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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

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  • 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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    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

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