Zoom H6 6-Input / 6-Track Portable Handy Recorder

Portable Recorder

Number of Tracks	WAV: 6 MP3: 2
Max Sample Rate/Resolution	96 kHz / 24-Bit
Microphone	Interchangeable Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration Interchangeable Condenser Stereo Pair, Mid/Side Configuration
Built-In Speaker	Yes, 400 mW Mono
Display	2" / 5.08 cm Color LCD (Backlit)
Memory Card Support	SD (16 MB to 2 GB) SDHC (4 to 32 GB) SDXC (64 to 128 GB)
Internal Storage	None

Recording

Audio File Formats	BWF, MP3, WAV
Sample Rates	WAV: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz  MP3: 44.1 kHz
Bit Depth	16 / 24-Bit
Bit Rates	48 to 320 kb/s
Signal Processing	Compressor, Limiter, Low-Cut Filter, Pitch Control
Timecode	No
Recording Time	WAV 44.1 kHz/16-Bit: 1 Hr 34 Mins per GB (Stereo)  MP3 128 kb/s: 17 Hrs 21.5 Mins per GB (Stereo)

Connectivity

Analog I/O	4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line/Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output
Digital I/O	None
Phantom Power	+12 / 24 / 48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs)
Plug-In Power	Yes, 2.5 V
Host Connection	1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0)

Performance

Gain Range	Mid-Side Mic Capsule: Up to +42.5 dB X/Y Mic Capsule: Up to +46.5 dB 1/8" Inputs: Up to +46.5 dB Mic/Line Inputs: Up to +55.5 dB
Max Input Level	Inputs: +22 dBu (Pad On)
Headphone Output Power	20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Impedance	1/8" / 3.5 mm Inputs: 2 kOhms  Mic/Line Inputs: 1.8 kOhms
EIN	≤-120 dBu
Microphone Sensitivity	-41 dB/Pa (X/Y) -37 dB/Pa (Mid/Side-Unidirectional) -39 dB/Pa (Mid/Side-Bidirectional)
Microphone Max SPL	136 dB SPL (X/Y) 120 dB SPL (Shotgun-Unidirectional) 122 dB SPL (Shotgun-Bidirectional)

Power

Power Options	Batteries, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type	4 x AA (Included)
Approximate Battery Life	WAV 44.1 kHz/16-Bit: 21 Hours (Alkaline, 2 Channels)  WAV 96 kHz/24-Bit: 9.75 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels)
AC/DC Power Adapter	5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included)

Physical

Mounting Options	1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions	3.1 x 1.9 x 6" / 77.8 x 47.8 x 152.8 mm (Recorder) 3.1 x 1.8 x 2.4" / 78.9 x 45.2 x 60.2 mm (X/Y Mic) 2.3 x 1.7 x 2.7" / 58 x 42.1 x 67.6 mm (Shotgun Mic)
Weight	9.9 oz / 280 g (Recorder) 4.6 oz / 130 g (X/Y Mic) 3 oz / 85 g (Shotgun Mic)

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.