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Review Summary
2024-01-01T22:33:52
I purchased h6 to record podcasts for my clients and it works amazingly. Out the box is setup for multitrack recording.
JASON S.
2023-04-27T13:04:53
Did the math and this is a best deal that'll also save your pockets money wise. Everything was in amazing condition and works perfectly. Glad I made this purchase.
CLEDANOR N.
2021-12-19T07:31:41
Very nice Works great
CHRISTOPHER V.
2021-12-19T07:26:50
Very nice product
CHRISTOPHER V.
2021-10-30T14:22:57
I owned H4n and it was just right time for an upgrade. Love the quality and this kit that came by Adorama.
ALEKSANDRE K.
2021-10-30T14:22:25
I owned H4n and it was just right time for an upgrade. Love the quality and this kit that came by Adorama.
ALEKSANDRE K.
2021-10-20T15:40:24
works well
Philip W.
2021-10-18T11:54:14
Awesome tool?. Have it hooked up to my Sennheiser MKH 416 also purchased at Adorama..
RONALD M.
2021-09-03T08:25:08
The Zoom H6 is an incredible tool for field recording and sound for smaller sets. While the UI is definitely clunky, the simplicity of the hardware and the incredible sound quality make this an ideal tool for what we're filming.
CHRISTOPHER F.
2021-08-25T08:36:00
Great recorder, works perfect for my needs
seth b.
2021-08-25T08:35:14
Works great for my needs!
seth b.
2021-04-28T14:58:59
I?m a voice over actor, and I Picked this up to use for light field recording and primarily a travel interface so I wouldn?t have to take down my home recording studio every time I travel. So far it works great! I?m learning the ropes still, and I?m having to drive the preamps a little harder than I expected to get decent levels. But for what I?m planning on using it for I think it fits the bill.
JAY M.
2021-02-25T01:44:55
Love it! This recorder is a gamechanger for me.
Kevin J.
2021-02-04T07:10:07
It’s a great product.
Dave M.
2021-02-04T07:09:35
The Zoom H6 is a fantastic product for those who do field recordings. It’s versatile and packs a ton of punch. I will say I am not wild about the Sennheiser MKE 600 as part of this bundle (I went ahead and also bought the AT897, which I am more familiar with and have used in the past.) Honestly, I think that is more user error on my part. In all, this is quite a deal and worth it.
Dave M.
2021-01-04T17:37:59
I find the Zoom H6 meets my needs and surpasses my expectations. This is an efficient and easy to operate tool in the field. The Sennheiser 600s are a good match to the Zoom H6; you need at least two Sennheisers and don't forget to the deadcats.
RICHARD W.
2020-12-14T11:39:24
Zoom H6 is one of the most cheapest, best, convenient sounder recorder available in market.
Sajina G.
2020-08-30T09:03:48
The condenser mic is NOT included in this set. The picture and description are misleading.
ANDREW D.
2020-06-24T13:34:03
Thank you so much!! This product is amazing!! I already have the zoom H4n but this is something else!! Amazing!!
Angel m.
2020-06-14T10:43:33
Works amazing. Took me a few days to get use to everything, but all part of the process. Awesome recorder.
BRYCEN W.
2020-06-10T20:23:12
I use my zoom H6 as an interface for my live stream, and the audio sounds amazing! I split the signal between the H6 (interface and record with my H4 so that I can have separate audio for my mixes apart from what obs records. The H6 was a perfect solution! I do use a software program called loop back that allows OBS to receive all of my audio separately. I love my set up! Thank you Zoom!
JULIUS S.
2020-06-10T09:14:05
Excellent audio recording device! Very easy to use and the sound quality is epic!
TYLER W.
2019-12-17T09:48:33
This kit is incredible, same price as the H6 alone at other places but it comes with some AAs, a mini tripod, and a 16GB SD. The H6 itself is w phenomenal product & a workhorse for sound. I was originally planning to get the H4n Pro but after using the H6 at work I fell in love with it. If you’re thinking about the H4n Pro, the H6 is definitely worth the extra money.
Taj K.
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SD card: 16MB to 2GB
SDHC card: 4GB to 32GB
SDXC card: 64GB to 128GB
03:08:00 (44.1 kHz / 16-bit WAV)
34:43:00 (128kbps MP3)
Mic type: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: -41 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
Input gain: -Infinite to 46.5 dB
Max sound pressure input: 136 dB SPL
Connector: 1/8" stereo mini jack
Input level: - Infinite to 46.5 dB
Input impedance: 2 k Ohm
Plug-in power: 2.5V supported
Mic types: Unidirectional and bi-directional
Sensitivity: -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (unidirectional)
-39 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (bi-directional)
Input gain: -Infinite to 42.5 dB
Max sound pressure input: 120 dB SPL (unidirectional)
122 dB SPL (bi-directional)
XLR / TRS combo jacks
(XLR: Pin 2 hot / TRS: Tip hot)
(PAD OFF): -Infinite to 55.5 dB
(PAD ON): -Infinite to 35.5 dB
1.8k Ohm or more
+22 dBu (PAD ON)
+12V /+24V /+48V
(Phantom power can be turned on/off independently for Inputs 1 - 4)
-120 dBu or less
Jack type:1/8" stereo mini jack
Rated Output Level:-10 dBu when output load impedance is 10k Ohm or more
Jack type:1/8" stereo mini jack
Output Level: 20 mW + 20 mW into 32 Ohm load
400mw 8 Ohm mono speaker
Sampling frequency:44.1/48/96 kHz
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 gain)
Sampling frequency: 44.1kHz
Bit Rate: 48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320kbps
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 2
Class: USB2.0 High Speed
(Multi-track mode)
Class: USB2.0 High Speed
Inputs/Outputs: 6 / 2
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz/96kHz
Bit rate: 16/24 bit
USB bus powered operation possible
Class: USB2.0 Full Speed
Inputs/Outputs: 2 / 2
Sampling frequency: 44.1/48kHz
Bit rate: 16 bit
USB bus powered operation possible
(iPad operation supported in stereo mode only)
4x AA size (LR6) battery
Alkaline or NiMH type
AC adapter: AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional)
USB bus power
Over 20 Hours
2.0-inch full color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
H6: 3.06 x 6.01 x 1.8" (77.8 x 152.8 x 47.8mm)
XYH-6: 3.1 x 2.3 x 1.7" (78.9 x 60.2 x 45.2mm)
MSH-6: 2.2 x 2.6 x 1.6" (58 x 67.6 x 42.1mm)
H6: 9.8 oz (280g)
XYH-6: 4.5 oz (130g)
MSH-6: 2.9 oz (85g)
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Great for podcast
By JASON S.
I purchased h6 to record podcasts for my clients and it works amazingly. Out the box is setup for multitrack recording.
Money well spent.
By CLEDANOR N.
Did the math and this is a best deal that'll also save your pockets money wise. Everything was in amazing condition and works perfectly. Glad I made this purchase.
The Groundbreaking Zoom H6
It will change the way you think about recording forever. Here at Zoom we've been building innovative products for the past thirty years. But with the revolutionary H6 six-track recorder, the bar is raised further still. 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. Whatever your application - live recording, professional film/video work, live broadcast or electronic news gathering - the H6 can handle it with ease. The most versatile portable recorder ever.
Six interchangeable mic capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lenses of a camera
XYH-6 X/Y Capsule
A little X, a little Y, a whole lotta stereo.
The X/Y miking technique is optimal when you want to cover a wide area and still capture sound sources in the center with clarity and definition, making it great for all types of live stereo recording. 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.
Playing back stereo X/Y tracks in mono results in a fuller sound than you would get with one microphone, but if mono compatibility is critical (for example, in television production), the Mid-Side (MS) mic technique can be a better choice.
MSH-6 MS Capsule (Available Separately)
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. Sound like magic Read on.
Although the MSH-6 MS capsule appears to be just one microphone, it actually contains two mic elements, positioned directly on top of one another. One of the microphones inside the MSH-6 is unidirectional (that is, it is mostly sensitive to signal coming from directly in front, and less sensitive to signal coming from behind or from the sides) while the other is bi-directional (that is, it is mostly sensitive to signals coming from directly in front and directly behind, and less sensitive to signal coming from the sides).
The basic concept behind MS recording is that the Mid microphone picks up signal coming from the center, while the Side microphone creates ambience and directionality by adding or subtracting information from either side.
The Mid-Side technique works well whenever you need a variable amount of room sound. It can also be used for studio recording, and its convenience and flexibility make it a good option for rehearsal and live concert recording as well. Another benefit is that it provides total mono compatibility, making it an excellent choice for stereo recordings that may eventually be played back in mono, such as TV broadcasts.
Features
The INS and OUTS
Making connections
More of what you need
Inputs
The H6 offers four main inputs (1-4), plus two additional inputs (L, R) that are derived from whichever capsule (X/Y, MS, Shotgun, or Dual XLR/TRS Combo) is plugged into the unit. The supplied XYH-6 X/Y capsule also provides a secondary input for connecting an external mic- or line-level signal via a stereo 1/8" Mic/Line In mini phone jack. When a connection is made to that jack, signal from the X/Y microphones is muted.
All four main H6 inputs (inputs 1-4) are combo connectors that can accept either XLR or 1/4" balanced or unbalanced phone cables. They can handle both mic- and line-level signals, which means that you can connect either external microphones or line-level devices like mixers, portable music players, electronic keyboards, or electric guitars or basses with active electronics (passive electric guitars or basses can also be connected with the use of a mixer or effects device). Internal switching contacts automatically detect the circuit of choice.
On the H6, all connectors use the industry standard Pin 2 hot on XLR connectors and Tip hot on TRS connectors, as shown here:
Each of the six inputs (that is, 1-4 as well L, R) have a dedicated gain control knob as well as a -20dB pad, allowing you to prevent distortion even when high-level signals are introduced. In fact, with the use of the Pad switch, the H6 can input a signal 30dB louder and 14dB softer than any other Handy Recorder model. In addition, all capsules utilize higher voltage preamps (5 volts instead of the more commonly used 3 volts) for distortion free recording, even at high volumes. A built-in instrumentation amp allows signals to be transmitted with minimal noise even when long cables are used.
If you're using high-quality condenser (powered) microphones with the H6, no problem-a simple menu option allows the unit to provide Phantom Power (either +12, +24, or +48 volts) to any or all of the main inputs (inputs 1-4). Inexpensive condenser microphones requiring Plug-In Power (2.5 volts) can be connected to the X/Y capsule's stereo 1/8" Line In jack.
Outputs
The H6 Line Out is an unbalanced stereo 1/8" phone jack, located on the bottom of the H6, beneath the LCD display. It carries the analog stereo output signal, as determined by the H6's internal mixer.
The H6 USB port, located on the side panel to the right of the LCD display, provides a digital output of either a stereo mix or the six individual input signals, depending upon the setting of the "Audio Interface" function in the USB menu.
In addition, the H6 provides a headphone output with a dedicated volume control, located on the side panel to the left of the LCD display. Connect your headphones to its stereo 1/8" mini phone jack for private monitoring of the stereo output signal.
The H6 even has a built-in speaker, located on the underside of the unit, for fast monophonic monitoring of the recorded signal without the need to make any connections whatsoever. This speaker is automatically disconnected when connection is made to either the Line Out or Headphone output.
Recording Features
Never miss a take
Pre-Record, Backup-Record, and Auto-Record
Pre-Record
The interview started a split-second before you were ready. The conductor lifted his baton just as you were checking a cable. The talent went back on-air a moment too soon.
No problem ½ as long as you're using the H6. Its Pre-Record function automatically keeps the H6 silently but continuously recording in the background, all the time. Then, when you hit the RECORD button, it keeps the previous two seconds and appends it to the beginning of the file. It's as if the H6 had started recording two seconds before you actually got to hit the button.
Backup-Record
Backup-Record-the ultimate safety net. When turned on during the recording of WAV files, the H6 automatically records a duplicate set of L/R tracks, but with 12dB less input gain. Even if the original L/R track is distorted, chances are the Backup version is fine.
You can listen to either set of tracks simply by going to the Backup File option in the PROJECT menu. When turned OFF, you'll hear the original L/R tracks; when turned ON, you'll hear the lower-level Backup tracks instead. Pick the one you prefer and use it as your L/R master. Bacon saved.
Auto-Record
The Auto-Record function allows the H6 to automatically start recording when a certain level of sound is detected. When turned ON and the RECORD button is pressed, the H6 doesn't immediately start recording; instead, it goes into a standby mode; as soon as an incoming signal exceeds the Start Level you've set, recording begins.
There's an equivalent Auto-Record Stop function, too. When turned ON, as soon as incoming signal drops below the Stop Level you've set, recording ends.
Onboard Effects
It's all about control. The H6 provides an arsenal of effects that allows you to add polish to your recordings and compensate for any problems or limitations in the acoustics of the recording environment.
The H6 allows you to choose from three compressor settings and three limiter settings. The two "General" settings (Comp1 and Limiter1) are all-purpose settings that will work well on most kinds of program material. The Comp2 and Comp3 presets are optimized for use with vocals and drums, respectively, while the Limiter2 and Limiter3 presets are optimized for use in live concert recording and small room "studio" recording, respectively.
Compression and limiting compensate for fluctuations in level; in essence, they act like an automatic volume control, reducing the level of louder sounds (that is, the sounds above a threshold point). The main difference between the two is that a limiter reduces louder sounds more severely.
A low-cut filter allows you to remove signal below a certain user-designated frequency (called a cutoff frequency). This is useful for eliminating pops, wind noise, blowing, transmitted resonance from an onstage mic stand and other kinds of low frequency rumble.
In addition, there's an onboard metronome and chromatic / guitar / bass tuner-both handy tools when recording musical content.
Battery Life and Recording Times
Time is on your side.
The H6 requires just 4 AA batteries-either alkaline or rechargeable NiMH-for power. Battery life (when using alkaline batteries) is more than 20 hou