Zoom H6 tutorial for podcasting
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What is a Zoom H6 exactly?
A recorder like the Zoom H6 essentially replaces your computer and allows you to record your audio files directly onto an SD card that can easily be popped out to upload the content. It also works with external components like microphone and headphones, so you aren’t sacrificing quality for simplicity. Using a recorder usually eliminates the need for computers, interfaces or DAWs. Because we get a lot of questions from podcasters about how to use it and the best ways to optimize it for podcast recording, we’re making this tutorial available to you.
Getting to know your Zoom H6
On each side of the recorder you’ll see you have 2 inputs. Inputs 1 and 2 on the left, inputs 3 and 4 on the right. These inputs are combo inputs that work with either XLR or TRS connections. On the left side you also can see the SD card slot where you put your SD card in, an ⅛” headphone jack, the volume control as well as the power switch.
On the opposite side you have a 5v USB power port where you can transfer files to the computer, or use an external power supply (not included with the recorder), the Menu button and scroll wheel (for navigating the menu) as well as inputs 3 and 4 for your external microphones.
On the front of the Zoom H6, each channel has a gain knob and a pad feature (to control input levels), as well as target buttons for targeting the left and right to record with one of the external microphones that attach on top. You will also see you have indicators for channels 1, 2, 3 and 4 for the coordinating microphone inputs on the recorder. Make sure that when you are recording, the channels selected and the inputs being used are coordinating! You also have basic Play, Stop, Pause, Record, Fast Forward and Rewind features.
Setting up your Zoom H6
Basic setup: Before you can begin recording, make sure you have fresh batteries in your Zoom H6. We recommend using lithium batteries as they’ll last longer. With regular alkaline batteries, you can get up to 3 hours of recording. When you turn on the recorder, you’ll need to set the language, date and time. Once you’ve done that, just hit Record and it’s going to take you to the main screen for formatting.
Formatting your SD card: After the initial setup the first thing you want to do is you want to reformat your SD card. To do that select Menu (on the right side), scroll down to SD Card, then select Format. Confirm by choosing Yes. Now you’re ready to record!
Setting your recording format: Next, you’ll need to choose the recording format. If you go down to Record and then select Record Format, make sure that you have the 44.1 kilohertz, 24 bit WAV file option selected as this will be best for podcasting purposes.
Settings: Under the INPUT & OUTPUT section, you have multiple options like Lo Cut, Compressor/Limiter, etc.. We recommend leaving these as-is and letting your post production team handle all the processing. But if you are using a condenser microphone, you’re are going to need to select 48 volt Phantom Power.
Setting your levels
Once your initial set up is complete it’s time to plug in the microphone(s). Once you plug in your microphone(s), you’re going to select the corresponding channel that you’re recording on. Once you choose the channel, the red light on the coordinating channel flashes. If you bring up your gain while you’re talking into the microphone (we recommend you bring it up about halfway), you should be able to see that you’re getting signal. On the meter you want to be hitting around -12db. We recommend you test the input gain to have it average as close to -12db as possible. If you are too loud it will distort and the clip indicator light will blink.
Recording your content
Once the levels are set you’re ready to record! When you hit the Record button, you’ll see that the track timer turns red and you start seeing the numbers change. Whenever you’re done recording you can hit Stop. If you need to record an additional take, you simply hit Record again and then Stop when completed. When you record multiple takes you’ll see the recorder automatically names the consecutive takes (ie: Zoom0001, Zoom0002, Zoom0003) because you’re recording an additional file(s).
📝 Key takeaways
0:00 Introduction
00:28 Unboxing
01:14 Inputs and outputs
02:58 Turning on the Recorder, Setup
04:45 Set Up Your Microphone
05:44 Start Recording
06:20 Transferring Files to Your Computer
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“My post production team” = me.
@Taywi
4 жыл бұрын
Same bro same
@monete3
4 жыл бұрын
Factss. 🤣
@stratusleadershipdevelopme637
3 жыл бұрын
What do you like about the Zoom?
@Samlol23_drrich
3 жыл бұрын
@@stratusleadershipdevelopme637 the ability to record from 4 xlrs, and combine the tracks or keep them separate, the fact that it doubles as an audio interface, sound quality is great, battery life great. Im an amateur, so dont go by what I have to say. Most often I'm doing amateur stuff like running a line in from my sennheiser wireless, the transmitter and shotgun mic of which is in the front of a room (lets say a kids band concert), the in post i combine video from my seat with zoom audio from up front.
Thanks so much for this overview. Very helpful. Keep them coming!
I just want to say that this was simple and to the point and I really appreciate your video!
Your audio sounds AMAZING. Hands down!
Thank you! So helpful & simple! Love it!
This has been the most helpful KZread on how to use my ZoomH6 and Condenser mic. Thank you!
Great! Straight with no chaser. Thank you!
After viewing this video I purchased my H6! Now I need more videos on how to record with it! I am so excited. Thanks for the great video and recommendation.
@ResonateRecordings
5 жыл бұрын
Elle, that is great to hear! Glad you enjoyed the video and got the H6. Feel free to reach out to us at hello@resonaterecordings.com if you need some additional training on using the H6.
Tank you so much for this most helping Tutorial!
Thank you! Super simple rundown but more helpful than some 30 minute tutorials
Excellent overview! I also checked out your site, and it sounds like you do some great work.
Brilliant tutorial thank you
Amazing! Thank you sir so much, you just got me through what seemed like hours of reading through the Manuel in a few minutes. Salute
@ResonateRecordings
3 жыл бұрын
Glad it helped!
This was perfect. Thank uuuu
Wonderful video! Thanks :)
Good job! Thanks a lot!
Great job. Loved the video. Thank you.
@ResonateRecordings
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching!
works great perfect !
Nice video!!
how can i get my audio to sound like yours??? sounds awesome!!!!!!!!!!!!
Muy bueno el video.
use it and love it
Thank you for this awesome video! I'm hoping you might be able to help me out. What is a -20 db PAD switch and under what conditions/situations would one use it?
@ResonateRecordings
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for reaching out! Great question. A -20db PAD switch changes the input signal of your input (microphone, instrument, etc). The main purpose is to dramatically boost a quiet signal or dramatically reduce a loud signal.
this is great, thanks! how do you make sure all channels record as just 1 track? mine are doing multiple tracks for each channel
@ResonateRecordings
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sam! You will have to change the record format from WAV to mp3 if you want all tracks to record as 1 stereo track. If you are doing any post production or editing it will be easier to have multiple tracks for each channel.
How would the pre-amps in the H6 likely to compare to the newly Zoom Podcaster P4?
sir can we connect our 3.5 mm aux speaker to it so that we can hear our recording from speaker ?? and where to connect it?
Is it possible to playback channel 1 and record to channel 2? For example you have the instrumental on ch1 and you want to sing over the vocals on ch 2
Great video! Any tips for preventing or decreasing mic hiss? I'm recording with the Zoom H6 and the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone and got very loud hiss.
@Godssupersoldier777
3 жыл бұрын
Not sure if anyone answered your question already I just came across this video now. But if you get a cloudlifter it can help give you a lot more gain thus not having to crank the volume up so much on the zoom h6 and helping eliminate that hiss. Hope that helps if you havent already gotten your answer.
Hello! I have a Zoom H6 and an SD to FireWire. I’d like to be able to edit on my iPad but I’m having trouble finding the files once everything is plugged in. Any pointers?
Which microphone is he using in the video?
I just used my h6 for first time. Two person podcast in person. I set it to two separate tracks and I got bad bleed through thus echo. I’m guessing we were just to close together, or I should have recorded with the stereo setting combining mics 1 and 2? Any ideas would be appreciated!
Is it possible to live stream from the H6?
Why would you not use rechargeable batteries?
Is it something you can plug in to charge in any USB, Laptop, or one that you would get at a gas station, or plug in a cigarette lighter in the car?
will the Zoom H6 Record multitracks or is it only stero? Thank you!
@lucyl4603
5 жыл бұрын
it will
@fortuneswake
5 жыл бұрын
It does record in multitrack, it can record up to 6 tracks in multitrack mode.
Is there anyway to have the zoom H6 plugged in to the computer or outlet so that it’s not using the batteries for power? In other words, can it use another power source?
@ResonateRecordings
3 жыл бұрын
Yes. The Zoom H6 comes with an external power supply you can plug directly into the wall while you are recording.
Can you hook up multiple headphones to it? I only see one jack.
@aaronbarber6238
4 жыл бұрын
You probably already figured this out, but they make splitters that allows you to plug up to 3 different sets of headphones into one port, you can find them at Best Buy. 👍👍👍
I think this would be a great tool for when I am recording interviews on the red carpet. BUT if I wanted to travel and record a regular interview for my podcast, how many headphones and microphones can I have at once, total? Is it two and two? I wasn't sure during that demonstration. Thanks!
@ResonateRecordings
5 жыл бұрын
You can have up to 4 external microphones plugged into the H6 at one time. It only comes with one headphone 1/8 output, but you can purchase a headphone splitter cable like this one: www.amazon.com/Headphone-Splitter-Syncwire-Nylon-Braided-Smartphones/dp/B07431YDWM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1536156704&sr=8-1&keywords=headphone+splitter+cable or you can get an external headphone amp to have up to 4 headphones to have more headphone outputs. For the amp you would need this: www.amazon.com/Behringer-HA400-BEHRINGER-MICROAMP/dp/B000KIPT30/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1536156772&sr=8-3&keywords=headphone+amp and this cable: www.amazon.com/UGREEN-Housing-Theater-Devices-Amplifiers/dp/B00Y2LANPU/ref=sr_1_4?s=musical-instruments&ie=UTF8&qid=1536156810&sr=1-4&keywords=1%2F4+inch+to+1%2F8+inch+trs+cable Hope this helps! Also you can email us at hello@resonaterecordings.com if you have more questions or set up a call with us here: calendly.com/resonaterecordings
@fortuneswake
5 жыл бұрын
@@ResonateRecordings It is also worth noting that there is a module you can buy to get another two tracks. So it can do a total of 6 not 4.
How can I change multitrack mode to a "normal" mode? Thank you
@ResonateRecordings
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Oscar, if I understand your question correctly, you just have to enable the individual channels you want to record by clicking the channel numbers (L, R, 1, 2, 3, 4) above the Stop, Play, and Record buttons. Does that answer your question?
@oscarugalde1
3 жыл бұрын
@@ResonateRecordings Thank you very much for your help. Cheers.
Wow, it seems though the H6 comes with it's own stereo microphones, 2 to be exact every video recommends getting a separate microphone and most don't explain why..
@ResonateRecordings
3 жыл бұрын
We recommend using external microphones with the Zoom H6 so that you capture a clearer and higher quality recording of your voice(s). The stereo microphone will capture much more room noise and will not sound as clear as a simple dynamic mic like the Samson Q2U when it is closer to your mouth. I hope this helps!
@virtual_self
4 ай бұрын
@@ResonateRecordingswhat's the mic you were using here? Sounds amazing 👏