How to set up your ZOOM H6 for Podcasts and Video Production - Phantom Power Explained!

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In this video I show you how to set up your new ZOOM H6 Handy Recorder.
I take you through the process of connecting microphones, turning on and off phantom power safely and some of the other configurations you need to know in order to record multiple tracks of audio.
Also for those of you wanting to know how to connect a Lav or Lapel mic to the Zoom H6, I show you two different ways to do that.
So whether you are creating your first podcast or using the zoom to record audio for your video productions this tutorial will help you get started.
As always, if you have any questions, feel free to put them in the comments box below.
This video was recorded with the Zoom H6 and the Rod NT1 studio condenser microphone.
The video was shot with the Canon EOS R.
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@greciawhite6413 3 года назад

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!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Great to hear that you found my video helpful. Enjoy the new audio gear you should get some amazing recordings with that combo. 👍

@ukgreat 2 года назад

One year later, this video is still helpful. Thank you for the info

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Glad it was helpful!

@felice-mk8047 3 года назад

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!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Great to hear! Glad it was helpful. Thanks for checking out the video and for great feedback!

@extremotionaltrouffas 3 года назад

This was an honourable contribution to the audio recording world. Thank you!! You clarified so many shady issues.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You’re very welcome. Thanks for checking out the video!

@jcap8391 2 года назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview Would This be better than elgato wave xlr for RU-vid videos?

@colourmethat8062 6 месяцев назад

Thank you for such clear instructions for the H6….. first video I’ve watched that has made set up less confusing!

@Touchtechnologyreview 6 месяцев назад

You're welcome! Thanks for watching!

@just-ed 3 года назад

Nice work! Well done. Really enjoyed it. Thank you for this training video - appreciated.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching!

@martinusapplegreen 2 года назад

Been looking all over the internet an could find a solution... You helped it was the Phantom power I missed. Thanks!

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Glad I could help!

@jackspring7709 Год назад

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!

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Great to hear that! Yes the built in XY mics do a great job of capturing environmental sounds. The sound of waves in Portugal 👏.

@mendezviolin 3 года назад

This was fantastic. Please consider making more zoom h6 tutorials. Many thanks!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Thanks so much. I'll certainly look into it. Cheers!

@viewsinbetween3568 3 года назад

please do make more ! we are learning about this now for our band, and you've been very helpful dude!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Great to hear. Thanks for the feedback👍

@viewsinbetween3568 3 года назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview you're welcome man! also we subbed to ya ! so we look forward to getting more techy with ya 🤘🤘🤘 rocknroll dude 😎

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

@@viewsinbetween3568 That's awesome. Thanks so much 👍🤟

@thetimist 3 месяца назад

So useful, to the point, clear and concise - you've made the audio world a better place - thank you 👍

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 месяца назад

Thanks so much. Glad you found the video helpful!

@TheJoziGuy Год назад

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).

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

For sure. Thanks for pointing that out.

@DoctorFashion Год назад

Awesome video.. very clear / easy to understand :)

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Glad to hear that! Thanks for the feedback!

@sunilgera6855 2 года назад

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[.

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Great to hear that. Thanks for watching!

@mlara1270 Год назад

Very professional direct to the point with clear message. Thank You

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Thanks so much!

@MichaelGolzmaneMusic 3 месяца назад

Excellent! Super clear, super direct and succinct. Thank you for this video!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 месяца назад

You are most welcome. Thanks for checking out the video!

@jonencarnacion4763 Год назад

Very helpful video! Thank you

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Great to hear. Thanks for checking out the video!

@amandamessbarger 9 месяцев назад

Thank you! Very clear and helpful.

@HOMEBREW4LIFE 3 года назад

Perfect video. Thank you

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@followchristwithme37 3 года назад

Very comprehensive, thank you.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You're very welcome!

@hemgie61 Год назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

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. 👍

@gary7851 2 года назад

Just ordered mine from B&H, can't wait to experiment with it.

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Awesome!

@AllTheInfoWithAKA 3 месяца назад

Very helpful. W the phantom didn't know why my mic wasn't working. So thank you

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 месяца назад

You are most welcome!

@bobbygotsch 3 года назад

What a great video, Thank you!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Thanks so much!

@jerryhuynh3278 3 года назад

Your video is so helpful! Thank you!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You're so welcome!

@TheMentalHealthToolbox 2 года назад

🙏 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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Great to hear!

@CearaKirk 3 года назад

Thank you for these tips!!!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You are very welcome!

@paulmorris4759 3 года назад

Very helpful, thanks!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Thanks for watching.You’re most welcome👍

@muddassirahmad36 8 месяцев назад

this is a great piece of information thanks

@Touchtechnologyreview 8 месяцев назад

You are very welcome!

@Rukunetsu 2 года назад

Excellent video TTR.

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Thanks 👍 Greatly appreciated!

@Alessandro1983 2 года назад

Thanks Sir!! Im considering buying one of these !

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Good choice!

@addytraxxx1357 2 года назад

Sound is ON POINT bro !

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Thanks man. Greatly appreciated!

@Batra.Insurance 5 месяцев назад

Very Informative video thanks a lot for such a useful tutorial

@Touchtechnologyreview 5 месяцев назад

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

@melvinshue8384 3 года назад

Thanks for the quick tutorial.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You're welcome!

@shaelui Год назад

Mate that was awesome, thank you!

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

My pleasure!

@Four2Tour 3 года назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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!

@TheKAdhikaris 3 года назад

Other videos on same topic, absolutely forgot to mention about the Phantom power, and I was pulling my hair all this time. Thank you.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You're very welcome. Yes I thought it was important to mention it for those wanting to use Lav Mics.

@detroitfriendshiphouse8862 2 года назад

Thank you, this was very helpful

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Great to hear!

@xiction 3 года назад

Great video thanks! I was curious on how to use a lav mic with this!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Glad to be of assistance!

@Carl-FriedrichWelker Год назад

Thank you very much🙌🏻

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

You’re welcome 😊

@Syke492 2 года назад

Loving it!!

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Cheers!

@FuturisticGrow 3 года назад

Thanks for the awesome tutorial!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You are very welcome! Thanks for watching!

@acaciamurray8638 Год назад

great video! thanks!

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Glad you liked it!

@pastormyreonlatimer1099 2 года назад

Super helpful thanks!

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Great to hear that. You are most welcome!

@auxsom 2 года назад

Amazing video. Ty!!!

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Thanks so much!

@Elitewomenbuyitaly 3 года назад

Great tips, thanks

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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@YonwiProTv 3 года назад

Very helpful thanks

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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@RuslanSchwez 3 года назад

Thanks Very good video

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@SoGoMTB 2 месяца назад

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@Touchtechnologyreview 2 месяца назад

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@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Thanks so much!

@gummiberry Год назад

Helpful thank you!

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

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@ricardomartins4597 Год назад

Thanks from Brazil

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

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@tsetendorjee9040 3 года назад

Thank you help lots!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You’re most welcome! Glad to hear that.👍

@bowtielearning 3 года назад

Brilliant! Thank you

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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@ryanorrock6501 2 месяца назад

great vid!

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 месяца назад

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@madmanmanx Год назад

Great video

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Thanks so much. Glad you liked the video!

@ukuleleplus 9 месяцев назад

Many thanks 🙏

@Bo_Hazem 2 года назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

💯

@CoryShubert 2 года назад

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.

@KingKannonFilms 2 месяца назад

Very helpful

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 месяца назад

Great to hear. Thanks for watching!

@senoe80 2 года назад

Thanks a lot, sir

@bnfimages 3 года назад

A sincere thanks.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You’re most welcome!

@rickieliles8468 2 года назад

Thanks for the the awesome video. Improved the quality of my life. Where can I get one of those stands you use to mount your Zoom on?

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

So pleased to hear that. Sure you can get them on Amazon or any photo dealer. Here is an Amazon US link for example Manfrotto Pixie Mini Table Top Stand: amzn.to/3s7C5kg

@rrrromy 2 года назад

thanks!!!! u saved me

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

You're very welcome!

@mukiibifrancisbrightmovie4876 11 месяцев назад

Nice record

@Touchtechnologyreview 11 месяцев назад

Thanks

@harrisonalicante7862 Год назад

Thanks men

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

You're welcome!

@ursulawalter 2 года назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

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

@pedros500 3 года назад

Perfect

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Thanks 🙏

@generationalrecipes1196 Год назад

THANK YOU VERY HELFUL

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

You're welcome!

@redbeard16 3 года назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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.

@redbeard16 3 года назад

@@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!

@Abruzzo333 6 месяцев назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 5 месяцев назад

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.

@minakerunleashed 2 года назад

Thank you! I was getting quite frustrated lol

@nishanthapa4174 9 месяцев назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 8 месяцев назад

Are you using batteries or plugging into wall with power adapter?

@krizz7577 3 года назад

Fantastic information😄 I have a quick question, is it possible to use the zoom h6 as a sound card as well and record straight into your software?

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Great thanks for watching! When you connect it via USB to your computer you can get it to behave like a sound card, it should then work with all software on your computer allowing you to plugin microphones or audio devices and record right in.

@northaustraliamedia Год назад

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?

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

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.

@northaustraliamedia Год назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview Wish me luck! Trying it on Friday (24.02.23). Thanks mate.

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Great, let me know how it goes

@sudhirsingh2937 3 года назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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)

@HugoNoWhereOfficial 2 года назад

Great Video! Just one question, can you use all the XLR inputs plus a LAV mic connected to the front of the system?

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

Yes you can. Just plug in the Lav into the XY capsule and turn on plugin power. Activate the LR inputs and the XLR inputs that you are using and it will record each microphone on individual tracks.

@CarlosGCB-roll 3 года назад

Excelent video, thanks for the tips, And one question if you don’t mind. How did you sinc the audio with the video and do you have some type of cable connected to the camera coming from the H6?

@MrHarry-ne7ol 3 года назад

This where I'm studying at. It's the one thing that most of these 'recording' demos don't seem to want to talk about. I don't own one yet, but yes, you go from the line out into the camera directly, then you have to adjust some settings on the camera, etc.. Theres a cable company called Sescom which makes special 3.5mm cables for what we're talking about. I'm learning, going to get a set-up soon. All these crazy sound/camera people are so finicky, yet they fail to explain a lot of stuff.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

You can sync the video in your favourite video editor. If you use Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro or Davinci Resolve they all allow you to sync automatically. I talk about it in this video if you want to see it in action: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-4jftMyFDIxM.html

@rosta2899 3 месяца назад

I would be interested in the best settings for recording from a mixing console Pioneer A9

@jjlwaardenburg 2 месяца назад

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.

@GilSicart 3 года назад

Hi. thanks for this demonstration of how to use the Zoom H6. When you use the H6 without external micro, do you confirm you have to put the micro in your direction, and then you can't see the H6 screen display. There is no way to have the screen in your direction and the ability to adjust setup during recording ?

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Yes the. microphones do have to point in your direction, so as you rightly point out you can't easily see the display as you are recording your own vocals using the built in capsule microphones.

@ivani6311 Год назад

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

@violeriaa 3 года назад

Hi! Thanks for the video. Can we record with the external mics on the sd card? Which sd do you recommend?

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Yes you sure can. The manual has a full list of recommended cards. You can see that here: zoomcorp.com/media/documents/H6_compatible_cards_en_3_0.pdf But my experience has been that the Sandisk 60MBS Extreme works really well. You can get even higher speed but would probably never need it as audio doesn't need the highest throughput.

@augustineogwuche3362 2 года назад

Does merging the 1&2 audio tracks mean that you will be getting the sound of one than the other

@roy4247 7 месяцев назад

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!

@Touchtechnologyreview 7 месяцев назад

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.

@TrocasMX Год назад

ANY option to get an stereo file instead of individual files for each mic ???

@VeroWildASMR 3 года назад

Hello, i record my audio using the Zoom h6. I monitor the audio using apple's in-hear-phone but there is a lot of interference / Whistle, specially when moving closer to the zoom h6, the noise / Whistle becomes incredible high. I tried with both TRS and TRRS.

@JohannesLabusch 3 года назад

You're not giving enough information to analyze what's going wrong. First thing you should try is using a different set of headphones, ideally the kind that go over the ear. You can find a useable pair for around 30$. Next: What mics are you using? If you are using the XY capsule that comes with the unit, don't go too close. They're very sensitive and have no pop protection. Keep at least 1' distance. Don't use phantom power with mics that don't require it. That's all I can tell you without knowing more about your setup.

@MrMosley 3 года назад

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

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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.

@michalisoikonomakis1201 15 дней назад

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?

@TheDevonOutdoorsman 3 года назад

hi, thanks for the video. How do you find the battery life on the H6 when using Phantom to power the NT1?

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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.

@TheDevonOutdoorsman 3 года назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview Ideal. Thanks very much and great video.

@momma2a 3 года назад

The audio in your videos are amazingly clear. I never knew it was possible. I am using a condenser mic with the zoom h6, but I can hear so much static in the background in my videos. I recently switched out cables. I was using the Amazon basic at the moment but switched out to the mogami gold. The mogmami sounded clearer but then it was picking up radio stations. I am not a pro by any means and I am trying to learn as I go. Do you think its a cable issue for the background noise?

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

Hi there a good cable does certainly go a long way to getting the best out of your equipment. However unless you have a poor quality or faulty cable it should not really be causing a high amount of static or noise in itself. There are a couple of other things to consider. The Zoom H6 has incredibly low noise pre-amps. So it won't be the zoom unit itself. Most likely the noise would be coming from the Microphone itself. So that could be the issue. The Microphone I use is the Rode NT1 which is also known for very low signal to noise ratio. Before assuming that it is your Microphone you can try checking the following 1) Make sure that the gain on the input is set up to 5-6 an no higher Anything over 6 will start to introduce a lot of line noise no matter how good the cable and microphone might be. 2) Try using the zoom with the battery power(not plugged into mains) I have had situations where noise was introduced via poor electricity supply. 3) Turn off any devices that might be causing interference nearby or try relocating where you are recording. If you have tried all this and there is still a lot of noise. I would guess it is the microphone itself.

@momma2a 3 года назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview Thank you so much for responding, it was most helpful. I am using the Audio Technica condenser mic. I do keep the gain on 5 for my recordings. I just switched over to battery power and it seems to lessen a bit, I think. Unfortunately I can't move locations but thinking about installing a curtain to section off the room. I will try a few more things and helpfully it works out. Thanks again!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

@@momma2a No problem. The AT microphones should have low noise. I wander if it requires phantom power and if you turned that on. Be mindful of my notes about not plugging in and out when phantom is turned on too as that can damage the microphone. So if the noise persists it could point to a damaged microphone. It happened to me once. There was a random wind like static noise that would build over time. So without hearing it it is hard to say what the noise is but really the AT and Zoom combo should be super quiet.

@momma2a 3 года назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview it will be a process of elimination. I really hope its not the microphone. I do power off before unplugging anything. It does sound like static in the background. As I turn up the volume during editing it's even more apparent. Thanks again!

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

@@momma2a No problem, best wishes...

@NegritaBrujita Месяц назад

I have duo Lavalier clip on mics. If I use them, will the mics get overloaded/damaged?

@tcfreporting 4 месяца назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 4 месяца назад

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.

@tcfreporting 4 месяца назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview thank you so much for the prompt reply and suggestion!

@hollywoodloft6768 3 года назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview 3 года назад

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.

@sophiestanza 10 месяцев назад

@@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 ?

@Itsthegrim 8 месяцев назад

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 ?

@jackspring7709 Год назад

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.

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

Yeah it has been great. Highly recommended!

@jenniferwilliams9352 Год назад

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

@Touchtechnologyreview Год назад

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.

@lisamaefilms2774 2 года назад

Great video, thank you! I am using my Rode VideoMic NTG with it, and plugging the 3.5 into the capsule. Which volume dial should I proritize? The volume dial on the mic or the volume dial on the capsule? Right now I have the Rode mic dial set to 8 and the capsule dial set to 6, but wondering if there should be priority? Thanks

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

That sounds about right as far as the zoom goes i find 6 to be the sweet spot for me with minimal line noise. Anything above that I can hear it. As for the VideoMic 8 not sure how high you can go before you get line noise but 8 might be a touch high. You'll know if it is as you can hear the hissing go up and down as you adjust the level or the rode.

@lisamaefilms2774 2 года назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview Thanks so much. I have another question, because as I was testing out the Zoom H6 today I noticed that recording by just using the XY on the capsule is very low. I had to turn the dial all the way to 9 or 10 to even hit the -12 mark (recording me talking in a room, and then recording the sound of a nearby stream). Do you know why the XY is recording at such a low volume? Thanks for any input.

@lisamaefilms2774 2 года назад

Limiter is not on. And I haven't set the Backup Rec option to on.

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

@@lisamaefilms2774 Not really sure why that would be. For me I can set it to around 8 on the dial and record up to 1 meter away and get a good level. If I go over 8 its too noisy. Not aware of any settings that you can adjust in the menu to change the XY level.

@lisamaefilms2774 2 года назад

@@Touchtechnologyreview By good level, do you mean it can hit -12DB? Ok, thanks will maybe return this in case I got a dud.

@LooseJointhiphopdance 2 года назад

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 RU-vid 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?

@Touchtechnologyreview 2 года назад

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.

@notoyriousvisuals Год назад

How did you control those points in logic ?

@spartianknight. 9 месяцев назад

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?