musicians, the H8 has an app for it.

The Podcast App

Switch on the Podcast App, and the H8 changes into a mobile podcast production studio. Use the four Sound Pads to trigger your intro music, advertisements, special effects, and any other sound bites your podcast regularly uses. It comes with 13 pre-loaded sounds, but you can load any sound effect you want onto your SD card. The Podcast App accommodates a maximum of four microphones at once and records a separate track for each input.

The Music App

In the Music App, you can record, process, and mix entire songs. The home screen consists of labeled meters and faders for each input. Simply tap a track that you want to adjust, and you'll be taken to a new screen with a 3-band EQ, a panning knob, and a send level control. Tap on the effects section, and you get access to each patch consisting of 3 adjustable effects. And if that's not enough tonal versatility, use Zoom's Guitar Lab software via the USB output to gain access to extra effects.

The Field App

For on-location recording and sound design, use the Field App. It has large meters for at-a-glance monitoring of every sound source. It gives you quick access to useful tools like compression, low-cut filters, and adjustable phantom power. Finally, click the General menu to access other recorded projects and saved settings. and if you add the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter to your H8, you can use the free iOS Control App to monitor your levels and record audio from a distance.

• Audio Interface:SD Recorder, 12 x 2 Interface
• A/D Resolution:24-bit/96kHz
• Simultaneous Rec Tracks:12
• Simultaneous Play Tracks:12
• Built-in Mic(s):Interchangeable Capsule System, XYH-6 Capsule Mic (included)
• Analog Inputs:4 x XLR, 2 x XLR-1/4" combo, 1 x 1/8" (capsule secondary input)
• Analog Outputs:1 x 1/8" (line out)
• Headphones:1 x 1/8"
• Built-in Speaker:Yes
• Memory (removable):SD, SDHC, SDXC (up to 512GB)
• File Format:BWF, WAV, MP3
• EQ:Lowcut Filter
• Effects:Compressor, Limiter
• USB:1 x Type Micro-B
• Power Supply:4 x AA Batteries / DV DC USB power supply (AD-17 AC sold separately) / USB bus power
• Battery Life:Up to 20 hours
• Stand Mountable:Tripod Mounting Thread
• Height:1.9"
• Width:4.6"
• Depth:6.4" (without capsule), 8.77" (with capsule )