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A NOTE FOR GUITARISTS: Thank you for an excellent comparison video. I chose the H8 for a reason not touched on in your video, and something that may not be obvious to non-guitarists. Only the H8 has high impedance inputs, so if you are an electric guitarist or bass player, and wish to use direct injection (DI), you will need the H8. It has two inputs that can be switched for high impedance (hi-z), to allow an instrument to be plugged in directly. So even though the H6 allows instrument inputs, these will not work properly with an electric guitar or bass. You will need to also purchase a DI box, which to some extent would nullify the cheaper price of the H6. I initially purchased the H6, and had to exchange it when I discovered the lack of high-impedance inputs. Hope this helps!
Hello, nice review. I do have a H5 recorder, of the same H-series as the H6 or the H8. Zoom's mic capsules are always somewhat hissy and noisy. I don't recommend buying them. You can do all the M/S-stereo tricks on ANY stereo recording, because M is just the sum of left and right channels, and S is just the difference L-R channels. (Or, left channel is M + S, and right is just M-S:) You can do all these nice M/S stereo image manipulations in post production very easily, e.g. with the free Voxengo M/S plugin for Steinberg VST. No need to buy a dedicated M/S mic capsule. Rather than buying a (hissy noisy) Zoom shotgun capsule, I would recommend looking for a good low noise shotgun mic to plug into the XLR inputs. Recording quality would be much better, plus less handling noise. There's some strange "issues" with the inputs and gain controls of the H5 - do a check, whether it's also on the H8 or H6. XLR-inputs: Input a loud high level into the XLR inputs so that you need to set the gain knobs to below the "2.5" settings on the gain knobs to reduce the meter readings on the H-series devices to just below the 0dBFS / not bring up the overload lights into flashing. Check, whether the recorded wave form is not distorted, but just brought down to a lower level. (I.e., a number of samples saturating at - say- -3dBFS "flat line"; sine hills or dales "cut off flattened", causing audible distortion). Zoom microphone capsules: Test them with a high frequency of about 16kHz or a sine chirp/sweep from low to very high frequencies (e.g., from 20Hz to 20kHz). Set the gain controls so that the meter readings on the H-series devices read well below 0dBFS, e.g. -3dBFS. Check, whether the overload indicator lights start flashing and wheter the audio becomes overloaded and sounds distorted. At meter readings below -12dBFS, you would not see the overloads flashing, nor hear distortion.
Great review, I have the H6, I am using Ableton 11 lite , which is restricted to 6 tracks, any reason why I couldn't use the H6 as my audio device ? Much appreciated 🙏
Hi, 2 things: First, I just wanted to let you know your videos are really good! I like how you go in depth with little problems! Thank you very much! Second, I'd like to record myself playing guitar in stereo, and I'm kinda looking at the H6, since the screen is slanted it will be hard to monitor levels, but perhaps it's still possible, however, is it possible to rotate the display on the fixed screen, so that it's right side up, when the zoom H6 stereo mics are pointing at you? Thank you!
Hi. Great video! Which one, or others similar, would you think to be preferable for recording a handpan instrument at a budget no higher than $400 USD? Thank you.
@@christianskyes I currently use the h4n pro. Would you please tell me something ? When recording I may have my volume up to 95% I'm talking about The button on the right hand side of the zoom. Should I turn my other volume down, while recording On the left side of the zoom or does it even matter. ? Thanks Keith
Out of those two specifically, H6. However… If you want to do high-quality ambient field recordings, Tascam DR-100 Mk III. If you need a “handy” recorder on a budget for amateur use or RUclips, get a Zoom H4n Pro (not the original H4n, of which the Tascam DR-40 is basically a clone). If you have slightly more money, get an H5. If you need more inputs and you don’t intend on holding the recorder in your hand, H6 would be a good for amateur use. The H4n Pro, H5 and H6 all have the same preamps, so it’s more a matter of features and inputs than recording quality. The H8 has better preamps, but it’s more expensive and kinda bulky. If you need a simple XLR recorder you can mount on the bottom of your camera (or on top of your tripod, or both), the Tascam DR-60D Mk II is about the same price as the DR-40X and would probably be better for this use case. At the high end of what I’d consider “consumer” grade would be the Tascam Portacapture recorders. They’re in the same general price range as the H6 and H8, and have less noise and 32-bit float recording, but fewer inputs. If you want a “prosumer” recorder to do basic professional work like corporate videos and wedding/event videography, the Zoom F-series recorders (F3, F6, F8n Pro) are pretty good. Beyond that are the “true” professional recorders like Sound Devices, but those are probably way out of your price range.
@@Matthew_Raymond thanks a lot for your coment. My doubt now IS basically If I should go to Zoom H6 or Tascam Portacapture. I don't care if it's big for transportation. It would be for recordings with the internal microphone of some environments and being able to use the XLR inputs. whether for filming (pertiga + microphone) or another function.
@@criticactual I own an H6. It was my first real recorder. So I’m less familiar with the Portacapture line. However, I would guess that the quality of the included mics on the Portacapture recorders would be in the same ballpark as the XYH-6 included with the H6, so it’s more a matter of which feature set you’d prefer. I think you’d probably be happy with something like a Tascam Portacapture X8 because of its more modern features, although I’m not in love with the who app-ification of recorders and I’d prefer the simple tactile buttons and knobs of the H6 (although the non-touch H6 menus are a pain). One thing to note is that when recording using built-in/included mics, the best recorders for that are going to be more expensive recorders with fewer inputs. However, this provides you with other options to consider. First, you could just get an XLR recorder with lots of inputs and buy a stereo microphone or a pair of small diaphragm condenser mics and sacrifice portability. This option could get expensive, though. Second, you could get two separate recorders, one dedicated to XLR mics and the other being a small stereo recorder like the Sony PCM-A10 or Zoom H1n. This would also be slightly more expensive, and you’d have to sync in post, but most small stereo recorders also let you plug in lavalier microphones and are small enough to hide on talent. But seriously, gun to my head, you should probably just get the Portacapture and just accept that you’ll have to make a few minor compromises.
The grey H6 has a finish that deteriorates over time. They fixed it with the black. I have a new Black H6 and an old grey H5. I still love the size and feel of the H5 but I had to go at the back with some acetone to remove the horribly sticky finish. Zoom were not aware this was going to happen when they initially used it. These units are far from perfect in terms of slightly noisy preamps but I am happy with them.
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📚 Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:11 Inputs
02:34 Battery Life
03:47 Affordability
04:11 Display
04:59 Versatility
05:41 Capsules
06:18 XYH-6 Capsule
06:48 MSH-6 Capsule
07:14 XYH-5 Capsule
07:52 SGH-6 Capsule
08:13 EXH-6 Capsule
08:39 SSH-6 Capsule
09:03 XAH-8 Capsule
09:34 VRH-8 Capsule
10:07 EXH-8 Capsule
10:44 Voice Overs
12:23 Audio Interface
12:40 Sound Quality
14:05 -12dB Backup
15:47 Setting Levels
16:44 Sample Rate, Bit Depth, and File Type
18:14 44.1kHz
18:31 48kHz
18:55 96kHz
19:25 Wind Protection
20:07 Portability
20:48 Built-in Effects
20:58 Ease of use
21:17 Size & Build
22:28 Storage
23:16 Conclusion
24:12 Outro
#zoom #zoomH6 #zoomH8
A NOTE FOR GUITARISTS: Thank you for an excellent comparison video. I chose the H8 for a reason not touched on in your video, and something that may not be obvious to non-guitarists. Only the H8 has high impedance inputs, so if you are an electric guitarist or bass player, and wish to use direct injection (DI), you will need the H8. It has two inputs that can be switched for high impedance (hi-z), to allow an instrument to be plugged in directly. So even though the H6 allows instrument inputs, these will not work properly with an electric guitar or bass. You will need to also purchase a DI box, which to some extent would nullify the cheaper price of the H6. I initially purchased the H6, and had to exchange it when I discovered the lack of high-impedance inputs. Hope this helps!
Hello, nice review.
I do have a H5 recorder, of the same H-series as the H6 or the H8.
Zoom's mic capsules are always somewhat hissy and noisy. I don't recommend buying them.
You can do all the M/S-stereo tricks on ANY stereo recording, because M is just the sum of left and right channels, and S is just the difference L-R channels. (Or, left channel is M + S, and right is just M-S:) You can do all these nice M/S stereo image manipulations in post production very easily, e.g. with the free Voxengo M/S plugin for Steinberg VST. No need to buy a dedicated M/S mic capsule.
Rather than buying a (hissy noisy) Zoom shotgun capsule, I would recommend looking for a good low noise shotgun mic to plug into the XLR inputs. Recording quality would be much better, plus less handling noise.
There's some strange "issues" with the inputs and gain controls of the H5 - do a check, whether it's also on the H8 or H6.
XLR-inputs: Input a loud high level into the XLR inputs so that you need to set the gain knobs to below the "2.5" settings on the gain knobs to reduce the meter readings on the H-series devices to just below the 0dBFS / not bring up the overload lights into flashing. Check, whether the recorded wave form is not distorted, but just brought down to a lower level. (I.e., a number of samples saturating at - say- -3dBFS "flat line"; sine hills or dales "cut off flattened", causing audible distortion).
Zoom microphone capsules: Test them with a high frequency of about 16kHz or a sine chirp/sweep from low to very high frequencies (e.g., from 20Hz to 20kHz). Set the gain controls so that the meter readings on the H-series devices read well below 0dBFS, e.g. -3dBFS. Check, whether the overload indicator lights start flashing and wheter the audio becomes overloaded and sounds distorted.
At meter readings below -12dBFS, you would not see the overloads flashing, nor hear distortion.
I have an H8, just listening to your voice for some relaxing asmr. am i okay?
Love the H8
very good review Sir, subscribed.
Thank you very much :)
Very good review! 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Thanks :)
Great Review, the only reason I would purchase the H8 is because of the Ambisonic capsule option.
cool are they good for sound effects
witch one is good for sound effects
Great review, I have the H6, I am using Ableton 11 lite , which is restricted to 6 tracks, any reason why I couldn't use the H6 as my audio device ?
Much appreciated 🙏
Did you get a chance to check out the Essential series with the 32 bit float?
Looking for this too!
cool were do you buy the capsulse
Thanks. I was looking to see how big of a card I would need and this helps.
Hi, 2 things:
First, I just wanted to let you know your videos are really good! I like how you go in depth with little problems! Thank you very much!
Second, I'd like to record myself playing guitar in stereo, and I'm kinda looking at the H6, since the screen is slanted it will be hard to monitor levels, but perhaps it's still possible, however, is it possible to rotate the display on the fixed screen, so that it's right side up, when the zoom H6 stereo mics are pointing at you? Thank you!
Can you put an h8 capsule into the h6? (VRH-8)
Excelente explicación, felicitaciones 👏🏻
Hello sir,
What recorder are you using now?
Can you tell me what is its settings
I just bought the h8 havent tested yet
Merhabalar. Rode nt1 5th mikrofonla evimde stüdyo kurmak istiyorum. Ses kartı olarak ssl2+ ürününü mü yoksa almamı önerir siniz yoksa zoom h8 ürününü mü almalıyım?
Hi. Great video! Which one, or others similar, would you think to be preferable for recording a handpan instrument at a budget no higher than $400 USD? Thank you.
The h4 or h6 would be just fine and fit your budget. The more tracks you buy now, the more you can grow into later.
@@Steph_7d7 Thank you. I ended up getting the Tascam X8.
@@marcgregoryneville you're all set then, an excellent choice too
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Super review
Thank you, I'm glad you liked it 🙂
@@christianskyes
I currently use the h4n pro.
Would you please tell me something ?
When recording I may have my volume up to 95% I'm talking about
The button on the right hand side of the zoom.
Should I turn my other volume down, while recording
On the left side of the zoom or does it even matter. ?
Thanks Keith
Hi! H6 or Dr40x?
Out of those two specifically, H6. However…
If you want to do high-quality ambient field recordings, Tascam DR-100 Mk III. If you need a “handy” recorder on a budget for amateur use or RUclips, get a Zoom H4n Pro (not the original H4n, of which the Tascam DR-40 is basically a clone). If you have slightly more money, get an H5. If you need more inputs and you don’t intend on holding the recorder in your hand, H6 would be a good for amateur use. The H4n Pro, H5 and H6 all have the same preamps, so it’s more a matter of features and inputs than recording quality. The H8 has better preamps, but it’s more expensive and kinda bulky.
If you need a simple XLR recorder you can mount on the bottom of your camera (or on top of your tripod, or both), the Tascam DR-60D Mk II is about the same price as the DR-40X and would probably be better for this use case.
At the high end of what I’d consider “consumer” grade would be the Tascam Portacapture recorders. They’re in the same general price range as the H6 and H8, and have less noise and 32-bit float recording, but fewer inputs.
If you want a “prosumer” recorder to do basic professional work like corporate videos and wedding/event videography, the Zoom F-series recorders (F3, F6, F8n Pro) are pretty good. Beyond that are the “true” professional recorders like Sound Devices, but those are probably way out of your price range.
@@Matthew_Raymond thanks a lot for your coment. My doubt now IS basically If I should go to Zoom H6 or Tascam Portacapture.
I don't care if it's big for transportation.
It would be for recordings with the internal microphone of some environments and being able to use the XLR inputs.
whether for filming (pertiga + microphone) or another function.
@@criticactual I own an H6. It was my first real recorder. So I’m less familiar with the Portacapture line. However, I would guess that the quality of the included mics on the Portacapture recorders would be in the same ballpark as the XYH-6 included with the H6, so it’s more a matter of which feature set you’d prefer. I think you’d probably be happy with something like a Tascam Portacapture X8 because of its more modern features, although I’m not in love with the who app-ification of recorders and I’d prefer the simple tactile buttons and knobs of the H6 (although the non-touch H6 menus are a pain).
One thing to note is that when recording using built-in/included mics, the best recorders for that are going to be more expensive recorders with fewer inputs. However, this provides you with other options to consider. First, you could just get an XLR recorder with lots of inputs and buy a stereo microphone or a pair of small diaphragm condenser mics and sacrifice portability. This option could get expensive, though. Second, you could get two separate recorders, one dedicated to XLR mics and the other being a small stereo recorder like the Sony PCM-A10 or Zoom H1n. This would also be slightly more expensive, and you’d have to sync in post, but most small stereo recorders also let you plug in lavalier microphones and are small enough to hide on talent.
But seriously, gun to my head, you should probably just get the Portacapture and just accept that you’ll have to make a few minor compromises.
@@Matthew_Raymondin my country H8 320€ and H6 260€...
cool I might get the h8 I like the grey h6 canot find it
The grey H6 has a finish that deteriorates over time. They fixed it with the black. I have a new Black H6 and an old grey H5. I still love the size and feel of the H5 but I had to go at the back with some acetone to remove the horribly sticky finish. Zoom were not aware this was going to happen when they initially used it. These units are far from perfect in terms of slightly noisy preamps but I am happy with them.
Thank you... I have h6 ... u help me
I'm glad to hear that 👍
Do you think Zoom H6 or H8?
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