This was an amazing video.... I used this for a podcast and I had four external LAV mics for four people. But my audio echoed a lot. So I wanted to have less tracks. This is the only video that addressed it. Thank you SO much!
Thank you for the video. You won't believe this. I won this Zoom H6 back in 2013 as one of the prizes for winning the Australian Songwriters Association songwriting contest award. 10 years ago I don't think there was any youtube video or very few explaining the benefits of using it and I thought it was mainly for people recording live gigs only which I don't really do. I found it too small to read on the screen, and put it aside. It's only recently when I thought of selling it, that I tried google and found lots of videos and OMG, what a great tool which i could have used for a long time. Now I am looking at all the possibilities of using it, and it's also great to be used with Zoom online for meetings (funny they both are called Zoom), to give a great sound as playing music on Zoom meetings is terrible, so the H6 can also be used to give a great live music sound. Your video has helped understand few things I was still wondering about. Many thanks for doing this.
What a great prize to win! Yes it really is a very capable recorder, you can use it with the built in microphone or add XLR mics for recording pro audio and the ability to connect it to a computer gives it that extra versatility as you say for Zoom calls or any software recording. 👍
Nice video. Could you use it as an audio mixer with an ATEM Mini switcher? 1. The venue or DJ or mixing desk gives you an audio feed, usually XLR or headphone jack. 2. You plug the audio feed into the H6. 3. You use a 3.5mm cable to go from Line Out into the ATEM Mic 1 or Mic 2 3.5mm audio input? Saves buying a dedicated audio mixer?
I would say that this would work. Certainly you can feed the DJ mixing desk into the XLR jacks with the right cables or adapters. I did this recently had two RCA outputs from a pioneer desk which I connected to XLR jacks 1 and 2 for left and right using two RCA to XLR adapters. Then you can use the 3.5 output jack on the base of the H6 to feed into the 3.5 mic input of the ATEM Mini. Haven't tested this set up but the theory is sound.
Can I ask a very basic question as I have just bought an H6, but one thing bothers me? I understand everything you have talked about here and it is all very clear and so well presented. My question is - the LED screen on the H6 should be seen at all times so you can alter settings and make changes and so the microphones are facing away from you when you record. It also makes more sense to have the microphones facing you as you record. Which is it? I am tempted to set up the H6 and then turn it so the mics face me but I am confused. Help!
Great glad you found the video helpful! As for the placement of the microphone for best results you should point the mics at the subject. For field recording the screen is in the right position as you tend to point to mic forward and you look down at the screen so perfect. But when you are recording your own voice, turn the mics toward yourself and the screen as you say is at the back and not ideal to view. If you use external microphones connected to the XLR then you can pivot the zoom to face you but when using the built in mics the screen is easily seen when recording your own voice.
If you are using this for podcasting with 4 people and you want them to each have headphones is it possible to do that with a multi channel headphone amp connected to the single headphone jack on the ZOOM H6?
Yeah it should work just fine 4 channel headphone amps. The only thing to look at is what size connection the interface has. the Zoom as a 3.5mm audio jack output and some interfaces may have a 1/4 inch jack so you might need 3.5 to 1/4 adaptors for the zoom and also for all headphones.
this was super helpful! i just bought the Purple Panda lapel mic and plugged it into my Zoom H6..works great indoors..will need to test it outdoors on a bike now for a project im working on. thank you so much!
Well - I got the Zoom H6 (largely because of your reviews) and it actually exceeded expectations. I was recording waves along a shoreline in Portugal with its built-in Mics on stereo and the playback actually sounds like surround sound. Great device!
I realize this was created 3 and a half years ago, but I'm hoping you'll see my question! This video was very helpful. How will powering the phantom mics affect rechargeable batteries? I know there's a setting to power the Zoom from computer, which I plan to do. Will that work to power the phantom mics as well, or will I need to be prepared with plenty of battery backups? I will record some days 9-10 hours with only short, sporadic breaks.
Yes the Phantom Power does tend to burn through batteries. I have since been using a USB power bank for longer recordings. Simply use the provided USB cable and connect..... I have been using the Cygnett 6,000 MA unit which was less than $50 and goes for many hours, haven't counted but would say more than 10. You can get larger power banks too which would last even longer.
It's a versatile tool indeed. Would want to use it in the field and indoors, and it seems to be the cheapest tool that does it all and could be mounted on top of the camera.
Super stuff, this helped clear a whole lot of confusion with regard how podcasts with multiple users get recorded on any of these Zoom recorders starting Zoom H5 and up[.
Hey, thanks for the video. I have the same setup plus the ZHA4 amp, H6, sm58, and xlr cable are from Amazon basics. However, I have an issue with noise more specifically I can hear the radio in my monitors. The radio disappears when I turn on the PAD button but again there is a white noise that is very distracting.
I have a question. I have guest on my Let's Build A Family podcast & will be using 2 mics with the zoom h6. Is there a specific thing i need to do before i start recording separate tracks.? Or do i just hit track 1 & 2 & press record as if i was just using one mic. When i do just me for recording, i hit track 1 & press record. Do i need to change anything in the menu before i record with multiple people.?
By default if you tap on the numbers for each input on the top of the zoom this will activate the channels so if you plug in a mic into input 1 and 2. Tap on numbers one and two on the top. This will then record each microphone onto its own track. When you put the SD card into your computer you'll see two seperate files one for mic one and the other for mic two. You can then place these into an audio or video editor on the timeline and sync. The great thing is that you can edit each track independently. at 7.24 on this video I talk about using the Matrix Mix option under menu item no 2 to join track 1&2 or 3&4. if you did this then both mics will be recorded onto a single audio file in stereo. I prefer the first option as i want the two files to edit in post.
Thank you, great overall review/how to. One question I am not seeing any posts on, using the stereo mini line out and best practices. Say you are using the H6 for your primary recording device with one or two mics connected, and you want to send the signal to a video camera as scratch recording, like a Sony FS mkii. This camera only has XLR inputs so you would have to convert from stereo mini to XLR, but any other settings issue that could happen or other settings to consider for that line out? Thank you.
Great stuff! Nevertheless, i still with the doubt about monitoring individually (the mics of the participants have the 3.5 jack output for headphones) but it doesn’t get any sound only the one output that comes from the H6. Note: I use the H6 as a recorder not interface.
For multiple output and monitoring of headphones the only thing I can suggest is an audio output box such as the Behringer HA400 Stereo Headphone Amp. It's only around $45
Nice informative video. Question, when setting up the xy mic to record live music etc., what is the difference in the position of the 120 and 90 degree sides? I know it's best to have to top of the x pointing at the source but what is the difference in the 120 and 90? Also, when using the MS capsule, what is the difference in having the sides turned on or off when recording live music etc.? Thanks.
120 degrees would be good for capturing a field recording or live performance, as it captures a wider sound range. 90 degrees would be better suited for a one on one interview or solo instrument for example.
Do your headphones need to be studio monitoring headphones or will regular headphones work? Is there any advantage or disadvantage to using one or the other?
If you are monitoring a vocal for a podcast for example then you don't really need studio monitors any headphones will do allowing you to hear the signal and pick up any issues ie peaking, room noise etc, then you can adjust settings as needed. Studio monitors are more accurate in the representation of the audio and tend to have a flat EQ so these are better for musicians and composers who need to hear the signal without any bias to Bass, treble etc.
Good video, but, I believe the MS matrix is to decode MS mic input, not combine the channels. It still isn't clear to me if this is to take an MS mic and put them out as two separate mics, OR to combine two mics into MS stereo. In any case, the results may not be what you would expect. From the manual: MS Matrix: Set to convert signals from MS format stereo mic input through Inputs 1/2 or 3/4 to ordinary stereo signals.
No you have to hold 1 down then tap 2. Now they are in stereo. Same for 3 and for. To undo them just do the same backward. Wana unlink TR 12 as the WAV file will say hold 4 down tap 3 and they will be back to the defalt. Ah the LR tracks by the way where the snap offs go those are indivdualized when you use the EX H6.
The MS-Raw option is for the mid / side mic which is the circular capsule mic. When recording in MS-RAW mode, you can monitor the mid mic input through the left channel and the side mic input through the right channel.
Hi, I was searching to see if zoom h6 is good for streaming or not, but didn't find anything useful. I am trying to buy gear for streaming and for audio one of my choices is zoom h6, but since I'm on a budget I won't be able to buy a separate mic to use via h6, I was wondering if it's a good choice or should I buy a standalone mic such as hyperx quadcast? Thanks for your help.
Hey there. I think the H6 is a good option for adding XLR microphones to a computer for streaming. However to use the internal mics even though they sounds good they kind of don't really look the part for a live stream. For me the internal mics of the H6 are best used on location etc. Fro streaming you may be better off with a USB microphone. It will be a cheaper solution really.
When I connect a condenser mic, I cannot hear it in the headphones. I can hear the XY fine. Yes, I turned on phantom power, the recording still works, and I can see a signal, just can't hear my Ear Trumpet Labs mic in the headphones. Am I doing something wrong???
That is unusual. You should be able to hear back the audio whether the phantom power is on or off. Hard to say why. You might have to try a factory reset if the problem persists or update the firmware of the Zoom H6.
Question for you. When using an external microphone, should I dial the value all the way down on the XY capsule or remove it all together? I’m curious if there will be a noise conflict having the XY capsule attached along with an external mic attached.
You can leave it connected, no problem. If you dial it down to 0 there would be no noise coming in from it. Better still tap on the LR buttons on the top to turn them off and only have the one XLR channel active so if you have a mic plugged into XLR port 1, tap on number one on the top and make sure it is red and tap all other channels off.
@@Touchtechnologyreviewdoes the zoom h6 create a L R mixdown track if using input 1 for a boom mic and input 2 for a lav? Is there a way to record a separate mixdown track of my inputs 1+2 ?
This is the second video I am watching of yours. I am trying to take my youtube channel in a different direction (more Podcasting vids), and I am hooked on your channel. Keep up the great work and thanks for creating this awesome content. Can't wait to get all my items in and start production with more professional sound and video.
Quick question, I just got my zoom h6 and one thing that I don't get is when I plug the xlr female to the zoom it doesn't make "click" in terms of get stuck. I mean, it's not that falls if you move the zoom but I don't understand why it doesn't fix to the zoom.
Yeah there is no click on this unit. Some XLR inputs have a click with a latch but this unit does not. The cable should fit in quite tightly though and should not move unless you pull it out deliberately.
Would the audio be separate for video? I see people use different equipment like a mixer and use a recorder as well? Can you do a podcast audio and video audio all in one shot?
When using the zoom you can use it as an independent audio recorder then match up the audio with the video in post production. If you wanted to you can connect the zoom to a camera using the 3.5 audio output at the base of the ZOOM and this would then pass through the audio into the camera. I tend to prefer recording it on the internal SD card and then syncing in post production.
@@Touchtechnologyreview I was looking at getting a Zoom Q8 but after hearing how poor the picture quality is...I'm back to looking at audio recorders and wondering how hard is it to sync vid and audio on post for a newbie? Thanks!
Thanks for your input. From what I have read they can range anywhere from 3 up to 5. But that doesn't really matter the point is that the input on the XY capsule has this smaller amount of power and if you use the rode VXLR+ it will convert down to 3 - 5 volts as needed.
Thanks for sharing valuable information. Could you please tell me it is better to buy zoom h5/6 or scarlett 2i2 4th gen? In fact I am a teacher, and I want to record educational videos at home office. Thanks in advanced.
In terms of sound quality I would say both will be a good option. The main reason that you might consider a Zoom H5 or H6 is that they include a built in microphone and can record internally to an SD card making them more portable and versatile. The Scarlett is an audio interface and will always need to be used with a computer. the scarlet only has 2 XLR inputs compared to 4 on the zoom. So if you do a podcast in the future with 3-4 guests the zoom has the advantage there. If it is only going to be used on a computer and you only need to connect 1 or 2 mics then the Scarlett would be fine.
Hey there, First time finding your channel. I had a question maybe someone can answer, I notice when you stop talking, your mic is muted which I don't know how to do. I know you somehow can, so that if for example you have 2 guests and noone is talking their mic doesn't pick up anything by being muted from the recorder itself. Is this possible? All the best and cheers!
Hi there and welcome to the channel! Actually I didn't mute my mic at all during the recording its just super quiet so it probably sounds like it is muted when I pause. There is no way to auto mute on the zoom H6 so the only way to do it is to use the volume dial and dial up and down as needed but this would be hard to do in a live context. The zoom does record each input as a seperate track so you can mute individual tracks in post production to reduce echo and unwanted noise.
@@alialiTUBE Understandable as it is so silent. When recording in a room with more than one person the trick is to make sure the microphones are positioned back to back and kept a fair bit apart to avoid getting feedback from one into the other and also keeping the input quite low to minimise noise and echo 👍Once you run a few tests and edit you can work out best set up for guests.
Sure. I did make a video recently on getting the most out of your audio which you might want to check out. You can see it here: th-cam.com/video/KRwvUM2JxuU/w-d-xo.html
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.
Hi. I just came across someone using this mic in a IG reels video and someone asked the content creator the name of the mic. That lead me to research it and I came across your video. I am going to open a channel on TH-cam and I’m looking for good quality recorder not only for doing my content but also if doing a podcast and have more than one guest a sound source that’s cost effective and user friendly! What’s your thoughts on me using this zoom h6 as a beginner?
I think it is a great option for all of those applications. First of all the audio quality is superb. You can plugin in up to 4 XLR microphones so that is most likely going to be just enough for most podcasts. You can record into it directly onto the SD card or use it as an audio interface in a computer if you want to do that for live recordings and podcasts. The next thing you have to consider is which microphones to use with it. Most people go with the Sure SM7B but they cost a fair bit, if you want a good cost effective alternative there are some good ones by Rode including the PodMic.
Sir, I bought the new 2020 version Zoom H 6 ,,, and It does not come with a sd card... Can you link down or name which Card and Card Adapter you prefer on zoom H 6 ??? and the storage of sd card you prefer,, I mean is there any limit that I should not use ?
With only 1 headphone output are you hearing yourself talk at the same time you are talking? And if I have 4 people with different mics are they all going to hear themselves through that one headphone port if I use a splitter?
HELP: I want to import a music backing track to lay vocals along side to be mixed later IN THE H6. There is not ONE video that explains how to do this that works. I tried even converting the backing track to the specs the H6 is recording at on my laptop on the SD as I saw in a video but when I go back to the H6 and put the SD back in the H6 I can't find the backing track to play I want to use to lay vocals. I'm not talking about overdubbing I just need the track to be able to be referenced while recording. Can anyone help me or lead me to a very specific and good english video that shows how?
I get around 4-6 hours of recording using the best lithium ion batteries I can find. Recently I have been connecting a usb battery pack via the usb port and this powers the H6 with phantom for 10-12 hours before needing a re-charge.
Hello, I was thinking of making an ASMR channel and I don't know what to buy and how to connect together.. I was thinking of buying an iPad for the camera and video and a Zoom h6 for audio recording and a get a audio Technica 4053 mic for external mic will that work together? I need help
Hi there, these are all great. However you may have some issues getting the audio from the zoom into the iPAD. You may find that using a USB microphone would be easier to interface with the iPad. I know ASMR can benefit from XLR mics but the quality of USB mics cab be quite good too. Just some thoughts for you to consider.
It would work well. The XY capsule allows you to cover a wide area yet still capture a strong center image. In terms of loudness, you would just have to adjust the levels and make sure there is no peaking so keep the dial down anywhere between 2-5 and watch the level input meter and also use headphones when you set it up and test it.
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.
You should be able to connect the boya straight into the iphone, you may need an audio cable adaptor including the lighting to 3.5 connector to do it. If the boya has a 3.5 TRS connection on it then you may also need another adpater such as the rode SC7 which allows you to connect 3.5 TRS to 3.5 TRRS(iphone)
great instructional video! question: Can you use the capsule mics as well as the external mic inputs at the same time? On the h4n, it's one or the other, can't do both that I know of.
I just realised I missed this comment. But yes you can record through the capsule and at the same time through all other mics connected via the XLR inputs. Sorry about the delay.
This would depend on the Camcorder. Most low or mid range cam corders that use a 3.5 input for audio would not have great audio, there may be some line noise and the bit depth may not be as high as the Zoom which is a dedicated audio recorder. On the higher end Camcorders with XLR input the audio may be as good as the H6 but again it depends on the Camcorder. Thanks for checking out the video review. Glad you liked it!
@@Veescape I haven't heard the audio on the Panasonic but being XLR I would assume it will be good enough quality so for a single mic it would be fine. The Benefit of using a zoom or any other dedicated audio recorder is multiple xlr inputs for more than one person and redundancy by using a second audio unit.
Does anyone know if I'm plugging 1 receiver with 2 transmitters (EG: wireless go ii / saramonic UwMic9) into Zoom H6 with 1 XLR cable. Does that mean I'm only using 1 track of it but with 2 separate channels(for post-production)? Or I just get a mono channel on that track?
By the sound of it, if you have only the one input via XLR it would be a single track. Depending on the receiver and the mics it should be a stereo track but I can't be 100% sure of that. You can also plug in each receiver into an XLR port if you want to ensure you get separation of the audio tracks.
4:10 you did not press the appropriate button to activate that channel. In your case it was “3” and skipping that means there won’t be any signal at all.
Hi ! I bought the Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON cable. It's a special cable to connect the Zoom to a DSLR camera so no need post production synchronization. I tested the cable & it doesn't make hi quality recording as you will record separately with the zoom. I tried different setups but it really downgrades quality of the audio... Do you have any suggestions regarding that issue ? Thanks for this tutorial !
Hi There, thanks for checking out the video. I have used a standard 3.5 TRS cable and connected the zoom line out to my Canon EOS R and it sounds pretty good. However having said that it is not as good as the sound you get recording onto the zoom as the camera pre-amps are never going to sounds as good as the ZOOM! So if your audio doesn't sound great when using the Zoom line out, it could be the cable or it could be the quality or settings of the audio you have on your Camera.
Good video but I have a question that I can’t seem to find anywhere. I am using 4 mics in all the XLR inputs for depositions. I need to be able to turn down all 4 mics at the same time. Is there a way to do this? Remote control? Thank you
Hi there, Glad you enjoyed the video. There is a remote control I have seen it is available quite cheap on Amazon. amzn.to/3WnwVjE. I haven't tested it but it does have volume control with inputs for all channels, I imagine you have to tap each channel to change volume though. unless it allows you to select all channels at once. You can ask the supplier and see if they have the answer to this question.
I would like to use this devise for an interview podcast , how can me and my guest hear eachothers voice as well as our own voice, is there a microfone and headphone you reccomend?
Hi, is it possible to have a final audio with no mixing or treatment needed for a podcast with 4 speakers? I would need a file that join the relevant audios (track 1 is activated when speaker 1 speaks, track 2 when speaker 2, etc). Is it possible with that zoom or should we do it manually
Is It possible for the H-6 to record for example, 2 mics directly (podcast orientation ) and then ambient noise of the room all simultaneously? I appreciate the information. Great video
Yes, absolutely. You can have the L,R input recording the sound in from the microphone capsule attached at the top and at the same time plugin in your mics to the XLR ports to record audio from them at the same time. They will all be recorded as individual tracks that you can put together in the edit.
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This was an honourable contribution to the audio recording world. Thank you!! You clarified so many shady issues.
You’re very welcome. Thanks for checking out the video!
@@Touchtechnologyreview Would This be better than elgato wave xlr for TH-cam videos?
This was an amazing video.... I used this for a podcast and I had four external LAV mics for four people. But my audio echoed a lot. So I wanted to have less tracks. This is the only video that addressed it. Thank you SO much!
Great to hear! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for checking out the video and for great feedback!
One year later, this video is still helpful. Thank you for the info
Glad it was helpful!
This was fantastic. Please consider making more zoom h6 tutorials. Many thanks!
Thanks so much. I'll certainly look into it. Cheers!
please do make more ! we are learning about this now for our band, and you've been very helpful dude!
Great to hear. Thanks for the feedback👍
@@Touchtechnologyreview you're welcome man! also we subbed to ya ! so we look forward to getting more techy with ya 🤘🤘🤘 rocknroll dude 😎
@@viewsinbetween3568 That's awesome. Thanks so much 👍🤟
So useful, to the point, clear and concise - you've made the audio world a better place - thank you 👍
Thanks so much. Glad you found the video helpful!
Thank you for the video. You won't believe this. I won this Zoom H6 back in 2013 as one of the prizes for winning the Australian Songwriters Association songwriting contest award. 10 years ago I don't think there was any youtube video or very few explaining the benefits of using it and I thought it was mainly for people recording live gigs only which I don't really do. I found it too small to read on the screen, and put it aside. It's only recently when I thought of selling it, that I tried google and found lots of videos and OMG, what a great tool which i could have used for a long time. Now I am looking at all the possibilities of using it, and it's also great to be used with Zoom online for meetings (funny they both are called Zoom), to give a great sound as playing music on Zoom meetings is terrible, so the H6 can also be used to give a great live music sound. Your video has helped understand few things I was still wondering about. Many thanks for doing this.
What a great prize to win! Yes it really is a very capable recorder, you can use it with the built in microphone or add XLR mics for recording pro audio and the ability to connect it to a computer gives it that extra versatility as you say for Zoom calls or any software recording. 👍
Nice video. Could you use it as an audio mixer with an ATEM Mini switcher?
1. The venue or DJ or mixing desk gives you an audio feed, usually XLR or headphone jack.
2. You plug the audio feed into the H6.
3. You use a 3.5mm cable to go from Line Out into the ATEM Mic 1 or Mic 2 3.5mm audio input?
Saves buying a dedicated audio mixer?
I would say that this would work. Certainly you can feed the DJ mixing desk into the XLR jacks with the right cables or adapters. I did this recently had two RCA outputs from a pioneer desk which I connected to XLR jacks 1 and 2 for left and right using two RCA to XLR adapters. Then you can use the 3.5 output jack on the base of the H6 to feed into the 3.5 mic input of the ATEM Mini. Haven't tested this set up but the theory is sound.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Wish me luck! Trying it on Friday (24.02.23).
Thanks mate.
Great, let me know how it goes
Awesome video.. very clear / easy to understand :)
Glad to hear that! Thanks for the feedback!
Great Stuff!! You can also press their assigned buttons simultaneously to link any of the tracks as a combined stereo track(1&2 and 3&4).
For sure. Thanks for pointing that out.
Thank you for such clear instructions for the H6….. first video I’ve watched that has made set up less confusing!
You're welcome! Thanks for watching!
Been looking all over the internet an could find a solution... You helped it was the Phantom power I missed. Thanks!
Glad I could help!
Can I ask a very basic question as I have just bought an H6, but one thing bothers me? I understand everything you have talked about here and it is all very clear and so well presented. My question is - the LED screen on the H6 should be seen at all times so you can alter settings and make changes and so the microphones are facing away from you when you record. It also makes more sense to have the microphones facing you as you record. Which is it? I am tempted to set up the H6 and then turn it so the mics face me but I am confused. Help!
Great glad you found the video helpful! As for the placement of the microphone for best results you should point the mics at the subject. For field recording the screen is in the right position as you tend to point to mic forward and you look down at the screen so perfect. But when you are recording your own voice, turn the mics toward yourself and the screen as you say is at the back and not ideal to view. If you use external microphones connected to the XLR then you can pivot the zoom to face you but when using the built in mics the screen is easily seen when recording your own voice.
If you are using this for podcasting with 4 people and you want them to each have headphones is it possible to do that with a multi channel headphone amp connected to the single headphone jack on the ZOOM H6?
Yeah it should work just fine 4 channel headphone amps. The only thing to look at is what size connection the interface has. the Zoom as a 3.5mm audio jack output and some interfaces may have a 1/4 inch jack so you might need 3.5 to 1/4 adaptors for the zoom and also for all headphones.
Other videos on same topic, absolutely forgot to mention about the Phantom power, and I was pulling my hair all this time. Thank you.
You're very welcome. Yes I thought it was important to mention it for those wanting to use Lav Mics.
this was super helpful! i just bought the Purple Panda lapel mic and plugged it into my Zoom H6..works great indoors..will need to test it outdoors on a bike now for a project im working on. thank you so much!
Great to hear that you found my video helpful. Enjoy the new audio gear you should get some amazing recordings with that combo. 👍
Excellent! Super clear, super direct and succinct. Thank you for this video!
You are most welcome. Thanks for checking out the video!
Well - I got the Zoom H6 (largely because of your reviews) and it actually exceeded expectations. I was recording waves along a shoreline in Portugal with its built-in Mics on stereo and the playback actually sounds like surround sound. Great device!
Great to hear that! Yes the built in XY mics do a great job of capturing environmental sounds. The sound of waves in Portugal 👏.
I realize this was created 3 and a half years ago, but I'm hoping you'll see my question! This video was very helpful.
How will powering the phantom mics affect rechargeable batteries? I know there's a setting to power the Zoom from computer, which I plan to do. Will that work to power the phantom mics as well, or will I need to be prepared with plenty of battery backups? I will record some days 9-10 hours with only short, sporadic breaks.
Yes the Phantom Power does tend to burn through batteries. I have since been using a USB power bank for longer recordings. Simply use the provided USB cable and connect..... I have been using the Cygnett 6,000 MA unit which was less than $50 and goes for many hours, haven't counted but would say more than 10. You can get larger power banks too which would last even longer.
@@Touchtechnologyreview thank you so much for the prompt reply and suggestion!
🙏 thanks! I have been using a 2i2 and cloud lifter with sm7b and garage band, but may need the h6 for field work down the road.
Great to hear!
It's a versatile tool indeed. Would want to use it in the field and indoors, and it seems to be the cheapest tool that does it all and could be mounted on top of the camera.
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Very helpful video! Thank you
Great to hear. Thanks for checking out the video!
Very helpful. W the phantom didn't know why my mic wasn't working. So thank you
You are most welcome!
Super stuff, this helped clear a whole lot of confusion with regard how podcasts with multiple users get recorded on any of these Zoom recorders starting Zoom H5 and up[.
Great to hear that. Thanks for watching!
Thank you very much🙌🏻
You’re welcome 😊
Hey, thanks for the video. I have the same setup plus the ZHA4 amp, H6, sm58, and xlr cable are from Amazon basics. However, I have an issue with noise more specifically I can hear the radio in my monitors. The radio disappears when I turn on the PAD button but again there is a white noise that is very distracting.
Are you using batteries or plugging into wall with power adapter?
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Just ordered mine from B&H, can't wait to experiment with it.
Awesome!
I have a question. I have guest on my Let's Build A Family podcast & will be using 2 mics with the zoom h6. Is there a specific thing i need to do before i start recording separate tracks.? Or do i just hit track 1 & 2 & press record as if i was just using one mic. When i do just me for recording, i hit track 1 & press record. Do i need to change anything in the menu before i record with multiple people.?
By default if you tap on the numbers for each input on the top of the zoom this will activate the channels so if you plug in a mic into input 1 and 2. Tap on numbers one and two on the top. This will then record each microphone onto its own track. When you put the SD card into your computer you'll see two seperate files one for mic one and the other for mic two. You can then place these into an audio or video editor on the timeline and sync. The great thing is that you can edit each track independently. at 7.24 on this video I talk about using the Matrix Mix option under menu item no 2 to join track 1&2 or 3&4. if you did this then both mics will be recorded onto a single audio file in stereo. I prefer the first option as i want the two files to edit in post.
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Thank you, great overall review/how to. One question I am not seeing any posts on, using the stereo mini line out and best practices. Say you are using the H6 for your primary recording device with one or two mics connected, and you want to send the signal to a video camera as scratch recording, like a Sony FS mkii. This camera only has XLR inputs so you would have to convert from stereo mini to XLR, but any other settings issue that could happen or other settings to consider for that line out? Thank you.
Great stuff! Nevertheless, i still with the doubt about monitoring individually (the mics of the participants have the 3.5 jack output for headphones) but it doesn’t get any sound only the one output that comes from the H6. Note: I use the H6 as a recorder not interface.
For multiple output and monitoring of headphones the only thing I can suggest is an audio output box such as the Behringer HA400 Stereo Headphone Amp. It's only around $45
Perfect video. Thank you
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Excellent video TTR.
Thanks 👍 Greatly appreciated!
Nice informative video. Question, when setting up the xy mic to record live music etc., what is the difference in the position of the 120 and 90 degree sides? I know it's best to have to top of the x pointing at the source but what is the difference in the 120 and 90? Also, when using the MS capsule, what is the difference in having the sides turned on or off when recording live music etc.? Thanks.
120 degrees would be good for capturing a field recording or live performance, as it captures a wider sound range. 90 degrees would be better suited for a one on one interview or solo instrument for example.
Do your headphones need to be studio monitoring headphones or will regular headphones work? Is there any advantage or disadvantage to using one or the other?
If you are monitoring a vocal for a podcast for example then you don't really need studio monitors any headphones will do allowing you to hear the signal and pick up any issues ie peaking, room noise etc, then you can adjust settings as needed. Studio monitors are more accurate in the representation of the audio and tend to have a flat EQ so these are better for musicians and composers who need to hear the signal without any bias to Bass, treble etc.
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Good video, but, I believe the MS matrix is to decode MS mic input, not combine the channels. It still isn't clear to me if this is to take an MS mic and put them out as two separate mics, OR to combine two mics into MS stereo. In any case, the results may not be what you would expect.
From the manual:
MS Matrix: Set to convert signals from MS format stereo mic input through Inputs 1/2 or 3/4 to ordinary stereo signals.
Thanks for the info!
No you have to hold 1 down then tap 2. Now they are in stereo. Same for 3 and for. To undo them just do the same backward. Wana unlink TR 12 as the WAV file will say hold 4 down tap 3 and they will be back to the defalt. Ah the LR tracks by the way where the snap offs go those are indivdualized when you use the EX H6.
I would be interested in the best settings for recording from a mixing console Pioneer A9
Nice work! Well done. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for this training video - appreciated.
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!
What is the MS-Raw monitor option in the zoom H6? and what is the difference between Stereo and RAW?
The MS-Raw option is for the mid / side mic which is the circular capsule mic. When recording in MS-RAW mode, you can monitor the mid mic input through the left channel and the side mic input through
the right channel.
Thanks Sir!! Im considering buying one of these !
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Does merging the 1&2 audio tracks mean that you will be getting the sound of one than the other
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Hi, I was searching to see if zoom h6 is good for streaming or not, but didn't find anything useful. I am trying to buy gear for streaming and for audio one of my choices is zoom h6, but since I'm on a budget I won't be able to buy a separate mic to use via h6, I was wondering if it's a good choice or should I buy a standalone mic such as hyperx quadcast? Thanks for your help.
Hey there. I think the H6 is a good option for adding XLR microphones to a computer for streaming. However to use the internal mics even though they sounds good they kind of don't really look the part for a live stream. For me the internal mics of the H6 are best used on location etc. Fro streaming you may be better off with a USB microphone. It will be a cheaper solution really.
When I connect a condenser mic, I cannot hear it in the headphones. I can hear the XY fine. Yes, I turned on phantom power, the recording still works, and I can see a signal, just can't hear my Ear Trumpet Labs mic in the headphones. Am I doing something wrong???
That is unusual. You should be able to hear back the audio whether the phantom power is on or off. Hard to say why. You might have to try a factory reset if the problem persists or update the firmware of the Zoom H6.
Question for you. When using an external microphone, should I dial the value all the way down on the XY capsule or remove it all together? I’m curious if there will be a noise conflict having the XY capsule attached along with an external mic attached.
You can leave it connected, no problem. If you dial it down to 0 there would be no noise coming in from it. Better still tap on the LR buttons on the top to turn them off and only have the one XLR channel active so if you have a mic plugged into XLR port 1, tap on number one on the top and make sure it is red and tap all other channels off.
@@Touchtechnologyreviewdoes the zoom h6 create a L R mixdown track if using input 1 for a boom mic and input 2 for a lav? Is there a way to record a separate mixdown track of my inputs 1+2 ?
The more reviews I see of the H6 the more I regret buying the TASCAM DR-40x instead. I'm going to get a H6 soon as I'm back to London.
Yeah it has been great. Highly recommended!
Question, what does the lightning bolt icon ⚡️ on the screen do?
Great question. I should have mentioned in the video. It is highlighted when you turn the phantom power on for that channel.
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Very good video
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This is the second video I am watching of yours. I am trying to take my youtube channel in a different direction (more Podcasting vids), and I am hooked on your channel. Keep up the great work and thanks for creating this awesome content. Can't wait to get all my items in and start production with more professional sound and video.
Thanks so much! Great to hear from you and that you are enjoying my content. You can't go wrong with the Zoom H6, amazing sound. Enjoy!
great video! thanks!
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Mate that was awesome, thank you!
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this is a great piece of information thanks
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Very comprehensive, thank you.
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Quick question, I just got my zoom h6 and one thing that I don't get is when I plug the xlr female to the zoom it doesn't make "click" in terms of get stuck. I mean, it's not that falls if you move the zoom but I don't understand why it doesn't fix to the zoom.
Yeah there is no click on this unit. Some XLR inputs have a click with a latch but this unit does not. The cable should fit in quite tightly though and should not move unless you pull it out deliberately.
Would the audio be separate for video? I see people use different equipment like a mixer and use a recorder as well? Can you do a podcast audio and video audio all in one shot?
When using the zoom you can use it as an independent audio recorder then match up the audio with the video in post production. If you wanted to you can connect the zoom to a camera using the 3.5 audio output at the base of the ZOOM and this would then pass through the audio into the camera. I tend to prefer recording it on the internal SD card and then syncing in post production.
@@Touchtechnologyreview I was looking at getting a Zoom Q8 but after hearing how poor the picture quality is...I'm back to looking at audio recorders and wondering how hard is it to sync vid and audio on post for a newbie? Thanks!
Lav mics actually use 5 volts. The 3,5 refers to the diameter of the plug, 3,5 millimeters.
Thanks for your input. From what I have read they can range anywhere from 3 up to 5. But that doesn't really matter the point is that the input on the XY capsule has this smaller amount of power and if you use the rode VXLR+ it will convert down to 3 - 5 volts as needed.
So the microphone I’m looking to buy comes with a huge power supply box that the mic plugs into. How would a mic like that work with my zoom H4?
Super helpful thank you!
Glad it was helpful! You are very welcome!
Thanks for sharing valuable information.
Could you please tell me it is better to buy zoom h5/6 or scarlett 2i2 4th gen? In fact I am a teacher, and I want to record educational videos at home office.
Thanks in advanced.
In terms of sound quality I would say both will be a good option. The main reason that you might consider a Zoom H5 or H6 is that they include a built in microphone and can record internally to an SD card making them more portable and versatile. The Scarlett is an audio interface and will always need to be used with a computer. the scarlet only has 2 XLR inputs compared to 4 on the zoom. So if you do a podcast in the future with 3-4 guests the zoom has the advantage there. If it is only going to be used on a computer and you only need to connect 1 or 2 mics then the Scarlett would be fine.
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Hey there, First time finding your channel. I had a question maybe someone can answer, I notice when you stop talking, your mic is muted which I don't know how to do. I know you somehow can, so that if for example you have 2 guests and noone is talking their mic doesn't pick up anything by being muted from the recorder itself. Is this possible? All the best and cheers!
Hi there and welcome to the channel! Actually I didn't mute my mic at all during the recording its just super quiet so it probably sounds like it is muted when I pause. There is no way to auto mute on the zoom H6 so the only way to do it is to use the volume dial and dial up and down as needed but this would be hard to do in a live context. The zoom does record each input as a seperate track so you can mute individual tracks in post production to reduce echo and unwanted noise.
@@Touchtechnologyreview I must've misunderstood. Thank you! I will just do that. :)
@@alialiTUBE Understandable as it is so silent. When recording in a room with more than one person the trick is to make sure the microphones are positioned back to back and kept a fair bit apart to avoid getting feedback from one into the other and also keeping the input quite low to minimise noise and echo 👍Once you run a few tests and edit you can work out best set up for guests.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Very great point ! I will try this for sure! Any other tips you can share because that was smart to suggest
Sure. I did make a video recently on getting the most out of your audio which you might want to check out. You can see it here: th-cam.com/video/KRwvUM2JxuU/w-d-xo.html
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.
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Hi. I just came across someone using this mic in a IG reels video and someone asked the content creator the name of the mic. That lead me to research it and I came across your video. I am going to open a channel on TH-cam and I’m looking for good quality recorder not only for doing my content but also if doing a podcast and have more than one guest a sound source that’s cost effective and user friendly! What’s your thoughts on me using this zoom h6 as a beginner?
I think it is a great option for all of those applications. First of all the audio quality is superb. You can plugin in up to 4 XLR microphones so that is most likely going to be just enough for most podcasts. You can record into it directly onto the SD card or use it as an audio interface in a computer if you want to do that for live recordings and podcasts. The next thing you have to consider is which microphones to use with it. Most people go with the Sure SM7B but they cost a fair bit, if you want a good cost effective alternative there are some good ones by Rode including the PodMic.
Your video is so helpful! Thank you!
You're so welcome!
Sound is ON POINT bro !
Thanks man. Greatly appreciated!
Question, how do you plug in the phantom power into zoom?
The Zoom H6 has phantom power. You can go into the settings to turn it on when you want to connect a microphone that requires Phantom Power.
ANY option to get an stereo file instead of individual files for each mic ???
Great tips, thanks
You're welcome!
Can I have the same record on my zoom h6 sd card and on the camera line out through the zoom h6 both at the same time for A / B testing?
Yes you can press record while you have the 3.5mm out going to another device.
Sir, I bought the new 2020 version Zoom H 6 ,,, and It does not come with a sd card... Can you link down or name which Card and Card Adapter you prefer on zoom H 6 ??? and the storage of sd card you prefer,, I mean is there any limit that I should not use ?
Thank you for these tips!!!
You are very welcome!
With only 1 headphone output are you hearing yourself talk at the same time you are talking? And if I have 4 people with different mics are they all going to hear themselves through that one headphone port if I use a splitter?
HELP: I want to import a music backing track to lay vocals along side to be mixed later IN THE H6. There is not ONE video that explains how to do this that works. I tried even converting the backing track to the specs the H6 is recording at on my laptop on the SD as I saw in a video but when I go back to the H6 and put the SD back in the H6 I can't find the backing track to play I want to use to lay vocals. I'm not talking about overdubbing I just need the track to be able to be referenced while recording.
Can anyone help me or lead me to a very specific and good english video that shows how?
hi, thanks for the video. How do you find the battery life on the H6 when using Phantom to power the NT1?
I get around 4-6 hours of recording using the best lithium ion batteries I can find. Recently I have been connecting a usb battery pack via the usb port and this powers the H6 with phantom for 10-12 hours before needing a re-charge.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Ideal. Thanks very much and great video.
Hello, I was thinking of making an ASMR channel and I don't know what to buy and how to connect together.. I was thinking of buying an iPad for the camera and video and a Zoom h6 for audio recording and a get a audio Technica 4053 mic for external mic will that work together? I need help
Hi there, these are all great. However you may have some issues getting the audio from the zoom into the iPAD. You may find that using a USB microphone would be easier to interface with the iPad. I know ASMR can benefit from XLR mics but the quality of USB mics cab be quite good too. Just some thoughts for you to consider.
Thank you! Very clear and helpful.
Thanks for the quick tutorial.
You're welcome!
How well does it handle loud sources like concerts?
It would work well. The XY capsule allows you to cover a wide area yet still capture a strong center image. In terms of loudness, you would just have to adjust the levels and make sure there is no peaking so keep the dial down anywhere between 2-5 and watch the level input meter and also use headphones when you set it up and test it.
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.
You should be able to connect the boya straight into the iphone, you may need an audio cable adaptor including the lighting to 3.5 connector to do it. If the boya has a 3.5 TRS connection on it then you may also need another adpater such as the rode SC7 which allows you to connect 3.5 TRS to 3.5 TRRS(iphone)
great instructional video! question: Can you use the capsule mics as well as the external mic inputs at the same time? On the h4n, it's one or the other, can't do both that I know of.
I just realised I missed this comment. But yes you can record through the capsule and at the same time through all other mics connected via the XLR inputs. Sorry about the delay.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thanks. I was able to get a hold of an H5 and H6 and tested them. I ended up purchasing an H6. Thanks for your video!
Great review!
Question: Will the H6 enhance my sound, compared to running an external mic direct to my Camcorder?
This would depend on the Camcorder. Most low or mid range cam corders that use a 3.5 input for audio would not have great audio, there may be some line noise and the bit depth may not be as high as the Zoom which is a dedicated audio recorder. On the higher end Camcorders with XLR input the audio may be as good as the H6 but again it depends on the Camcorder. Thanks for checking out the video review. Glad you liked it!
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thanks so much ! I have a Panasonic HC-X2000 . . . which has an XLR input.
@@Veescape I haven't heard the audio on the Panasonic but being XLR I would assume it will be good enough quality so for a single mic it would be fine. The Benefit of using a zoom or any other dedicated audio recorder is multiple xlr inputs for more than one person and redundancy by using a second audio unit.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thanks so much. Time to watch more of your vids 💥
@@Veescape You are most welcome!👍🙏
What a great video, Thank you!
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Great video thanks! I was curious on how to use a lav mic with this!
Glad to be of assistance!
Very Informative video thanks a lot for such a useful tutorial
You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!
Great video
Thanks so much. Glad you liked the video!
Does anyone know if I'm plugging 1 receiver with 2 transmitters (EG: wireless go ii / saramonic UwMic9) into Zoom H6 with 1 XLR cable. Does that mean I'm only using 1 track of it but with 2 separate channels(for post-production)? Or I just get a mono channel on that track?
By the sound of it, if you have only the one input via XLR it would be a single track. Depending on the receiver and the mics it should be a stereo track but I can't be 100% sure of that. You can also plug in each receiver into an XLR port if you want to ensure you get separation of the audio tracks.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thank you so much!
Very helpful thanks
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4:10 you did not press the appropriate button to activate that channel. In your case it was “3” and skipping that means there won’t be any signal at all.
Correct, you must press on the channel to activate it.
Hi !
I bought the Sescom LN2MIC-ZMH4-MON cable. It's a special cable to connect the Zoom to a DSLR camera so no need post production synchronization. I tested the cable & it doesn't make hi quality recording as you will record separately with the zoom. I tried different setups but it really downgrades quality of the audio...
Do you have any suggestions regarding that issue ?
Thanks for this tutorial !
Hi There, thanks for checking out the video. I have used a standard 3.5 TRS cable and connected the zoom line out to my Canon EOS R and it sounds pretty good. However having said that it is not as good as the sound you get recording onto the zoom as the camera pre-amps are never going to sounds as good as the ZOOM! So if your audio doesn't sound great when using the Zoom line out, it could be the cable or it could be the quality or settings of the audio you have on your Camera.
@@Touchtechnologyreview Thanks for the reply !
Thank you help lots!
You’re most welcome! Glad to hear that.👍
Good video but I have a question that I can’t seem to find anywhere. I am using 4 mics in all the XLR inputs for depositions. I need to be able to turn down all 4 mics at the same time. Is there a way to do this? Remote control? Thank you
Hi there, Glad you enjoyed the video. There is a remote control I have seen it is available quite cheap on Amazon. amzn.to/3WnwVjE. I haven't tested it but it does have volume control with inputs for all channels, I imagine you have to tap each channel to change volume though. unless it allows you to select all channels at once. You can ask the supplier and see if they have the answer to this question.
I would like to use this devise for an interview podcast , how can me and my guest hear eachothers voice as well as our own voice, is there a microfone and headphone you reccomend?
Loving it!!
Cheers!
Hi, is it possible to have a final audio with no mixing or treatment needed for a podcast with 4 speakers? I would need a file that join the relevant audios (track 1 is activated when speaker 1 speaks, track 2 when speaker 2, etc). Is it possible with that zoom or should we do it manually
One of your video links (for iphone) is set to private
Yes that is because I recently discovered that connecting the Zoom to an iPhone no longer worked for me so I have made private until I work it out.
Is It possible for the H-6 to record for example, 2 mics directly (podcast orientation ) and then ambient noise of the room all simultaneously? I appreciate the information. Great video
Yes, absolutely. You can have the L,R input recording the sound in from the microphone capsule attached at the top and at the same time plugin in your mics to the XLR ports to record audio from them at the same time. They will all be recorded as individual tracks that you can put together in the edit.