Zoom H6: The Best Digital Recorder For Recording Podcasts

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This week I’m recording using the Zoom H6 so you can get a feel for what it sounds like when paired with a dynamic microphone. The Zoom H6 is the quintessential podcast recorder and is used by top podcasters everywhere.

In this episode, I explore its features and break down why it’s such a great choice for podcasters who like to record via hardware, or with hands-on equipment, rather than recording digitally. I record both ways, BUT, pushing buttons and physically changing settings on a recorder makes me feel more connected to the recording process. Do you feel this way?

“The reason why you might want to use the Zoom H6 is if you're a podcaster that's intimidated by recording via the computer, and you'd like to be more hands-on.” - Eric Montgomery

“You can toss this thing in a backpack with your microphones and cables, and you've got access to a fully-functional podcast studio.” - Eric Montgomery

“There really is something about manually pushing the buttons and being able to dial in your settings with your hands.” - Eric Montgomery

Episode Highlights:

• Why you might prefer a digital recorder over recording with a computer
• Why working with your hands makes you feel more connected to the recording process
• Recording situations that the Zoom H6 is perfect for
• Why recording high fidelity audio is critical and how the Zoom H6 achieves great audio
• Why it's good to buy a device that has more inputs than you think you'll need
• When the Zoom H6 isn’t the right choice
• When to scale up to a larger SD card
• The importance of an external hard drive and why you always need to backup your recordings

Products Mentioned In this Episode:

• Zoom H6 - https://amzn.to/3QcZ2xV
• SanDisk SD Cards - https://amzn.to/3bmuStr
• Lacie Harddrive - https://amzn.to/3PU586I

Microphones That Pair Well With The Zoom H6

• Audio-Technica ATR2100x USB - https://amzn.to/3Qk5bIN
• Shure SM58 - https://amzn.to/3JFzurn
• Rode PodMic - https://amzn.to/3vzSNwf

Podcast Accessories I Love and Use:

• Rode PSA1 Boom Arm - https://amzn.to/3Qgcotf
• Sabrent USB 4 Port Hub - https://amzn.to/3BBMI6h
• Manfrotto Pixi Mini Tripod - https://amzn.to/3QbqjkV
• Monster Prolink XLR Cables - https://amzn.to/3By1mvn

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