Zoom H6 Handheld Portable Recorder and Interface, Black edition
Zoom’s H6 is the ultimate portable recorder. It comes loaded with advanced preamps, interchangeable capsules, up to 6-track simultaneous recording, over 20 hours of AA-battery operation – and much more.
Key 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
- Professional recording anywhere
The H6 is designed to be the perfect portable recording companion for any application. It has 2 x jack/XLR inputs with phantom power for easy connection of instruments, mics and other sound sources. Built-in gain control and compression/filter/limiter effects ensure a crystal-clear sound.
You can record up to 24-bit 24kHz audio onto SD, SDHC or SDXC cards up to 128GB, meaning pro-quality sound – no matter where you are. It even has a built-in screen displaying multi-track recording in real-time, and can be used as a USB interface for your computer or iOS device.
Great for podcasting, sound design and sampling
With such a useful set of features, the H6 ticks all the boxes for modern requirements. Podcast on the go with multiple inputs, capture inspiring sounds wherever you are, or create unique high-quality samples when creativity strikes.
Better still, the H6 can be expanded to have 6 discrete line/mic-level inputs with an optional EXH-6 capsule. And thanks to overdubs and the ultra-useful auto-record/backup-record functions, you’ll be able to nail the perfect take without hassle.
Specifications
Card Compatibility
- SD Card: 16MB to 2GB
- SDHC Card: 4GB to 32GB
- SDXC Card: 64GB to 128GB
XYH-6 X/Y mic inputs
- 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 inputs
- Connector: 1/8″ stereo mini jack
- Input level: – ∞ to 46.5 dB
- Input impedance: 2 k Ω
- Plug-in power: 2.5V supported
Inputs 1 to 4
- Mic Connectors: 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)
- Mic Phantom power: +12V /+24V /+48V (Phantom power can be turned on/off independently for Inputs 1 – 4)
- Mic Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -120 dBu or less
Line Out
- Jack type: 1/8″ stereo mini jack
- Rated Output Level: -10 dBu when 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
WAV recording formats
- 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 gain)
MP3 recording formats
- Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz
- Bit Rate: 48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps
- Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2
USB
- Mass Storage Class operation: USB2.0 High Speed
- Inputs / Outputs: 6 / 2
- Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz/96kHz
- Bit rate: 16/24 bit
- USB bus powered operation possible
Other specs
- LCD Display: 2.0-inch full color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
- Battery life (with alkaline battery, continuous recording) Over 20 hours
- H6 dimensions: 77.8mm (W) x 152.8mm (D) x 47.8mm (H), 280g
- Dimensions with XYH-6: 78.9mm (W) x 60.2mm (D) x 45.2mm (H), 130g
Here’s what comes included with the H6.
- H6 Handy Recorder
- XYH-6 X/Y mic capsule
- 4x AA batteries
- Quick Guide