Zoom H6studio - Multifunctional portable recorder, ideal for podcasting, music production, film, broadcast or field recordings. It offers high-fidelity audio capture in 32-bit float format, high-sensitivity XY microphone, and up to 8 tracks of simultaneous recording, all in a compact and ready-to-use format.
Features:
- Recording in 32-bit float and 16/24-bit – without distortion, without the need to adjust gain.
- F-Series preamps with extremely low noise (EIN –127 dBu) and dynamic range of 132 dB.
- Integrated XY microphones with large diaphragm (19.4 mm), in a 90° configuration, supporting up to 140 dB SPL.
- 4 combo XLR/TRS inputs with +48V phantom power and line-level signal support + mini-jack stereo input.
- Simultaneous recording of up to 8 tracks (6 individual inputs + stereo mix).
- “Look-ahead” limiting to prevent distortion before it occurs.
- Modular Capsule 3.0 system – compatible with interchangeable capsules for various recording scenarios.
- 2" colour LCD display, with real-time level and waveform visualisation.
- Low-cut filter, mono mode, normalisation, quick export in WAV 24/16-bit.
- Headphone output of 20 mW + 20 mW, 3.5 mm line output and 250 mW internal speaker for quick preview.
- 6-in/2-out USB audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS and Android, with simultaneous recording capability on microSD.
- Compatible with the Handy Control & Sync app for wireless control and timecode.
- Recording on microSDHC/microSDXC cards up to 2TB.
- Flexible power supply: 4 AA batteries, USB-C or AC adapter (optional).
- Up to 15 hours of battery life in 2-track mode with alkaline batteries.
- Compact design with touch screen and accessibility for users with visual impairments.
Specifications:
- Professional-level portable recorder
- Integrated XY microphones:
- with large diaphragm (19.4 mm)
- in a 90° configuration
- supporting up to 140 dB SPL
- polar pattern: unidirectional
- sensitivity: –41 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
- Audio recording:
- Formats: WAV (16-bit / 24-bit / 32-bit float)
- Sampling frequencies: 44.1 / 48 / 96 / 192 kHz
- Up to 8 tracks simultaneously (6 inputs + stereo mix)
- Supports BWF and iXML formats
- Storage: microSDHC / microSDXC (up to 2TB)
- USB audio interface:
- USB Type-C, 6-in / 2-out (Multi), 2-in / 2-out (Stereo)
- Supports 32-bit float, compatible with Windows, macOS, iOS, Android
- Screen: 2.0" colour LCD, 320 x 240 px
- Preamps:
- Gain range: −∞ up to +60 dB
- Background noise: ≤ –127 dBu (EIN at 150Ω)
- Microphone/instrument inputs:
- 4 x XLR/TRS combo jacks (with +48V phantom power)
- 1 x mini stereo jack (with plug-in power 2.5V)
- XY microphone capsule (XY format at 90°, 140 dB SPL max)
- Audio outputs:
- 1 x stereo line output (mini jack)
- 1 x headphone output (mini jack, 20 mW + 20 mW)
- Built-in speaker (250 mW)
- Power supply:
- 4 AA batteries (alkaline/lithium/NiMH) (not included)
- USB power (cable not included)
- or Zoom AC adapter (DC 5V, 1A) (not included)
- Estimated battery life:
- Up to 15 hours (2 tracks, alkaline batteries, without phantom power)
- Up to 11 hours (6 tracks, lithium batteries, without phantom power)
- Dimensions: 86 × 221 × 54.6 mm
- Weight: 477 g (with batteries)
Differences & Similarities (H5studio/H6studio)
| Feature | Zoom H6studio | Zoom H5studio |
| Number of inputs | 4 combo XLR/TRS + 1 stereo mini-jack | 2 combo XLR/TRS + 1 stereo mini-jack |
| Simultaneous tracks | Up to 8 (6 inputs + stereo mix) | Up to 6 (4 inputs + stereo mix) |
| Integrated microphones | XY stereo, 19.4 mm, 90° | XY stereo, 19.4 mm, 90° |
| Preamps | F-Series with very low noise | F-Series with very low noise |
| Battery life | Up to 15 hours (4 AA batteries) | Approximately 9 hours (2 AA batteries) |
| USB audio interface | 6-in / 2-out | 4-in / 2-out |
| Screen | 2" colour LCD | 2" colour LCD |
| Capsule compatibility | Modular Capsule 3.0 system | Modular Capsule 3.0 system |
