ZOOM XYH-6

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In the box

• XYH-6 X/Y mic capsule

The Zoom XYH-6 Large Diaphragm X/Y mic capsule

Capture It All

The XYH-6 allows you to do stereo X/Y recording with your Zoom H5, H6, or Q8 Handy Recorder. It provides dual large diaphragm mic elements with adjustable width?choose 90 degrees for a more focused sound or 120 degrees for a wider stereo image?perfect for all types of live recording and for capturing sound effects in the field.

• Stereo X/Y mic capsule for the Zoom H5 and H6 Handy Recorders as well as the Q8 Handy Video Recorder
• Large diaphragm mic elements for extended frequency response
• Adjustable between 90? and 120?
• Ideal for live concerts, music rehearsals, and field recording
• Analog-style gain control for fast setting of input level
• 5-volt preamp minimizes distortion even at high volumes

X/Y Recording Made Simple

X/Y recording allows you to cover a wide area yet still capture a strong center signal. The XYH-6 provides two matched large diaphragm condenser microphone elements which yield a crisp, detailed stereo image.

Other Zoom Input Capsules

XYH-5 Shockmounted X/Y mic capsule

The XYH-5 provides a pair of shockmounted stereo X/Y microphones that are designed to handle extremely loud sounds, making it the perfect choice for capturing the sound of live rock concerts and for electronic newsgathering (ENG) applications.

MSH-6 MS (Mid-Side) mic capsule

Step up to a whole new level of precision sound-shaping with the MSH-6, which contains a forward-facing, unidirectional mic (the ?Mid?) and a side-facing, bi-directional mic (the ?Side?). It allows you to capture a fully mono-compatible stereo image that can be adjusted during recording or in postproduction, making it ideal for film, video, and television projects.

SGH-6 Shotgun mic capsule

The monophonic SGH-6 Shotgun mic capsule allows dialogue and narration to be recorded at a distance, without an obtrusive mic in the scene, making it perfect for film and video shoots, live theater, and ENG (electronic newsgathering) applications.

SSH-6 Mid-Side Shotgun mic capsule

The SSH-6 stereo mid-side shotgun capsule allows you to capture dialogue with the mid (center) mic, and then blend in the desired amount of environmental sound captured by the side mic in postproduction.

XYH-6 XYH-5 MSH-6 SGH-6 SSH-6 EXH-6 Compatibility H5, H6, Q8 H5, H6, Q8 H5, H6, Q8 H5, H6, Q8 H5, H6, Q8 H5, H6 Microphone type X/Y stereo X/Y stereo Mid-Side Hyperdirectional Mid-Side (Hyperdirectional M + bi-directional S) ? Microphone polar pattern Cardioid (90? – 120? adjustable) Cardioid (90? fixed) Cardioid (M) + Figure-of-8 (S) Supercardioid Supercardioid (M) + Figure-of-8 (S) ? Input connectors ?” TRS, Mic/Line w/2.5V Plug-In power ? ? ? ? 2 x XLR/TRS combo (mic/line level) Analog-style gain control Y Y Y Y Y Y Maximum SPL (Sound Pressure Level) 136 dB 140 dB 120 dB (M), 122 dB (S) 122 dB 122 dB ? Maximum input gain 46.5 dB 55 dB 42.5 dB 50 dB 52.3 dB (M), 49.3 dB (S) 55 dB -20dB pad ? ? ? ? ? Y Shockmounted N Y N N N ?