Zoom H6 Audio Recorder

Overview

The Zoom H6 Audio Recorder comes with both X/Y and Mid-Side stereo mics. It can be used for live recording as well as studio-quality music production, offering 6 tracks of simultaneous record-ing and 4 mic/line inputs.

Feature Highlights

Primary Features:

Modular Mic and Input System
Includes XY Microphone Module
Includes Mid-Side Microphone Module
Four XLR/TRS Inputs
Record up to 6 Simultaneous Channels

Additional Features:

Record up to 24-bit/96kHz Audio
Doubles as USB Audio Interface
Uses SDXC Memory Cards
Optional Shotgun Mic and XLR/TRS Inputs
Optional Hot Shoe Mount

This equipment has the following limits for circulation and usage:

Description	Circulation Limits
Minimum Length of Reservation/Checkout	30 Minutes (Standard)
Maximum Length of Reservation/Checkout	7 Days (Standard)

Insert the SD Card in the slot on the Zoom H6.
Turn on Zoom H6 and press the Menu button on the right-hand side of the recorder.
Use the toggle wheel to scroll down to the "SD Card" menu.
Use the toggle wheel to scroll down to the "Format" menu.
The device will prompt: "Are you sure?" Input Yes.
Your SD card should now be formatted for the Zoom H6 and erased of all previously existing data.

Recorder
Recording Media	SD card: 16 MB to 2 GB SDHC card: 4 GB to 32 GB SDXC card: 64 GB to 128 GB
Input Connections	4 x XLR/TRS combo jacks; XLR: Pin 2 hot; TRS: Tip hot 1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN)
Input Gain	-∞ to 55.5 dB (PAD OFF) -∞ to 35.5 dB (PAD ON)
Input Level	-∞ to 46.5 dB (XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN)
Input Impedance	6.8 kΩ (INPUTS 1 to 4) 2 kΩ (XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN)
Maximum Input Level	+22 dBu, PAD ON (INPUTS 1 to 4)
Phantom Power	+12V /+24V /+48V, independent (INPUTS 1 to 4) 2.5V plug-in power, (XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN)
Equivalent Input Noise	-120 dBu or less
Output Connections	1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (LINE OUT) 1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (PHONE OUT)
Output Level	-10 dBu when output load impedance is 10 kΩ or more (LINE OUT) 20 W +20 W into 32 Ω load (PHONE OUT)
Built-in Speaker	400mw 8 Ω mono speaker
Recording Formats	WAV, MP3
Sample Rate	44.1/48/96 kHz (WAV) 44.1 kHz (MP3)
Bit Depth	16, 24 (WAV)
Bit Rate	48/56/64/80/96/112/128/160/192/224/256/320 kbps (MP3)
Max Simultaneous Recording	8 (L/R + INPUT 1 to 4 + L/R backup), backup recording: -12dB lower than set L/R input gain (WAV) -or- 2 (MP3)
Recording to SD Card	With 2 GB card: 03:08:00 (44.1 kHz / 16-bit WAV) 34:43:00 (128 kbps MP3)
Display	2.0-inch full color LCD (320 x 240 pixels)
USB Port	Mass Storage Class operation: USB 2.0 high speed -or- Audio Interface operation, multi-track mode: USB 2.0 high speed, multi-track or stereo modes
Power Requirements	AA size (LR6) battery x 4 AC adapter: AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional) USB bus power
Battery Life	Over 20 hours (with alkaline battery, continuous recording)
Dimensions	3 x 6 x 1.9" (77.8 x 152.8 x 47.8 mm)
Weight	9.9 oz (280 g)

Microphone
Type	XYH-6 X/Y: Unidirectional MSH-6 MS: Unidirectional and bi-directional
Sensitivity	XYH-6 X/Y: -41 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa MSH-6 MS: -37 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (unidirectional); -39 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa (bi-directional)
Input Gain	XYH-6 X/Y: -∞ to 46.5 dB MSH-6 MS: -∞ to 42.5 dB
Maximum SPL	XYH-6 X/Y: 136 dB SPL MSH-6 MS: 120 dB SPL (unidirectional) 122 dB SPL (bi-directional)
Dimensions	XYH-6 X/Y: 3.1 x 2.4 x 1.8" (78.9 x 60.2 x 45.2 mm) MSH-6 MS: 2.3 x 2.66 x 1.65" (58 x 67.6 x 42.1 mm)
Weight	XYH-6 X/Y: 4.6 oz (130 g) MSH-6: 3 oz (85 g)

Last Modified: Tue, August 8, 2023 3:12 PM CDT

Zoom H6 Audio Recorder

Overview

Feature Highlights

Primary Features:

Modular Mic and Input System
Includes XY Microphone Module
Includes Mid-Side Microphone Module
Four XLR/TRS Inputs
Record up to 6 Simultaneous Channels

Additional Features:

Record up to 24-bit/96kHz Audio
Doubles as USB Audio Interface
Uses SDXC Memory Cards
Optional Shotgun Mic and XLR/TRS Inputs
Optional Hot Shoe Mount

Zoom H6 Audio Recorder

Zoom H6 Audio Recorder

Overview

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Zoom H6 Audio Recorder

Overview

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