balance.

MUSIC

Creating new projects

The H8 manages recording and playback data in units called projects.

Tap .

Tap New Project.

Tap Rec Format.

MUSIC

Tap a format.

The following formats can be set.

Setting Explanation

WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit

The higher the sampling frequency (kHz) and bit rate (bit) are, the

better the audio quality will be.

WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit

WAV 48 kHz/16 bit

WAV 48 kHz/24 bit

NOTE

Effects can only be used when the recording format is 44.1 kHz/16 bit or 44.1 kHz/24 bit.

Tap Create, and input the project name.

See "Character Input Screen overview" (

→

page 14) for how to input characters.

NOTE

The project created will be set as the recording/playback project.

MUSIC

Opening existing projects

Tap .

Tap Projects.

Tap … for the project you want to open.

MUSIC

Tap Select.

Tap Execute.

MUSIC

Recording

Recording process

Recording follows the process shown below.

Prepare to

record

• Insert an SD card

• Use batteries or an AC adapter

• Connect the mic capsule

• Connect mics, instruments, mixers and other equipment

• Turn the power on

• Create a new project

• Make input and output settings

Record

• Press followed by to start recording and to stop recording

• Press

to pause

Play and check

• Press to start playback and to stop

• Project mixer settings can also be made, for example

Record

additional les

• Make punch in/out settings

• Press

followed by to start recording and to stop recording

MUSIC

Recording

Press on the MUSIC app screen.

This will start recording standby.

Press .

This starts recording.

Press to pause.

Press to stop.

NOTE

If the le size exceeds 2 GB during recording, recording will stop automatically.

HINT

Files are automatically saved at regular intervals during recording. If the power is interrupted or another prob-

lem occurs during recording, a le can be restored to normal by assigning the automatically saved le to a track

(

→

“Changing les assigned to tracks” on page 74).

MUSIC

Playing recordings

Press .

Playback operations

Operation Touchscreen/button operation

Search forward/backward

Slide

left/right.

Pause/resume playback

Press

Stop

Press

HINT

• Slide the progress bar left/right to change the playback position.

• During playback, press track buttons to switch between playing back (lit green) and muted (unlit).

• If the selected project is not valid, an “Invalid Project!” message will appear.

MUSIC

Using effects

There are 76 types of effects that can be used.

Tap the desired track button.

Tap EFFECT.

This opens the Effect Screen.

Refer to “Using effects” (

→

page 95) for setting procedures and other details.

NOTE

Effects can only be used when the recording format is 44.1 kHz/16 bit or 44.1 kHz/24 bit.

MUSIC

Using the metronome

The H8 has a metronome with a precount function. Metronome settings are saved separately with each project.

Tap .

Tap Metronome.

This opens the Metronome Settings Screen.

MUSIC

Setting when the metronome sounds

Tap Click on the Metronome Settings Screen.

Tap a condition to select it. (See the table below.)

Condition (setting) Explanation

Off The metronome does not make sound.

Rec And Play The metronome sounds during recording and playback.

Rec only The metronome sounds only during recording.

Play only The metronome sounds only during playback.

MUSIC

Selecting the metronome pattern

Tap Pattern on the Metronome Settings Screen.

Tap a pattern to select it.

HINT

This can be set to 0/4, 1/4, 2/4, 3/4, 4/4, 5/4, 6/4, 7/4, 8/4 or 6/8.

Setting the precount

A metronome count can be sounded before starting recording/playback.

Tap Pre Count on the Metronome Settings Screen.

MUSIC

Tap a setting to select it. (See the table below.)

Select a setting from below.

Setting Explanation

Off No precount will sound.

1–8

Before recording/playback, the precount will sound for the set

number of times (1–8).

Special

Before recording/playback, the precount will sound as shown below.

Setting the metronome tempo

Tap Tempo on the Metronome Settings Screen.

MUSIC

Slide up and down to set the desired tempo.

HINT

• This can be set from 40 to 250.

• The tempo set here will be shared by the effects.

Setting the metronome volume

Tap Level on the Metronome Settings Screen.

Slide up and down to set the desired volume.

HINT

This can be set from 0 to 10.

MUSIC

Assigning les to tracks

Recording data from tracks in other projects and recorded backup tracks can be freely assigned to tracks and

checked during playback.

Changing les assigned to tracks

Tap the desired track button.

Tap Track Setting.

Tap File Assign.

MUSIC

Tap Assign.

Tap the le to assign.

Tap Assign.

NOTE

When a le is assigned from another project, it will be copied into the currently selected project.

MUSIC

Removing le assignments from tracks

Tap the button for the track to change.

Tap Track Setting.

Tap File Assign.

MUSIC

Tap Clear.

Tap Execute.

MUSIC

Recording additional les

When Punching In/Out is Off, new les are always recorded.

When Punching In/Out is On parts of already recorded tracks can be partially re-recorded.

Tap .

Tap Punching In/Out.

Set it to Off or On.

Setting Explanation

Off Always record new les.

On Parts of already recorded tracks are rerecorded.

MUSIC

Recording new les

Tap Punching In/Out and set to Off.

Repeatedly press the track buttons for tracks to rerecord until they light red.

Press .

This will start recording standby.

Press .

This starts recording.

Press to stop.

Rerecording parts of tracks

Punching in/out is a function that can be used to rerecord parts of already recorded tracks. "Punching in" is

switching track status from playback to recording. "Punching out" is switching track status from recording to

playback.

With the H8, punching in/out can be conducted manually.

Tap Punching In/Out and set to On.

Repeatedly press the track buttons for tracks to rerecord until they light red.

Press to start playback.

Press at the position where you want to start rerecording (punch in).

Press at the end of recording (punch out).

NOTE

• Punching in/out can be done once each time playback is started.

• Since punching in/out overwrites part of the le, the previous data will be lost.

MUSIC

Mixing projects

Adjusting track levels

Slide track faders up and down to adjust track levels.

HINT

This can be set from −∞ to +10 dB.

Adjusting other settings

Tap the desired track button.

MUSIC

Slide up and down to adjust them, and tap the buttons.

Parameter Explanation

EQ Low*

• This adjusts the boost/cut of low-frequency equalization.

• Type: shelving

• Gain range: −12 dB – +12 dB

• Frequency: 100 Hz

EQ Mid*

• This adjusts the boost/cut of mid-frequency equalization.

• Type: peaking

• Gain range: −12 dB – +12 dB

• Frequency: 2.5 kHz

EQ High*

• This adjusts the boost/cut of high-frequency equalization.

• Type: shelving

• Gain range: −12 dB – +12 dB

• Frequency: 10 kHz

Pan* Use this to adjust the left-right balance.

Send* Use this to adjust the level sent to the send effect.

Track Setting

Use to make input settings. (

→

“Making input and output settings”

on page 25)

EFFECT

Insert effects can be used. (

→

“Using effects” on page 95)

NOTE

*These parameters do not affect individual track recordings. They do affect les created during mixdown.

Other parameters do affect individual track recordings.

MUSIC

Mixing down tracks

Recorded projects can be mixed down to stereo les (WAV).

NOTE

Mixing down is not possible when Punching In/Out is On.

Tap the > track display switching button to show the LR track.

Tap the LR track button.

LR will become red.

Press .

This will start recording standby.

Press .

This starts recording.

Press to stop.

PODCAST

Recording with the PODCAST app

Display overview

⓫ Track settings button

⓬ Settings button

❿ Level meters

❽ Clipping indicators

❾ Pad Level

❼ Headphone/speaker volume

button

❻ Remaining battery charge

Empty Full

❺ Progress

bar

❹ Time

display

❸ Sound pads

❷ Status icon

❶ Recording/playback

project name

❶

Recording/playback project name

❷

Status icon

This shows the recording/playback status.

■

: Stopped

●

: Recording

: Recording/playback paused

▶

: Playing

❸

Sound pads

Sounds assigned to each pad can be played.

❹

Time display

00:00:00/

00:00:00

When recording

Left: Current elapsed recording time

Right: Remaining available recording time

When playing

Left: Current elapsed playback time

Right: Remaining playback time

❺

Progress bar

This shows the current playback location.

Mark positions are shown above the progress bar.

Slide

▼

to change the playback position.

❻

Remaining battery charge

This shows the remaining battery charge. When the remaining battery charge becomes low, replace the bat-

teries (

→

“Using batteries” on page 17) or connect an AC adapter (

→

“Using an AC adapter” on page 17).

PODCAST

❼

Headphone/speaker volume button

Touch this to show the headphone/speaker volume slider. (

→

page 42)

❽

Clipping indicators

If a clipping indicator lights, adjust the input level (

→

“Setting recording (input) levels” on page 26) or set

the limiter (

→

“Comp/Limiter/Gate” on page 34).

❾

Pad level

Use this to adjust the sound pad level.

❿

Level meters

These are the level meters for the LR track.

When the LR track is on, LR becomes red.

⓫

Track settings button

Press to make track settings, including Lo Cut and Phantom functions. (

→

page 27)

⓬

Settings button

Press to access a list of projects on the SD card (

→

page 107) and to make recording format settings

(

→

page 91).

PODCAST

Recording

Recording process

Recording follows the process shown below.

Prepare to

record

• Insert an SD card

• Use batteries or an AC adapter

• Connect the mic capsule

• Connect mics, instruments, mixers and other equipment

• Turn the power on

• Set the recording format

• Make input and output settings

Record

• Press to start recording and press to stop recording

• Sound pads can also be recorded

• Marks can also be added

• Press

to pause

Play and check

• Press to start playback and to stop

• Cue to mark positions and to make project mixer settings, for example

Recording

Press on the PODCAST app screen.

This starts recording.

NOTE

• When sound pads are used during recording, their sounds are mixed in stereo and recorded on tracks 3/4.

• In PODCAST mode, Inputs 3/4 cannot be used.

Press to pause.

NOTE

• When recording is paused, a mark is added at that point. Press

again to resume recording.

• A maximum of 99 marks can be added in a project.

HINT

Marks can be added without pausing. (

→

“Setting how marks are added when recording/playing” on page 135)

PODCAST

Press to stop.

NOTE

If the le size exceeds 2 GB during recording, recording will continue in a new project with a number that is one

higher. No gap in sound will occur between the two projects when this happens.

HINT

Files are automatically saved at regular intervals during recording. If the power is interrupted or another prob-

lem occurs during recording, a le can be restored to normal by assigning the automatically saved le to a track

(

→

“Changing les assigned to tracks” on page 74).

Playing recordings

Press .

Playback operations

Operation Touchscreen/button operation

Select playback project/move to mark

Tap

Search forward/backward

Press and hold

Slide left/right.

Skip 15 seconds

Tap

Pause/resume playback

Press

Stop

Press

PODCAST

HINT

• Slide the progress bar left/right to change the playback position.

• During playback, press track buttons to switch between playing back (lit green) and muted (unlit).

• If the selected project is not valid, an “Invalid Project!” message will appear.

• If no playable project exists, a “No Project!" message will appear.

• During playback, press

to add marks that can be used for cueing. (

→

“Setting how marks are added when

recording/playing” on page 135)

Press to return the top screen of the PODCAST app.

PODCAST

Using sound pads

Audio les (WAV format) can be assigned to the sound pads. Tap one to play the assigned le. These are useful,

for example, for playing effect sounds during podcasting and streaming as well as during live theater and music

performances.

NOTE

• When sound pads are used during recording, their sounds are mixed in stereo and recorded on tracks 3/4.

• In PODCAST mode, Inputs 3/4 cannot be used.

Playing sounds with sound pads

When shipped new from the factory, the H8 has 13 built-in sounds, and 4 are pre-assigned to sound pads.

Tap a sound pad.

NOTE

When sound pads are played during recording, they will be recorded on tracks 3/4.

HINT

Slide the Pad Level knob up and down to adjust the overall level of the pads.

PODCAST

Assigning audio les to sound pads

Built-in sounds and audio les saved on an SD card can be assigned to sound pads.

Tap .

Tap Sound Pad Assign.

Tap the number of the pad to be reassigned.

PODCAST

Tap Preset or SD CARD.

Tap the desired le.

Tap Assign.

NOTE

• Use a computer to store audio les for sound pad assignment in the SOUND PAD folder on the card.

(

→

“Using as a card reader” on page 122)

• Sound pads support the following le types.

– File format: WAV

– Sampling rate: 44.1/48 kHz

– Bit rate: 16/24-bit

– Channels: Mono/stereo

• Files that are not inside the SOUND PAD folder will be copied to the SOUND PAD folder when they are

assigned.

PODCAST

Making recording settings

Setting the recording format

Considering audio quality and le size, select the format.

Tap .

Tap Rec Format.

Set the recording format

PODCAST

The following formats can be set.

Setting Explanation

WAV 44.1 kHz/16 bit

The larger the number, the higher the sound quality,and the larger the

le size.

WAV 44.1 kHz/24 bit

WAV 48 kHz/16 bit

WAV 48 kHz/24 bit

MP3 128 kbps

MP3 192 kbps

MP3 320kbps

Recording L/R tracks

During recording, a stereo le can be created based on the mix from the internal mixer.

Tap .

Tap Track L/R On/Off.

PODCAST

Tap On.

PODCAST

Using effects

There are 76 types of effects that can be used.

Tap .

Select a track.

Tap Effect.

This opens the Effect Screen.

Refer to “Using effects” (

→

page 95) for setting procedures and other details.

NOTE

Effects can only be used when the recording format is 44.1 kHz/16 bit or 44.1 kHz/24 bit.

Using effects

These alter the sounds of instruments, voices and other sources. The included effects, which are equivalent to

those in ZOOM multi-effects processors, can be used with a variety of instruments. Using the free Guitar Lab

effect management application on a computer (Mac/Windows), you can add effects that are distributed online as

well as edit and back up patch memories, for example.

Selecting tracks and patch memories to use effects

Setting tracks to use effects from the MUSIC app screen

Select a track.

Tap EFFECT.

This opens the Effect Screen.

Tap the input icon.

Select the track to use the effect on.

Setting tracks to use effects from the PODCAST app screen

Tap .

Select a track.

Tap Effect.

This opens the Effect Screen.

Tap the input icon.

Select the track to use the effect on.

Selecting patch memories and turning them on/off

Tap < and > on the Effect Screen to select a patch memory.

Tap On/Off.

Adjusting effect parameters

Tap the effect to adjust on the Effect Screen.

Adjust the effect.

• Tap On/Off to change its on/off setting.

• Tap Type to change the effect.

• Slide parameters up and down to adjust their settings.

NOTE

• If there are ve or more parameters, tap > to change the screen.

• Using the H8, you can combine three effects as you like. If the processing capability limit is exceeded, how-

ever, a "Process Overow. Change effect" warning will appear and effects will be bypassed. Change one of the

effects to end this condition.

• The parameters that can be adjusted depend on the effect.

100

Making patch memory settings

Saving patch memories

Tap Patch on the Effect Screen.

Tap Save.

Tap the name of the save destination patch.

101

Tap Execute.

NOTE

• Patch memories are not saved in projects.

• 50 patch memories can be saved as H8 settings.

Saving patch memories automatically

This setting can be made to automatically save patch memories when they are changed.

Tap Patch on the Effect Screen.

Tap Auto Save.

102

Tap On.

Changing patch names

Select the patch memory with the name you want to change on the Effect Screen.

Tap Patch.

Tap Patch Name.

103

Input the patch name, and tap .

See "Character Input Screen overview" (

→

page 14) for how to input characters.

Changing patch levels

Tap Patch on the Effect Screen.

Tap Patch Level.

104

Slide up and down to change the level.

105

Managing projects

Folder and le structure

When recording with the H8, folders and les are created on SD cards in the following manner.

Projects that are created can be used with all three apps (FIELD, MUSIC and PODCAST). (Recording and playback

of 96kHz/16-bit and 96kHz/24-bit WAV les is only supported by the FIELD app.)

The H8 manages recording and playback data in units called projects.

• • • • •

Files assigned to

PODCAST app sound

pads are copied here.

Root

F200101_001

Mic12.wav

Mic12_BU.wav

Tr12.wav

TrA.wav

Tr1.wav

Tr1_01.wav

TrLR.wav

M200101_001 P200101_001 SOUNDPAD

• • • • • • • • • • • • •

F200101_001.h8prj

Tr1.wav

Tr2.wav

Tr34.wav

TrA.wav

P200101_001.h8prj

Mic12.wav

MIc12_01.wav

M200101_001.h8prj

opening.wav

bgm1.wav

Stereo file recording of

sound pad track

Stereo file recording of

signals from MIC IN

PODCAST app recording

MUSIC app recording

FIELD app recording

Project folders are created with names like “[date]_001”

and “[date]_002” . (The date format is YYMMDD.)

Stereo file backup recording

of signals from MIC IN at a

level 12 dB lower

Stereo file recording of

input 1 and 2 signals

Mono file recording

of input A signal

Stereo file recording of

built-in mixer L/R output

Project file

(FIELD app recording)

Project file

(MUSIC app recording)

Project file

(PODCAST app recording)

Mono file recording of

input A signal

Mono file recording of

input 2 signal

Mono file recording of

input 1 signal

2nd mono file recording of

input 1 signal

1st mono file recording of

input 1 signal

2nd stereo file recording of

signals from MIC IN

1st stereo file recording of

signals from MIC IN

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Managing projects

The contents of SD cards can be viewed and folders can be created. Recording/playback folders can also be set

and deleted and have their information checked, for example.

Project Operation Screen

Tap on an app screen.

Tap Projects.

The Project Operation Screen shows the folders and les on the SD card.

• The following operations are possible.

Action Operation

Move down a level Tap a folder

Move up a level

Tap <

Show options

Tap …

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Selecting the project recording/playback folder

Select the folder that contains the project to be played and to use for recording projects, and return to the top

screen of the app.

Tap … on the Project Operation Screen.

Tap Select.

Tap Execute.

NOTE

When a folder is selected, the rst project inside the selected folder will be set as the playback project.

108

Changing folder and project names

Tap … on the Project Operation Screen.

Tap Rename.

Input the folder/project name.

See "Character Input Screen overview" (

→

page 14) for how to input characters.

109

Checking project information

Tap … on the Project Operation Screen.

Tap Information.

Item Explanation

Date/Time Date and time recorded

Format Recording format

Size Recording le size

Length Recording time

110

Deleting folders and projects

Tap … on the Project Operation Screen.

Tap Delete.

Tap Execute.

111

Using as an audio interface

Signals input to the H8 can be input to a computer or iOS/iPadOS device. Moreover, signals played back on a

computer or iOS/iPadOS device can be output from the H8.

Connecting the H8 with a computer or iOS/iPadOS device

Tap AUDIO INTERFACE on the Home Screen.

Select the mode.

Mode Explanation

Stereo Mix (PC/Mac)

This is a 2-in/2-out connection mode for Mac/Windows that sends

all tracks as a stereo mix.

Stereo Mix (iPad)

This is a 2-in/2-out connection mode for iPadOS devices that sends

all tracks as a stereo mix.

Multi Track (PC/Mac)

This is a 12-in/2-out connection mode for Mac/Windows that sends

the signals of each track separately.

NOTE

A driver is necessary for use with Windows. Download the driver from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com).

112

If a Stereo Mix has been selected, skip to step 5.

Tap Sample Rate, and select a sample rate.

Tap Connect.

Use a USB cable to connect the H8 with a computer or iOS/iPadOS device.

USB Micro-B

port

NOTE

Use a Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (or Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter) to connect to an iOS/iPadOS

device with a lighting connector.

113

Disconnecting from a computer or iOS/iPadOS device

Tap on the audio interface top screen.

Tap Exit.

Tap Execute.

Disconnect the USB cable connecting the H8 with a computer or iOS/iPadOS device.

114

Making audio interface settings

The following two settings can be made when using the H8 as an audio interface.

Enabling direct monitoring

This directly outputs the sound being recorded through the H8 from the H8 before sending it to the computer or

iOS/iPadOS device. This enables monitoring without latency.

After connecting a computer or iOS/iPadOS device, tap on the app screen.

Tap Direct Monitor, and set it to On.

Setting loop back (Stereo Mix only)

This function mixes the playback sound from the computer or iOS/iPadOS device with the H8 input and sends

the mix back to the computer or iOS/iPadOS device (loop back).

This function can be used to add narration to music played back from the computer and to record the mix or

stream it on the computer, for example.

After connecting a computer or iOS/iPadOS device, tap on the app screen.

Tap Loopback, and set it to On.

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Mixing inputs

The mix balance of the inputs can be adjusted. Input signals will be sent to the computer or iOS/iPadOS device

using the balance settings made here. When using a Stereo Mix setting, the mixed stereo signal will be sent.

See "Adjusting input signal monitoring balance using fader and pan settings" (

→

page 39) for how to mix

inputs.

116

Managing SD cards

Checking SD card information

The open space and size of SD cards can be checked.

Tap SD CARD on the Home Screen.

Tap Information.

117

Testing SD card performance

Purchased SD cards can be tested to conrm that they can be used with the H8.

A basic test can be done quickly, while a full test examines the entire SD card.

Conducting a quick test

Tap SD CARD on the Home Screen.

Tap Quick Test.

118

Select Execute.

The card performance test will start and should take about 30 seconds. The result of the test will be shown

when it completes.

HINT

Tap < to cancel the test.

119

Conducting a full test

Tap SD CARD on the Home Screen.

Tap Full Test.

Select Execute.

The card performance test will start. If the access rate MAX reaches 90%, the card will fail (NG).

HINT

Tap < to cancel the test.

NOTE

Even if a performance test result is "OK", there is no guarantee that writing errors will not occur. This informa-

tion is just to provide guidance.

120

Formatting SD cards

Tap SD CARD on the Home Screen.

Tap Format.

Select Execute.

NOTE

• Before using SD cards that have just been purchased or that have been formatted on a computer, they must be

formatted by the H8.

• All data previously saved on the SD card will be deleted when it is formatted. Please use caution.

121

Using as a card reader

When connected to a computer, data on the SD card can be checked and copied.

Connecting the H8 with a computer

Tap SD CARD READER on the Home Screen.

Use a USB cable to connect the H8 and the computer.

122

Disconnecting a computer from the H8

Conduct procedures on the computer to disconnect.

• Windows: Select

H8 from "Safely Remove Hardware".

• macOS: Drag the

H8 icon to the Trash and drop it.

NOTE

Always conduct computer ejection procedures before disconnecting the USB cable.

Disconnect the USB cable connecting the H8 with the computer, and press .

Tap Execute.

123

Using the tuner

Using the tuner function, you can tune guitars and other instruments.

Tuning guitars

Tap TUNER on the Home Screen.

←

Low pitch – Correct pitch – High pitch

→

Play the open string that you want to tune and adjust its pitch.

The pitch detuning with the nearest note name or string number will be shown.

124

Changing the tuner type

Tap TUNER on the Home Screen.

Tap .

Tap Type.

125

Tap the guitar type to select it.

Available tuner type settings

Setting Explanation

String number/note

7 6 5 4 3 2 1

Chromatic

The name of the nearest note (in semitones) and the amount of

detuning are shown.

– – – – – – –

Guitar Standard guitar tuning with a 7th string B E A D G B E

Bass guitar Standard bass guitar tuning with a 5th string. – – B E A D G

Open A Open A tuning (open strings play A chord) – E A E A C# E

Open D Open D tuning (open strings play D chord) – D A D F# A D

Open E Open E tuning (open strings play E chord) – E B E G# B E

Open G Open G tuning (open strings play G chord) – D G D G B D

DADGAD Alternate tuning often used for tapping and other techniques – D A D G A D

Setting the standard pitch of the tuner

Tap TUNER on the Home Screen.

126

Tap .

Tap Pitch.

Slide up and down to set the standard pitch, and tap.

HINT

This can be set from 435 Hz to 445 Hz.

127

Using at tunings

All strings can be tuned down from standard tuning by 1–3 semitones.

Tap TUNER on the Home Screen.

Tap .

Tap Flat.

128

Tap a setting to select it.

HINT

This can be set from ×0 to ×3 (3 semitones lower).

NOTE

Flat tuning cannot be used when the tuner type is Chromatic.

129

Using Guitar Lab

Guitar Lab can be used on a computer (PC/Mac) to add effects that are distributed online as well as to edit and

back up patch memories, for example.

Connecting Guitar Lab

Tap GUITAR LAB on the Home Screen.

Use a USB cable to connect the H8 and the computer.

Launch Guitar Lab on the Computer.

Disconnecting Guitar Lab

Press .

Tap Execute.

130

Setting the date and time

Set the date and time added to recording les.

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Date/Time.

Tap Set Date/Time.

131

Swipe the date and time items to set them.

Setting the date format

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Date/Time.

132

Tap Date Format.

Tap the date format to select it.

133

Setting the battery type

Set the type of battery used by the H8 to alkaline, Ni-MH or lithium so that the amount of remaining battery

charge can be accurately displayed.

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Battery.

Tap a battery type to select it.

134

Setting how marks are added when recording/playing

You can set how marks are added when is pressed while recording or playing back a WAV format le.

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Play Key Option.

Tap Recording or Playing.

Tap a mark adding option to select it.

Mark adding method Explanation

Pause

Pressing

will pause without adding a mark.

Pause & Mark

Pressing

will pause and add a mark.

Mark

Pressing

will add a mark without pausing.

135

Making display settings

Setting the display brightness

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Power Saving.

Tap LCD Brightness.

136

Slide up and down to adjust the brightness.

HINT

This can be set from 5 to 100.

Setting the display backlight

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Power Saving.

137

Tap LCD Backlight.

Tap a setting to select it.

Setting Explanation

On The backlight always stays bright.

30 seconds

The backlight will dim after the set time has elapsed.

1 min

2 min

3 min

4 min

5 min

138

Setting the Auto Power OFF function

The power will automatically turn off if the H8 is unused for 10 hours.

If you want the power to stay on continuously until powered off, disable the Automatic Power Saving function.

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Power Saving.

Tap Auto Power Off.

139

Set it to Off.

NOTE

This function is only enabled when power is being supplied through the USB port.

140

Operating from an iOS/iPadOS device

Connecting an iOS/iPadOS device

The H8 can be operated from an iOS/iPadOS device by connecting a dedicated wireless adapter (e.g. BTA-1) and

using the dedicated H8 Control app.

NOTE

• The H8 Control app must be installed on the iOS/iPadOS device beforehand. The H8 Control app can be down-

loaded from the App Store.

• For app setting and operation procedures, see the manual for the H8 Control app.

Remove the REMOTE connector cover and connect a BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter.

Tap BLUETOOTH on the Home Screen.

141

Tap Execute.

Launch the H8 Control app on the iOS/iPadOS device, and conduct connection procedures.

HINT

For app setting and operation procedures, see the manual for the H8 Control app.

142

Disconnecting from an iOS/iPadOS device

Tap BLUETOOTH on the Home Screen.

Tap Execute.

HINT

After disconnecting, tap BLUETOOTH on the Home Screen, and reconnect to the iOS/iPadOS device to use it

again for operation.

143

Setting the language shown

Tap LANGUAGE on the Home Screen.

Tap a language to select it.

HINT

The rst time the power is turned on after purchase, this screen opens automatically.

144

Restoring default setting values

The factory default settings can be restored.

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Factory Reset.

Tap Execute.

The settings will be reset and the power will automatically turn off.

145

Managing the rmware

Checking the rmware versions

Tap SYSTEM on the Home Screen.

Tap Firmware Version.

Updating the rmware

The H8 rmware can be updated to the latest versions.

Files for the latest rmware updates can be downloaded from the ZOOM website (zoomcorp.com).

Follow the instructions in the “H8 Firmware Update Guide” on the H8 download page.

146

Using optional mic capsules

Using the XAH-8

Features and functions of parts

The XAH-8 is a mic capsule that enables convenient use of two different stereo formats (X-Y and A-B).

█

X-Y format

Record specic sound sources at near to medium distance with natural three-dimensional depth and width.

This is optimal for recording solo performances, chamber music, live rehearsals, eld recordings and similar situ-

ations.

Turn the mics inward until they lock

into place with a clicking sound.

█

A-B format

Record ambient sound along with specic sound sources for a wide stereo feel.

This is optimal for recording the reverb of a hall, as well as for meetings and similar situations.

Turn the mics outward until they lock

into place with a clicking sound.

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Functions of parts

❶ X-Y/A-B mic

❷ Mic input volume

❶

X-Y/A-B mic

This stereo mic can be used for X-Y or A-B

recording.

The angle of audio capture can be changed by

rotating the individual mics.

❷

Mic input volume

This adjusts the mic input volume.

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Appearance in each app

When the XAH-8 is attached, it appears in the apps as shown below.

█

FIELD app

X-Y format

A-B format

█

MUSIC app

X-Y format

A-B format

█

PODCAST app

The appearance does not

change because of the mic

capsule type.

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Making track settings

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

• On the FIELD app screen, touch

and select XAH-8.

• On the MUSIC app screen, select XY or AB and then

• On the PODCAST app screen, touch

and select XAH-8.

Tap each item to set it.

The following items can be set.

Item Explanation/reference Apps that use

Track On/Off

This turns track recording on/off. This can also be set with the mic

track buttons on the unit.

→

“Enabling tracks for recording” on page 25

Backup Rec

→

“Backup recording (FIELD and PODCAST apps only)” on page 27

Lo Cut

→

“Reducing noise (low-frequency cut)” on page 33

Comp/Limiter/Gate

→

“Comp/Limiter/Gate” on page 34

Fader/Pan

→

 “Adjusting input signal monitoring balance using fader and pan set-

tings” on page 39

File Assign

→

“Changing les assigned to tracks” on page 74

Effect

→

 “Setting tracks to use effects from the PODCAST app screen” on

page 97

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Using the EXH-8

Features and functions of parts

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Features

• This capsule adds four channels of external XLR input.

• Signals can be input from dynamic/condenser mics, mixers and other equipment.

• Each input has a separate volume control, enabling quick and reliable level balancing at recording locations.

• −20dB pad switches enable professional equipment that uses +4dB line level to also be input without distortion.

• Phantom power can be supplied.

█

Connection example

Dynamic mic Dynamic mic

Condenser mic Mixer

When connecting condenser mics and other devices that require phantom power, use an external power supply.

Dedicated AC adapter

(ZOOM AD-17)

Micro-B

150

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Functions of parts

Left side of capsule

Top of capsule

Right side of capsule

❺ Inputs 1/2/3/4 ❺ Inputs 1/2/3/4

❶ Power indicator

❷ Track buttons/

indicators 1/2/3/4

❸ Input volume knobs 1/2/3/4

❹ PAD switches 1/2/3/4

❶

Power indicator

This will light when an external power supply is connected, showing that phantom power can be used.

❷

Track buttons/indicators 1/2/3/4

These turn tracks on and off. Pressing track buttons will make their LEDs light red.

❸

Input volume knobs 1/2/3/4

These adjust input volumes.

❹

PAD switches 1/2/3/4

These attenuate the input signals of equipment connected to inputs 1–4 by 20 dB.

Set PAD switches to –20dB when connecting mixers, for example, that use +4 dBu as the standard output

level.

❺

Inputs 1/2/3/4

Connect mics and mixers to these.

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Appearance in each app

When the EXH-8 is attached, it appears in the apps as shown below.

█

FIELD app

█

MUSIC app

█

PODCAST app

The appearance does not

change because of the mic

capsule type.

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Making track settings

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

• On the Field App Screen, touch

and select EXH-8 1–EXH-8 4.

• On the MUSIC app screen, select EX1–EX4 and then

• On the PODCAST app screen, touch

and select EXH-8 1–EXH-8 4.

Tap each item to set it.

The following items can be set.

Item Explanation/reference Apps that use

Track On/Off

This turns track recording on/off. This can also be set with the

mic track buttons on the unit.

→

“Enabling tracks for recording” on page 25

Phantom

→

“Setting phantom power” on page 30

Lo Cut

→

“Reducing noise (low-frequency cut)” on page 33

Comp/Limiter/Gate

→

“Comp/Limiter/Gate” on page 34

Fader/Pan

→

 “Adjusting input signal monitoring balance using fader and pan

settings” on page 39

Stereo Link

→

“Enabling stereo linking” on page 41

File Assign

→

“Changing les assigned to tracks” on page 74

Effect

→

 “Setting tracks to use effects from the PODCAST app screen”

on page 97

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Using the VRH-8

Features and functions of parts

█

Features

The VRH-8 is an Ambisonic mic that uses 4 capsules to enable 360º recording and capture vertical spread and

depth. The built-in position sensor enables recording with the correct mic position setting regardless of the mic

orientation.

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Recording modes

Ambisonics A Ambisonics B

Audio files are recorded as is for the four directional

condenser mics.

FRD

(front right down)

BLD

(back left down)

BRU

(back right up)

FLU

(front left up)

Data in A format is processed and distributed to four

channels (W/X/Y/Z) to produce this audio data.

FuMa and AmbiX are two modes that have different

channel distribution methods.

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Functions of parts

❶ Ambisonic mic

❷ Mic input volume

❶

Ambisonic mic

This Ambisonic mic is comprised of four unidi-

rectional condenser mics. This mic can record

three-dimensional sound with natural depth

and width.

❷

Mic input volume

This adjusts the mic input volume.

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Appearance in each app

When the VRH-8 is attached, it appears in the apps as shown below.

The orientation of the H8 is detected by the position sensor and shown on the top screen of each app. Follow the

instructions on the screen and adjust the angle of the H8.

█

FIELD app

█

MUSIC app

█

PODCAST app

The appearance does not

change because of the mic

capsule type.

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Making track settings

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

• On the Field App Screen, touch

and select VRH-8.

• On the MUSIC app screen, select WY or ZX and then

• On the PODCAST app screen, touch

and select VRH-8.

Tap each item to set it.

The following items can be set.

Item Explanation/reference Apps that use

Track On/Off

This turns track recording on/off. This can also be set with the

mic track buttons on the unit.

→

“Enabling tracks for recording” on page 25

Ambisonics

→

“Making Ambisonics settings” on page 157

Lo Cut

→

“Reducing noise (low-frequency cut)” on page 33

Comp/Limiter/Gate

→

“Comp/Limiter/Gate” on page 34

Fader/Pan

→

 “Adjusting input signal monitoring balance using fader and pan

settings” on page 39

File

→

“Changing les assigned to tracks” on page 74

NOTE

Effects and the Pan of Fader/Pan cannot be used.

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Making Ambisonics settings

Open the Track Setting Screen in the app.

• On the FIELD app screen, touch

. Then select VRH-8 and Ambisonics.

• On the MUSIC app screen, select WY or ZX. Then select

and Ambisonics.

• On the PODCAST app screen, touch

. Then select VRH-8 and Ambisonics.

Tap each item to set it.

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Format

This sets the le format used to record les.

Setting Explanation

FuMa Record as Ambisonic B FuMa format (4-channel).

AmbiX Record as Ambisonic B AmbiX format (4-channel).

Ambisonics A Record as Ambisonic A format (4-channel).

Stereo Record as an ordinary stereo (2-channel) le.

Binaural Record as a stereo (2-channel) le that has been converted to binaural.

NOTE

Binaural cannot be used when the recording format is 96k/16bit or 96k/24bit.

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Mic position

Set the mic position used for recording. Whichever mic position is selected will record as though facing front.

Setting Explanation

Automatic When recording starts, the mic position will automatically be set to one of the four below.

Upright

Front

Upside Down Front

Endre Front

Endre Invert Front

NOTE

• If the Mic Position setting and the mic orientation during recording are not the same, recording les cannot be

made with the correct orientation and the front orientation will be off during playback.

• When the Mic Position setting is Auto, an animation will guide orientation of the mic so that it matches the

closest of the other four mic position settings.

• The Mic Position setting becomes xed when recording starts. The Mic Position setting will not change during

recording even if the mic orientation is changed.

HINT

To minimize reections, we recommend placing the VRH-8 as far from walls and the oor as possible when

recording.

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Ambisonic Monitor

This sets the conversion format when outputting input signals from the PHONE OUT and LINE OUT jacks.

Setting Explanation

Stereo The input sound is converted to ordinary stereo for monitoring.

Binaural The input sound is converted to binaural for monitoring.

NOTE

Binaural cannot be used when the recording format is 96k/16bit or 96k/24bit.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

If you think that the H8 is operating strangely, check the following items rst.

Recording/playback trouble

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There is no sound or output is very quiet

• Check the connections to the monitoring system and its volume setting.

• Conrm that the H8 volume is not too low. (

→

“Setting the headphone output level” on page 42)

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Sound from connected equipment or inputs cannot be heard or is very quiet

• If you are using a mic capsule, conrm that it is oriented correctly.

• Check the input level setting. (

→

“Setting recording (input) levels” on page 26)

• If a CD player or other device is connected to an input jack, raise the output level of that device.

• Check the input signal monitoring settings. (

→

“Adjusting input signal monitoring balance using fader and pan

settings” on page 39)

• Check the phantom power and plug-in power settings. (

→

“Setting phantom power” on page 30, “Using

plug-in power” on page 28)

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Recording is not possible

• Conrm that the track button indicators are lit red.

• Conrm that the SD card has open space. (

→

“Checking SD card information” on page 117)

• Conrm that an SD card is loaded properly in a card slot.

• If “Card Protected!” appears on the display, the SD card write-protection is enabled. Slide the lock switch on the

SD card to disable write-protection.

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Recorded sound cannot be heard or is very quiet

• Conrm that the volume levels of the tracks are not too low. (

→

“Setting recording (input) levels” on page 26)

• Conrm that the track button indicators are lit green during playback.

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Other trouble

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Computer does not recognize it even though it is connected to a USB port

• Conrm that the operating system is compatible. (

→

zoomcorp.com)

• The operation mode must be set on the H8 to allow the computer to recognize the H8. (

→

“Using as an audio

interface” on page 112, “Using as a card reader” on page 122)

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Battery operation time is short

Making the following settings could increase the battery operation time.

• Set the correct type of batteries being used. (

→

“Setting the battery type” on page 134)

• Turn unnecessary tracks off. (

→

“Enabling tracks for recording” on page 25)

• Set the phantom power voltage to 24 V. (

→

“Setting phantom power voltage” on page 32)

• Reduce the display brightness. (

→

“Setting the display brightness” on page 136)

• Set the display to dim when not used for some time. (

→

“Setting the display backlight” on page 137)

• Reduce the sampling rate used to record les. (

→

page 47, “Setting the recording format” on page 91)

• Due to their characteristics, using nickel metal hydride batteries (especially high-capacity ones) or lithium bat-

teries should enable longer use than alkaline batteries when power consumption is high.

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Specications

Recording media Cards that support SD/SDHC/SDXC specications

XY mic (XYH-6) Mic type Directional

Sensitivity –41 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa

Input gain –∞ to 46.5 dB

Maximum sound pressure

input

136 dB SPL

MIC/LINE IN stereo mini

jack

Input gain: –∞ to 46.5 dB

Input impedance: 2 kΩ

Plug-in power: 2.5 V supported

Inputs MIC IN Backup input Set input gain –12 dB

INPUTS 1 – 4 Connectors XLR jack (pin 2 hot)

Input gain −30 – 55.5 dB (−20 dB with PAD)

Input impedance 2 kΩ or more

Maximum allowable input

level

+24.0 dBu (PAD ON)

Phantom power +24 V/+48 V (independent ON/OFF for INPUTS 1–4)

Equivalent input noise (EIN) –123.5 dBu or less (A-wt)

INPUTS A, B Connectors XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 hot, TRS: TIP hot)

Input gain -30 to 55.5 dB

Input impedance 7 kΩ or higher (Hi-Z (TS) is 300 kΩ or higher)

Maximum allowable input

level

+4.0 dBu (Hi-Z (TS) is −2.0 dB)

Phantom power +24 V/+48 V (independent ON/OFF for INPUTS A and B)

Equivalent input noise (EIN) –123.5 dBu or less (A-wt)

Outputs Output jack LINE OUT (stereo mini jack) Rated output level: –10 dBu when output load impedance is 10 kΩ

or more

PHONE OUT (stereo mini

jack)

Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW into 32 Ω load

Built-in speaker 400 mW/8 Ω mono speaker

Recording

formats

FIELD WAV setting

Supported formats 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo, BWF format

Maximum simultaneous

recording tracks

12 tracks (MIC IN, backup recording, 1-4, A, B, and LR)

MP3 setting

Supported formats 128, 192, 320 kbps

Maximum simultaneous

recording tracks

2 tracks

MUSIC WAV setting

Supported formats 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo, BWF format

Maximum simultaneous

recording tracks

8 tracks (MIC IN, 1-4, A, B)

PODCAST WAV setting

Supported formats 44.1/48 kHz, 16/24-bit, mono/stereo, BWF format

Maximum simultaneous

recording tracks

10 tracks (MIC IN, backup recording, 1, 2, A, B, and LR)

MP3 setting

Supported formats 128, 192, 320 kbps

Maximum simultaneous

recording tracks

2 tracks

Recording time With 32GB card

50:08:00 (44.1 kHz/16-bit WAV)

555:28:00 (128 kbps MP3)

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Tuner Chromatic/Guitar/Bass/Open A/Open D/Open E/Open G/DADGAD

Display 2.4" (320×240) full-color touchscreen LCD

USB USB Micro-B

Mass storage class operation

USB2.0 High Speed

Guitar Lab connection function

USB1.1 Full Speed

Audio interface operation: multi track mode

(Note: Use with Windows requires a driver, but Macintosh does not)

USB2.0 High Speed

12in/2out, 44.1/48/96 kHz, 16/24-bit

Audio interface operation: stereo mode

USB2.0 Full Speed

2in/2out, 44.1/48 kHz, 24-bit

Note: Use as an iPad audio interface supported (stereo mode only)

Note: Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported.

REMOTE ZOOM BTA-1 or other dedicated wireless adapter

Estimated continuous operation time

using batteries (hours: minutes)

Using alkaline batteries

Using XY mic, 44.1 kHz/24-bit (stereo × 1): about 10:00

• The above values are approximate.

• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.

They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Power • 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)

• AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5 V/1 A

• USB bus power

External dimensions

: 116.4 mm (W) × 163.3 mm (D) × 48.6 mm (H)

XYH-6: 78.9 mm (W) × 60.2 mm (D) × 45.2 mm (H)

Weight

: 354 g

XYH-6: 130 g

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