The Zoom H6 Audio Recorder - Complete Review and Sample Audio!
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- Опубликовано: 11 окт 2024
- In this video I will demonstrate the audio quality of the Zoom H6 portable six track recorder with interchangeable Mics.
I shot this video using the Rode NT-1 studio condenser microphone plugged into one of the XLR ports in the zoom unit.
I also take some time to test out and demonstrate the audio form the H6-XY capsule and the MSH-6 Mid/side capsule along with various other demonstrations which are at the end of the video.
If you're a RUclipsr, looking to get better quality audio in your productions, a Podcaster looking to connect multiple microphones in a portable recorder at home or in the field the Zoom H6 is a great option for you.
Note I mention that it doesn't come with a power adaptor. Keep in mind that viewers have pointed out that you can power it via the provided mini usb port using an iphone charger or even usb battery pack.....
NOTE: Towards the end of the video I demonstrate a lapel microphone connected into the XLR port on the side. Now the official word by rode is that you should use the Rode VXLR+ 3.5mm Mini-Jack to 3-Pin XLR(M) Adaptor w/ Power Convertor. It will downgrade the 12V phantom power to 3.5V which is the recommended amount of power for their lav mic's. This is a safer option in order to avoid blowing out your lav mic...
If you want to see my follow video on how to use the ZOOM H6 with external microphones click here:
• How to set up your ZOO...
ASMR with the ZOOM h6 and the MSH-6 Capsule
• ASMR with the ZOOM h6 ...
Where to buy:
Amazon US
Zoom H6 All black with XY micrphone:
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MSH-6 Capsule: amzn.to/2ZCqsF7
Sandisk SD Memory Card: amzn.to/3tqsLx8
Manfrotto Pixie Table Top Stand:
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Your negatives for the H6 are so wonderful. DC adapter and SD card door, such a simple ask. Great review!
Yes, as I say not much to criticize. Great Audio Recorder! Thanks for checking out the video!
What one of the best product reviews I’ve watched in RUclips. Impressive!
Thanks so much. Greatly appreciated!
You definitely saved my from buying an interface and cables to connect my mixer to it, all these recording software, mics, cables can be stressful this is great to take with me whenever I perform at a party that way i can record my drums and syncronize the audio with the video!
Great to hear that. Yes it is a versatile unit. As you say great for location work and doubles up as an audio card for home recording!
Recording synths is mainly what I am going to be using it for, and seeing the sound test with Roland Boutiques was very satisfying. The noise and hiss that many reviewers have been complaining about was not there. Thank you for your great review, it helped me make my decision.
Great to hear. I find that if you keep the inputs under 5/10 there is no inherent line noise or hiss. Some early analogue synths have a bit of noise to deal with but again if you watch the levels you can get a very clean recording.
At the end of this MC909 video there is a bipolar electrolytic capacitor modification on its main stereo outputs to reduce noise ..it worked so well that he has modded all his synth main outputs with this mod.peace.
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Hi I want to use this for music production also ? How do you get stereo signal into the recorder? Did you use a right and left mono jacks or a single trs into one input? Thanks
Came for the review, stayed for the ASMR at the end
Thank so much for checking out the review and for watching until the end, I hoped that the extra audio samples might be of interest. You're right they kind of are ASMR, didn't even think of that at the time. 👍
Thank you for the bonus sound samples at the end, the XY stereo microphone is great.
You’re welcome. Yes both audio capsules sound great 👍
Wow, Best audio I've heard on RUclips yet! Great Review
Thanks so much, it’s been a big step up using this and the Rode NT1 microphone 👍
Hi Good morning Sir, pls i need advice. i need a good usb mic, for youtube voice over with in fcpx , final cut pro x, am using a lavelier mic at moment, but i need a usb mic, ive tried the shure MV7 Mic, and hated it, u can see a vid i did on it, anyway i saw u used a Rode NT USB mic with the h6, sound was so nice, have u tried blue yeti x or apogee? or what do u recommend is the best voiceover mic, , with the h6 can i use that as a direct voice over while conected to mac using usb attached mic? basically usb mic to h6 to pc or mac, in fcpx voiceover
Hi there, thanks for checking out the video. I am a little confused as you mention that you want to use a USB microphone and the H6 when you can plug a USB mic right into the computer so don't need the h6 for that. So if you are happy to use the h6 you can consider an XLR microphone instead. Technically they would be the best in terms of fidelity of sound. So something like the Rode NT1, Rode Podcaster or Sure SMB XLR mic plugged into the Zoom would be premium. Now if you want to avoid using the H6 for convenience and just plug and play then a usb mic would be great. I haven't tested the new Sure MV7 but I thought it was pretty close to the legendary SMB in sound so I would have thought that would be a good pick. Next up the Rode NT USB is a good option. I haven't tested any of the Blue mics or apogee so can't say but I know they are pretty good. I have been sent a few microphones from BOYA recently and despite the low cost have been impressed with the quality of these mics. I did a review on the BM 700 which you can see here if you are interested: ruclips.net/video/DwBnGxCNVFM/видео.html If you have time listen to the audio and let me know if you think it is better than the Shure, it was plugged right into my Macbook Pro and recorded in Garage band for the demo. No EQ
@@Touchtechnologyreview yes i actauly bought sm7b mic, and zoom h6 and a cloudlifter yesterday, will set it up soon, u are right i mistakenly mentioned usb mic , i ment xlr mic, hopefully the sm7b will be just right, the nt1 was also my other alternative
I use this for my podcast and it is very clean sounding for such a small package. Really no complaints.
I use a USB cable with a portable battery, the kind you use with your phone. It lasts for days.
I saw you were using it, but you didn't mention the mounting hole in the back. I often use mine on a light stand. Just screw it on, or use an adapter to give you tilt ability. I love my H6
Great tips. Thanks for sharing! Yes I started to use a battery pack recently after a few viewers mentioned it and it does work great. The screw mount is also nice to have, I often mount mine on a Manfrotto pixie table top tripod. 👌
Great tip thanks
So no Bluetooth?
Also you still like the h6?
Find anything better? Thanks
Hello - excellent review. I'm looking to boost my audio quality. I do a lot of recording in a vehicle and find I'm getting a lot of ambient noise. I'm looking to clean that up. Would you be so kind as to give me a recommendation for a set up that would increase the voice audio and cut out a lot of the background road noise from the vehicle? Thanks again for the excellent review. All the best, Cheers Rick
Thanks so much. Glad you liked the review. What camera or phone will you use for the video footage in the car or are you going to use a Go Pro?
*You DON’T need to buy a power adapter for this*
If you have an old iPhone CUBE charger, just use it!!
Same specs (5V) - It works - I use it all the time :)
Or use any old charger with 5V lying around...
Great tip. Thanks for sharing! Yes I just tested and it works just fine, connecting the mini usb to usb cable from the H6 to the iPhone charger.
And THAT just made it worth it again. Thanks!
One can tell how good the microphones are as they're very revealing of the problematic room reverberation that make cuts really difficult. A fine example of why one's environment is as important as the audio equipment itself.
Yes I agree with that. The quality and nature of the microphone along with the placement are all important factors in getting the best audio.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Room treatment key when recording dialogue.
@@Naitsirk808 Yes for sure.
Thanks for the thorough in-depth review of the H6, I enjoyed it so much, your presentation alone persuaded me to try one for my audio needs.
Great to hear! I am still using mine and love it. Hope you enjoy the new zoom!
I love this review.....this video is just super informative and amazing at the same time.
The audio quality is just beautiful and crisp
Thanks so much. Glad you found the video useful. If you end up buying one, I made a follow up video with even more information on how to use the H6. ruclips.net/video/aLCgvOajyD8/видео.html.
such a satisfying review! amazing thank you
Thank you. Greatly appreciated!
Such a well thought out and comprehensive review! Awesome video! Thank you for that!
You're most welcome. Thanks for checking out the video!
I’m following because of that song you ran through the Zoom. Groovy
Thanks so much. Oh yeah I forgot about that track. It was a live performance with the Roland Boutique gear. I should do some more tracks...
wow thank you so much for that last section with the tested audio, i was curious about how each mic set up would sound especially with the sound effects. Do you recommend using the wind muffler (foam thing) on top of XY mic when filming indoors? I have mine on but i'm scared it'll muffle the audio instead of it being as crisp as it can be.
You're welcome. Thanks for checking out the video! I don't think the windshield would noticeably muffle the sound in any way so if you wanted to you could leave it on. Having said that I tend to leave it off in doors just to ensure there is nothing in the way of the mic, however subtle it may be. The only benefit of using the windshield indoors would be when using it for voice over to reduce plosives when talking into it at a distance of 30cm or less so for any other recordings of music room ambience product unboxing etc I tend to leave it off.
Fantastic video, one of the absolutely best I ever have seen. Thank you so much, it was exactly what I needed to know. Great done! 🙏👏👋🙂👍🎻🎤🎧📯🎶🎵🎼🎹🇸🇪
Thanks so much. Really appreciate that feedback! 🙏😊
Great Review. Was looking forward to know whether 3.5mm TRS would fit in this and you answered it right on track. Thank you so much.
You're most welcome. Cheers!
can you record simultaneously with H6-XY capsule and with an XLR mic? And if so would this be recorded as two separate tracks?
Thank you
Yes you can do this. On top of the H6 are the input selectors, you can tap on the L,R which is to activate the capsule mic and any of the 1,2,3,4 buttons to activate the line input of your XLR mic. Hit record and you will get two seperate files.
@@Touchtechnologyreview thank you, I've just ordered one. So looking forward to playing with it 😊
@@NanaFox Great stuff. You'll have lots of fun. I still use it to this day for all my recordings. Very happy with it!
Thank you for this awesome review! That was very useful and exactly what I needed!
Great to hear. Thanks for checking out the video and for the positive feedback!
Excellent review, very clear and informative! Thanks
Thanks for watching!
I had a Zoom H6 for a few days used to record audio on location. The worst design flaw I found was the channel volume "resetting" itself to zero when booting up via line level XLR input. I had the misfortune to notice this fault while on the shoot (from then on I had to keep slighty moving the dial input every time I switched the unit on to "wake up" the correct channel volume). I had to put tape around my XLR connectors to "pad out" the connection to try and prevent my cables from accidentally being pulled out because of the lack of XLR push-locks. Also the pre-amps are a bit meh, didn't cut it so had to power my mics via my sound devices mixer instead. It just about did the job... but 2 days with such a flakey machine was enough for me and sent it back!
Very useful review i bought one of these to record my father's Roland V Accordion and works amazing, great sound quality, i also use the unit as an audio interface for videoconference throug skype, and also excellent, highly recomended
Great to hear. Yes it's so good that it can be used for all of these applications. I do the same using it for both audio recordings and as an audio interface.
You can plug this directly to your phone?
Fantastic review. Has helped me decide to get one. Only thing missing is the sound of it recording an acoustic guitar using the XY mics. But great anyway.
the first mic together wirh the recorder is amazing.
Thanks, Yes the Rode NT1 works great with it!
Just perfect 👌🏾 Review mate !
So any big improvement comparing the H5..?!
I am on taking One for external audio for my Short film 🎞 intro’s .. 😁✌️🎵
I am note sure the audio quality is a big jump on the H5 as it was coming from the H4. The H5 is a little more compact and has only 2 inputs compared to the H6. So really either one is going to be great. I went for the H6 for the extra inputs.
Thanks for that excellent review: I almost couldn't believe how good that H6 sounds. I have a TASCAM DR-40x and the pre-amp noise is not good, I'll see how it works with a mic booster but I'm considering the H6.
Thanks so much. Yeah I'm still using it to this day. Great sound...
Great video, good review, beautiful production.
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Thanks so much. Greatly appreciate the view and the kind words. Cheers!
Great review! I love mine and was curious about trying it with a lav mic. Thanks!
Great to hear that! Thanks for watching!
Hi I'm very new to sound recording. What is 'pad control'? Like what is the dial near the mics used for, compared to the other four dials? 3:36-3:44. Thanks for the video, it was very informative!
Hi mate, loved the review on this and really close to pulling the trigger on this.
Being a musician, is it possible to use the 3.5 mm line output as an input to record straight out of the onstage audio mixer with the necessary cable. And if so, I'm assuming it would only be in mono and not stereo right?
Cheers mate 👍😊
Great to hear. Thanks for checking out the video. Did you mean to use the 3.5mm output to pass through the audio from the zoom into the stage mixer? If so, yes this can be done. I have used it to pass through audio to my DSLR camera in the past but not sure about the stereo. Let me check and I'll get back to you. If meant that you want to record the audio from the stage mixer into the zoom then you can also do that but you would use the XLR inputs on the side or if you have a 3.5 cable coming from the mixer you can use the 3.5 input on the XY capsule. I talk more about that in the following video: ruclips.net/video/aLCgvOajyD8/видео.html
@@Touchtechnologyreview thanks so much mate. After reading this I feel really stupid now. I did mean the 3.5mm jack from the onstage sound coming from the mixer and then into the zoom. Of course I would probably go through the xlrs which I completely forgot about. 🙄
Thanks for the advice and much appreciated!
@@gerardvinar All good I wasn't sure which way you wanted to go as you can use the 3.5 output to pass the zoom audio into the mixer too. But as you say for getting audio in you can use the XLR inputs or if it is a 3.5mm cable you can use the 3.5 input on the XY capsule.
The XYH-6 at the end has a bit of echo in the sound, is that from the capsule itself or did you do some post work on the audio.? The Ss were too harsh also, did you have the windshield cover on? Thanks for the review.
No post production in the audio. The echo is really more to do with the environment that I recorded in. It is a large open space around 30m SQ. Hardwood floors and no soft furnishings etc. As far as the silibence goes on the S sounds it may have something to do with the mic but also my voice. I do produce a fair amount of Ss as most people do so really you do have to EQ it in post to get rid of it on any mic.
Solid video. Just got mine and still trying to learn all the details. Thanks.
Great purchase, I think you'll love it. As I say in the video, you'll really notice the quality of the preamps and once you have a play with it you'll work out the essentials pretty quickly. I have worked most of it out by now so let me know if you have any issues down the line. Otherwise enjoy!
Hello! I am new to the world of audio quality. I have started to do Sound Baths with Crystal Alchemy Bowls. I do them live for about 45 min via the Zoom platform, and I am currently using the Apogee mic which plugs right into my MacBook Pro. I am interested in increasing the quality of my Sound Baths, and wondering if the Zoom H6 is something that would make sense for me to invest in or if there are other mics that you recommend for this type of work. Thank you!
Can you please recommend a couple of microphones (options / model) for the H6 and also let me know if I would need an specific adaptor to be used with this recorder? Thank you very much in advance. Your videos are incredible.
Bought one the other day, love it...ps i like you're watch?
Ps get yourself a Roland MX1,
Cheers
Great to hear. That is my Nixon Mission watch. Funny you should say that as I ended up getting the Roland MX1, perfect for the TB03 and TR09!
@@Touchtechnologyreview excellent.
Opening the SD latch is the easiest thing to open. If it’s not, you are doing it wrong. Use a guitar pick or anything similar. opens up like magic. Voilà !
Great tip. I have a few guitar picks handy, never thought of that.
This is a great review thank you! I'm hoping to purchase this and use a couple of lapel microphones, is it just simply any 3.5mm to XLR adaptor? Thank you.
Yes pretty much any will do. 3.5mm to XLR. I use the Rode VXLR 3.5mm Mini Jack to XLR Adapters and they are great.
Great video! Thank you. Is there a way to record the audio on a zoom call on my computer ? If so, how would I do this?
Great review. This deserves more Likes!
Thanks so much!
Thanks for sharing this. Does this allow live streaming to a video conference?
Yes you can use it for live streaming. You can do that by connecting the Zoom to your computer using the usb cable and then you can configure your streaming software to recognise the zoom H6 as your audio input.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thanks!
You’re most welcome!
Nice video! I think I’m going to go with this recorder now!
Good choice!
Hi, I have been using the H6 for a couple of years now and am more than happy with it. However, just one thing that has puzzled me and perhaps you can answer this as I se you have the same issue. At 3:20 your display shows the XY and four separate channels, at 3:49 your display now shows the XY and three channels (channels 3&4 are now combined) . I only got this when I upgraded the firmware to 2.30, I did a factory reset and then all the channels were displayed as per 3:20. Any clue as to what has happened or have I missed something very obvious.
I know exactly what you are referring to and certainly doing a factory reset will bring it back to four mono tracks. plus the LR capsule tracks. However you don't need to do a factory reset. You can link channels 1&2 or 3&4 as stereo channels using the MS Matrix in the settings. For some reason when you try and turn the link of using the MS Matrix setting it doesn't always work. So what I do is to tap on the channel 3 button and at the same time tap on channel 4 for example and this will link and unlink without going into the MS matrix menu.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thank you for taking the time to reply, I will give your suggestion of linking the channels a try.
OK it all works as per your suggestion, many thanks.
Great to hear that 👍
Excellent review brother. I bought a H6 after watching this review a few months ago. I do have a question, as I am somewhat new to audio - how did you get such good sound using a condenser microphone in what seems to be an untreated room?
Great to hear you have been enjoying the H6. It has been great for me still using it! The room is pretty bad acoustically and due to the hard floors and shutters along with the open space has a bit too much natural reverb. In this recording I got around it by making sure I was as close as possible to the mic. I was speaking at a distance of around 10cm. If I go back to 15cm or 20cm then you tend to hear more reverb. I didn't apply the usual effect rack on this recording either as I wanted people to hear what it sounds like as is. For other recordings I do on my channel when I can't quite get the mic up that close I have been using some post production software called deverberate by Acon. I cover it at the 6 minute mark of the following video: ruclips.net/video/KRwvUM2JxuU/видео.html
@@Touchtechnologyreview wow, thank you for taking the time to respond to my simple question! I will watch your video and better educate myself.
Thank you for the informative review. I’m new to this technology. I’m looking to do discussion recordings in public places like restaurants where I want minimal amount of equipment to take to site and minimize background noise. Would I be able to use this on its own or should I attach external mics? Thanks!
If you place the zoom unit in the middle of a table in between those who are speaking the built in mics will capture the audio quite well. However the further away the microphone is from the subject voice the more room noise, echo and environmental noise will be present in the recording. So in a noisy restaurant it will not sound great. As such you should consider using a seperate microphone for each speaker. If it is a podcast style of recording you can get xlr podcast mics and put them on stands about 30-50cm away from each person. Another option is to use Lapel microphones and plug each one into the XLR ports of the zoom. Up to four can be used. However keep in mind you may need to down the phantom power on the XLR ports using Rode VXLR Pro 3.5mm TRS to XLR with Phantom-Power Converter. This is because most wired lav mics use phantom power but on 4w. The XLR ports can be set to 12 or 24 Watts and can overpower the lavs. Otherwise you can try to find wired lav mics that do not need phantom power and use a basic XLR to 3.5 adaptor. I know its getting confusing but just laying out the options for you.
@@Touchtechnologyreview thanks for the guidance! In that case, I’ll start with just the unit by itself on the table and dry run that to see how the quality of found is, and then work my way up from there if I need to add dedicated mics. Thanks again!
@@alirezayousefi3054 Sure thing see how it goes. The closer the mic is to the speakers the better the results will be. If the environment is just too noisy then you'll have to consider external mics.
Great review - Thanks..Do you have a make and model number for the stand that the H6 is on ?
Thanks so much. Greatly appreciated! Yes it the Manfrotto Pixi mini. Great tripod. Perfect for the H6. 👌
Great review, I’m about to start an investigative podcast that will involve both speaking directly into the mic and then also interviews where I may need to hear audio from a few people in a room. I’m looking for something easy and portable and have been struggling! Would you recommend this?
Thank You. Glad you liked the review. Yes I think it is a great option for you. You can speak directly into the included microphone. It does sound great as it is and you can get away with it easily for solo podcasts. However the built in XY capsule is really designed for general purpose audio pick up more for music capturing natural sounds in the environment. And if you put it on a table in between guests it does sound pretty decent but you get a fair bit of room noise and echo. So to get the best results when podcasting with guests especially, grab some XLR microphones so each guest has their own mic. There are many good options around Perhaps to start with the Rode Pod Mike as they are so cheap and sound great. If you have a higher budget The Podcaster Mic or Sure SM7b(very expensive though)
@@Touchtechnologyreview hey mate I jumped the gun and ordered the H8 this morning about when I wrote this comment so I’m glad you gave me this reply haha. Thanks for the advice, I’ll give it some trial runs but thinking I’ll grab a Pod Mic or something, to go with it 👌🏻
@@RyanWolfNZ 👌Even better! The H8 has some extra inputs and is also a little more rugged for location work so I am sure you will be happy with it. Yeah test out the XY mic and see what you think. If you have it nice and close at around 10-15 cm should sound perfect. If you can get some XLR mics for when you have guests it will be the ultimate set up really. Enjoy the new gadget!
@@Touchtechnologyreview thanks mate will let you know how I go
I’m a keyboard player and singer. Can you do a video to show how you would use this product and the video camera to not lose the sound quality coming from the DAW. Does the audio have to be synced to the video or can you plug the output from my Mac directly to camera? I’m not very knowledgeable on camera technique. Thanks
У меня на H6 и iphone 14 pro max всё равно звук пишется с прерыванием :((
I've been looking for audio interfaces for a while to be able to record my piano. I wanted to get a set of SE07's and a SSL2. After seeing this review I wonder if it wouldn't be better to get this ZOOM 6 instead. If I combine it with two SE7 I can use the 'on board' mics to pic up either a second instrument, voice, or maybe the soundboard of the piano to get a fuller sound. Or I can just use it the same way as I would use the SSL2 but be more flexible/mobile and also be able to use more phantom powered mics. Am I missing something or is the sound quality much better from a device like the SSL? Would love to get some input on this.
Morgan freeman is that you?
Damn, this sounds great.
He's got to be the best in the business. So that is a great compliment. Rode NT1 and Zoom H6. Great combo.
Great review. What type/brand of tripod are you using in the video for the H6?
Thanks 🙏 Appreciate it! The tripod is the Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod..
Another really good video, thank you. If I have 2 Rode Go's and 1 XLR, can I record all 3 with the H6?
Yes you can. The zoom H6 has only one 3.5 input on the XY capsule. So you will have to get at least one Rode VXLR adaptors, these adapt from 3.5mm to XLR. You can then plug the Go's into the XLR ports. I have done this on many occasions with mine and is great as I can monitor the audio of all inputs on the Zoom and tweak the dials during the recording....
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thank you, that's very helpful. So I know for future reference, do you also do consultations?
@@user-bi3wp1ct1q You're most welcome! Yes I do depending on my workload. Will be more available for that kind of work later in the year. You can see more info about my digital consulting business at monarchdigitalcreative.com . Feel free to email down the track and let me know if tou have any issues setting up the H6. Should be pretty smooth with those adaptors. Cheers!
@@Touchtechnologyreview Sweet!
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Nice review, I might get this to upgrade from H4n which is really good. Surprised that they didn’t update that SD latch design, I agree that is a bit flimsy the first one to get worn out. I have mine already DIY with a little bit (that silky ribbon for gifts), just to have a tiny ear enough for finger to pull out the cover and it hides nicely being a cloth-like material. 😅
Great idea! Thanks for sharing
Sounds so warm
👍
Exactly! That's what we are using
HI what means or is phantom power thanks
AYYYYY beatbox all-stars! Didn't expect to find you here at all!
Esh!
Great review! I thoroughly enjoyed listening to this with my V-Moda Headphones.
Thanks so much. Listening on V-Moda is perhaps the ultimate test. Great headphones!
The Zoom H6 it's amazing. Have you encountered a buzzing/interference sound when using it as an audio interface?
Not for me. I have connected to a 2016 Macbook Pro and 2019 iMac and neither had any issue. No noticeable line noise or interference at all.
Thank you very much for this review. Very informative and I have decided to buy the H6. Have you heard whether or not the line out feature can be used when live streaming off of a smartphone, such as the iPhone?
I haven't tested it but I think if you get the appropriate cables which would include a TRS to TRRS cable such as the Rode SC07 plug that into the lightening to 3.5 adaptor cable by apple it should do the trick. What I have tested and can confirm works is plugging the Zoom H6 into the iphone using the usb port. I got the Apple lightening to usb camera adaptor plugged the zoom in and most software titles including the rode reporter app, iMovie, Garage Band, Voice Memo's etc pick up the zoom H6 as the audio source. So I would assume live streaming software would also pick it up. However not having tested with streaming I can't be 100% sure.
Touch Technology Review I did buy that USB adapter as a precaution to TRS-TRRS not doing the trick. Thanks for confirming I may be on the right track. I’ll let you know what I discover this week.
@@jrhoeft Interesting, I would think the TRS adapter will do it. If you do get a chance would love to know the outcome. Cheers!
@@Touchtechnologyreview - From the headphone jack of the Zoom H6, I used a TRS (m) to TRRS (f) adapter. I then plugged a TRRS (m) to TRRS (m) cord into the adapter and iPhone headphone jack (I was using an iPhone 6 where they still exist, but this would also work with the lightning to 3.5mm adapter). The live-stream went well. There was one hitch - monitoring. If I were to do it over again using this setup, I would add a splitter to plug in headphones. That said, I think I am going to buy the other USB 3.0 adapter (I got the older lightning-usb camera adapter and it didn't work for me) so that you can have digital audio and monitor without adding a splitter.
@@jrhoeft Great to hear it worked and thanks for the feedback. As for monitoring you could plugin the headphones into the H6, this would let you hear your own voice but not others. So you are right if you use the lightening to usb adaptor the software should pick up the h6 as the audio interface and you can plug the headphones into it and you would then hear your own voice and others coming through from the software....
Tuned in to learn about the AC adapter. Didn't see and input, does it plug into the small USB. Can you use just any ac 5v?
Yes you can use the usb connection for power. Should work with most usb powered battery packs and power supplies.
Great video and audio Sir. Thank you.
You're Very welcome!
Cool how is the sound quality
do you recommend this one
💯 The sounds quality is great whether you are using the build in XY mic or an external XLR Mic. Of course the sound of the external mic has a role to play in the quality but the recorder itself is excellent.
I have used one of these, I plugged my mic into a good outboard mic pre, then run it into the H6 at line level and the sound was just terrific
Great review! Thank you!
My pleasure!
Great review; very thorough. But uh, "haych 6"?
Thanks man. Glad you liked the review. Yeah I have to agree the Aussie accent is a bit weird. It's the way we learned to pronounce it down here.
Do you need an audio interface with this. or do you get this also in the mix of this machine?
Great Review. I need to get one. Lets hope Zoom have learn't the cheap plastic build-quality lesson, and that the housing doesn't steadily biodegrade over time like my H4.
Mine has been fine for a few years now. However I only use it indoors so not sure about more challenging environments outdoors etc.
Thanks a lot for the update.
Excellent no-nonsense review.
Thanks so much!
Thanks for informatioins..I have 2 secret quesitons. Can you prefer for the film and videography the Zoom H6 ? The Zoom 6 For interviews 2 person can uses or no ?
Yes it is great for films and videography. You can use it for two people with the built in XY capsule microphone. However you really to have to have it very close to both people as you will get lots of room noise and echo if its just sitting on the table. Ideally you want to use two microphones and get one on each person up nice and close.
@@TouchtechnologyreviewSir. Well except this with quality lavalier microphone can i get good results ? And wich one lavailer microphone can you prefer me ? Again thanks great for informations.
Can you use the XLRs at the same time as using the XY mic on the unit? Like if at a party you want to capture the atmosphere as well as the handheld mic plugged into one of the XLR inputs?
Nvm. I have the H4n and it’s been a while since I’ve used it and yes you are about to do this. Haha
Yes you can just arm the L/R tracks and the track that you your mic plugged into ie Track 1 and record. The files will be recorded simultaneously so you get one recording of the XY mic and another of the microphone you have plugged in.
Thanks much for your nice demonstration. I gonna to ask about the device concerning lectures recording,do I need to conect it to apower socket to be functioning or i can put it in my pocket or my bag,secondly, how far distance it can record the voice. Thanks
It will run of 4xAA batteries and you will get 8-12 hours of running time at least per charge. You can use rechargeable batteries or you can buy a power adaptor or use a usb battery pack with it too. Regarding distance it should be fine in a lecture hall, depends on the audio in the room and if it has speakers. If not the closer to the presenter the better.
How does this compare to the Anker for Zoom calls? That is if you're familiar with Anker.
Excellent review and a great voice !
Thanks 🙏 so much. Greatly appreciated!
Brilliant review.
Thanks so much. Greatly appreciated!
What site did you buy it from?
I purchased from a local AV company. You can get it on amazon. Here is an example of one listing. Keep in mind no one seems to have the exact same kit that I purchase with both capsules. amzn.to/3nYFO6c This one has the XY capsule only so you would have to buy the MSH6 separately if you wanted that as well. However the XY is probably enough for most recording situations.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thank you for your helpful video and your reply. I really appreciate it.
@@music-emmagedminas3130 You are very welcome!
I appreciate this review SO MUCH!!!
You are so welcome!
Thanks so much for the information. I am wondering if Zoom H6 is valuable for choir (30-50 singers) recording.
Yes, absolutely. The XY recording capsule that comes with it is designed to reproduce room acoustics very accurately so if you get it in the right position it should work well.
Did you add background noise removal or does it record this smooth?
No noise reduction added. It is very clean provided you set the dial under 5 or 6 and have a low noise microphone. So in part its the pre-amps of the H6 but its also the low self noise of the Rode NT1.
My H6 arrived today and disappointed to see they don’t include the case anymore.
Yeah, I noticed many variations being sold on Amazon some with case some with both mics others with only the XY mic. The kit I purchased had both mics and the case. The case is great to keep it safe when transporting.
Great explanation, Can you please tell me connect to connect ZoomH1n and Boya BY M1 lav mic to my smartphone so that I can record Audio and Video in together.
Would this improve the sound when plugged into an Airband Scanning Receiver?
Thanks for great demo. Any chance H6 has audio delay feature? I might be live streaming with ATEM mini switcher can't do it from software.
Great thanks for checking out the video. I don't think it does have any kind of delay setting, you can apply noise filters, compression in the zoom H6 etc which is great for live streaming but any kind of delay compensation etc would have to be done in the live streaming app I would think.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thanks for lmk. Good day.
Hello! I was wondering if the 2 outputs (line and phone) are independent, can i route 1 mic exclusivly to the phone output while the other mics go thru the line out?
In the meantime Zoom moved on. The H6 had relatively poor noise floor. The F series are a mayor step up from the H series.
Haven't tried any of the newer models. Improved noise reduction would be welcomed. In my opinion the noise floor on the H6 is pretty good at the lower levels, but becomes noticeable if you go up over 5 on the dial.
Great review, great quality.
Much appreciated! Thanks for checking out the video!
Can a USB mic like Rode podcaster work with this?
I have a unique questions for ya. Would this Zoom H6 be able to record clear and sharp audio within a military tank? Right now we use audio from our GoPros and people's individual cellphone recordings. Normally we don't get a good 'crack' of the main gun from the gopro footage.
We would like to be able to record inside and outside the vehicles and not have the audio get saturated out or peak and become inaudible. Would this Zoom H6 be able to do the job?
Yes the H6 would be ideal for this. You can use either the XY capsule microphone or mid to side mic depending on which kit you purchase. Both are great microphones. The pre amps on the H6 are also great so you get good signal to noise ratio. Unlike smart phones which are designed to pick up vocals and apply some digital noise reduction which can often reduce the actual clarity of the audio. So yes the H6 is great for that type of recording. You may have to experiment with the distance to the source and levels but you will have the ultimate flexibility.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thank you for your input. I'll look into getting one to try out.
Anytime. Hope you like it👍
When connected to a computer, can you use the inbuilt mics and speaker for video calls?
Wow. You sound amazing.
Thank you. Greatly appreciated!
Touch Technology Review I purchased all items based on your recommendations. I pray I get the same sound/audio quality as you. Although I don’t know your settings.
@@hollywoodloft6768 Great stuff. I am sure it will sound amazing. It's really quite simple just plug the NT1 into the XLR port and dial up to around 5-6 and it should sound the same. There are other considerations to do with the acoustics of the room, so if you have time check out this video where I talk about it in more detail: ruclips.net/video/KRwvUM2JxuU/видео.html
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@@hollywoodloft6768 Thanks man, that would be amazing. LOL. Enjoy the new equipment and feel free to hit me up in the comments if you have any questions with the set up when it arrives. 👍
Assume your H6 was not attached to your camera and the sound was later put in post production. I understand you can record directly into a camera or camcorder with the H6 so no post-prodction match up needed. Have you done this before? If so, I wonder how you turn the H6 to record at the same time you push the record button on a camera or camcorder. Any help appreciated.
Yes I sync i up in post in order to ensure that I get the best audio quality. You can plugin a 3.5 cable into the line out at the front of the Zoom and then into your camera and that would record the audio onto your video file. It should sound pretty good but keep in mind that your camera pre-amps and the use of 3.5 cable always introduces more noise and technically won't sound as good as audio recorded onto the zoom itself.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Much thanks for this information. Really apprecaite it. John
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Loving it!!
Great to hear!
From the thumbnail and review style, you seem to present the H6 as a new device (and I had the same feeling from elsewhere), however after some internet research, it appears this device was released in (or around) 2014... So is it a six-year old model or has it been (silently) upgraded? Does the current technology in field recorders is the same as 6 years ago-no progress-and is this still competitive today? It actually looks like it...
You are right it has been around for a while now. I believe it was released in August 2013. It is hard to say when they will update it. But as of now it is still current and a great versatile recorder.
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You’re welcome 👍
How long does the H6 take to power on? I have the H4n Pro and like the regular H4n it takes a long time to boot depending on what size SD card you use..
About 4 seconds for me using a Sandisk 60MBS card,
thanks for this, cool. Does audio quality decrease if you run line out to camera? I use a7iii and would like to run line out from Zoom H6 but not sure if I'll lose quality.
The pre-amps in the H6 are much higher in quality than A7III and you can even record at 48hz 24 bit which is higher than the A7. However you might find that if you use manual settings on the A7 and keep it quite low and dial up the volume input on the H6 it may sound quite pretty close. I have and EOS R which has very clean audio but it still doesn't sound the same compared to the audio recorded on the Zoom. You can record to the SD card on the Zoom while you simultaneously record audio to the camera via the output and then see if you can tell the difference when you bring in the audio on the timeline.....
@@Touchtechnologyreview thanks very much yes I am doing testing today. I have to put the LIne out on H6 at -30db and Sony a7iii on record level 1 and yes still the sound is cleaner if I just use the Zoom recording. Working different tests with the monitor mixer to see if that helps. Good lesson for me to start using H6 and just syncing in post. I set Zoom to 96kHz/24 bit is there any reason that won't be compatible in post? What Rec Format settings do you use to match with EOS R?
Huh. We bought an H6 Black, but it didn’t come with the case, nor the round capsule.
Also, I tested the XY capsule straight out of the box, and man, the noise level was higher than our old Marantz!
It will depend on where you buy it from and what price you paid. I purchased the full kit from a local audio supplier and it came with both. I have just had a look on amazon and BH photo and can see some are offering the Zoom H6 All black with single mic and others are offering alternate bundles with power supply and remote units. So that is up the to reseller to specify what you get for the agreed price. As for the noise level, It should be relatively low at the lower end of dial from 1-5, as you go higher it will introduce more noise. Also depends on whether you are using the xy mic or xlr microphones.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Hm. Ok. I saw a few configurations of the H6 on Amazon, but I had to keep differentiating between the previous H6 and the Black one (still wondering wht is the deal with people saying the earlier one was better).
As for the test, as I said, I used the XY. Haven't yet tried XLR, but we have SM-58s that I expect will work well. I suppose a mic upgrade is due, though!
Can you use this with an iPhone? If you’re recording with your phone but use this as the mic.