Zoom H6 Portable Audio Recorder

The Zoom H6 is the first-ever handheld field recorder with interchangeable microphones. The Zoom H6 features a 6-in, 2-out USB audio interface and 4 XLR/TRS inputs for external mic/line connections. Ideal for recording projects where you need to record easily from multiple sources, the Zoom H6 is the most versatile portable recorder ever. Just like a photographer would have an array of lenses in their bag so they could always achieve the shot they want, the H6 gives you the ability to swap and change microphones to achieve the best sound possible.

Description

The Zoom H6 is the first-ever handheld field recorder with interchangeable microphones. The Zoom H6 features a 6-in, 2-out USB audio interface and 4 XLR/TRS inputs for external mic/line connections. Ideal for recording projects where you need to record easily from multiple sources, the Zoom H6 is the most versatile portable recorder ever. Just like a photographer would have an array of lenses in their bag so they could always achieve the shot they want, the H6 gives you the ability to swap and change microphones to achieve the best sound possible. Four interchangeable input capsules – X/Y, MS, Shotgun, and Dual XLR/TRS Combo – make the H6 the ultimate chameleon of the audio world, and its advanced preamps make it the best-sounding one too.

The H6 allows you to record up to four channels of high-quality 24 bit/96kHz audio simultaneously. (An optional expansion module lets you record up to six channels). The H6 is supplied with XY and mid-side (MS) microphones with interchangeable functionality, giving you remarkable stereo depth and clarity, as well as continuously variable stereo width.

The Zoom H6 features a 6-in, 2-out USB audio interface and 4 XLR/TRS inputs for external mic/line connections making it ideal for recording projects where you need to record easily from multiple sources. There is also an optional shotgun microphone ideal for highly directional, professional recording.

The recorder supports SDXC memory cards up to 128GB and can run for 20 hours on 4xAA batteries, so you can record anytime, anywhere. The H6 can be handheld or mounted onto a camera (using the optional hot shoe mount) and it’s easy to adjust the dedicated audio level knobs.

Specifications

• Included microphones: XY, MS
• Inputs: Four XLR/TRS INputs
• Channels: 4, 6 optional with expansion module
• Audio Quality: 24 bit/96kHz
• USB Audio Interface: 6in, 2out
• Battery Life: Up to 20 hours 4xAA batteries
• Memory Card: Supports SDXC memory cards up to 128GB
• Optional Extras (not included): Shotgun Mic, External XLR/TRS input, Hot Shoe Mount for DSLR video camera

• The H6 is the ultimate portable recorder.  With its advanced preamps and interchangeable capsules, the H6 delivers unmatched versatility and award-winning quality.

  Features of the H6

  • 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 1TB
  • 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