While the original gray H6 is bundled with two mic capsules and premium accessories, the Zoom H6 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.
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.
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 |
Sample Rates | WAV: 44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz MP3: 44.1 kHz |
Bit Depth | 16 / 24-Bit |
Bit Rates | 48 to 320 kb/s |
Signal Processing & FX | Compressor, Limiter, Low-Cut Filter, Pitch Control |
Timecode Support | No |
Recording Time | WAV 44.1 kHz/16-Bit: 1 Hr 34 Mins per GB (Stereo) MP3 128 kb/s: 17 Hrs 21.5 Mins per GB (Stereo) |
Analog I/O | 4 x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line/Mic Input 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Line Output 1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Unbalanced Headphone Output |
Digital I/O | None |
Phantom Power | +12 / 24 / 48 V (Selectable on Individual Inputs) |
Plug-In Power | Yes, 2.5 V |
Host Connection | 1 x Mini-USB (USB 2.0) |
Gain/Trim Range | X/Y Mic Capsule: Up to +46.5 dB 1/8" Inputs: Up to +46.5 dB Mic/Line Inputs: Up to +55.5 dB |
Max Input Level | Inputs: +22 dBu (Pad On) |
Max Output Level | Line Outputs: -10 dBu |
Headphone Output Power | 20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
Impedance | 1/8" / 3.5 mm Inputs: 2 Kilohms Mic/Line Inputs: 1.8 Kilohms |
EIN | ≤-120 dBu |
Microphone Sensitivity | -41 dB/Pa (X/Y) |
Microphone Max SPL | 136 dB SPL (X/Y) |
Power Options | Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter |
Battery Type | 4 x AA (Not Included) |
Approximate Battery Life | WAV 44.1 kHz/16-Bit: 21 Hours (Alkaline, 2 Channels) WAV 96 kHz/24-Bit: 9.75 Hours (Alkaline, All Channels) |
AC/DC Power Adapter | 5 VDC at 1 A (Not Included) |
Mounting Options | 1/4"-20 Female |
Dimensions | 3.1 x 1.9 x 6" / 77.8 x 47.8 x 152.8 mm (Recorder) 3.1 x 1.8 x 2.4" / 78.9 x 45.2 x 60.2 mm (X/Y Mic) |
Weight | 9.9 oz / 280 g (Recorder) 4.6 oz / 130 g (X/Y Mic) |
Package Weight | 1.61 lb |
Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 8.4 x 6.4 x 2.4" |