Description

The H6 Handy from Zoom is a portable handheld audio recorder and USB audio interface that features an interchangeable microphone system. The recorder ships with both XY and mid-side microphone modules, foam windscreen, four AA batteries, USB cable, Cubase LE and a hard carrying case. Optional module attachments can be purchased for expanded functionality.

Zoom H6 is an excellent field recorder with packed features such as studio-quality recording, good design and ergonomics of the product and a smooth learning curve. The preamps sound excellent and it also features 2 headphone outs making this a very versatile product.

The H6 Handy allows for versatile recording techniques, giving you several options right out of the box. The included XYH-6 XY microphone module is made up of two matched unidirectional condenser microphones and is intended for capturing accurate, phase-correct stereo audio. The module allows you to adjust the angle of the two mics to either 90 degrees, or for a wider stereo image, 120 degrees.

For situations that call for audio that allows for width control over your stereo image after it has been recorded, the XY module can be switched out for the MSH-6 mid-side stereo microphone module. Contrary to the appearance of the capsule, the mid-side module actually contains two elements positioned on top of one another: a unidirectional mic which faces forward (mid), and a bi-directional mic set perpendicular to it (side). In addition to providing you the ability to adjust the width of your stereo audio after it has been recorded, MS recording also provides true mono compatibility, a factor that comes into play in situations such as television production.

In addition the H6 is equipped with four XLR/TRS combo inputs for connecting external mic/line sources such as microphones or mixers. All four inputs and each of the mic modules are equipped with their own preamps with dedicated gain knobs that are easily accessible whether you have the unit mounted to your camera, or strapped over your shoulder. Also, each of the four combo inputs has its own -20dB pad.

The recorder allows you to record up to six channels at once and stores them to SDXC memory cards up to 128GB in size. It also features a backup-record option that tracks a duplicate of the left and right channels with -12db input gain. This means that if you find that you have tracked your main audio too loud and that distortion has occurred in your audio, you will have a backup stereo mix with 12 db more headroom as a fail-safe. The unit also doubles as a 6-in/2-out USB audio interface and it can be used with your computer running the included Cubase LE or other DAW software.

Zoom H6Features:

• Microphones
• Built-in mics: 2
• Configuration: X/Y, M/S swappable
• Type: Uni/bidirectional
• External mic input: XLR/TRS combo x 4
• Audio quality
• Bit rate: 16/24
• Sampling frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz
• Formats: WAV/MP3
• Outputs
• Headphone: 3.5mm
• Audio out: 3.5mm
• Storage and media
• Type(s): SD, SDHC, SDXC
• Capacity: 128GB
• Hard drive Not applicable
• Connectivity
• USB: Yes
• Other
• Number of tracks: 6
• Phantom power: 12V, 24V, 48V
• Auto limiter: Yes
• Width: 3.06″

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• Depth: 6.01″
• Height: 1.88″
• Weight: 10oz
• Battery type: AA x 4
• Battery life (app.): 21 hours
• Built-in speaker: Yes
• Power supply: Sold separately

Zoom H6 Specifications:

H6 Handy Recorder:

• Recording media: 16MB-2GB SD cards
• 4GB-32GB SDHC cards
• 64GB-128GB SDXC cards
• Inputs Inputs L/R XY mic (XYH-6)
• Mic Type: Unidirectional
• Sensitivity: -41 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
• Input Gain: – to 46.5 dB
• Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 136 dB SPL
• [MIC/LINE IN]
• Connector: 1/8″ stereo mini jack
• Input Gain: – to 46.5 dB
• Input Impedance: 2 k
• Plug-in Power: 2.5V supported
• MS mic (MSH-6)
• 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: – to 42.5 dB
• Maximum Sound Pressure Input: 120 dB SPL (unidirectional),
• 122 dB SPL (bi-directional)

Inputs:

• 1 to 4 Connectors: XLR/TRS combo jacks
• (XLR: 2 hot / TRS: TIP hot)
• Input Gain (PAD OFF): – to 55.5 dB
• Input Gain (PAD ON): – to 35.5 dB
• Input Impedance 6.8k
• Maximum Input Level: +22 dBu (PAD ON)
• Phantom Power: +12V / +24V / +48V
• Equivalent Input Noise (EIN): -120 dBu or less

Outputs:

• Line Out Connector: 1/8″ stereo mini jack
• Rated Output Level: -10 dBu
• (when output load impedance is 10 k or more)
• Phone Out: Connector: 1/8″ stereo mini jack
• Output Level: 20 W + 20 W (into 32 load)
• Built-in Speaker: 400 mW/8 mono speaker
• Recording Formats: [WAV setting]
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz
• Bit Rate: 16/24-bit (Mono/Stereo, BWF-compliant)
• Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 8 tracks (6 tracks + L/R backup)
• Backup recording: 12dB lower than set L/R input gain
• [MP3 setting]
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1kHz Bit Rate: 48-320 kbps
• Maximum Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 2 tracks
• Recording Time
• (with 2GB card) 03:08:00 (44.1kHz/16-bit WAV)
• 34:43:00 (128kbps MP3)
• Display 2.0-inch full-color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
• USB [Mass Storage Class operation]
• Class: USB2.0 High Speed
• [Audio Interface operation: Multi-track mode]
• Class: USB2.0 High Speed
• Inputs / Outputs: 6 / 2
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48/96kHz
• Bit Rate: 16/24bit
• Note: Use with Windows requires a driver, but Macintosh does not.
• [Audio Interface operation: Stereo mode]
• Class: USB2.0 Full Speed
• Inputs / Outputs: 2 / 2
• Sampling Frequency: 44.1/48kHz
• Bit Rate: 16 bit
• Note: iPad operation supported in stereo mode only.
• Battery Life (with alkaline battery) XY mic, 44.1kHz/16-bit (stereo x 1): 21 hours
• XY mic and Inputs 1, 2, 3 and 4 used, 96kHz/24-bit (stereo x 3): 9 hours 45 minutes
• Note: The above times are estimates. Approximate continuous recording times when using battery power were calculated using our own testing method. They may differ greatly depending on operating conditions.
• Power AA size (LR6) battery x 4
• AC adapter: AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional)
• USB bus power
• Dimensions H6: 77.8mmWx 152.8mmDx 47.8mmH
• Weight H6 280g (without batteries)
• Included Accessories Operation manual, XYH-6 X/Y mic capsule, MSH-6 MS mic capsule, AA size (LR6) battery x 4, Cubase LE Software, WSH-6S Foam Windscreen, USB Cable, Case
• Optional Accessories SGH-6 Shotgun mic capsule
• EXH-6 Dual XLR/TRS Combo capsule
• HS-1 Hot Shoe Mount
• APH-6 Accessory Pack (includes RCH-6 wired Remote Controller, AD-17 USB-type AC adapter, WSH-6H Hairy Windscreen)

Zoom SGH-6 Shotgun Microphone for H6 Recorder

Our optional SGH-6 shotgun capsule adds a professional-quality hyper-directional (that is, highly directional) microphone to the H6, making it the perfect audio recorder for anyone working in film, video or live theater, or for ENG (electronic news gathering) applications.

Thanks to the three internal mics with digital signal processing ability, the SGH-6 achieves a frequencyindependent super-cardioid polar pattern. Compared to ordinary shotgun microphones using an acoustic tube method, the SGH-6 maintains a highly directional pickup at about half the length.

Shotgun microphones are often used when you cannot position a microphone directly in front of a sound source. For example, if someone is speaking in front of a video camera and you don’t want them to hold an interview microphone up to their mouth, the solution is to use an off-screen shotgun mic.

However, shotgun mics are not the audio equivalent of a photographic telephoto lens. Even though they do an above-average job of picking up sounds that originate from a short distance away, they always sound better when they’re physically close to the sound source. If the capsule is more than three feet away, the audio will start to sound distant. The farther away it is, the more distant and reverberant the audio will become.

Note: The SGH-6 is a monaural microphone.

Microfiber:

The Microfiber Polishing Cloth is made of 80% polyester and 20% nylon. One strand is 10 times finer than silk and 100 times smaller than a human hair. Microfiber is preferred for its very lightweight, super absorbency, and rapid drying properties. The polishing cloth rapidly absorbs up to 7 times its weight in moisture and can be used safely on any surface. Polishes your guitar to a brilliant shine.

Note: Using a microfiber cloth is essential while cleaning or polishing your guitar, because any regular cloth can damage the finish.