| Content | Ideal for bands, multi-instrumentalists, and podcasters, the Zoom H6 portable handheld recorder lets you quickly record up to six simultaneous input signals regardless of your audio experience. With two swappable stereo microphone capsules, six versatile mic/line inputs, and up to 6-track recording, the H6 is both user-friendly and easily expandable.
Like other H-Series Handy recorders such as the H4n Pro and H5, you can hold it in your hand, attach it to a mic stand or tripod, or mount it to a camera (shoe mount available separately); the H6 packs an impressive array of features into a rugged, rubberized body that\'s more than ready to meet the varied demands of musicians, content creators, videographers, and sound designers. From the intuitive, tactile controls to the plentiful battery life and powerful audio processing functions, the H6 is well equipped for producing pristine audio for complete musical arrangements, independent films, and panel podcasts. It can supply phantom or plug-in power for condenser mics, or accept direct connections from synths, keyboards, drum machines, or +4 dB line-level mixers. No matter the source, selectable auto-recording and pre-recording ensure that you\'ll never miss the start of a take, and stereo safety track recording provides duplicate tracks at a lower level to avoid distortion.
Fast, User-Friendly Operability
The H6\'s front panel is ergonomically arranged with its most essential and commonly used controls—transport buttons for record, play/pause, stop, back, and forward operations, individual record-arm buttons that double as mute switches during playback, large gain knobs, and pad switches. For added safety, a hold switch disables all front-panel buttons to prevent accidental operation during recording.
Day or night, view vital information such as audio levels, recording time, battery status, and more on the 2" full-color LCD, which happens to be backlit and angled for maximum visibility.
Instant Access to Gain Adjustments
Each H6 input has its own dedicated gain control knob. There\'s no track selection or button pressing required to optimize your recording levels; just turn the dials (clearly labeled from 0 to 10) anytime you need to adjust the gain. If your XLR-1/4" input sources are so loud that you need even less gain than the preamps provide at the "0" setting, use four front-panel pad switches to attenuate the combo inputs by 20 dB.
Interchangeable Stereo Microphone Capsules
Leave your external mics at home and travel light; the H6 includes two interchangeable stereo microphone capsules. With nothing more than the H6, you\'re set to record speech, practice sessions, concerts, or ambient and environmental sounds, even ear-rattling ones up to 136 dB (via the X/Y capsule)!
The XYH-6 capsule provides clear, phase-accurate capture in two different X/Y positions—90° for a tight stereo image or 120° for a wider perspective. Just twist the capsules to their premarked positions to switch between the two configurations.
Switch to the MSH-6 capsule to record in a mid-side configuration. Its front-facing directional element picks up direct signal while the side-facing bidirectional element captures ambience. The H6\'s integrated MS decoder allows adjustment to the perceived width of the stereo image, which is beneficial for sound design, broadcasting, or general stereo-to-mono compatibility.
Supports Interchangeable Zoom Mic Capsules
The Zoom mic capsule input on the H6 accommodates Zoom\'s line of separately available interchangeable capsules, which can be swapped out as easily as the lenses of a camera. With shock-mounted X/Y and mono or stereo shotgun mic capsules to choose from, you can be ready to record music, dialog, or sound effects without carting an external microphone setup. Opt for the EXH-6 combo input capsule to accept two additional mic/line signals via XLR-1/4" jacks.
Six Channels of Microphone/Line Inputs
Equipped with four XLR-1/4" combo inputs and a 3.5mm stereo mini-jack input (on the XYH-6 capsule), the H6 can accommodate condenser microphones, +4 dB balanced line-level sources, or signals from unbalanced instruments with active electronics. Turn on 12, 24, or 48 VDC phantom power to the XLR jacks, or 2.5V plug-in power to the mini jack. Whether you plan on recording studio condenser mics, feeds from wireless receivers, or a lavalier and shotgun mic combo for an interview, the H6\'s preamps are ready to deliver low-noise (-120 dB EIN) performance.
Record All Channels Live or Overdub Layers
The H6 boasts 6-channel recording at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz resolution. Record all channels simultaneously or utilize the overdubbing function to add layers of instruments after an initial recording. Adjust levels and pans for your tracks, then use the H6\'s internal mixdown function to blend six tracks down to a stereo file.
SD Card Recording and Audio Interface Functionality
Maximize portability by recording directly to an SD card (up to 2GB capacity), SDHC card (up to 32GB capacity), or SDXC card (up to 128GB capacity). A 2GB card will yield over three hours of 16-bit / 44.1 kHz stereo recording time using the BWF-compliant WAV format for uncompressed audio quality and industry-standard file compatibility. Note that media cards are available separately, and larger capacity cards will increase startup times.
Alternatively, use the H6 as a 6-in/2-out USB 2.0 audio interface at up to 24-bit / 96 kHz. For audio interface operation with an iPad (Apple Camera Connection Kit required and available separately), select USB stereo mode, which offers two channels in and out at up to 16-bit / 48 kHz.
3.5mm Outputs for Simultaneous Hookup to a Camera and Headphones
The H6 boasts 3.5mm line and headphone mini-jack outputs for simultaneously feeding your camera/DSLR and a pair of headphones. Independently adjust the headphone volume via the side-panel volume control. For quick playback reference, a built-in monophonic speaker is also provided.
Powered via AA Batteries or AC Adapter
Power the H6 via four included AA batteries, or plug it into a wall outlet with an AD-17 AC adapter (available separately). Alkaline batteries can keep the H6 running for over 20 hours of continuous 16-bit / 44.1 kHz recording using the X/Y mic capsule, or for over nine hours of nonstop 24-bit / 96 kHz recording using the X/Y mic and the four XLR-1/4" inputs. When using the H6 in the stereo USB audio interface mode, USB bus powering is possible.
Rugged and Portable, Handheld or Mounted
The durable, ergonomic body lends itself naturally to handheld use. Should you need to mount it on a mic stand or tripod, a threaded hole on the back of the H6 obviates the need for stand adapters. Obtain a hot shoe adapter (available separately) to attach the H6 directly to a DSLR.
Signal Processing Adds Sonic Polish
The H6\'s onboard effects allow you to add polish to your recordings. Compression and limiting compensate for fluctuations in input level, while a low-cut filter helps eliminate wind noise, blowing, and other kinds of low-frequency rumble. Normalize files for maximum gain, split them into smaller chunks, and even insert up to 99 marks per recording.
There\'s an onboard metronome and tuner, and you can loop playback and adjust pitch and speed independently, making the H6 an ideal tool for phrase training.
Special Recording Functions
The H6 offers selectable recording functions designed to prevent you from accidentally missing the start of a performance. By keeping the previous two seconds (one second at 96 kHz) of audio whenever you press the record button, the pre-record option ensures that you\'ll never cut off the beginning of a great take. Auto-record can automatically start recording when a user-set sound level is detected, making it great for voice-activated recording.
Backup record enables the H6 to automatically record a duplicate of the L/R input with 12 dB less input gain. Even if your original track is distorted, chances are the backup version will be fine!
Supports External Remote Control
Use the RCH-6 remote (available separately in the APH-6 accessory pack) to control the transport, arm tracks, and adjust volume at a distance while eliminating handling noise.
Includes Audio Software
The H6 comes with free download licenses for Steinberg\'s Cubase LE music production software and WaveLab LE audio editing software, representing a complete audio production toolkit.
Key Features
- Live/Location Recording & Podcasting
- Swappable X/Y & Mid-Side Stereo Mics
- 4 x XLR-1/4" Mic/Line Inputs with Pads
- Fast, User-Friendly Operability
Ideal for bands, multi-instrumentalists, and podcasters, the Zoom H6 portable handheld recorder lets you quickly record up to six simultaneous input signals regardless of your audio experience. With two swappable stereo microphone capsules, six versatile mic/line inputs, and up to 6-track recording, the H6 is both user-friendly and easily expandable. |
The APH-2n optional accessory pack includes seven tools for use with the H2n. The remote control can be used to start, stop and pause recordings as well as to add marks. The other accessories in the pack are a windscreen that reduces wind and breath noise, a mic clip adapter for use with a mic stand, a tabletop tripod with extendable legs, a padded-shell case, an AC adapter and a USB cable. |
Specifications
General
Recording media CompactFlash card
Tested media SanDisk Extreme IV 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
SanDisk Extreme 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB
File system FAT32
File format BWF (single-channel, multi-channel)
Number of audio channels 8 channels at 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz
8 channels + stereo mix at 44.1 kHZ, 48 kHz
4 channels at 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Quantization bit rates 16 bit/24 bit
Sampling frequencies 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-up/pull-down)
Reference clock Internal, Word in, Video in,
Digital in (CH 1-2, CH 3-4, CH 5-6, CH 7-8)
Timecode frame rates 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97 DF, 29.97 NDF, 30 DF, 30 NDF
Built-in mic Omni directional, monaural
Low cut filter Cut-off frequency: 40/80/120 Hz
Slope: –12/–18 dB/oct
Analogue audio inputs and outputs
MIC IN/LINE IN connectors (1–8) XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Input impedance (LINE) 10 kOhm
Nominal input level (LINE) + 6 dBu (Ref. level: –9 dB)
+ 4 dBu (Ref. level: Other than –9 dB)
Maximum input level (LINE) Selectable: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, + 22 dBu, +24 dBu
Input impedance (MIC –25) 2.4 kOhm
Minimum input level (MIC –25) –45 dBu
Maximum iput level (MIC –25) +11 dBu
Input impedance (MIC 0) 2.4 kOhm
Minimum input level (MIC 0) –70 dBu
Maximum input level (MIC 0) –14 dBu
LINE OUT connectors (L/R) XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD)
Output impedance 100 Ohm or less
Nominal output level +6 dBu (Ref. level: –9 dB)
Nominal output level +4 dBu (Ref. level: Other than –9 dB)
Maximum output level Selectable: +15 dBu, +18 dBu, +20 dBu, +22 dBu, +24 dBu
PHONES connector 6.3-mm stereo phone jack
Maximum output power 100 mW + 100 mW or more (THD+N: 1 % or less, at 32 Ohm)
Digital audio inputs and outputs
DIGITAL I/O connector D-Sub, 25-pin connector
Format AES3-2003/IEC60958-4 (AES/EBU)
Minimum input voltage 200 mVpp
Maximum input voltage 7 Vpp
Output voltage 3.5 Vpp
DIGITAL OUT connectors BNC
Format AES3-2003/AES-3id-2001 (AES/EBU)
Output voltage 1 Vpp at 75 Ohm
Control inputs and outputs
EXT DC IN connector XLR-4-32 (1: –, 2: NC, 3: NC, 4: +)
Input voltage 11–16 V (2 A)
CASCADE/WORD/VIDEO IN connector BNC
Input voltage 5 V TTL equivalent
Input impedance 75 Ohm ±10 %
Allowable frequency deviation of external sync ±100 ppm
CASCADE/WORD OUT connector BNC
Output voltage 5 V TTL equivalent
Output impedance 75 Ohm ±10 %
Sampling frequencies 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz
(47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1 % pull-up/pull-down)
TIME CODE IN connector BNC
Input voltage 0.5–5 Vpp
Input impedance 10 kOhm
TIME CODE OUT connector BNC
Output voltage 2.0 Vpp
Output impedance 600 Ohm
USB port USB B-type, 4-pin
Format USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 MBit/s)
KEYBOARD connector Mini-DIN connector (PS/2)
Audio performance
Frequency response (MIC/LINE IN to LINE OUT)
All sample rates 20 Hz – 20 kHz, 0 dB (±0.5 dB)
88.2/96 kHz sample rates at 40 kHz –1 dB (±1.0 dB)
176.4/192 kHz sample rates at 80 kHz –3 dB (+1/–2 dB)
Distortion
LINE IN to LINE OUT 0.003 % or less (–20 dB reference level, +23 dBu input, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
MIC IN (MIC –25) to LINE OUT 0.02 % or less (–20 dB reference level, –10 dBu input, Trim at +20 dB, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
MIC IN (MIC 0) to LINE OUT 0.02 % or less (–20 dB reference level, –35 dBu input, Trim at +20 dB, 1 kHz, AES-17 LPF)
S/N ratio
LINE IN to LINE OUT 110 dB(A) or more (22 kHz LPF)
MIC IN (MIC –25 or MIC 0) to LINE OUT 100 dB(A) or more (22 kHz LPF)
Computer compatibility
Windows Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7
CPU Pentium 300 MHz or faster
Memory 128 MB or more
USB USB 2.0 port
Macintosh Macintosh Mac OS X 10.2 or later
CPU Power PC G3, G4, Intel Mac 266 MHz or faster
Memory 64 MB or more
USB USB 2.0 port
Recommended USB host controller Intel chipset
Power supply and other specifications
Power requirements 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz (AC adaptor PS-1225L)
10 AA batteries (Alkaline or NiMH)
External DC battery (DC 11–16 V, 2 A or more)
Battery operation time (continuous operation) Measured according to JEITA standard at 48 kHz, 24-bit, 8 ch playback or recording, phantom power off. Varies with operating conditions.
NP type battery (Li-Ion: 14.8 V/4.6 Ah) About 5 hours
AA type batteries (NiMH) About 2 hours
Power consumption 18 W
Dimensions (W x H x D) 270 mm x 100 mm x 260 mm (excluding protrusions)
Weight 3.65 kg (excluding batteries)
Operating temperature range 0–40 ºC
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Main Features
* Colour TFT touch screen interface
* 20 illuminated flash start keys
* Up to 100 tracks available for flash start through touch screen
* Transport and Online buttons recessed to prevent accidental operation
* 100-mm fader with fader start capability and 0-dB lock
* Monitor speaker and headphones output for monitoring
* CAT6 connection to HS-2 and HS-8
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Specifications | General | | Recording media | | CompactFlash (CF) card | | File system | | FAT32 | | Recording format | | BWF (Monophonic, Polyphonic) | | Number of channels | | 8 channels (44.1/48/88.2/96 kHz)
8 channels + stereo mix (44.1/48 kHz)
4 channels (176.4/192 kHz) | | Quantization bit rate | | 16/24 bit | | Sampling frequency | | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-down/pull-up) | | Reference clock | | Internal, Word In, Video In, Digital In (AES 1-8 IN, AES A-BIN, ADAT 1-8 IN) | | Type of timecode frame | | 23.976, 24, 25, 29.97DF, 29.97NDF, 30DF, 30NDF | | Limiter | | Attack time: 3 ms
Release time: 300 ms
Threshold: –5 dBFS
Ratio: 32:1 | | Analogue audio inputs and outputs | | The error for nominal and maximum levels is ±1dB for all input and output jacks except the PHONES jack. | | ANALOG INPUT (1-8) | | D-sub 25-pin | | Input impedance | | 10 kOhm | | Nominal input level | | When reference level is –9 dB:
+6 dBu (1.55 Vrms)
When reference level is not –9 dB:
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) | | Maximum input level (selectable) | | +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) | | ANALOG INPUT (L/A, R/B) | | XLR-3-31 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) | | Input impedance | | 10 kOhm | | Nominal input level | | When reference level is –9 dB:
+6 dBu (1.55 Vrms)
When reference level is not –9 dB:
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) | | Maximum input level (selectable) | | +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) | | ANALOG OUTPUT (1-8) | | D-sub, 25-pin | | Output impedance | | 100 Ohm | | Nominal output level | | When reference level is –9 dB:
+6 dBu (1.55 Vrms)
When reference level is not –9 dB:
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) | | Maximum output level (selectable) | | +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) | | ANALOG OUTPUT (A/B) | | XLR-3-32 (1: GND, 2: HOT, 3: COLD) | | Output impedance | | 100 Ohm | | Nominal output level | | When reference level is –9 dB:
+6 dBu (1.55 Vrms)
When reference level is not –9 dB:
+4 dBu (1.23 Vrms) | | Maximum output level (selectable) | | +15 dBu (4.36 Vrms), +18 dBu (6.16 Vrms), +20 dBu (7.75 Vrms), + 22 dBu (9.76 Vrms), +24 dBu (12.28 Vrms) | | PHONES connector | | 6.3-mm standard stereo jack | | Maximum output power | | 45 mW + 45 mW or more (THD+N 0.1 % or less, into 32 Ohm) | | Digital audio inputs and outputs | | DIGITAL IN/OUT (AES/EBU) | | D-sub, 25-pin | | Minimum input voltage | | 2 Vpp | | Maximum input voltage | | 7 Vpp | | Output voltage | | 2–5 Vpp | | Format | | AES3-2003/IEC 60958-4 (AES/EBU) | | DIGITAL I/O (ADAT) | | ADAT optical | | Format | | ADAT | | DIGITAL INPUT A-B | | XLR-3-31 | | Input voltage | | 2–7 Vpp at 110 Ohm | | Format | | AES3-2003 (AES/EBU) | | DIGITAL OUTPUT L-R | | XLR-3-32 | | Output voltage | | 2–5 Vpp at 110 Ohm | | Format | | AES3-2003 (AES/EBU) | | Other inputs and outputs | | RS-422 | | D-sub, 9-pin | | RS-232C | | D-sub, 9-pin | | PARALLEL | | D-sub, 25-pin | | CASCADE IN | | BNC | | Input voltage | | TTL equivalent (5 V) | | Input impedance | | 75 Ohm ±10 %
Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization: ± 100 ppm | | CASCADE OUT | | BNC | | Output voltage | | TTL equivalent (5 V) | | Output impedance | | 75 Ohm ±10 % | | Sampling frequency | | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-down/pull-up) | | TIME CODE IN | | BNC | | Input voltage | | 0.5–5 Vpp | | Input impedance | | 20 kOhm | | TIME CODE OUT | | BNC | | Output voltage | | 2–5 Vpp | | Output impedance | | 600 Ohm ±10 | | WORD/VIDEO IN | | BNC | | Input voltage | | TTL equivalent (5 V) | | Input impedance | | 75 Ohm ±10 %
Allowable frequency deviation of external synchronization: ± 100 ppm | | WORD/VIDEO THRU/OUT | | BNC
OUT/THRU switch included (OUT is for WORD OUT only) | | Output voltage | | TTL equivalent (5 V) | | Output impedance | | 75 Ohm ±10 % | | Sampling frequency (when using WORD) | | 44.1/47.952/48/48.048/88.2/96/176.4/192 kHz (47.952/48.048: 48 kHz ± 0.1% pull-down/pull-up) | | ETHERNET | | RJ45 | | Keyboard | | Mini-DIN (PS/2) | | USB | | USB A-type, 4-pin | | Protocol | | USB2.0 HIGH SPEED (480 Mbit/s) | | Audio performance (analogue input to analogue outp | | Frequency response | | | | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | | ±0,5 dB (all sampling rates) | | at 40 kHz | | +0,5 dB/–2 dB (Fs = 88.2/96 kHz) | | at 80 kHz | | +0,5 dB/–5 dB (Fs = 176.4/192 kHz) | | Distortion | | ≤0.005% (Reference level: –20 dB, input level: +23 dBu, 1 kHz, AES-17LPF) | | S/N ratio | | ≥100 dB(A) (22 kHz LPF) | | Power requirements and other specifications | | Power requirements | | 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz | | Power consumption | | 26 W | | Dimensions (W x H x D) | | 483 mm x 88 mm x 288 mm | | Weight | | 4.8 kg | | Operating temperature range | | 5–35 °C |
| Specifications:
- Recording media: SD card(64MB to 2GB), SDHC card(4GB to 32GB), SDXC card(48GB to 128GB)
- Recording format
• WAV: 44.1k / 48k / 96k Hz, 16bit / 24bit
• BWF: 44.1k / 48k / 96k Hz, 16bit / 24bit
- Number of channels: 4-channel (stereo × 2, mono × 4)
- Analog audio input
• Connector: XLR-3-31 (1:GND, 2:HOT, 3:COLD) / 6.3mm(1/4“)TRS standard jack
Set to "MIC / MIC+PHANTOM“
• Input impedance: 2k ohms
• Phantom power: 48V +/-4V(10mA/CH), 24V +/-4V(10mA/CH)
• Maximum input level: 0dBu
• Minimum input level: -72dBu
• MIC input gain: TRIM MAX
• LOW: +11dB
• HIGH: +51dB
• HI + PLUS: +63dB
• Input impedance: 10k ohms or more
• Standard input level: +4dBu
• Maximum input level: +20dBu
• Connector: 3.5mm(1/8“)stereo mini jack (this connector can be supplied plug-in power)
• Input impedance: 10k ohms
• Maximum input level: +10dBV
• Minimum input level: -50dBV
• MIC input gain: TRIM MAX
• LOW: +3dB
• HIGH: +26dB
• HI + PLUS: +38dB
• Connector: 3.5mm(1/8“)stereo mini jack
• Input impedance: 10k ohms
• Standard input level: -10dBV
• Maximum input level: +6dBV
Analog audio output
• Connector: 3.5mm(1/8“)stereo mini jack
• Output impedance: 200 ohms
• Standard output level: -10dBV
• Maximum output level: +6dBV
• Connector: 3.5mm(1/8“)stereo mini jack
• Output impedance: 200 ohms
• Standard output level: -40dBV
• Maximum output level: -24dBV
• Connector: 3.5mm(1/8“)stereo mini jack
• Maximum output level: 20mW + 20mW
USB
• Connector: Micro-B type
• Format: USB2.0 HIGH SPEED mass storage class
- REMOTE Connector: 2.5mm TRS jack
- Power: 4 AA batteries(Alkaline or NI-MH), USB bus power, Dedicated AC adapter(TASCAM PS-P515U, sold separately), Dedicated external battery pack(TASCAM BP-6AA, sold separately)
- Power consumption: 5.0W
- Continuous operation time: 2ch WAV, 44.1kHz, 16bit rec, Phantom power not used
- Dimensions: 169(W)×55.2(H)×106.5(D)mm (with the top adapter attached)
- Weight: 625g ( including batteries) / 530g (without batteries )
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