Zoom H6 All Black Portable Studio Recorder - Musical Instruments

Product FAQ:

Q: What are the features of the ZOOM H6 All Black (2020 Version) Portable Studio?
A: The ZOOM H6 All Black (2020 Version) Portable Studio has interchangeable input capsules, six-track simultaneous recording, four mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors, a large full-color angled LCD display, and records directly to SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards up to 128GB. It is also a USB audio interface and battery powered.

Q: Can I use the ZOOM H6 for podcasting?
A: Yes, the ZOOM H6 is a complete portable podcasting solution with inputs for every guest and is battery-powered.

Q: Does the ZOOM H6 have phantom power for additional XLR inputs?
A: No, it does not have phantom power for additional XLR inputs.

Q: Can I plug an acoustic electric guitar directly into the 1/4" input for clean recording?
A: Yes, you can plug an acoustic electric guitar directly into the 1/4" input, but it depends on the preamps of your guitar's pickup.

Q: Can I capture all 6 inputs to separate tracks or does it mix down to stereo irreversibly?
A: The XLR inputs can be recorded as separate tracks in WAV format. The capsule input creates a single stereo file with separate L&R tracks.

Q: Can I select each input differently (e.g. input 1 phantom power, input 2 mic no power, input 3 line in, input 4 line in)?
A: Phantom power is enabled in pairs so 1&2 can be on or off and 3&4 can be on or off.

Q: Can I record to the onboard SD card while also using it as a USB interface at the same time?
A: No, these functions are mutually exclusive.

Q: What type of memory cards can I use with the ZOOM H6?
A: You can use all types of SD cards, SDHC cards up to 128GB: 16MB-2GB SD cards, 4GB-32GB SDHC cards, and 64GB-128GB SDXC cards.

Q: Can the ZOOM H6 be used as a mixer for podcast recordings with Skype calls?
A: It should work according to the settings in the manual, but it's best to contact ZOOM support to confirm.

Response:

The ZOOM H6 All Black (2020 Version) Portable Studio is a versatile and convenient recorder with interchangeable input capsules, six-track simultaneous recording, and four mic/line inputs with XLR/TRS combo connectors. It is perfect for podcasting and battery-powered for remote locations. The XLR inputs can be recorded as separate tracks in WAV format, and phantom power is enabled in pairs. Although it cannot record to the onboard SD card while also using it as a USB interface at the same time, it can serve as a 6-channel audio interface to your computer. You can use all types of SD cards with the ZOOM H6. While there are some minor issues with timebase drift and crystal-clear recording at volume extremes, overall, it is an excellent portable recorder that can be used for any set or scene.