THE AWARD-WINNING ZOOM H6 BLACK

The recorder that does it all.

The H6 is the ultimate portable recorder.  With its advanced preamps and interchangeable capsules, the H6 delivers unmatched versatility and award-winning quality.

Creative
Versatility

From podcasting to music to filmmaking and more,
the H6 is your go-to recorder.

Podcast Anywhere

From the studio to remote locations, podcasts are produced everywhere.  With inputs for every guest, the battery-powered H6 is a complete portable podcasting solution.

Unlimited
Studio Time

The H6 is your personal music studio 24/7. With up to six* discrete line-level / mic-level inputs, plus the ability to overdub and more, the H6 provides the road from a great idea to the perfect track.

*Optional EXH-6 mic capsule required

Sound
for Every
Scene

Featuring interchangeable mic capsules, four combo inputs and six tracks of quality recording, the H6 is ready to record on any set and in any scene the director throws at you.

From Sampling
to Sound Design

Whether you’re a musician creating your own unique masterpiece, or a sound designer looking for that perfect sound effect, the H6 will become your most trusted companion.

Six interchangeable mic capsules that can be swapped out as easily as the lenses of a camera

SGH-6 SHOTGUN CAPSULE

ALL THE PICKUP,
HALF THE LENGTH

The optional SGH-6 Shotgun Capsule adds a professional-quality, highly directional microphone to the H6, creating an ideal audio setup for film, video, live theater, and ENG (electronic newsgathering) applications. Three elements combined with digital signal processing inside the SGH-6 give you the highly directional pickup power of a conventional shotgun mic in a unit only half the size – ideal for recording dialogue and narration with no intrusive mic in the scene.

EXH-6 DUAL XLR/TRS COMBO CAPSULE

EXPANDED CONNECTIVITY

Plugging in the optional EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo Capsule gives you two more inputs, transforming your H6 into the world’s smallest six-track recorder. Connect up to six discrete signals from external microphones, instruments, mixers, or portable music players to fully realize your audio vision. It’s all the power of a professional recording studio, right in the palm of your hand.

SSH-6 STEREO SHOTGUN CAPSULE

THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS.

The SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun capsule adds a super-directional mic for capturing sounds directly in front, plus a bi-directional one for capturing ambient sounds. It’s ideal for location recording, allowing videographers and content creators to capture dialogue or narration with the center microphone and mixing in the desired amount of environmental sound captured by the side microphone.

XYH-6 X/Y CAPSULE

LIVE RECORDING PERSONIFIED

The H6's included X/Y capsule employs two angled high-quality unidirectional mics which are sensitive to signals coming from the front but less to signals coming from the sides and rear. X/Y recording is optimum when you want to cover a wide area yet still capture a strong center image, making it the perfect choice for all types of live stereo recording.

MSH-6 MS CAPSULE

THE ULTIMATE IN IMAGE CONTROL

Welcome to “Mid-Side” recording, a whole new level of precision in your ability to shape sound. The H6's provided MS Capsule contains dual mic elements – a forward-facing, unidirectional mic (the “Mid”) and a side-facing, bi-directional mic (the “Side”). Together with the H6's onboard MS decoder, they capture a fully mono-compatible stereo image that can actually be adjusted after recording – ideal for film, video, and television projects.

XYH-5 X/Y CAPSULE

LOUDER. CLOSER. CLEANER.

The XYH-5 X/Y microphone capsule provides two matched unidirectional condenser microphones set at a 90 degree angle. These mics are housed within an advanced shockmount that employs rugged external mic wires and rubberized material to minimize vibration and handling noise, making the XYH-5 ideal for location videography and live broadcast/podcast applications. The design of the XYH-5 also allows it to handle extremely loud sounds—140 dB SPL, to be precise (equivalent to the sound of a jet aircraft from less than 200 feet away)—making it perfect for capturing the sound of live rock concerts and for electronic news gathering.

Ins & Outs

Ins
The H6 offers four XLR/TRS combo jacks with dedicated pad switches and gain control for distortion-free recording.

Outs
The H6 features two 1/8” outputs, a stereo line out as well as a headphone out with dedicated volume control.

Multi-Channel
Audio Interface

The H6’s USB port enables it to serve as a stereo or multi-channel audio interface for your computer or iPad.

Recording Time &
File Formats

Record continuously for over 20 hours with just four AA batteries or extend your recording time indefinitely with the optional AD-17 adapter.

The H6 records individual WAV files in any of the following formats:

Free Recording &
Editing Software

The Zoom H6 comes with free download licenses for Steinberg’s Cubase LE music production software and WaveLab LE audio editing software, enabling you to not only capture, but create.

The Most Versatile Portable Recorder Ever.

Features

• 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

Here's what comes included with the H6.

• H6 Handy Recorder
• XYH-6 X/Y mic capsule
• 4x AA batteries
• Quick Guide

Optional H6 accessories

• SGH-6 Shotgun mic capsule
• SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun mic capsule
• MSH-6 MS mic capsule
• EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo capsule
• HS-01 Hot Shoe Mount adapter
• APH-6 Accessory Pack
• PCH-6 Protective Case
• WSU-1 Universal Windscreen
• ECM-3 Extension Cable (3 meters)
• ECM-6 Extension Cable  (6 meters)
• Manfrotto PIXI Tripod