Zoom H6 Studio Handheld Recorder
Product Highlights
- Record with sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz
- Capture up to 8 tracks* at once - 6 individual tracks plus a stereo mix.
- Carefully designed RF shielding blocks interference from smartphones and Wi-Fi
- Four XLR/TRS Inputs + Stereo Mini Jack
- 15-Hour Battery
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6 Tracks Plus a Stereo Mix
Record with sample rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz. The H6studio can capture up to 8 tracks* at once - 6 individual tracks plus a stereo mix.
*Stereo mix is only available up to 96kHZ
The Noise Stops Here 🙅♀️
Carefully designed RF shielding blocks interference from smartphones and Wi-Fi, while the shock-mounted mics help reduce handling noise.
Limiters That Look Ahead
The H6studio features “advanced look-ahead” limiters which anticipate potential overloads and prevent distortion before it reaches your track.
Four XLR/TRS Inputs + Stereo Mini Jack
The H6studio includes four locking XLR/TRS inputs with +48V phantom power and +4dBu line-level support. It also has a stereo mini jack with plug-in power.
Wireless Capsule
The WLM-1* is a dual-channel wireless system that comes with two transmitters and a receiver. The transmitter's built-in microphone captures clear, balanced audio at volumes up to 130 dB SPL.
Learn more about the WLM-1.
* Available in 2026, compatible with Capsule System 3.0
See Your Sound in Real Time
See your levels and waveforms at the same time. Tap the DISP key to switch between level meter only or waveform view.
Versatile Output Options
Headphone Out
Use the loud 20mW headphone output to monitor or listen back to your recordings in any environment.
Line Out
Use the 3.5mm stereo LINE OUT to connect directly to a camera, easily syncing your audio and video.
Onboard Speaker
The built-in speaker has a maximum output of 250mW for previewing recordings on the spot.
Mono mode for recording interviews, narration, and vocals
Low-cut filter to suppress low-frequency noise
Normalizing and exporting audio files in 24-bit/16-bit WAV formats
Variable speed playback (0.5 to 2.0x) and A-B repeat playback of recorded files
The recording start tone function useful for aligning audio with video
Records onto microSDHC/microSDXC cards up to 2TB*
*Sold separately
15-Hour Battery
Operates on 4 AA alkaline batteries for up to 15 hours of recording. For longer sessions, use a USB mobile battery or AC adapter*.
*AD-17 sold separately
Designed for Everyone
The H6studio is designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*
* To use a language other than English, please visit Support & Downloads.
What's in the box?
- 1 x H6 Studio Handheld Recorder
Input and Output Channels
- Inputs
Mic capsule: 1
MIC/LINE (mono): 4
- Outputs
Line Out: 1
Headphone: 1
Built-in speaker (mono): 4
Inputs
- XY mic (XYH-5s)
90º XY stereo format
Pickup pattern: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: –41 dB/Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure input: 140 dB SPL
- Mic/Line In (XYH-5s)
Connector: 1 stereo mini jack
Input gain: −∞ – +60 dB
Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more
Plug-in power: 2.5 V
- MIC/LINE (mono)
Connector: 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR：2 HOT, TRS：TIP HOT）
Input gain: −∞ – +60 dB
Input impedance:
MIC: 3 kΩ or more
LINE: 3 kΩ or more
Maximum input level:
MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power: +48 V
Equivalent input noise: –127 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150Ω input
Outputs
- Line Out
Connector: 1 stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: +1 dBu
Output impedance: 110 Ω or less
- Headphone
Connector: 1 stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（when 32 Ω load）
Output impedance: 10 Ω or less
- Built in Speaker
Type: 20 mm x 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output: 250 mW
Recorder
- Maximum simultaneous recording tracks
- 8
- Maximum simultaneous playback tracks
- 6
- Recording Formats
WAV
44.1/48/96/192 kHz,
16-bit/24-bit/32-bit float
mono/stereo
BWF and iXML formats supported
- Recording Media
microSDHC memory cards
microSDXC memory cards
Display
- 2.00" full-color LCD
- 320 x 240
USB
- Connectors
USB Type-C
- Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
- Audio Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
Input and output channels:
- 6 in / 2 out (Multi)
- 2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequencies
- 44.1/48/96 kHz (audio interface only)
- 44.1/48 kHz (audio interface + onboard recording)
Bit depths
- 24-bit, 32-bit float
- File transfer
- USB 2.0 High Speed
Remote
- Dedicated wireless adapter
- ZOOM BTA-1
Power
- 4 AA batteries
- Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
- AC Adapter
ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A)
- USB bus power is supported.
Estimated Continuous Operation Times Using Batteries : 2-track (XYH-5s) recording
Alkaline batteries: About 15 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 12 hours
Lithium batteries: About 26 hours
At 48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, no headphones, no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
Estimated Continuous Operation Times Using Batteries : 6-track (XYH-5s and inputs 1–4) recording
Alkaline batteries: About 4.5 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 5 hours
Lithium batteries: About 11 hours
At 48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
Estimated Continuous Operation Times Using Batteries : 6-track (XYH-5s and inputs 1–4) recording
Alkaline batteries: About 2 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): About 3 hours
Lithium batteries: About 6.5 hours
At 192 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power on (INPUTS 1-4), headphones used (33Ω load), LINE OUT used (10KΩ load), REMOTE used (BTA-1), Power Saving On, Display Brightness Bright
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods. They will vary greatly according to use conditions.Power consumption: 5 W maximum
Dimensions: 86.0 mm (W) × 221.0 mm (D) × 54.6 mm (H)
Weight: 477 g (including batteries)
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms