Zoom F2-BT Ultracompact Bluetooth portable handheld recorder lets you quickly record up to eight simultaneous input signals via a workflow that’s highly optimized for your task. Plus, it’s compatible with an array of capsules (available separately) for easy expansion into 10-input recording, Ambisonics 360-degree audio, and more.

Like other H-Series Handy recorders such as the H5 and H6, you can hold the H8 in your hand, attach it to a mic stand or tripod, or mount it to a camera (shoe mount available separately); the H8 packs an impressive array of features into a lightweight body that’s more than ready to meet the varied demands of podcasters, musicians, sound designers, and content creators. The bundled Cubase LE and WaveLab Cast software programs give you the tools you need to edit, refine, export, and upload your projects.

From the intuitive, tactile controls to the plentiful battery life and powerful audio processing functions, the H8 is well equipped for producing pristine audio for complete musical arrangements, independent films, and panel podcasts. It can supply phantom or plug-in power for condenser mics, or accept direct connections from guitars, keyboards, or drum machines. No matter the source, selectable auto-recording and pre-recording ensure that you’ll never miss the start of a take, and stereo safety track recording provides duplicate tracks at a lower level to avoid distortion.

Zoom H8 Recorder Highlights

  • Customized applications for field recording, music and podcasting
  • 3 distinct interfaces for field recording, music and podcasting
  • Interchangeable input capsules
  • 12-track simultaneous recording
  • Four mic inputs and two XLR/TRS combo connectors
  • Supplied XYH-6 X/Y capsule

Overview of the Zoom H8 Audio Recorder

Zoom H8 8-input Handy Recorder is a portable handheld recorder that records upto eight simultaneous input signals via a workflow that’s highly optimized for your task. Its lightweight body makes it easier to hold, attach to a mic stand or tripod, or mount it to a camera shoe. You can also  edit, refine, export, and upload your projects using the bundled Cubase LE and WaveLab Cast software programs.The H8 produces high quality audio for complete musical arrangements, independent films, and panel podcasts. The Zoom H8 audio recorder is the best priced 12 track recorder in the Kenyan Market.

Workflow App

With three-App driven interface options, the H8 adapts to your needs when capturing audio on location, recording music, or producing a podcast, with the touch of your finger.

The Podcast App

This app accommodates up to 4 mics and two sound pad channels which trigger sound effects and music beds. This way, your podcast becomes simple to produce.

The Music App

Audio levels, faders, metering and more are controlled together by this app.It can also easily capture a large group.

The Field App

This app gives you instant access to large meters for every track when recording.It is also ideal for location sound, sound design, conferences, and more.

The Mic Capsule 

The H8 features a Zoom XYH-6 microphone which swaps capsules to make sure that the right mic is used.The XYH-6 Mic Capsule provides two matched high-quality unidirectional mics, for capturing signal directly in front of the recorder.

Inputs & Outputs

H8 offers 4 XLR inputs with dedicated pad switches and gain control. 2 additional XLR/TRS combo jacks with Hi-Z switches allow you to capture line level signals, microphones, or directly record electric guitars and basses.

State-of-the-Art Editing

The Zoom H8 comes with a free download license for Cubase LE and Steinberg’s WaveLab Cast software that helps you with excellent editing, mixing, and refinement tools.

In the Package

  • 1 x H8 Handy Recorder
  • 1 x XYH-6 X/Y Mic Capsule
  • 1 x Quick Guide