I love Curtis's incredulity over the omission of a USB-C port. For those of you who don't know Curtis, this is the closest he will ever get to saying "What the actual f**k?"
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! Spot-on, Scott!
@AllThingsFilm14 жыл бұрын
LOL.
@onocoffee4 жыл бұрын
I'm a bit behind - but what are the limitations of microUSB that people had them so much?
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
@@onocoffee USB has become a bit of a splintered challenge. I would be nice to be able to mainly just buy USB-C cables at this point. Most new devices have them at this point.
@vrvretro4 жыл бұрын
@@onocoffee They wear out and break the pins inside the port. They are then difficult to repair. Blue Yeti's use this port on most all models, and the actual port replacement, if you'd like to see the level of difficulty if you could obtain the correct port housing for the board the mic is using. Just tube yeti usb repair or replacement. I'm with Mr Judd on this one for this reason.
@thisisscotts4 жыл бұрын
I like how Curtis puts the summary at the start. Dropped a Like at 23 seconds.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@thisisscotts4 жыл бұрын
@@curtisjudd no, thank YOU for the great work you do :)
@MchangaS4 жыл бұрын
You offer the best, most detailed information in your reviews. I can’t thank you enough since I’m always looking for ways to improve my audio. You’re awesome!
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Mchanga!
@skmkenny51484 жыл бұрын
It is absolutely insane to think that we have reached a point where we can fit that much technology in a package that small These zoom guys are incredible
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Agreed!
@mcgreevs244 жыл бұрын
Curtis, can’t thank you enough for all the knowledge and testing you share.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Martin!
@mcgreevs244 жыл бұрын
Curtis Judd Your deep dives into testing and reviewing audio equipment is an invaluable gift to the KZbin filmmaking community. Not to mention the quality of light education you’ve given us all with SSI, CRI, etc. I selfishly can’t wait for a Lupo Dual Color 60 review at some point. 😃. I wish you continued boomerang-ing success for everything you generously offer us all. I can only imagine how much time it takes to run all these tests and edit it all together to create these pieces. Truly an act of humble service. Thank you, Sir!
@RobbyHuang4 жыл бұрын
Agreed. Always just such a pleasure to see a new Curtis Judd video and learn something new every time.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
@@mcgreevs24 Wow, thanks so much Martin! Very much appreciate the kinds words.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
@@RobbyHuang Thanks Robby.
@neotheek4 жыл бұрын
I was literally searching for your h8 review 6 hrs ago.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
And here it is! Yay!
@iantetteh3 жыл бұрын
maaaaaaaaate.. i was searching for hours.. zoom need to pay this guy
@LoftyAssertions Жыл бұрын
Big appreciation for your professionalism and including a summary at the beginning of the video, you truly understand what people want.
@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын
Thanks, Liam. 🙏
@chennyye284 жыл бұрын
“I came up with no reason for the micro USB port....I am sorry for the ios only app, even though I don't know why I am apologizing for zoom...” that made my day! A good job always~~~
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
😀
@TheZonga2 жыл бұрын
for reference, I just recorded live with the zoom H8 using all of it's ports as well as the included XY mic attachment on full battery power (4 AA Activ energy alkaline) the zoom was able to manage 30-40(ish) mins with 5 Mics using +48V This is a rough estimate as i was unwilling to let the zoom die mid-song so was forced to change batteries when the zoom displayed 1/3 power left
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for. sharing, Zonga Pat.
@sandistained2 жыл бұрын
This is my experience too. Using all XLR inputs with phantom power is battery hungry.
@darkenrahl80114 жыл бұрын
Just really wish they'd release an F4 update with some of this stuff. Feels like they've neglected that part of the market. Would love to see F4 with dual card slots and real outputs get that color touch screen, 32 bit float and dual converters. Feels like a miss to have waited this long to update it!
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
I agree - would love to see an F4n with everything you listed.
@RobinParmar2 жыл бұрын
It seems there is not enough demand, since the F4 was discontinued. In the same form factor you can get the F8n Pro, though obviously that's more expensive. Dual card slots is always a good feature. But a touchscreen is a negative for field work: it's too dim and you can't use it in hot (sweaty palms) or cold (gloves) climates.
@jackspring770916 күн бұрын
I used a Zoom H6 to record a coastline in Portugal - the playback almost sounded like surround sound and I wasn't even using external microphones. Delighted with the detail and I'm considering buying the Zoom H8, too.
@curtisjudd14 күн бұрын
👍🎙️
@MyOtheHedgeFox4 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for another professional review, Curtis. Most of the stuff you review is way above my goals, means or money, but the experience and the approach you share and convey are incredible. It’s like having an incredibly patient mentor.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks so much, MyO!
@dlep20044 жыл бұрын
Great video as always. Super helpful info for making a purchase decision. Production value is a new high at this channel. and I guess we're not mentioning that the H8 looks very alien-y (especially with the weirder modules)?
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback!
@MattBrandon3 жыл бұрын
Love the color grading and lighting!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Matt!
@richardsmith25323 жыл бұрын
I have just purchased the H8 and my decision to buy as well as my ongoing education on how to use this unit have been guided by this great review. Much appreciated!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, Richard. Happy recording!
@Mersuharrastaja Жыл бұрын
I just buy H8 and I'm happy with it. I thinking between F6 and H8.
@shellw15064 жыл бұрын
Me, with my H6 looking at the micro-USB port thinking “I’m sure they’re going to fix this in the next recorder..” oh well.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
*sigh*
@krane154 жыл бұрын
My sentiments exactly.
@ephektz4 жыл бұрын
Zero excuses for this. The amount of oversight required to make this decision would make giraffes jealous.
@ChristopherWoods4 жыл бұрын
At the least, make it recessed or protected. Yeesh. Surface level micro USB is lazy and unacceptably crap design.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
**Update** V1.1 firmware was released on 31 August 2020 which fixes the slow boot-up issue. Can you spot where I used the wrong cable?
@laszlokiss93944 жыл бұрын
0:43 I think.
@skakdosmer4 жыл бұрын
I don’t know, at 2:25 it looked a bit like a USB micro A, but it’s hard to see.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Spot-on. That's a TRS cable, not the typical TS cable you'd use for a guitar or bass.
@makatron4 жыл бұрын
Stereo headphone 1/4
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
@@makatron Sharp eye there! Technically it was a 1/4" TRS to XLR cable, but the wrong cable regardless.
@paulussantosociwidjaja478110 ай бұрын
Thank you for your helpful explanation, Bro. Love your review approach, Curtis.
@curtisjudd10 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@ConstantineO3 жыл бұрын
I just picked this up yesterday - pretty happy with it so far. Not as big as I thought it was going to feel in hand. Best review of H8 that I've seen - nice work Curtis!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks and happy recording!
@BasicFilmmaker4 жыл бұрын
Doesn't look as "spidery" as I thought it would A great audio recorder thing for the price! p.s. I thought I already commented on this video but couldn't find it. So maybe you get two comments on this for the price of one. :)
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
What a bargain! Thanks pal!
@J0ss7174 жыл бұрын
As always excellent review - Howewer, It does not look to be especially handy for cable management.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks JOS.
@tynanmedia7785 Жыл бұрын
The quality of this review is outstanding! Very professional, balanced, and useful. Cheers.
@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын
Thanks Tynan Media.
@ahriik4 жыл бұрын
I love the little interviews you do with your family. I can only imagine the eye rolling when you say "honey I need to interview you again!"
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Hahaha! They're good sports about it. 😀
@ahriik4 жыл бұрын
@@curtisjudd I'm glad. Also very valuable in my opinion, not a lot of other reviewers manage to get female voice tests when trying microphones, and I think that's pretty important for us soundies.
@hisnameisrentoo4 жыл бұрын
"However, if you if you need a recorder for a specific situation Zoom has other options better suited..." whew. I thought for a moment I'd want to get his over the Podtrak P4. Thanks for keeping the device greed at bay. 😅
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
👍 I have to confess, for me the PodTrak P4 makes more sense for most of what I do.
@hisnameisrentoo4 жыл бұрын
@@curtisjudd H8 looks so cool though... :))
@OTsuperduper4 жыл бұрын
The design seems awkward. Did you find you needed to place it flat on a table to use comfortably? Bag might be prohibitive.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but that was true of the H6, H5, H4n as well, generally. And this is a bit bigger than all of those.
@josephyang32604 жыл бұрын
It looks like a spider top down when you plug the cords in
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
@@josephyang3260 Yes, it does.
@BatonyRobson3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these summary in the beggining of every video. This is huge timesaver. You are saint man.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@pianopotato3 жыл бұрын
I'm a musician and use the H8 to record my performances and create amateur content such as short videos and interviews. I find the touch screen quite good and the user interface very intuitive. Preamps sound similar to the H5 and H6 which I've owned in the past, not amazing but good enough for people like me. I don't bother with the "musician" or "podcast" sections of the device and just operate in "field" mode for all my work whether it's performance or interview recordings. The thing that I came to appreciate the most is recording small classical music ensembles where you realise quickly the luxury of having up to 6 xlr and a 3.5mm input. Love your reviews Curtis!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with the H8, Hoang! Happy recording!
@atishep4 жыл бұрын
What are its Kessel run specifications?
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
23 parsecs, not bad.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
@Sasuntidictous Rhoireiphapos No quite but pretty good for $399 USD 😂
@tbreit4 жыл бұрын
Zoom's insistence to create 'unique' bevels/angles packaging design is creating obnoxious product cabling and portable packaging use. With all wires installed it looks like an octopus, is very non-bag-friendly placing undue strain on plugs/jacks, and nooks/crannies are dirt/dust magnets hard to clean. The Engineering keeps getting better with Zoom but their Marketing staff has allowed the final user's need to drift. Not good thinking.
@SebasSant874 жыл бұрын
Thomas Breithaupt Well I Thinking they have different configurations and trying to find what innovation sticks. I have a zoom H6 and I dont like that when Im podcasting with 3-4 people the cables run weridly to the sides before actually going the way I want to. I feel this design works with a round table of people podcasting. Im not saying its the best design, but I kinda get it. Plus cudos for trying imo
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Definitely not made for bags. That "Swiss army knife" approach definitely results in several compromises. Not the right recorder for specialists. But could be a good choice for some. I didn't find the ports to be particularly problematic, but I do generally prefer to have all inputs on one side, all outputs on the other.
@chakerian4 жыл бұрын
Yeah, no bags, but it does have strap loops which is how you'd want to carry it if doing field recording. I'm actually surprised the difficult shape wasn't on the "cons" list.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
@@chakerian It isn't a con for me but I see how it could be for others. For field recording with the in-built mic module, it is big, but not unmanageable. For podcasting, I didn't see the form factor as an issue for me.
@martinevans753 жыл бұрын
I bought the zoom h2 which I had for like ten days before it was lost accidentally on a job. Thought it was amazing, used the money my friend paid out to me from losing the device to get a H4 model. Thought it was just brilliant, but then for some stupid reason I got rid of it when I wasn't using it for a while. Deeply regretted that decision. Picked up a zoom H5 shortly afterwards and couldn't be happier with it. I have done dozens of professional audio projects on it and during lockdown, it has been my go-to device for my audio work for television and radio commercials which I voice. It certainly isn't a criticism of my H5 unit, but I could do with a few more XLR inputs for the podcasts I have been recording. I have no doubt that the H8 is a beast. I think I will buy myself one as a treat in due course. Zoom is a brand that I have complete confidence in. whether you are shooting video or singing along with your guitar. It is intuitive and great value. Get one. You will not regret it.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Martin!
@Rilloster3 жыл бұрын
I'll leave this man a like cause he was very thorough.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Richard.
@insanejughead4 жыл бұрын
Plug in all the cables and you've activated arachnophobia mode for your viewers...
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Oh no! A spider!
@prairiescion1614 Жыл бұрын
Love your addition of a simple summary table with the pros and cons for those of us who remember how to read. Keep up the good work. Subscribed.
@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын
👍
@64north20west4 жыл бұрын
I can't believe how well this compares to my old H-4. Incredibly detailed professional-level video.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks muchotone.
@irvanwiranata69723 жыл бұрын
This is the best and detailed information from a reviewer have to beeeee. Thank you Curtis you're the best !
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Irvan.
@hmudesign2 жыл бұрын
I am so impressed by your reviews, without a fail :) Thanks for all the good stuff.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@MusabTahaTarik2 жыл бұрын
I bought mine today. Thanks Curtis. Your review was very helpful for a beginner like me. I didn't want to give more for a Tascam X8 or Zoom F3 + a capable shotgun mic.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Glad it was helpful. Happy recording!
@donaldneumeyer44234 жыл бұрын
Thank you Curtis! Just got my H8 a few days ago.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and happy recording!
@SummitShack2 жыл бұрын
I love this recorder and use it all the time (mostly for music but occasionally for weddings). After extensive testing and running all 6 main inputs + 2 additional (EXH-6 capsule) this recorder has to be plugged in to bank power or a power supply at all times (it annihilates AA batteries). Curtis also mentions this recorder not being the greatest for podcasts but in 2022 Zoom has an answer to that problem via ZHA-4. This unit allows four people to hear the H8 mix all at once! Also Zoom finally released the EXH-8 which is adds 4 additional XLR inputs- I usually record my bands practices and I can mic the whole drum kit, both guitars, the bass, and all three vocals- it's one of the most fun "toys" I have!
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing your experience with the H8. Nice!
@ahajonathan3 жыл бұрын
Awesome review Curtis. Subscribed right away, and having owned and pumped the life out of my h2n and h4n for years, I think this is the device for my short films. Purchasing this based on your endorsement. Thanks again.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Happy recording!
@NikCan664 жыл бұрын
Yet again another brilliant straightforward explanation of the pros and cons of the zoom h8 handheld device.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks NikCan.
@NikCan664 жыл бұрын
@@curtisjudd more than welcome
@aqustks2 жыл бұрын
Outstanding review! This video finalized my decision in purchasing the H8. Thank you!
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome and happy recording!
@spoonido3 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. And you present as a level headed, friendly sort of person.Thanks for sharing.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks, spoonido.
@oneilphotostudios4 жыл бұрын
YES! I was waiting until Curtis did his review. Thanks for taking the time to do these.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
You bet, thanks Chris!
@LeonardoVarasGuerrero3 жыл бұрын
Super good video, the best reviews I've seen ever!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Leonardo!
@johnhmaw4 жыл бұрын
Another full and incredibly helpful review. An unexpected bonus for me was to see a use for the Edelkrone FlexTilt style heads. I bought one quite some time ago and found no use for it, dismissing it as the most pointless thing that I had ever purchased. Now I see that using it with a field recorder can work rather well (once the thick layer of dust had been removed), so thanks for that as well.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Hi John, glad to have sparked an idea!
@NoloCuban4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Curtis, we really appreciate you sharing all your knowledge and detailed reviews, it makes a difference!
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks M Santana!
@ruifangtfc3 жыл бұрын
谢谢 分享,刚刚买入一个H8。学习中
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
恭喜你,录制愉快!
@paulk.dicostanzo22794 жыл бұрын
When I first saw the H8 during Zoom’s pre-release marketing, I was immediately impressed with its capabilities. Though what immediately struck me was it’s singular aesthetics. It looks like a device Bruce Wayne might use in the Dark Knight.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
And he’d capture some pretty good sound! 😉
@MichaelDaniels Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Great job on this video. Very detailed. I just bought one of these so I may be reaching out to you with a bunch of questions. Thank you
@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын
Happy recording!
@soundnomad3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for good information. Your video helped me a lot in purchasing the zoom h8. Now all that's left is to put some good sound in it. thank you.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
👍 Happy recording!
@AllThingsFilm14 жыл бұрын
When it comes to audio recording, I go to you, Curtis Judd, before I make any final decisions on purchasing audio gear. Thanks for all the hard work you put into your reviews.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Todd!
@SadekDemocratoz2 жыл бұрын
I love the light on your face its so soft and clean, thanks for all those infos
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Sadek.
@crooker23 жыл бұрын
I love this thing! I do H8 the fact that it only uses iOS for its app... And uses micro USB. I figured this would be worth a lot more than 399...that's a surprise to me. Great video as always, Curtis. Thanks again!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave.
@EnforcerMan4 жыл бұрын
Thank for all your videos! Based on your videos and recommendations via a short comment conversation a while ago, I got the NTG5 and F6 and I believe this is a monster combo 👍🏼
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Hi EnforcerMan, congrats on the new recording setup - solid combination!
@AwesomeShotStudios4 жыл бұрын
Another great episode. It's certainly an 'interesting' design, but as an Android user, I'm hesitant to choose this as my next field recorder. I also very much dislike the way they implemented the circular level settings on the display. Having a slider bar the width of the display is much more tactile friendly than those tiny circles.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks AwesomeShot Studios. Good input.
@christopherdunn3176 ай бұрын
I got this tonight and i was shocked how light it is ? the only thing is ! how hard it is to get your fingers in there to switch the dials and switches LOL but seems pretty awesome !
@curtisjudd6 ай бұрын
Congrats on the new recorder. Get out there and make some great sound!
@ingbaza5554 жыл бұрын
Just found out your channel couple weeks ago. I want to say thank you so much for always explaining technical information as I'm just learning about sound recording. : )
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
👍
@MrJoangles3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Curtis. You´re the man. Top of the line reviews and tutorials about sound recording. Regards J O
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks J O!
@AntonioMeres2 жыл бұрын
Thank u soooo much Curtis! I really love your reviews. So much work in there. Thanks! Cheers from Chile 😃
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Antonio!
@rango-konk4 жыл бұрын
I am the second guy to watch this. Thanks Curtis. Love from India.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Rango, congrats!
@EveBatStudios2 жыл бұрын
I just picked up the last one on sale for $260. waiting for it to arrive!
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Happy recording!
@GeneWaddle4 жыл бұрын
Most of the other folks who have talked about this recorder felt it was important to mention the looks of the unit being different, space-age, or just plain weird. Thank you for not mentioning that because it really doesn't make a difference. I think the design makes a lot of sense. This was a great and thorough review, as always. 👍🦆
@daniellove1624 жыл бұрын
Weird in context of how can you use this in a bag seems relevant.
@GeneWaddle4 жыл бұрын
@@daniellove162 I'll give you that, but only one mentioned that. The rest just thought it was ugly. The majority of them also had never had it in hand and were doing "reviews" off of spec sheets. 🙂
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Yes, but as noted - this is a Swiss army knife style recorder, not made for bags. Hopefully my summary made that clear.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback Gene.
@MansSuperPower3 жыл бұрын
Another awesome review by the best in this arena. You’re the best, Judd! Thanks much!!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! 👍
@PhillipBridgesReviews4 жыл бұрын
I received mine this weekend. So far, I am very happy with it. The main downside for me as you mentioned was only being able to use one processor at a time for each channel, but not a deal-breaker at all. Hopefully, a firmware update will fix this.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Congrats, Phillip! Happy recording!
@adobemastr4 жыл бұрын
Another great review! Thank you, Curtis.
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks R. S.!
@buisaigon12 жыл бұрын
Easy to assemble, good strong materials, feels good, looks good.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Pretty good!
@Mooshnick3 жыл бұрын
This was great! Awesome overview Curtis. Subscribed!! Happy Holidays.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Patrick!
@franklong62692 жыл бұрын
I thought you might enjoy seeing one practical use for the H8 by a musician and song writer. Clearly the F6 is better for film makers than the H8 and for highly detailed musical recording (and podcasts), but that is not H8's central purpose. It's purpose is for people to be able to make high quality recordings in different venues, often without having to connect and set up external mics. I am a songwriter and guitar is my primary instrument (I write songs on guitar, but I also play piano). I need a recorder to transfer my music into a DAW and I don't need a professional audio interface like the Zoom 20, the Zoom F6 or similar device. At most, I will have five or six external mics - but if I needed more, I could buy a Zoom module that provides four more inputs. I will use the X-Y mics to record music "ideas" and copywrite recordings. So if I am working on a song, I can easily record flash "revelations" of inspiration in a moment of time, without setting up external mics. Before I was using my Galaxy S20+ to record my songs, and the recording quality is good for a cell phone, but that is not saying much. It distorts the true sound of the recording. On my S20, I could never really hear exactly how my vocals were being heard by the audience. When I record my vocals on the Zoom H8, I can use the headphones to at least get an idea of how I sound while recording. And vocals recorded on the Zoom 8 are "magic." I can hear every nuance and every flaw, and this immensely helps me to see the weaknesses in my vocal performance. To put is more simply, the Zoom H8 recordings accurately reflect how I actually sound to an audience, and that is priceless. When singing challenging songs, very minor changes and correcting minor flaws can make a universe of difference. But if you cannot hear the flaws, then you don't know that you need to correct them. That's where the H8 is SO useful. Even using the X-Y mics that come with it provides a beautifully accurate recording and I can hear every minor mistake I make and address them. In the future, I will use the Zoom H8 as an audio recorder for the audio processor when I record videos of original songs for my (future) KZbin channel. The quality and ability to tweak the audio from the H8 is more than sufficient for that use. Later, when I am wildly successful lol (God willing), I can upgrade my audio recording interface if necessary. NONE of this is a criticism of your review - your review is among the best I have listened to. I am writing this comment to let you know one example of how the H8 fits a musician's requirements perfectly. One interesting sidenote. I can control the volume on my Bose 700 (Bluetooth) headphones using a wired (3.5mm) connection to the Zoom 8. This is VERY useful and completely unexpected. I can't control the volume when I use a wired connection to my laptop. Evidently, the Zoom H8 has software that allows this interface for volume control on headphones - which is spectacular if you think about it. I am going to buy the Bluetooth module for the H8 and I am curious if it will allow me to use my headphones with a Bluetooth connection, which would also be wonderful.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for sharing, Frank. Glad to hear the H8 works well for you!
@franklong62692 жыл бұрын
@@curtisjudd I get that I really know nothing about recording high-end audio. I have subscribed to your channel and I am reading and researching this subject (I have two engineering degrees so this is natural for me to do). One of your recommendations appears to be don't spend a ton of money on professional audio components if you are not a professional. I think that is good advice. That is why I am starting with the Zoom H8 and cutting my teeth so-to-speak with using it and learning how to negotiate a DAW. BTW, I was joking about being "wildly successful," after I thought about it, the humor might not have come across in my comment and I don't want to sound arrogant. I hope to succeed in this new arena and I have literally spent over a decade writing music and learning guitar and piano. Learning how to sing vocals correctly is one of the most difficult challenges I have ever attempted. Mastering instruments is a close second, but I love writing songs. I now think that I am good enough to perform publicly and copyrighting my original songs is the first step - but only time will tell. The second step is making quality recordings of my songs to present to others on KZbin and other venues. For the level that I am at, the H8 appears to be sufficient (per your advice). If you have a recommendation on vocal mics (for singing) I would appreciate it. Thank you for your time and expertise.
@LeeMediatv3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Your content is straight to the point, very informative and honest reviews. You seem like an awesome educator. Keep up the great work! you got my subscription, like, and comment lol.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Lee!
@nordmende735 ай бұрын
Great review. Thank you!
@curtisjudd5 ай бұрын
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@edwardscruggs65553 жыл бұрын
Informative and beautifully presented as always. Many thanks.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Edward.
@blakelystudio25202 жыл бұрын
Solid content, as always. Thanks for covering so much.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks, Blakely Studio.
@peshrawable4 жыл бұрын
Thank you again for your videos, you're the best and we learn so much from you ,i appreciate it
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Peshraw!
@thplatypus2 жыл бұрын
Super helpful overview, thanks!
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
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@AwesomeShotStudios3 жыл бұрын
I had to revisit this after seeing that the price dropped by $50. It's tempting to pick one up....but your honest review is enough to convince me that I'll be annoyed with the same issues that annoyed you.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
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@auxsom2 жыл бұрын
Excellent, informative video. Thanks for the time you put into this to help intermediate level folks make a well-informed buying decision.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@webingerphoto493 жыл бұрын
Curtis...thank you for another in depth, honest video! Kudos!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@berbagidata17722 жыл бұрын
Thanks for detailed and easy to understand explanation
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
You're most welcome!
@CourseBuildersAcademy3 жыл бұрын
Great content, he's the man when I want a detailed review!
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andrew!
@iantetteh3 жыл бұрын
Thank you soo much for this.. I almost died of boredom trying to read the manual
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
LOL! Glad this helped.
@n2rj2 жыл бұрын
The H8 is my workhorse. Often I just set it up on a mini tripod and use it as my mic for videos and even zoom calls.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
👍 Thanks for sharing, Ria!
@TEST-hq9od Жыл бұрын
absolute class video. Thank You sir.
@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын
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@franklong62692 жыл бұрын
Great review! Thanks.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
You're welcome.
@SnorreSelmer2 жыл бұрын
I picked up my H8 yesterday, and while I got the impression the A and B ports didn't have phantom power, but after upgrading to the 2.0 firmware, I noticed that phantom power is an option in the menus. I'll admit, I didn't check this in the original firmware, and I don't have a condenser-mic to test with (yet). If this recorder is capable of running six lavs directly off the recorder, that is perfect for my needs.
@curtisjudd2 жыл бұрын
That's good news. Thanks for sharing!
@FreeToUseSounds3 жыл бұрын
Hi Curtis! Great review as always and I just received the H8 as well. Regarding the headphone for podcasting, we just a simple headphone splitter to connect several headphones. That would do the trick.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
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@slobbersloth14804 жыл бұрын
Got mine today! Can’t wait to use it!
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Congrats and happy recording!
@TotallyGraceofficial Жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@curtisjudd Жыл бұрын
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@YEYSHONAN3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the review. I was thinking of buying this as a back up of my TASCAM DR-44WL and saw it being sold at a retail store in Tokyo.
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
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@andrewade70174 жыл бұрын
Curtis your channel is fantastic! Thank you for sharing!!!!!
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks Andre!
@504507203 жыл бұрын
Thanks Curtis, loving your reviews 👍
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks 50450720 👍
@TheEleventeen4 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr. Curtis Judd for all your wonderful videos ! X🤘🏻X
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@caseyonlocation82574 жыл бұрын
Okay Curtis, now you've done! Went ahead and ordered the new Zoom H8! Refunding my recently purchased H6. The more powerful preamp from the H8 clinched it for me, the cool built-in sound pad sound effects was the sweetener, LOL! I also returned my Focusrite Scarlett 4i4 3rd Gen mixer in favor of the highly sought after Motu M4 4x4 mixer, mainly cuz of many reviews saying the Motu unit has a more powerful preamp and for its cool useful LCD dB level screen. Thanks for contributing to my G.A.S. (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) affliction, haha! :-)
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Hi Casey, congratulations! I hope the H8 works well for you. Happy recording!
@eastern054 жыл бұрын
Such a crazy looking thing. Thanks again Curtis!
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks for stopping by, Kreigh!
@ben1009763 жыл бұрын
Extremely nice review of the product. Thank you ++ :)
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Benoit.
4 жыл бұрын
As always, another amazing vid. A big thanks! I just bought rode nt mini usb to have something more pratical than the rodecaster pro and your review help me do that choice. Well, perhaps Im gonna keep my H5 for some more time :)
@curtisjudd4 жыл бұрын
Thanks João, happy recording!
@vjonesgibson3 жыл бұрын
Very informative! Thank you
@curtisjudd3 жыл бұрын
You're welcome, Victor.
@willdatsun3 жыл бұрын
I have had a Zoom H5 for 5 years, it gets used A LOT, it is a fab piece of kit, and I have had some amazing recordings with it. Mostly use it for recording gigs. It has the big USB socket (i don't know what you call them but they used to be on hard drives, sat navs, card readers) reliable. I would not trust those little type B ones like you get on android phones, they seem to fill up with dirt and become troublesome. I clicked on your vid as i was wondering what the 8 could possibly do that the 5 doesn't , its impressive but I will stick with the H5 . I have ordered an L20 however, hopefully it is as stoic as the H5