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Zoom H6 6-Track Portable Recorder, Stereo Microphones, 4 XLR/TRS Inputs, Records to SD Card, USB Audio Interface, Battery Powered, for Stereo/Multitrack Audio for Video, Podcasting, and Music
Brand | Zoom |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Headphones Jack | 2.5 millimeters |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 3.06 x 1.88 x 6.02 inches |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Screen Size | 2 |
Item Weight | 0.62 Pounds |
About this item
- Direct recording to SD cards up to 128GB.Display 2.0-inch full color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
- Gain knobs, pads, and phantom power for each input. Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 122 dB SPL
- Newly redesigned preamps with an ultra-low noise floor, up to 24-bit/96kHz audio in wav or MP3 format
- Mountable directly to dslr or camcorder with optional hs-01 hot shoe mount adapter. Multichannel and stereo usb audio interface for pc/mac/ipad
- Includes: owners manual, XYH-6 X/Y capsule, MSH-6 MS capsule, AA size LR6 battery x4, USB cable, sponge windscreen, cubase LE software, case
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Product description
The Zoom H6 Handy Recorder Change the Way You Think About Recording… Forever Zoom's flagship H6 is the most advanced portable recorder ever. It utilizes a system of interchangeable input capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lenses of a camera and comes with both X/Y and Mid-Side stereo mics. Great for live recording as well as studio-quality music production, the H6 offers six tracks of simultaneous recording and four mic/line inputs. Do not use in very high humidity or where it could be splashed by water
Product information
style:H6 (pre-2020 Model)Item Weight | 9.9 ounces |
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Product Dimensions | 3.06 x 1.88 x 6.02 inches |
ASIN | B00DFU9BRK |
Item model number | H6 |
Batteries | 4 AA batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.8 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank |
#725 in Musical Instruments (See Top 100 in Musical Instruments)
#2 in Portable Studio Recorders |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | June 20, 2013 |
Color Name | Black |
Hardware Interface | USB 2.0 |
Speaker Size | 6 |
Battery type | Alkaline |
Color Screen | No |
Compatible Phone Models | Phone |
Standing screen display size | 2 |
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I use NiMH rechargeable batteries. I ran it flat out one time and it was able to record for about 15 hours on one charge. The funny thing is the battery segments drop to one after only a few hours, so that's not much use as an indicator of remaining time. It has a menu setting that lets you specify the type of battery, rechargeable vs. alkaline, because of the voltage difference. But that doesn't make this indication of remaining battery any more accurate! :-) No worries, I just recharge the batteries from time to time and it's not really an issue.
Another thing I've noticed is the timebase is a little off for some reason. I have had multiple Sony handheld stereo recorders over the years, as well as a KORG D3200 multi-track recorder, all of which I have been able to sync together over long periods of time (I do video work) with absolutely no drift between them. I just thought this was something they had handled in the digital world, with crystal-controllable clocks of extreme precision.
But when I take a two hour recording from this device and put it up against my other recording devices, there will be a very small drift between them (10 - 20 millseconds) by the end of two hours. This is a VERY subtle and tiny difference that most people wouldn't even care about or notice, but it IS noticeable if you are doing sync work with video. It shows up as sounds being in different places when you load the waveforms into a computer and blow them up. This is the amount of time that short reverberations off of nearby hard surfaces take. So if you are recording things in a reverberant space, like a church, this drift can interfere with the natural sound of your recording. It means you have to cut it into a few pieces and make micro-adjustments to the timing every 30 minutes or so to keep it under control. Or you have to set it going for a few hours at the same time as your other recorder, figure out the percentage difference, and apply that amount of timing correction in your audio software every single time. It's not the end of the world, but it IS an added pain when I have gotten used to NOT having to do that for the past 20 years working with digital recordings.
Also, it seems to me when doing critical listening that this recorder may not produce as crystal-clear, clean recordings at volume extremes as other devices I own or have used, especially when recording loud, impulse-y things like church choirs with sopranos. I'm not talking about clipping either. Even well below clipping level, I swear I can hear something happen that is hard to characterize when a loud peak is reached by female singers. It's one of those things that drives you nuts as you listen to side-by-side recordings from different recorders and you try to figure out if you are really hearing something or not. It doesn't really sound like brick-walling either. We should be well within the capabilities of the mics and pres at the levels and distances from the subjects that I am recording.
So, all-in-all it's a great recorder for most things, especially if you aren't using it to sync to something else or for super-loud, impulsive subjects, but I give it 4 stars for these admittedly highly subjective observations. I haven't checked this sound issue with my own mics yet (R0de NT-5's) which I know can handle jet engines and things like that.
Your mileage may vary.
A couple more quick positive notes to finish... it can act as a 6-channel audio interface to your computer as well as a stand-alone recorder. That's VERY convenient if you want to record things directly to hard drive using your DAW software! And the memory capacity is great, too. I put a 16 GB memory card in it and that gives me over 15 stereo hours, almost 8 at four channels, and over 5 at six channels. And you can put MUCH bigger memory cards in it! I had to install ASIO4ALL (a free ASIO driver) to make this device work with my computer, but it works flawlessly.
UPDATE:
Unit ceased to function entirely. I have contacted support and they have notified me that they will replace my defective unit. They made me pay for the shipping back to their facility. I have yet to hear back from them post shipping.
UPDATE2: I got a new unit and it works well so far. I am using battery power exclusively because I have reason to believe that a power surge or faulty cord caused the defect and subsequent failure.
UPDATE3: This new unit is also extremely vulnerable to electrical interference. Smartphones, laptops etc within less than a foot or touching a person who is holding a microphone produces unusable recordings. Neuther unit worked as an audio interface functionally at all. The only way to get usable recordings is away from any sort of electrical interference. I think the unit should be marketed differently and these known limitations should be more available to those considering to purchase.
The H6 is the "Papa Bear" of Zoom's line of field recorders. Leader of the pack. For its pricepoint of around $350, it isn't exactly an impulse buy, but for the value and features it delivers, I believe it is a great buy. It is truly a studio in the palm of your hand.
It is a very intuitive device to figure out whether you're a hobbyist like me, or an advanced audio pro. I was able to get everything strung up and produce some high-quality recordings very quickly. Re ergonomics, the shape and build of the H6 make it easy to use when it is lying flat on a work surface. However, I decided to mount it to a Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini Tripod, Black . Part of my enjoyment of having nice gear is to see it in action. The H6 + PIXI combo is a very cool sight in the middle of any recording setup! (Note: there is a knockoff tripod for about 1/3 the price but I decided to get the Manfrotto after seeing it in use with my wife's MEVO camera).
One of the few knocks against the H6 is the exposed and unlockable gain knobs for each input. I can see how this could be an issue in a situation where a sound tech had this in a gear bag out in the field. Random bumps could move the knobs and that would not be good. For my needs in a more controlled and stable setting, this has never been an issue. In fact it is a good thing because I can easily "ride" the gain knobs if necessary during a recording. I would not be surprised if someone has come up with a hack or aftermarket device to cover the knobs in some way.
Another knock is the angle and location of the screen. This is an issue for people recording themselves via the capsules on top of the device. In that application, the capsules would be facing the audio source and the screen would not be viewable to monitor levels, etc. Again, for this hobbyist podcaster, this has not been a problem.
One accessory I would love to see is a protector to prevent scratches on the display screen. I have heard of some workarounds that people have used but Zoom would do well to offer a custom-fit item for this.
Re energy consumption, I installed the 4 alkaline batteries that it shipped with, but I mostly power it via USB cable and a small white Apple charging block. I also have a small Anker Astro 6700mAh Ultra-Compact Premium Portable Charger (2nd Generation External Battery Power Bank) with Fast Charging PowerIQ Techonology and Panasonic Battery Cells that I keep in my gear bag that will power the H6.
The Zoom H6 is a piece of gear that you will be proud to own and use. It is the core of my recording setup and I love pulling it out of its case each time I use it. You will not have any buyers' remorse if you spring for the Zoom H6!

By Christopher Perez on April 16, 2017
The H6 is the "Papa Bear" of Zoom's line of field recorders. Leader of the pack. For its pricepoint of around $350, it isn't exactly an impulse buy, but for the value and features it delivers, I believe it is a great buy. It is truly a studio in the palm of your hand.
It is a very intuitive device to figure out whether you're a hobbyist like me, or an advanced audio pro. I was able to get everything strung up and produce some high-quality recordings very quickly. Re ergonomics, the shape and build of the H6 make it easy to use when it is lying flat on a work surface. However, I decided to mount it to a [[ASIN:B00D76RNLS Manfrotto MTPIXI-B PIXI Mini Tripod, Black]]. Part of my enjoyment of having nice gear is to see it in action. The H6 + PIXI combo is a very cool sight in the middle of any recording setup! (Note: there is a knockoff tripod for about 1/3 the price but I decided to get the Manfrotto after seeing it in use with my wife's MEVO camera).
One of the few knocks against the H6 is the exposed and unlockable gain knobs for each input. I can see how this could be an issue in a situation where a sound tech had this in a gear bag out in the field. Random bumps could move the knobs and that would not be good. For my needs in a more controlled and stable setting, this has never been an issue. In fact it is a good thing because I can easily "ride" the gain knobs if necessary during a recording. I would not be surprised if someone has come up with a hack or aftermarket device to cover the knobs in some way.
Another knock is the angle and location of the screen. This is an issue for people recording themselves via the capsules on top of the device. In that application, the capsules would be facing the audio source and the screen would not be viewable to monitor levels, etc. Again, for this hobbyist podcaster, this has not been a problem.
One accessory I would love to see is a protector to prevent scratches on the display screen. I have heard of some workarounds that people have used but Zoom would do well to offer a custom-fit item for this.
Re energy consumption, I installed the 4 alkaline batteries that it shipped with, but I mostly power it via USB cable and a small white Apple charging block. I also have a small [[ASIN:B00EF1OGOG Anker Astro 6700mAh Ultra-Compact Premium Portable Charger (2nd Generation External Battery Power Bank) with Fast Charging PowerIQ Techonology and Panasonic Battery Cells]] that I keep in my gear bag that will power the H6.
The Zoom H6 is a piece of gear that you will be proud to own and use. It is the core of my recording setup and I love pulling it out of its case each time I use it. You will not have any buyers' remorse if you spring for the Zoom H6!


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I'm utterly unhappy with the product I got after paying a huge sum of INR 27,300. I wish I had asked someone coming from Canada or from Dubai to get this gadget for me. I would have got a fresh piece. Plus it'd have cost me half the sum. So folks, I advise you to not to buy it from Amazon.in or atleast not from the seller I bought it from.
Better if you could source it from abroad.

1. Mic MSH-6 mic capsule
2. Windscreen
3. USB cable
4. Case
The American sites with the same price offer what I just mentioned
I do not know if I should return this package for the price I paid. The inclusions is in a small line by the end of the description.

Reviewed in Canada on July 21, 2020
1. Mic MSH-6 mic capsule
2. Windscreen
3. USB cable
4. Case
The American sites with the same price offer what I just mentioned
I do not know if I should return this package for the price I paid. The inclusions is in a small line by the end of the description.



Record label and music producer. musiicrec.co.uk. cheers, Edgar

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