Zoom 6 Channel Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System
6 Channel Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System
Rental Includes: Zoom H6 Handy Recorder (1) XY Microphone
(1) Mid-Side Microphone
(1) USB Cable
(1) 2GB SD Card
(1) Hard Case
Also Includes: - Zoom EXH-6 Input Capsule
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Zoom H6 Handy Recorder
(1) XY Microphone
(1) Mid-Side Microphone
(1) USB Cable
(1) 2GB SD Card
(1) Hard Case
Also Includes:
- Zoom EXH-6 Input Capsule
Zoom 6 Channel Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System
Zoom H6 Handy w/ Zoom EXH-6 - 6 Channel Recorder with Interchangeable Microphone System
The H6 Handy from Zoom is a portable handheld recorder and USB audio interface that features an interchangeable microphone system. The recorder ships with both XY and mid-side microphone modules, foam windscreen, 2GB SD card, four AA batteries, USB cable, Cubase LE and a hard carrying case. Optional module attachments can be purchased for expanded functionality. 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.
- Modular Mic and Input System
- Includes XY Microphone Module
- Includes Mid-Side Microphone Module
- Four XLR/TRS Inputs
- Record up to 6 Simultaneous Channels
- 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
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| 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 k? (INPUTS 1 to 4)
2 k? (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 k? or more (LINE OUT)
20 W +20 W into 32 ? load (PHONE OUT) |
| Built-in Speaker |
400mw 8 ? 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) |
