Six interchangeable input capsules make the ZOOM H6 the ultimate recorder for film, video, podcast and music. Its advanced preamps make it the best-sounding one, too. Unmatched abilities. Award-winning quality. Meet the H6 Handy Recorder.
Sound for Every Scene
Featuring interchangeable mic capsules, 4 combo inputs and 6 tracks of a quality recording, the H6 is ready to record on any set and in any scene, the director throws at you.
Handheld Music Studio
Say hello to your personal multitrack recording studio. With up to six* discrete line- or mic-level inputs and the ability to overdub, the road from great idea to perfect track just got a lot shorter.
*Optional EXH-6 mic capsule required
Six interchangeable mic capsules that can be swapped out easily as the lenses of a camera.
XYH-6 X/Y Capsule
MSH-6 MS Capsule
XYH-5 X/Y Capsule
SGH-6 Shotgun Capsule
EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo Capsule
SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Capsule
Never Miss a Take
Pre-Record The H6 is always listening, saving the two seconds* of audio captured right before you hit RECORD.
*One second when recording at 96k.
Auto-Record The Auto-Record function allows the H6 to automatically start and stop recording at predefined sound levels.
Inputs and Outputs
Ins The H6 offers four XLR/TRS combo jacks with dedicated pad switches and gain control for distortion-free capturing.
Outs The H6 features two 1/8” outputs, a stereo line out as well as a headphone out with dedicated volume control.
Multi-Channel Audio Interface
The H6’s USB port enables it to serve as a multi-channel audio interface for your laptop or iOS tablet.
When the H6 is set to “Stereo Mix” in the USB menu, it acts as a 2-input/2-output interface; when setting to “Multi Track,” it acts as a 6-input/2-output interface.
Recording Time and File Formats
Record continuously for over 20 hours with just 4 AA batteries or extend your recording time indefinitely with the optional AD-17 AC adapter.
The H6 can record up to six monophonic WAV files (or up to three stereo files) in any of the following formats:
Free Recording and Editing Software
The Zoom H6 comes with free download licenses for Steinberg’s Cubase LE music production software and WaveLab LE audio editing software, enabling you to not only capture, but create.
Features
Interchangeable input capsules
Six-track simultaneous recording
Four mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors
Gain control knobs and -20dB pads for each input
Supplied XYH-6 X/Y capsule provides secondary input via a stereo ⅛” Mic/Line In mini phone jack
Phantom power for all main inputs: +12/+24/+48V
Large full-color angled LCD display
Records directly to SD, SDHC and SDXC cards up to 128GB
Up to 24-bit /96kHz audio in BWF-compliant WAV or a variety of MP3 formats
Auto-record, Pre-record and Backup-record functions mean that you’ll never miss that perfect take
Built-in effects, including low-cut filtering, compression, and limiting
Multichannel and stereo USB audio interface for PC/Mac/iPad
Accepts standard AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries
Over 20 hours of operation with 4 AA alkaline batteries
Here’s what comes included with the H6.
In the Box
Operation manual
XYH-6 X/Y mic capsule
MSH-6 MS mic capsule
AA size (LR6) battery x 4
Cubase LE & Wavelab LE Software
Windscreen
USB Cable
Case
Optional H6 accessories
SGH-6 Shotgun mic capsule
SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun mic capsule
EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo capsule
HS-01 Hot Shoe Mount adapter
APH-6 Accessory Pack
PCH-6 Protective Case
WSU-1 Universal Windscreen
ECM-3 Extension Cable (3 meters)
ECM-6 Extension Cable (6 meters)
Manfrotto PIXI Tripod
SPECS
RECORDING MEDIA
SD Card:
16MB to 2GB
SDHC Card:
4GB to 32GB
SDXC Card:
64GB to 128GB
INPUTS
XYH-6 X/Y mic:
Mic type: Unidirectional Sensitivity: -41 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa Input gain: -∞ to 46.5 dB Max sound pressure input: 136 dB SPL
XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN:
Connector: 1/8″ stereo mini-jack Input level: – ∞ to 46.5 dB Input impedance: 2 k Ω Plug-in power: 2.5V supported
MSH-6 MS mic:
Mic types: Unidirectional and bi-directional Sensitivity: -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (unidirectional) -39 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (bi-directional) Input gain: -∞ to 42.5 dB Max sound pressure input: 120 dB SPL (unidirectional) 122 dB SPL (bi-directional)
INPUTS 1 to 4:
MicConnectors: XLR / TRS combo jacks (XLR: Pin 2 hot / TRS: Tip hot) Mic Input gain: (PAD OFF) -∞ to 55.5 dB Mic Input gain: (PAD ON) -∞ to 35.5 dB Mic Input impedance: 1.8kΩ or more Mic Max input level: +22 dBu (PAD ON) MicPhantom power: +12V /+24V /+48V (Phantom power can be turned on/off independently for Inputs 1 – 4) MicEquivalent Input Noise (EIN): -120 dBu or less
OUTPUTS
LINE OUT:
Jack type: 1/8″ stereo mini-jack Rated Output Level: -10 dBu when the output load impedance is 10k Ω or more
PHONE OUT:
Jack type: 1/8″ stereo mini-jack Output Level: 20 mW +20 mW into 32 Ω load
Built-in speaker:
400mw 8 Ω mono speaker
RECORDING FORMATS
WAV:
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96 kHz Bit rate: 16/24 (Mono/Stereo, BWF-compliant) Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 8 (L/R + INPUT 1 to 4 + L/R backup) (Backup recording: -12dB lower than set L/R input ga
MP3:
Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz Bit Rate: 48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2
DISPLAY
LCD Screen:
2.0-inch full color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
USB
Mass Storage Class operation:
Class: USB2.0 High Speed
Audio Interface operation: Multi-track mode:
Class: USB2.0 High Speed Inputs / Outputs: 6 / 2 Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz/96kHz Bit rate: 16/24 bit USB bus-powered operation possible
POWER REQUIREMENTS
AA size (LR6) battery x 4 Alkaline or NiMH type AC adapter: AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional) USB bus power
BATTERY LIFE
Battery life (with alkaline battery, continuous recording) Over 20 hours
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT
H6: 77.8mm (W) x 152.8mm (D) x 47.8mm (H), 280g XYH-6: 78.9mm (W) x 60.2mm (D) x 45.2mm (H), 130g MSH-6: 58.0mm (W) x 67.6mm (D) x 42.1mm (H), 85g
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