Rent the Zoom H6studio in Canada — a professional six-track portable recorder with 32-bit float capture, ideal for film and video sound, music, interviews and podcasts. It’s the go-to field recorder when you need clean, worry-free audio to pair with your camera. Key points:
- 32-bit float recording — effectively no clipping and no need to set levels perfectly on set
- Records up to 8 tracks at once: 6 inputs plus a stereo mix, at sample rates up to 192 kHz
- Four locking XLR/TRS combo inputs with +48V phantom power and clean F-Series preamps
- Interchangeable capsule system (Capsule System 3.0) and a large-diaphragm XY mic, with real-time waveform and peak displays
Our thoughts
The H6studio is the recorder I’d hand anyone shooting serious sound in the field. The 32-bit float capture is the big deal — it records such a wide dynamic range that you basically can’t clip a loud moment or lose a quiet one, so you spend less time riding gain and more time shooting. Four XLR inputs with quality preamps cover most interview and doc setups, and the swappable capsules mean you can adapt it to the job. A dependable companion to any camera whose built-in audio isn’t up to it.
— Will, Founder
Key specifications
| Type |
Portable multitrack field recorder |
| Tracks |
Up to 8 simultaneous (6 inputs + stereo mix) |
| Recording |
32-bit float; dual A/D converters; up to 132 dB dynamic range |
| Sample rates |
44.1–192 kHz (8 tracks at 96 kHz, 6 tracks at 192 kHz) |
| Inputs |
4 locking XLR/TRS combo (+48V phantom, +4 dBu line); stereo mini jack (plug-in power) |
| Preamps |
Four F-Series preamps, with dedicated gain knobs |
| Capsule |
Large-diaphragm XY mic; Capsule System 3.0 (interchangeable modules) |
| Display |
Colour display with real-time waveform and peak metering |
| Expansion |
Optional modules, including the WLM-1 dual-channel wireless system |
Compatibility & what you might add
- Feed it from professional shotgun mics and lapel mics via its XLR/TRS inputs — ideal for interviews and documentary.
- Use it alongside any camera whose built-in audio you’d rather not rely on — record clean sound separately, then sync in post.
- Add a fast SD card and spare batteries — ask and we’ll include what you need with your rental.
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Q&A
What does 32-bit float actually do for me?
It captures such a wide dynamic range that you no longer have to nail your input levels on set. A sudden loud noise won’t clip and distort, and a quiet passage can be brought up cleanly in post — you simply adjust the level afterward. For run-and-gun, interviews and unpredictable live sound, it removes a major source of ruined takes.
How many microphones can I connect?
It has four locking XLR/TRS combo inputs with +48V phantom power, so you can run up to four professional mics (shotguns, lavaliers, or dynamic/condenser mics) at once, plus the onboard XY capsule — recording each as its own track. That’s enough for multi-person interviews and small productions. We can supply the mics too.
Can I use it with my camera?
Yes — it’s a perfect companion to cameras with limited audio. You record clean, multitrack sound on the H6studio and sync it to your footage in post, or feed a reference signal to the camera. On-camera and wireless kit options make it easy to integrate into a video rig; just ask.
What are the interchangeable capsules for?
The Capsule System 3.0 lets you swap the top mic module to suit the job — different mic patterns, extra inputs, or the WLM-1 dual-channel wireless system. That flexibility means one recorder adapts to interviews, music, ambient recording and more. Let us know your shoot and we’ll advise on the right setup.
Who is it best for?
Filmmakers, documentary and event shooters, musicians and podcasters — anyone who needs reliable, high-quality multitrack audio away from a studio. The combination of 32-bit float, four quality preamps and portability makes it a dependable field recorder for both dialogue and music.
