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Description

Zoom is proud to offer the H6 Handy Recorder, the ultimate portable recorder for any project. Featuring six premium microphone preamps and interchangeable capsules, the H6 delivers pristine audio quality and unmatched versatility. Whether recording a podcast, music, film or anywhere in between, the H6 captures every nuance.

Six Discrete Tracks and Premium Preamps

The H6 provides six discrete tracks of recording power with four XLR/TRS combo jacks and two additional 1/8" TRS inputs. Each input has a dedicated pad switch and gain control for crystal-clear recording without distortion. Six premium preamps with phantom power ensure the best possible signal for any microphone or input.

Interchangeable Capsules for Unmatched Versatility

The H6 comes with an XY capsule ideal for capturing live performances, lectures and dialog. Optional capsules provide additional configurations including mid-side, shotgun and surround. With up to 6 interchangeable capsules, the H6 is ready to record in any situation.

Onboard Effects and LCD Display

The H6 provides onboard compression, limiting and reverb allowing you to customize your recordings in real time. A full-color LCD display shows all important information at a glance including recording time, battery level and input levels.

Battery or AC Power for Recording Anywhere

Power the H6 for over 20 hours with 4 AA batteries or indefinitely with the optional AC adapter. The H6's compact, durable design is ideal for recording on the go. With the H6, you have a personal, portable studio ready whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.

Zoom H6 Pro Handheld Recorder, All-Black Edition
Zoom H6 Pro Handheld Recorder, All-Black Edition
Zoom H6 Pro Handheld Recorder, All-Black Edition

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
    • What's In the Box
    • H6/BLK Handy Recorder
    • H6/BLKAB X/Y Mic Capsule
    • Four AA Batteries
    • Quick Guide
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    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: -41dB, 1kHz at 1 Pa
    • Input gain: -∞ to 46.5dB
    • Max sound pressure input: 136dB SPL
    • XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN: Connector: 1/8" stereo mini jack
    • Input level: - ∞ to 46.5dB
    • Input impedance: 2 kohm
    • Plug-in power: 2.5V supported
    • INPUTS 1 to 4: MicConnectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks
    • (XLR: Pin 2 hot / TRS: Tip hot)
    • MicInput gain: (PAD OFF) -∞ to 55.5dB
    • MicInput gain: (PAD ON) -∞ to 35.5dB
    • MicInput impedance: 1.8kohm or more
    • MicMax 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 output 
    • load impedance is 10 kohm or more
    • PHONE OUT: Jack type: 1/8" stereo mini jack
    • Output Level: 20 mW +20 mW into 32 ohm load
    • Built-in speaker: 400mw 8 ohm mono speaker
    Recording Formats
    • WAV: Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz
    • 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
    • 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" full-color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
    USB
    • Mass Storage Class operation: Class: USB 2.0 High Speed
    • Audio Interface operation: Multi-track mode: Class: USB 2.0 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 (with alkaline battery, continuous recording): Over 20 hours
    Dimensions and Weight (WxDxH)
    • H6: 77.8 mm x 152.8 mm x 47.8 mm, 280g
    • XYH-6: 78.9 mm x 60.2 mm x 45.2 mm, 130g
    • MSH-6: 58 mm x 67.6 mm x 42.1 mm, 85g

    Reviews

    5

    6 Reviews

    100%

    of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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    Filters
    Best Uses
    1. Performances4
    2. Amateur Recording3
    3. Home Studio3
    4. Outdoor Events / Games3
    5. Professional Recording2
    Cons
    1. Can't assign channel to a track.1
    2. None that I can think of1
    Describe Yourself
    1. Experienced3
    2. Professional Musician2
    Pros
    1. Easy To Use4
    2. Good Audio4
    3. Versatile4
    4. Durable3
    5. Lightweight3

    Reviewed by 6 customers

    • I use it for multitrack recording like portable studio

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted2 years ago

      byWarren

      fromCerritos, CA

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      The metronome keeps you in time and I use it as multi track most of the time with multiple cables plugged into it for guitar, bass and what not, so I'm not plugging and unplugging and causing wear on the ports. It would be great if you could assign an input to a track you want.

    • Yes

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted2 years ago

      byTuan

      fromSeattle WA

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

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    • Wonderful and versatile recorder

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted3 years ago

      byAl

      fromFlushing, MI

      Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

      I use this every week for band practice and am very happy with it!! Love the fact the gain controls are on the outside of the unit and not deep in some setup menu..... Also love the detailed color menu.

    • Very versatile

      5

      submitted4 years ago

      byTomH

      fromDFW

      I have the optional xlr head for the H6 recorder. The included cardiod mics make smooth, detailed recordings without the harshness found in some recorders. It can take 4 mic or line inputs and with the optional xlr head I can add 2 additional dynamic microphones for a total of 6 external microphones. Phantom power can be turned on individually for each of the 4 built in xlr jacks which is a nice feature if you use ribbon mics. The recorder is easy to use with analog level controls and an intuitive easy to learn menu system. The battery life is excellent.

    • Yup

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted5 years ago

      byThis guy

      fromTexas

      Does what I need it too

    • Nifty little thing

      5

      Verified Buyer

      submitted5 years ago

      byErica

      fromBeatrice, NE

      I've used this to record calls and other audio for my podcast. Works like a charm for every application I've used it for.

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    • submitted4 years ago

      asked byRichard

      fromBelen New Mexico

      Can you buy a little stand for it and does it come examine thoroughly the way the picture looks with the two little Mike's

      Open Reply - Thomas
      I'm sorry. There are no stands available that I know of

    • submitted5 years ago

      asked byGary

      fromCT

      Good for recording music?

      Open Reply - Kenneth
      This will not have great sound quality for music recording

    • submitted6 years ago

      asked byMiguel Galan

      fromCalifornia

      On the picture you show the Zoom H6 handy recorder All-Back Edition and the price is the same that zoom promise but everywere on this page you talk about Zoom H4n Pro Handler Recorder. Wich information is correct?

      Open Reply - Thomas
      The information on the page relates to the H6.