Zoom has announced the H6studio, a follow-up to its H5studio portable recorder. With upgraded preamps, six input channels, and 32-bit float recording, the new model aims to serve videographers, musicians, and field recordists who need a compact but flexible solution. The H6studio builds on Zoom’s long line of handheld recorders by offering more inputs and studio-grade audio features in a familiar portable form factor. Retailing at $399.99, it is now available for preorder through B&H. More inputs and expanded flexibility Unlike the H5studio, which supported four inputs, the H6studio provides four XLR/TRS combo jacks plus an additional two inputs via its interchangeable capsule system. Out of the box, this allows recording of six discrete sources plus a stereo mix simultaneously. B&H’s demo highlighted setups ranging from cooking-show style productions with lavaliers and a boom mic, to live outdoor music sessions combining drum overheads, bass, and saxophone. This added flexibility makes it easier to integrate multiple microphones, wireless systems, or direct feeds from mixing consoles into a single portable device. Zoom H6studio in use. Image credit: Zoom 32-bit float recording with dual converters A key feature carried over from the H5studio is 32-bit float recording. Paired with Zoom’s dual A/D converters, this format offers a wide dynamic range and helps prevent clipping, even when recording unpredictable sources. The physical gain knobs now control post-conversion digital gain, meaning adjustments can be made without damaging the original signal. The recorder supports sampling rates from 44.1 up to 192 kHz, with full track counts...
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