ZOOM H6 - The Ultimate Sound Recorder For Video Shooters?

The new ZOOM H6 advanced sound recorder is finally reaching the market in the U.S. and the official video above shows some of the highlight of what could be the next recorder of choice for many HDSLR photographers.

Here are some of the main highlights of the new unity:

Modular Mic and Input System.
Includes XY Microphone Module.
Includes Mid-Side Microphone Module.
Four XLR/TRS Inputs (2 more can be added externally).
Record up to 6 Simultaneous Channels.
Record up to 24-bit/96kHz Audio.
Doubles as USB Audio Interface.
Uses SDXC Memory Cards.
Optional Shotgun Mic and XLR/TRS Inputs.
Optional Hot Shoe Mount.

The ZOOM H6 is currently sold for around $400 on B&H.

Iddo Genuth

Iddo Genuth is the founder and chief editor of LensVid.com. He has been a technology reporter working for international publications since the late 1990's and covering photography since 2009. Iddo is also a co-founder of a production company specializing in commercial food and product visual content.