An 8mm-wide magnetic tape technology that is used in analog and digital camcorders (see Hi8) and in data applications.Exabyte Corporation enhanced the international 8mm format established in 1984 ...

On some Sony Hi8 camcorders, you will use a combination audio and video cable that has a 3.5mm plug that you insert into your camera's "A/V Out" mini-jack. Other models use phono plug outputs.