Question Regarding Zoom F8 USB Connector + XLR Splitters

[Mohammed Almedfa]

Not sure if this is a dumb question (but haven't been able to find a clear answer so far ) is it possible to feed audio into the Zoom F8 via its USB connector (For example via the USB output of a Sound Devices MixPre-D). Or do these USB connections only work with a computer, for use as a USB interface?

I am trying to feed the MixPre-D's XLR Outputs elsewhere and am wondering if there is any way to still send a full quality signal to the F8 from the MixPre-D without using either of its XLR outputs? I know the Tape Out is available as an unbalanced option.

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On a somewhat related note, is using an XLR splitter a terrible idea, or is there a way to do it right (with a particular type of splitter)? Assuming this is only for in-camera reference audio.


Thanks for any advice which can be provided.

 

[David Peterson]

If you want to send multiple outputs to a bunch of places then you should use a higher end mixer than the MixPre.

(the USB on the F8/F4 exists to use it as a USB interface with a PC, or to use it with the Zoom F-Control: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fdpUi9Ypx7c)

Assuming this is only for in-camera reference audio.

For that purpose, just use Tape Out from the MixPre, or why not use the outputs from the F8?