Comments on: Zoom H5 Vs Zoom H6 as a Digital Recorder: Which to Choose?

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Tue, 11 Oct 2016 11:10:00 +0000

Hi Tony, you can use the ‘Line Out’ port on the H5 as a headphone port too, so you can connect 2 pairs of headphones, or – as you say – use a splitter. Either will work fine.

You’re right about the individual volume control though. You can get a little headphone amp like this one https://www.amazon.co.uk/Behringer-HA400-Microamp-Headphone-Amplifier/dp/B000KIPT30/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1476183900&sr=8-3&keywords=headphone+amplifier which will give you 4 headphone ports with individual volume control, if that’s what you’d prefer.

By: Tony Hicks

Tony Hicks — Mon, 10 Oct 2016 13:49:00 +0000

Hi Colin, I’ve been reading your tips here and listening to your podcast — both really helpful, thank you! In one of your podcasts you strongly recommend using studio monitor headphones and I’m totally onboard. I’m also sold on the idea of a Zoom H5 for podcasting, in part because I can also use it for location interviews for a documentary I’m planning. But in the studio, if you’re using an H5 to record a podcast with two people, can you simply attach a headphone jack splitter so that both participants can wear headphones? Are there any downsides to this approach (e.g. the lack of individual volume control). What if you add a third person with a third mic and set of headphones? I guess I’m trying to avoid getting a mixer as well, but hope I won’t run into a problem there.

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Wed, 11 May 2016 10:44:00 +0000

In reply to shankar. I'd say it *should* Shankar, I've not used Pro Tools for a couple of years though and I know it can be problematic getting it to recognise non-Avid devices.

By: shankar

shankar — Mon, 09 May 2016 19:56:00 +0000

hi,
i am planning to purchase zoom H6, i also work in studios, Does it work with Nuendo ar Protools as an audio interface.i have two mics SM58 and AKG414 condenser mics.

By: Matthew McLean

Matthew McLean — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 09:58:00 +0000

In reply to Brian. Hi Brian, you don't need a mixer no, you'll be totally fine with an H5 or H6. A mixer is just handy for greater control over individual channels when recording (doing fade ins, fade outs, adjusting EQ, compression etc).

By: Brian

Brian — Fri, 05 Feb 2016 21:16:00 +0000

I’ve been reading your articles on gear for the past few days. All great info and I really appreciate learning about the gear differences and features. I am struggling to understand why I need a mixer if I have a H5 or H6 and do not need more inputs. It seems most of the reasons why to get a mixer are offered through one of the recorders. I understand the aux send function is not available with a recorder, but is there any other reason why I would want to add a mixer with a h5 or h6? Thanks!