THE ZOOM H6 BLACK
THE MOST VERSATILE PORTABLE RECORDER EVER
THE RECORDER THAT DOES IT ALL.
The H6 is the ultimate portable recorder. With its advanced preamps and interchangeable capsules, the H6 delivers unmatched versatility and award-winning quality.
Creative Versatility
From podcasting to music to filmmaking and more,
the H6 is your go-to recorder.
PODCAST ANYWHEREFrom the studio to remote locations, podcasts are produced everywhere. With inputs for every guest, the battery-powered H6 is a complete portable podcasting solution. |  |
UNLIMITED STUDIO TIMEThe H6 is your personal music studio 24/7. With up to six* discrete line-level / mic-level inputs, plus the ability to overdub and more, the H6 provides the road from a great idea to the perfect track. *Optional EXH-6 mic capsule required | |
SOUND FOR EVERY SCENEFeaturing interchangeable mic capsules, four combo inputs and six tracks of quality recording, the H6 is ready to record on any set and in any scene the director throws at you. | |
FROM SAMPLING TO SOUND DESIGNWhether you’re a musician creating your own unique masterpiece, or a sound designer looking for that perfect sound effect, the H6 will become your most trusted companion. |
SIX INTERCHANGEABLE MIC CAPSULES
 | XYH-6 Mic Capsule. The XYH-6 X/Y capsule comes standard with the H6. The capsule adds two matched high-quality unidirectional microphones to your H6 or H5. This kind of microphone is most sensitive to signal coming from directly in front, and less sensitive to signal coming from behind or from the sides; in technical terms, they are said to utilize a cardioid polar pattern. |
 | MSH-6 Mic Capsule. Mid-side mic magic. MS (“Mid-Side”) recording: an incredible technique that allows you to actually adjust the width of the stereo image after it has been recorded, making it especially useful for film, video and television projects. |
 | XYH-5 Mic Capsule. X/Y stereo recording allows you to cover a wide area yet still capture a strong center image. The XYH-5 X/Y microphone capsule provided with the H5 features two matched unidirectional condenser microphones set at a 90 degree angle and housed within an advanced shockmount to minimize vibration and handling noise, making it ideal for location videography and live broadcast/podcast applications. |
 | SGH-6 Mic Capsule. The SGH-6 Shotgun capsule adds a professional-quality hyperdirectional (that is, highly directional) microphone turning your H6 or H5 into the perfect audio recorder for anyone working in film, video or live theater, or for ENG (electronic news gathering) applications.  |
 | EXH-6 Mic Capsule. If you need more inputs, simply plug in the EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo capsule. It allows you to connect two additional discrete channels for external microphones, instruments, mixers or portable music players.  |
 | SSH-6 Mic Capsule. The SSH-6 mid-side stereo shotgun capsule includes a super-directional microphone for picking up sound in the center, as well as a bidirectional side mic for picking up sounds from the left and right. This allows you to record a fully mono-compatible stereo image—ideal for film, video, and television projects. For example, you can capture dialogue with the center mic, and then mix in the desired amount of environmental sound captured by the side mic directly on your Zoom recorder, or in postproduction. A hairy windscreen is included for reduction of wind noise. |
 | INS & OUTSIns Outs |
MULTI-CHANNEL AUDIO INTERFACEThe H6’s USB port enables it to serve as a stereo or multi-channel audio interface for your computer or iPad. | |
RECORDING TIME & FILE FORMATSRecord continuously for over 20 hours with just four AA batteries or extend your recording time indefinitely with the optional AD-17 adapter. The H6 records individual WAV files in any of the following formats:
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FREE RECORDING & EDITING SOFTWAREThe 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.
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WHAT’S IN THE BOX
HERE’S WHAT COMES INCLUDED WITH THE H6.
OPTIONAL H6 ACCESSORIES
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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 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
