Watch This Before You Buy the Zoom H6 All Black Edition

Considering purchasing the Zoom H6 All Black Edition (2020), but not sure if it's still suitable in 2022? In this video review, we're going to delve deep into what this device can do, what it can't do, and who should buy it.

Some of the footage was shot on an iPhone 12 Pro Max, in 4K @ 60fps, and some was shot on a Canon EOS R5, with a Canon RF 15-35mm f/2.8 L ISM USM lens. The Canon footage was shot in 1080p @ 120fps, in C-Log.

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[bernardussamuel]

I bought used H6 for half of their price (minus the plastic Case but I got SGH-6 instead of MSH-6) and I really love it. I use H6 for recording ambiences, as interfaces, and a lot. They have an issue in Overdub but it doesn't matter for me since I don't use it so much. What an amazing thing of this device : Battery Life, it's just so Incredible that this device can hold up until about 20 hours of use. I use it almost 2 weeks and never change the battery. Anyway, amazing review sir!

[biggestduckmusic]

Thank you for this! I watched your H6 review and the comparison between this and the H5 a few weeks back when i was deciding to buy either the H5 or the H6 for a "no budget" short film project and i decided on the H6, but the old one is basically no longer exist in my country so i purchased the all black edition a few days ago. I don't need the other mic capsule but a carrying protective case of some sort is definitely needed (like the plastic case that came with the H5) and a third party option cost too much, especially on a budget while also trying to get other equipment. After a few days of searching, i found this semi hard case called Telesin hard case that was originally intended for action cam carrying case but the length is perfect for the H6. It's a bit too wide but you get this adjustable compartment splitter so you can modify it to tightly fit the H6. If any of you reading this deciding to get the H6 black, i highly recommend this one and it only cost around $15 (you can get it cheaper if you look around). I did found another case that better fit the H6 from aliexpress with cheaper price but shipping takes way too long and i needed the case immediately.

Thank you!

[chrisronan]

This is a fantastic video in every way! I currently have a very old H6. It’s been my workhorse since the H6 first came out. It’s been dropped many times and has been taped back together. It still works. Question for you - do you think the H8 has a lower noise floor? Does it seem to have any more gain than the H6? I’m torn between buying a new h6 or an h8. Again, very good work on this video and thank you!

[JamesBermingham]

Is the voice in this video hypnotising me to buy a Zoom H6?
I think I’m in a trance…. Where’s….the…buy….button??… here’s …..my….money


Great review 10/10

[HippieMagic]

If anyone is wondering, Zoom’s customer service is great. My original H6 got super sticky when the coating on it broke down. I sent back the unit and they sent me a new H6 Black in box so I still have all my original H6 stuff plus the new black edition.

[cryptotrader]

Nice review. I was thinking of upping my game soon from my Zoom H1n to an H5 or H6, but I'll probably hold off and get the upcoming Tascam Porta Capture X8 instead. Looks really nice and according to reviews it's got much quieter pre-amps than the Zoom handhelds. I must admit though, I do love the microphone add-on range for the Zooms. Very versatile and compact for the casual/hobby recordist like myself, who doesn't really want to haul around huge bags of kit.

[ianpreece]

The Dealbreakers for me trying the H6:
1. XLR line input volume resetting itself to zero occasionally when powering it back on
2. Lack of XLR push-locks to secure cables from slipping out especially if using phantom power
3. Ridiculously loose volume dials - constantly having to check they haven't been knocked

[MartinCraneRockbeast]

Attachments also compatible with the Zoom Q8/Q8n cameras.

[davidfirth]

Nice video, and I appreciate that you speak positively of the H6 when in many circles it is considered obsolete and noisy. I have used an H6 for 2 years, having had Tascam recorders prior, and I like the H6. The SSH-6 stereo shotgun is a favorite capsule of mine in church work, but I'd like to point out that your assertion about reflections isn't exactly right. Shotgun mics rely on their interference tube (the physical shaft) to cancel reflections, but this can be frequency specific. Shotguns are susceptible to some reflection interference from the sides (though they're good at canceling most of it) and from the rear (since hypercardioids have a tail of sensitivity). So, shotguns aren't very good in reverberant spaces that have lots of hard surfaces and untreated reflection hotspots. You can get away with them inside rooms with lots of soft surfaces to absorb sound -- and this includes the bodies of the audience/participants/crew! So invite a lot of self-ambulatory sound deadening (serving snacks can help, lol).

[DavidBrackett]

Great work sir. I was pricing out the sm7b cloudlifter audio interface for part time voiceover route but this h6 plus the shotgun mic and doing post seems so much easier. Would you mind sharing ballpark setting levels for inside voiceover work? Thanks again

[CookinBeatloaf]

Does microSD or full SD matter? What about classes, is it more like a dashcam or burst photography ? What's the largest it supports today?

[prabhuja]

For a Music video which mod shud i use...a casual song performance

[arpszo]

Thanks. I like to use Zoom H6 with my phone, with USB-C-OTG, but not able to charge my phone. I would like to use Zoom H6 as sound card with my Android Phone. I need a USB-C OTG Y cable, with charge. Can you advice one?

[samg]

Hi, so if I were to record a nature walk with the H6, what would you recommend for capsule? I've been told something like the Audio-Technica AT875R would be good, but I really don't want to have a rig setup with both the H6 AND an external mic if one of the capsules will do a decent job. This is for my first trip doing field recording as a hobby, so I don't need to be high-end professional to start, but I also want a fit for purpose capsule. Thanks so much for your incredible videos / guides / reviews! :)

[그린-pl]

Among the current zoom products, which product is the most suitable for recording natural sound quality?
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[sandcrushlove]

Just got a Zoom H6 as I'd like to make ASMR videos 😅 Now you have mentioned the Sony PCM D100 and I'm thinking damn, I should have looked into that instead as the sounds I'm making are really quiet and I'm trying to avoid too much noise! Oh well, this was a great and helpful video and the sound is great! Thank you 😁

[oartehaga]

Can i monitor the sound with 4 over ear headphones for each podcast participant? Would I be able to monitor all the 4 microphones at the same time helping all of us so we don't speak ontop of each other?

[TonyBabarino]

THE INTERNET VOICE-OVER KING has upgraded his game! 11 out if 10 m’Lord! You’ve reached a new level and still have the golden voice. Hail the internet voice-over king! 👑

[nsxbymk]

WARNING TO MUSICIANS:

I purchased the Zoom H6, thinking that it was capable of doing multi-track recording using only the X/Y capsules (AKA overdubbing), much like the H5 (and, I presume, the H4N Pro).

In truth, for the H6, you are forced to record overdubbing tracks on a new channel every single time. Which means you need to bring an external microphone/XLR cable to overdub, in addition to the H6.

As a musician seeking a method to record overdubbed tracks on-the-go, this reduces the portability drastically.

It's an extra shame, since overdubbing using only the X/Y capsule on the H5 is possible (though finicky), I expected the H6 to be capable of the same, but this isn't true.

[clicks]

Excellent review. A work around for no phantom power to the EXH-6 XLR connections is to use portable battery powered phantom power devices. Rolls makes them. Zoom did their homework on the H6. WiFi would be a great addition for viewing the display on an iPad or iPhone. Even if it didn’t allow remote adjustments, it would be a great way to monitor the levels. If GoPro can do it, why can’t Zoom?