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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Touch a track button below the fader and the screen changes to show the gain controls for a three‑band EQ, as well as pan and effects‑send controls, and a track‑routing function.

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For the XYH‑6 module there are options for a backup recording onto separate tracks at ‑12dB (to reduce the risk of clipping), and plug‑in power can be turned on/off for the module’s 3.

The latter don't usually have built-in mics, but they will usually feature at least four balanced XLR inputs for extended audio possibilities.

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This lightweight condenser microphone is controlled by Shure's simple, yet sophisticated, ShurePlus app that enables you to choose an appropriate recording preset, and fine tune characteristics such as stereo width and mic configuration. If you choose to go down the pocket route, then twin mics that swivel to give you AB and XY configurations are a useful option.You can play back all four tracks simultaneously, while adjusting both the mix and pan of each individual track. Since the headphone amplifier in the H8 is so powerful, even the popular Sony MDR-7506 headphone (officially 63 ohms, although Ken Rockwell measured it to be even higher) should work fine. Touch the mic icon and a new menu appears, with options to select the different physical inputs/tracks and access options for track on/off, input level, phantom, low‑cut filter, dynamics, fader/pan, and stereo linking.

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These are all respected, industry-standard models that are small, portable, and fit a range of budgets. Unauthorized use is prohibited without prior approval, except for short quotes which link back to this page, which are encouraged! A removable cover reveals a multi‑pin socket for Zoom’s optional BTA‑1 Bluetooth adaptor which, when installed, allows the H8 to be remote‑controlled via an iOS smartphone. Stereo Mix (PC/Mac): 2-in/2-out that records any record-enabled track to an individual stereo track. Given the H8’s remarkably low cost and extraordinary capabilities, there really is very little to complain about.If a condenser microphone is connected, tap the Microphone icon, tap Phantom, and then select On/Off or Voltage(For all tracks).

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He is a Fellow of The Royal Society of Arts, holds a Foundation Degree in Equitation Science and is a Master of Arts in Publishing.There is a useful LCD to show sound levels, plus you can also monitor at a distance using Bluetooth headphones. The new Zoom H8 may look like the unfortunate love-child of Transformers' hero Optimus Prime and a Nintendo Gameboy but there's nothing '80s about the tech. Preamp circuitry is isolated from its power supply for reduced noise, and levels can be set for each mic.