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

KEY FEATURES

Live/Location Recording & Podcasting
Swappable X/Y Stereo Mic Capsule
4 x XLR-1/4" Mic/Line Inputs with Pads
Fast, User-Friendly Operability
Records in WAV up to 96 kHz
3.5mm Line & Headphone Outputs
Onboard Compressor & Low-Cut Filter
Powered via Batteries, AC, or USB
Supports SDXC Cards up to 128GB
Stereo Safety Track Recording

ZOOM H6 OVERVIEW

While the original gray H6 is bundled with two mic capsules and premium accessories, the Zoom H6 All Black portable handheld recorder features a sleek black finish and a single mic capsule, making ideal for bands, multi-instrumentalists, and podcasters who don't immediately need the extras. With its X/Y stereo microphone capsule, six versatile mic/line inputs, and up to 6-track recording, the H6 All Black 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 All Black 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 All Black 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.

X/Y Stereo Microphone Capsule

Leave your external mics at home and travel light; the H6 All Black includes a stereo microphone capsule (the original H6 includes two interchangeable capsules). With nothing more than the H6, you're set to record a variety of sources, even ear-rattling ones up to 136 dB!

The matching black X/Y 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.

Supports Interchangeable Zoom Mic Capsules

The Zoom mic capsule input on the H6 All Black 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, Mid-Side, 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 X/Y capsule), the H6 All Black 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 All Black's preamps are ready to deliver low-noise (-120 dB EIN) performance.

3.5mm Outputs for Simultaneous Hookup to a Camera and Headphones

The H6 All Black 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.

ZOOM H6 SPECS

Number of Tracks	WAV:6, MP3:2
Maximum Sampling Rate	96 kHz / 24-Bit
Microphone	Interchangeable Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y 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
Audio File Formats	BWF, MP3, WAV
Power Options	Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type	4 x AA (Not Included)