A personal studio with power and simplicity
When
inspiration strikes, you need a recorder that's responsive and easy to
use so you can capture your ideas as quickly as you get them. And when
it comes to arranging, mixing and mastering, you need functions that
enhance all of your creative instincts.
The Zoom HD8 gives you
versatile, intuitive multi-track recording with a clear, intuitive
interface. You can send your recorded WAV files to the included DAW
software in your computer via its USB connection. Then, use the unit as a
control surface to adjust, fade, pan and mix every aspect of your
project. Recording, arranging, mixing and mastering has never been
easier or more immediate.
MULTI-TRACK RECORDING
A responsive tool for professional multi-track recording
With a large, 80GB hard disk, the HD8 provides about 240 hours of
recording time using 16-bit/44.1 kHz sampling in WAV format. Each track
has ten virtual tracks, so you can record multiple takes to get each
track right. With the HD8 you can record in your home studio with
confidence... you have all the tools you need.
Bounce to a dedicated mastering track
Once you have captured individual tracks, push the mixdown key to
bounce your tracks to a stereo track. In addition to your audio track
contents, you can include the rhythm track and effects return signal.
This frees up tracks so you can record additional instrumental or vocal
parts. Even large ensembles that exceed the default number of tracks can
be managed this way. And you don't need an external master recorder for
the final mix.
Get creative with versatile editing functions
The HD8 offers powerful editing capabilities. In addition to standard
copy, move, and erase functions, you can trim the overall length of
recorded data, adjust the tempo with time stretch, create precision
fade-ins and fade-outs and even reverse the contents of a track. With
tools such as pitch correction and a harmonized pitch shifter, your
vocal tracks will sound like you recorded them in a full production
studio.
Locate function supports pin-point editing
Directly access any point on any track using up to 100 freely specified
marks. A-B repeat makes repeated playback or recording of a specific
sequence quick and easy. Auto punch-in/out ensures that you get the
exact result you want.
Build tracks from looped material
The phrase loop function lets you put build a full-fledged loop track
simply by lining up audio phrases. Create the backing for an entire song
with just a few keystrokes, by specifying the playing sequence and
repetition count. Use parts of recorded data or WAV/AIFF files as loop
material, or get sources from a computer via USB or from the CD-R/RW
drive. The comes with 96 ready-to-use preset loops containing drum,
bass, and guitar phrases to build your project from the ground up.
DRUM & BASS MACHINE
Real drum & bass machine with sampler function
With over 500 drum sound sources, the HD8 offers versatile percussion
choices from rock drums, funk drums, jazz drums to every kind of
acoustic and electronic drum sound you can imagine. But that's not all.
20 pre-assembled drum kits with 27 sounds each (3 banks x 9 pads) are
on-board. The HD8 includes vintage drum machine sounds with numerous
auxiliary percussion and special effects sounds.
A sampler with 70
seconds of sampling capacity lets you assign any part of an audio track
or an imported WAV/AIFF file to the on-board pads allowing you to build
as many as 1,000 distinct drum kits. Eleven bass sound sources
including electric bass, acoustic bass, and synthesizer bass are also
built in.
475 preset rhythm patterns The
selection of preset rhythm patterns covers a wide range of styles from
rock and pop to jazz, funk, club and more. Choose from a wide variety of
intros, fills, and ending patterns to quickly create a rhythm track for
your project. Set your groove with the nine touch-sensitive pads for
real-time rhythm programming. Up to 511 original patterns can be created
and stored. Standard MIDI Files (SMF) can be imported and used to play
internal rhythm sounds as well as external MIDI sources. A software
plug-in for programming and editing patterns is also included.
MULTI-EFFECTS
Utilize studio-quality effects
At every step of your project, you have access to 130 types and 370
patches of DSP effects. Effects are configured with seven modules
featuring various settings for guitar, bass, and vocals. Two types of
send/return effects are ideal for fine-tuning the overall ambience of a
song. And all three effect types can be used simultaneously. Optimize
the dynamic range with a compressor/limiter and minimize noise with Zoom
Noise Reduction (ZNR). Choose from a wide variety of studio-quality
effects including chorus, flanger, phaser, delay, and reverb. Or you can
synchronize delays or modulation to the song tempo with BPM effects.
Achieve professional-level results with mastering effects
Multi-band compressor, normalizer and other mastering effects assist
you in the control of dynamics and listening level of your final mix.
With 21 mastering presets on-board, we put the experience of seasoned
recording engineers at your fingertips. Create a final mix and master
that rivals the major labels. These tools are also very useful when
importing audio from analog sources such as LPs or cassettes.
Advanced amp modeling with Zoom G Series on-board
With 18 different guitar amp models such as Fender, Marshall, Vox and
Mesa Boogie, and 6 bass amp models such as Ampeg, Bassman and Hartke you
can connect your guitar or bass to get a distinct power amp and speaker
cabinet character. And a built-in tuner keeps your instrument ready for
your recording session.
DIGITAL MIXER
Professional control layout and panel design The
HD8's faders, control knobs, and level meters are arranged in a clean,
professional layout modeled after expensive mixing consoles found in the
best studios. Each track has a rotary encoder that quickly adjusts
parameters such as 3-band LOW/MID/HIGH EQ, two effect send actions,
panning and more. A solo function lets you specify each track for
individual monitoring. Its controls, with a unique, studio console
design make recording your project immediate and intuitive. We include
scene memory to store up to 100 settings for quick recall.
Combination XLR-1/4" line inputs
On-board combination XLR-1/4" line inputs connect to an internal preamp
with phantom power to provide unsurpassed flexibility for your
recording set-up. Because the HD8 features individual phantom power
on/off switches, you can configure a multi-mic environment to use both a
dynamic and a condenser mic. A high-impedance switch allows direct
connection of sources such as guitar, bass and keyboards. Master outputs
are also available as analog RCA jacks or an S/PDIF optical output. Two
headphones jacks are also provided, so a performer and an engineer can
separately monitor the recording and playback. Like professional
consoles, the HD8 even lets you create a monitor mix that is separate
from the master output.
EXPANDABILITY
Quick connection to a computer via USB cable
A 2.0 USB port supports high-speed data transfer at rates of up to 480
Mbps. Simply drag and drop audio files in WAV format recorded on the HD8
to the computer. Fine-tune song arrangements with DAW software, or
convert files to MP3 for uploading to your web site or sending by email.
The possibilities for personal recording projects are endless. Data
backup, restore and importing of WAV files are also quick and easy.
DAW software control surface capability
You'll find the studio recording console features so convenient and
intuitive, that you'll want to keep using them when the HD8 is connected
to a computer. Using either USB or MIDI, the HD8 can act as control
surface for a DAW application. The faders, keys, and rotary encoders can
be assigned to control the mixing functions of the software, which
makes transport control and mixing operations like fade, pan, and EQ
adjustments much more "physical". Adjustments that are difficult with a
computer mouse, such as using multiple faders simultaneously are a
breeze with its control surface. The HD8 also comes with Steinberg's
Cubase LE, so you can use your computer for sophisticated graphics-based
mixing and arranging right away.
Support for synchronized playback using MIDI time code or MIDI clock
MIDI time code and MIDI clock output capability lets you synchronize
playback operation with an external sequencer or recorder. Or set up a
larger system to coordinate the HD8 with other computer DAW software or
additional multi-track recorders.
Write an audio CD right away
The HD8 comes with an on-board CD-R/RW drive to let you burn audio CDs
or backup data CDs quickly. Disc-at-once writing is supported, which is
great for producing live albums or mixes without gaps between tracks.
Capturing the audio data of a CD for use as V-takes is also possible.
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