Zoom H8 and EXH-8?

[Rosie C]

I'm wondering if anyone is using a Zoom H8, and particularly if you're using it with the EXH-8 expansion module? 

 

I want to record our band for YouTube type stuff - with 3 vocals, mandolin, keyboard, drum and bass. With the keyboard in stereo, that makes 8 tracks. I currently have a Tascam DR40X, I really like it, but it's only 4 channel, including two internal mics.

 

I was all set to buy the Tascam Model 12, an 8 mic mixer and recorder, but was looking around at other options before committing. I'm drawn to the portable nature of the Zoom H8, as I've found I use my DR40X a lot as it's so easy to carry around and set up.