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Zoom H8 12-Track Portable Recorder, Stereo Microphones, 6 Inputs, Touchscreen Interface, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered, for Stereo/Multitrack Audio for Video, Podcasting, and Music

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The XAH-8 capsule delivers pristine stereo recordings. Easily rotate the capsules from a tight XY pattern to a wide AB pattern to enhance the stereo image of your recordings. Transceiver port for optional bluetooth module (iOS-only at publication time of this article) to remotely monitor levels and transport controls The current firmware of the H8 includes three powerful apps for different types of productions. Generally speaking, I like the apps and the way they work, but i believe they should be named differently to allow content producers to better understand and take advantage of them. This is certainly not a reason not to consider purchasing the H8 or to use the apps, but simply a better way to understand them and their possible uses (and a suggestion to Zoom to rename them in a future firmware update). I bought this tool for recording our band's studio sessions, but also for taking it outdoors to our busking missions. This little thing does everything I ever wanted from a recording device. With theTascam DR-10X attached directly to your preferred microphone, you can record full-resolution dialog and speech while skipping the trouble of long cable runs and avoiding the confusion of configuring a wireless microphone system. Whether you use a handheld dynamic mic or a battery-powered condenser, the lightweight DR-10X can be discreetly affixed to the mic without weighing it down.

Review: Zoom H8 multitrack audio recorder - ProVideo Coalition Review: Zoom H8 multitrack audio recorder - ProVideo Coalition

The DR-10 SG is an incredibly compact unit that is well suited to vloggers who want to shoot handheld but with improved audio. Essentially, the DR-10 SG is a hotshoe mic, with a built-in audio record that stores files on a Micro SD card. The device tips the scales at just 110 g (including batteries) and a supercardioid shotgun microphone captures sound in front of the lens.

The H8 is a powerful USB audio interface. Connect via USB to your PC, Mac, iPad or tablet for up to 12 channels of simultaneous recording. Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

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I usually go with the standard recording settings for every channel unless there's something that really bothers me. I want to have a crystal clear sound coming out of the amps with no effects. As with food, having great quality ingredients is the most important thing. The only thing I usually do during editing is chopping and level mastering. Only in special occasions I add some after effect. The results are very impressive, I didn't expect such a high quality sound captured by the H8. I also use a lot the Zoom XYH-6 microphone capsule for mixing room sound (just a tiny 10% maybe) and it does pretty good too. Si deseas suscribirte (o volver a suscribirte) a mi lista en castellano, visita aquí. Si prefieres, puedes suscribirte a ambas listas (castellano e inglés). WaveLab Cast supports up to 96KHz audio quality and includes a high-end re-sampler. RestoreRig removes noise and unwanted sounds. You can assemble new files using the snap functions and crossfade options. Once you’re done, export your sound files in any popular audio format.Of course, I love that the H8 can record proper 48 kHz sampling frequency and 24-bit resolution (see 48kHzAllance.com and also my 2015 article Understanding 24-bit vs 16-bit audio production & distribution) in addition to higher sampling frequencies like 96 kHz (which —for the human voice— I can only justify if you plan to use slow motion audio in post) and lower ones that I don’t recommend at all, no matter what, not even for recording audio for virtual PBX/IVR interactive telephony production, as explained mathematically at 48KhzAlliance.com. The R07 is a great option for ‘Run & Gun’ videographers looking to capture improved sound for their productions. The small unit includes built-in stereo microphones and a port to plug in a lav mic: perfect when someone's presenting to camera. The above multilingual video was produced by Zoom Europe, not by me. My test recording is ahead in this article. Get more than 10 hours of recording time from just 4 AA batteries. Or record forever with the optional AD-17 adapter. Whether you’re capturing audio on location, recording music, or producing a podcast, the H8 color touchscreen adapts to your project’s needs with three App-driven interface options. All with the touch of your finger.

Zoom H8 Handy Portable Recorder | Portable Recorder - GAK Zoom H8 Handy Portable Recorder | Portable Recorder - GAK

A higher ohm rated headphone may also work well with the device, but would not be able to be driven as well by the output and may encounter volume issues. There is a useful LCD to show sound levels, plus you can also monitor at a distance using Bluetooth headphones. The R07 can run for 15 hours off two AA batteries, and features programmable Presets, so once you nail the settings for a scene, you won’t have to program them again, making this a great solution for indie filmmakers. Each one gives us deeper control. The only important limitation to understand is that we can only choose one of these three things per input. Test recordingIn a future firmware update to the H8, Zoom should add a mix-minus option for the line output. It should be selectable in the menu for a particular input (i.e. A or B since they have a 1/4” line input). Note: When using a USB cable designed for recharging, audio interface, SD card reader and Guitar Lab connection functions cannot be used. You can monitor level meters and hit REC,PLAY, and STOP in each H8 application mode. Just insert the BTA-1 to your H8 and connect to your iOS device. (*BTA-1 sold separately.) If necessary, update the recording format by taping the Paper icon (located next to the microphone icon)

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