Table Of Contents; Contents - Zoom H6 Handy Recorder Operation Manual

Contents

Usage and safety precautions ............................... 02
Introduction ............................................................ 03
Contents .................................................................. 04
Included items ........................................................ 05
Names of parts ...................................................... 06
Mic overview ......................................................... 08
XY mic .................................................................. 08
MS mic ................................................................. 08
Connecting and disconnecting mics .................... 09
Mic connection .................................................. 09
Mic disconnection ............................................. 09
Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1-4 ...... 10
Connecting mics .................................................. 10
Connecting instruments/other devices .............. 10
Stereo inputs ....................................................... 10
Connection examples ......................................... 11
Optional accessories ............................................. 12
Display overview .................................................... 14
Home/Recording Screen .................................... 14
Playback Screen .................................................. 15
Preparations
Supplying power ................................................... 16
Using batteries .................................................... 16
Using an AC adapter (sold separately) ............. 17
Loading an SD card ................................................ 18
Turning the power on and off ................................ 19
Turning the power on .......................................... 19
Turning the power off ......................................... 19
Using the hold function ......................................... 20
Activating the hold function ............................... 20
Deactivating the hold function ........................... 20
Setting the language .............................................. 21
Setting the date and time ...................................... 22
Setting the type of battery used ............................ 23
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Recording
Recording process .................................................. 24
Folder and file structure ......................................... 25
Basic recording ....................................................... 26
Selecting the folder where projects are saved .... 28
Recording automatically ........................................ 29
Pre-recording .......................................................... 31
Counting in before recording ................................ 32
Adjusting the side mic level .................................. 33
Backup recording ................................................... 34
Overdubbing ........................................................... 35
Playback
Basic playback ........................................................ 38
Select the playback project from the list .............. 40
Changing the playback speed ............................... 41
Repeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat) ...... 42
Changing the playback mode ................................ 44
Changing the playback pitch (key) ........................ 45
Mixing ..................................................................... 46
Checking/editing projects/files
Checking project information ................................ 48
Checking track marks ............................................. 49
Changing project names ........................................ 50
Mixing down a project ........................................... 52
Normalizing tracks ................................................. 54
Dividing projects .................................................... 56
Trimming project beginnings and ends ............... 58
Deleting one project ............................................... 60
Deleting all projects in a folder ............................. 61
Rebuilding a project ............................................... 62
Recording a project voice memo .......................... 63
Playing backup files ............................................... 64
USB functions
Data exchange with computers (card reader) ...... 66
Using as an audio interface ................................... 68
Audio interface settings ......................................... 70
Making direct monitoring settings ..................... 70
Using Loop Back (in stereo mix mode) ............. 71
Mixing the inputs ................................................ 72
Tools
Using the tuner ....................................................... 74
Using the metronome ............................................ 76
Other settings
Reducing noise (low cut filter) .............................. 78
Using the input compressor/limiter ...................... 79
Adjusting the input signal monitoring mix .......... 80
Monitoring MS-RAW signals ................................. 82
Setting the recording format ................................. 83
Changing automatic recording settings ............... 84
Enabling automatic stopping ............................ 85
Setting how projects are named ........................... 86
Changing the phantom power setting .................. 87
Using plug-in power .............................................. 88
Using VU meters to check input levels ................. 89
Setting the display to save power ........................ 90
Adjusting the display brightness .......................... 91
Checking the firmware versions............................ 92
Restoring the default settings ............................... 93
Other functions
Checking SD card open space ............................... 94
Formatting SD cards .............................................. 95
Testing SD card performance ................................ 96
Updating the firmware ........................................... 98
Using SD cards from older H series recorders .... 99
Using a remote control (sold separately) ........... 100
Troubleshooting ................................................... 101
Specifications ....................................................... 102