The Zoom H6 is an advanced portable audio recorder. It’s not an update to the Zoom H4n, but rather an entirely different product. Key features include:
Interchangeable X/Y and mid-side stereo mics
Records up to six channels of audio to SD cards
WAV and MP3 file options at a variety of bit rates
Full-color LCD for easy navigation
The Zoom H6 operates on four AA batteries, which are not included with this rental.
AC adapter | AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional) and USB bus power |
Audio Type | Field Recorder |
Battery Life | Over 20 hours (with alkaline battery, continuous recording) |
Bit Depth | 16, 24 (WAV) |
Bit Rate | 48, 56. 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps (MP3) |
Brand | Zoom |
Built-in Speaker | 400mw 8 Ω mono speaker |
Dimensions | 3 × 6 × 1.9″ (77.8 × 152.8 × 47.8 mm) |
Display | 2.0-inch full color LCD (320 × 240 pixels) |
Equivalent Input Noise | -120 dBu or less |
Input Gain | -∞ to 55.5 dB (PAD OFF) and -∞ to 35.5 dB (PAD ON) |
Input Impedance | 6.8 kΩ (INPUTS 1 to 4) and 2 kΩ (XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN) |
Input Level | -∞ to 46.5 dB (XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN) |
Inputs | 4 x XLR/TRS combo jacks, XLR: Pin 2 hot; TRS: Tip hot, and 1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (XY MIC/LINE IN) |
Item Type | Audio |
Max Simultaneous Recording | 8 (L/R + INPUT 1 to 4 + L/R backup), backup -12dB lower than set L/R input gain (WAV/MP3) |
Maximum Input Level | +22 dBu, PAD ON (INPUTS 1 to 4) |
Output Connections | 1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (LINE OUT) and 1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (PHONE OUT) |
Output Level | -10 dBu when output load impedance is 10 kΩ or more (LINE OUT) and 20 W +20 W into 32 Ω load (PHONE OUT) |
Phantom Power | 12V /24V /+48V, independent (INPUTS 1 to 4) and 2.5V plug-in power, (XY MIC/LINE IN) |
Power Requirements | AA size (LR6) battery x 4 |
Record Time | 2 GB card:, 03:08:00 (44.1 kHz / 16-bit WAV), and 34:43:00 (128 kbps MP3) |
Recording Formats | WAV, MP3 |
Recording Media | SD card: 16 MB to 2 GB, SDHC card: 4 GB to 32 GB, and SDXC card: 64 GB to 128 GB |
Sample Rate | 44.1/48/96 kHz (WAV) and 44.1 kHz (MP3) |
USB Port | Mass Storage Class operation and Audio Interface operation, multi-track mode: multi-track or stereo modes |
Weight | 9.9 oz (280 g) |
AC adapter | AD-17 (DC5V/1A/USB-type) (optional) and USB bus power |
Audio Type | Field Recorder |
Battery Life | Over 20 hours (with alkaline battery, continuous recording) |
Bit Depth | 16, 24 (WAV) |
Bit Rate | 48, 56. 64, 80, 96, 112, 128, 160, 192, 224, 256, and 320 kbps (MP3) |
Brand | Zoom |
Built-in Speaker | 400mw 8 Ω mono speaker |
Dimensions | 3 × 6 × 1.9″ (77.8 × 152.8 × 47.8 mm) |
Display | 2.0-inch full color LCD (320 × 240 pixels) |
Equivalent Input Noise | -120 dBu or less |
Input Gain | -∞ to 55.5 dB (PAD OFF) and -∞ to 35.5 dB (PAD ON) |
Input Impedance | 6.8 kΩ (INPUTS 1 to 4) and 2 kΩ (XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN) |
Input Level | -∞ to 46.5 dB (XYH-6 MIC/LINE IN) |
Inputs | 4 x XLR/TRS combo jacks, XLR: Pin 2 hot; TRS: Tip hot, and 1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (XY MIC/LINE IN) |
Item Type | Audio |
Max Simultaneous Recording | 8 (L/R + INPUT 1 to 4 + L/R backup), backup -12dB lower than set L/R input gain (WAV/MP3) |
Maximum Input Level | +22 dBu, PAD ON (INPUTS 1 to 4) |
Output Connections | 1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (LINE OUT) and 1x 1/8" stereo mini jack (PHONE OUT) |
Output Level | -10 dBu when output load impedance is 10 kΩ or more (LINE OUT) and 20 W +20 W into 32 Ω load (PHONE OUT) |
Phantom Power | 12V /24V /+48V, independent (INPUTS 1 to 4) and 2.5V plug-in power, (XY MIC/LINE IN) |
Power Requirements | AA size (LR6) battery x 4 |
Record Time | 2 GB card:, 03:08:00 (44.1 kHz / 16-bit WAV), and 34:43:00 (128 kbps MP3) |
Recording Formats | WAV, MP3 |
Recording Media | SD card: 16 MB to 2 GB, SDHC card: 4 GB to 32 GB, and SDXC card: 64 GB to 128 GB |
Sample Rate | 44.1/48/96 kHz (WAV) and 44.1 kHz (MP3) |
USB Port | Mass Storage Class operation and Audio Interface operation, multi-track mode: multi-track or stereo modes |
Weight | 9.9 oz (280 g) |