ZOOM / XAH-8

This is an XY-AB stereo microphone capsule for the H8 handheld recorder and Q8n-4K handheld video recorder.

■XY-AB stereo microphone capsule ■For H8, Q8n-4K The XAH-8 is a movable stereo microphone that can be attached to the H8 handheld recorder and the Q8n-4K handheld video recorder, and is compatible with both the XY and AB methods. By adjusting the angle of the microphone, you can use two stereo methods with different sound pickup characteristics depending on the scene: the XY method, which produces a deep, three-dimensional stereo sound image, and the AB method, which produces a wider stereo feeling. -XY stereo A method in which two directional microphones are arranged crosswise. With a three-dimensional sound with natural depth and breadth, it is ideal for recording close to medium distances targeting a specific sound source. It is suitable for solo performances, chamber music, live rehearsals, field recording, etc. -AB stereo A method in which two directional microphones are arranged outward. It features a wide stereo feeling, and is ideal for recording a specific sound source as well as the surrounding environmental sounds. It is suitable for recording the reverberation of the hall or for meetings.