Six Tracks for
Limitless Creativity

The H6studio puts studio-grade sound in your hands. With 6 audio tracks, large-diaphragm XY mics, 32-bit float recording, and F-Series preamps, you can capture inspiration wherever it strikes.

H6studio Handy Recorder

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Six Tracks for
Limitless Creativity
The H6studio puts studio-grade sound in your hands. With 6 audio tracks, large-diaphragm XY mics, 32-bit float recording, and F-Series preamps, you can capture inspiration wherever it strikes.

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H6studio Handy Recorder

A content creator using the H6studio to capture audio in a scene
Never Lose a Take Due to Clipping
Whether you’re on set or on location, the H6studio’s 32-bit float recording keeps you free from clipping and protects you from the unexpected.

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Musicians using the H6studio to record a rehearsal
Turn Any Space Into a Studio
Capturing up to 8 tracks – 6 individual tracks plus a stereo mix, the H6studio is the perfect portable recording studio.

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Using the H6studio to record a two-person podcast
Podcast Anywhere
Wherever you podcast, the H6studio gives you the inputs, sound quality, and flexibility to bring every voice to life.

Using the H6studio to record samples
From Samples to Soundscapes
Whether you’re a musician recording samples or a sound designer crafting the perfect effect, the H6studio captures textures and tones with pristine audio clarity.

From Samples to Soundscapes
Whether you’re a musician recording samples or a sound designer crafting the perfect effect, the H6studio captures textures and tones with pristine audio clarity.

H6studio top view of XY mics
Bigger Mics,
Bigger Sound
The H6studio’s 19.4mm XY microphones capture a rich, flat-response with 123 dB of dynamic range and can withstand 140 dB SPL, enough to record a jet engine.

Learn more about XY Stereo Recording

Macro view of the F-Series preamps on the H6studio
The Power of
F-Series Preamps
The H6studio’s preamps deliver ultra-clean audio (-127 dBu EIN). Combined with dual A/D converters and 32-bit float, they provide 132 dB of dynamic range to capture every nuance.

A musician using there H6studio on 32-bit float recording mode
Switch Formats, Not Recorders
Choose between 32-bit float for clip-free recording or use the gain knobs in 16/24-bit for more traditional control. A dedicated format switch lets the H6studio adapt to your workflow quickly.

Learn more about 32-bit float recording

Switch Formats, Not Recorders
Choose between 32-bit float for clip-free recording or use the gain knobs in 16/24-bit for more traditional control. A dedicated format switch lets the H6studio adapt to your workflow quickly.

Learn more about 32-bit float recording

The H6studio shown with all available input types
All the Inputs You Need
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.

Versatile Output Options
H6studio Side View showing outputs
Onboard Speaker
Use the built-in speaker to preview recordings on the spot.

Headphone Out
Use the loud 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.

Interchangeable capsules available for the H6studio
Next Generation Capsule System

The H6studio’s 3.0 capsule system* supports 32-bit float and gives creators more options to use the right mic for their recording.

*Compatible with SSH-6e, EXH-6e, WLM-1, XYH-6e

Next Generation Capsule System

The H6studio’s 3.0 capsule system* supports 32-bit float and gives creators more options to use the right mic for their recording.

*Compatible with SSH-6e, EXH-6e, WLM-1, XYH-6e

Compatible Capsules
SSH-6e
EXH6-3
XHY-5e
WLM-1

Look-Ahead Limiters
Advanced ‘look-ahead’ limiters anticipate potential overloads and prevent distortion before it reaches your track.

Improved RF Shielding
Carefully designed RF shielding blocks interference from smartphones and Wi-Fi.

Advanced 2″ Color Display
See both the input level peaks and the recording waveforms at the same time. Tap the DISP key to switch between level meter only or waveform view.

H6studio Handy Recorder connected to the TCA-1 Timecode Adapter
Timecode
The TCA-1 timecode adapter* generates and outputs timecode or jams to an external clock. Thanks to its precision temperature-compensated crystal oscillator (TCXO) it generates ultra-accurate timecode, staying within 0.5 frames over 24 hours.

*Available separately

H6studio Handy Recorder connected to the ATOMOS® UltraSync BLUE
Wireless Timecode
You can also receive wireless timecode from the ATOMOS® UltraSync BLUE.*

* BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter required

Using the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for H6studio on iOS
Handy Control & Sync
With the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for iOS / Android, you can remotely manage multiple Zoom recorders*, control start/stop, and synchronize timecode effortlessly.**

* Current compatible models: H2essential, H4essential, H6essential, H5studio, H6studio
** BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter required.

Available on the App Store | Availble on the Google Play

Handy Control & Sync
With the ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for iOS / Android, you can remotely manage multiple Zoom recorders*, control start/stop, and synchronize timecode effortlessly.**

* Current compatible models: H2essential, H4essential, H6essential, H5studio, H6studio
** BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter required.

Available on the App Store | Availble on the Google Play

Using the H6studio as a USB Audio Interface with a Mac
USB Audio Interface
Use the H6studio as a 6-in/2-out USB audio interface for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, supporting 32-bit float and 16/24-bit recording. Stream and simultaneously record a backup to the microSD card.

USB Audio Interface
Use the H6studio as a 6-in/2-out USB audio interface for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android, supporting 32-bit float and 16/24-bit recording. Stream and simultaneously record a backup to the microSD card.

H6studio with 4 AA batteries loaded
15-Hour Battery

Operates on 4 AA batteries for up to 15 hours of recording. Power through the USB port using a USB mobile battery or AC adapter*.

*AD-17 sold separately

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The H6studio loaded with a MicroSD card
High Capacity Storage

The H6studio records onto microSDHC/microSDXC cards up to 2TB*

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*sold separately

H6studio Accessibility Features
Accessibility
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.*

H6studio in an outdoor environment
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Precision Timecode for Zoom Recorders

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DC5V USB AC Adapter

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XLR-4c/CP
XLR Mic Cables with Color ID Rings

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H6studio Media
Video

The H6studio

Features

Large-diameter XY stereo microphone capsule (19.4 mm)
Dual AD converter + 32-bit float support for clip-free recording
16/24-bit depth available
6 track simultaneous recording at up to 192kHz sampling in WAV format
4 XLR/TRS phone inputs (48V, +4dBu input compatible)
F-series preamps
Color LCD screen
Compatible with Zoom capsule system 3.0
6-in/2-out USB audio interface
Mono mode for recording interviews, narration, and vocals
Variable speed playback (0.5 to 2.0x) and A-B repeat playback of recorded files
Low-cut filter to suppress low-frequency noise
The recording start tone function useful for aligning audio with video
Normalize and export audio files in 24-bit/16-bit WAV formats
12 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C power
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Specs
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
Inputs Mic capsule 1
MIC/LINE (mono) 4
Outputs LINE OUT 1
Headphone 1
Built-In Speaker (MONO) 1
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) Connectors 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
Connector 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