Zoom Model 26 Specifications Page 1

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Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–410Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4Connecting micsConnect dynamic mics and condenser mics to the

Other functionsUsing a remote control (sold separately)100Using a remote control (sold separately)By using a remote control (sold separately), you can

Other functionsTroubleshooting101H6 Handy RecorderTroubleshootingRecording/playback trouble There is no sound or output is very quiet• Check the co

Other functionsSpecifications102SpecificationsRecording media 16MB–2GB SD cards, 4GB–32GB SDHC cards, 64GB–128GB SDXC cardsInputs L/R inputs XY mic (XYH

Other functionsSpecifications103H6 Handy RecorderSpecificationsUSBMass storage class operationClass: USB 2.0 High SpeedAudio interface operation: multi

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Connecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–411H6 Handy RecorderConnecting mics/other devices to Inputs 1–4Connection examplesThe allows you to recor

Optional accessories 12Optional accessories The following optional accessories are available for use with the . Shotgun mic attachment (SGH-6) This

Optional accessories 13H6 Handy RecorderAccessory pack (APH-6) This accessory pack includes the following 3 items: a remote control, a hairy windscre

Display overview14Display overviewSD card icon and remaining recording timePhantom power voltage (P.87) L/R track(Name of connected mic unit shown)

Display overview15H6 Handy RecorderPlaying backPlayback timeName of project playing backLevel meter (playback level) Tracks 1–4Playback speed ( P.41

PreparationsSupplying power 16Supplying power Using batteries1. Turn the power off and then remove the battery cover.2. Install the batteries.3. Re

PreparationsSupplying power 17H6 Handy RecorderUsing an AC adapter (sold separately) 1. Connect a USB cable to the USB jack.2. Plug the adapter into

PreparationsLoading an SD card181. Turn the power off and then open the SD card slot cover.2. Insert the card in the slot.To eject an SD card: Pus

PreparationsTurning the power on and off19H6 Handy RecorderTurning the power on and offTurning the power on Slide to the right.NOTE• The first time

Usage and safety precautions02Usage and safety precautionsSAFETY PRECAUTIONSIn this operation manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and caut

PreparationsUsing the hold function20Activating the hold function Slide to the left.NOTEThe hold function does not affect the remote control (sold

PreparationsSetting the language21H6 Handy RecorderSetting the language1. Press .2. Use to select “LANGUAGE”, and press .3. Use to select t

PreparationsSetting the date and time221. Press .2. Use to select “SYSTEM”, and press . 3. Use to select “Date/Time”, and press .Setting

PreparationsSetting the type of battery used23H6 Handy Recorder3. Use to select “Battery”, and press .4. Use to select the type, and press .

RecordingRecording process24Recording processConnect Turn power on (P.19) Prepare to recordRecord( P.24) Playback and check (P.38) Overdub and ed

RecordingFolder and file structure25H6 Handy RecorderZOOM0005.MP3ZOOM0005ZOOM0005.hprjA folder named ZOOM0001 – ZOOM9999 is created for each project.ZO

RecordingBasic recording261. Press the button of the track that you want to record.HINT• The indicator of the selected track button lights red. • If

RecordingBasic recording27H6 Handy Recorder2. Turn for the selected input to adjust the input level.HINT• Adjust so that the peak level stays aroun

RecordingSelecting the folder where projects are saved281. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT LIST”, and press .3. Use to select the folder w

RecordingRecording automatically29H6 Handy RecorderRecording automatically1. Press .2. Use to select “REC”, and press .3. Use to select “Auto

Introduction03H6 Handy RecorderIntroductionThank you very much for purchasing a ZOOM Handy Recorder. The has the following features. Stereo mics

RecordingRecording automatically305. Use to select “On”, and press .NOTEFor details, see “Changing automatic recording function settings”. (P.8

RecordingPre-recording31H6 Handy Recorder4. Use to select “On”, and press .NOTEThe Auto Rec and Pre Count functions cannot be used at the same time

RecordingCounting in before recording324. Use to select “Pre Count”, and press .5. Use to select the count number, and press .NOTEThe Auto

RecordingAdjusting the side mic level33H6 Handy Recorder Move up and down to adjust.Adjusting the side mic levelWideRAW modeIcon changes with the

RecordingBackup recording344. Use to select “On”, and press .HINT• If the name of the original file is, for example, “ZOOM0001_LR.wav”, the name of

RecordingOverdubbing35H6 Handy RecorderOverdubbing1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use to select “Overdub”, and pr

RecordingOverdubbing367. Press to start recording.8. Press to stop recording.HINT• You can change the stereo link setting even during overdubbin

RecordingOverdubbing37H6 Handy Recorder

PlaybackBasic playback38Basic playback1211. Press to start playback. Controls during playbackSelect project/move to mark: Use and Search forwar

PlaybackBasic playback39H6 Handy Recorder2. Press or to return to the Home Screen.

Contents04ContentsUsage and safety precautions ...02Introduction ...

PlaybackSelect the playback project from the list40Select the playback project from the list1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT LIST”, and press

PlaybackChanging the playback speed41H6 Handy RecorderChanging the playback speed1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use

PlaybackRepeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat)425. Use and to find the starting point for repeat playback. You can also press to search

PlaybackRepeat playback of a set interval (AB repeat)43H6 Handy Recorder7. Press to open the playback screen.Repeat playback will start between the

PlaybackChanging the playback mode44Changing the playback mode1. Press .2. Use to select “PLAY”, and press .3. Use to select “Play mode”, and

PlaybackChanging the playback pitch (key)45H6 Handy RecorderChanging the playback pitch (key)1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and pre

PlaybackMixing461. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use to select “Project Mixer”, and press .4. Change parameters a

PlaybackMixing47H6 Handy Recorder5. Press to listen to the project without mixer adjustments. Pressing this button turns the mixer settings on and

Checking/editing projects/filesChecking project information48Checking project information1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3

Checking/editing projects/filesChecking track marks49H6 Handy Recorder1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use to select

Included items05H6 Handy RecorderIncluded itemsThe package should contain the following items. Please confirm that they have all been included.4 AA ba

Checking/editing projects/filesChanging project names50Changing project names1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use to

Checking/editing projects/filesChanging project names51H6 Handy Recorder

Checking/editing projects/filesMixing down a project524. When mixing down a project you can change the formats by using to select“Select Format”, an

Checking/editing projects/filesMixing down a project53H6 Handy Recorder6. Use to select “Execute”, and press to start the mixdown.NOTE• The mixdown

Checking/editing projects/filesNormalizing tracks54Normalizing tracks1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use to select “

Checking/editing projects/filesNormalizing tracks55H6 Handy Recorder6. Use to select “Yes”, and press to start normalization.NOTEWhen normalized,

Checking/editing projects/filesDividing projects564. Use to select “Divide”, and press .5. Set the division point. Controls when dividingMove poi

Checking/editing projects/filesDividing projects57H6 Handy Recorder6. Use to select “Yes”, and press .NOTE• After dividing a project, the part befor

Checking/editing projects/filesTrimming project beginnings and ends581. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use to select

Checking/editing projects/filesTrimming project beginnings and ends59H6 Handy Recorder8. Press .9. Use to select “Yes”, and press to trim the pro

Names of parts 06Names of parts Left FrontInput 1Input volume L/RInput volume 1Input 2SD card slotVOLUME button PHONE jack POWER/HOLD switch Input vo

Checking/editing projects/filesDeleting one project60Deleting one project1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use to sel

Checking/editing projects/filesDeleting all projects in a folder61H6 Handy RecorderDeleting all projects in a folder1. Press .2. Use to select “P

Checking/editing projects/filesRebuilding a project624. Use to select “Yes”, and press to rebuild the project.HINTA project will not play back if

Checking/editing projects/filesRecording a project voice memo63H6 Handy RecorderRecording a project voice memo1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT

Checking/editing projects/filesPlaying backup files 64Playing backup files 1. Press .2. Use to select “PROJECT MENU”, and press .3. Use to sel

Checking/editing projects/filesPlaying backup files 65H6 Handy Recorder

USB functionsData exchange with computers (card reader)661. Press .2. Use to select “USB”, and press .3. Use to select “SD Card Reader”, an

USB functionsData exchange with computers (card reader)67H6 Handy Recorder5. Follow the procedures for your computer when you want to disconnect.Wind

USB functionsUsing as an audio interface68Using as an audio interfaceYou can send signals input through the directly to a computer or iPad as well a

USB functionsUsing as an audio interface69H6 Handy Recorder6. Connect the to the computer or iPad using a USB cable.NOTEAn iPad Camera Connection K

Names of parts 07H6 Handy RecorderRight (back)XLR TRSBottomInput 3MIC/LINE input jack (supports plug-in power) Input 4 Battery cover (back) Speaker (

USB functionsAudio interface settings70Audio interface settingsWhen using the as an audio interface, you can make the following settings. Refer to e

USB functionsAudio interface settings71H6 Handy RecorderUsing Loop Back (in stereo mix mode)When in stereo mix mode, you can mix the sound from the co

USB functionsAudio interface settings72Audio interface settings (continued) Mixing the inputsYou can adjust the mix of the inputs. The results of this

USB functionsAudio interface settings73H6 Handy Recorder

ToolsUsing the tuner741. Press .2. Use to select “TOOL”, and press .3. Use to select “Tuner”, and press .Using the tunerThe input signal

ToolsUsing the tuner75H6 Handy Recorder6. For all tuner types except chromatic, you can use and to change the pitch (drop tuning).HINTYou can drop

ToolsUsing the metronome764. Use to select a menu item, and press . Select “Click” Use to set when the metronome is active, and press . Se

ToolsUsing the metronome77H6 Handy Recorder Select “Sound” Use to set the sound, and press . Select “Pattern” Use to set the pattern, and press .

Other settingsReducing noise (low cut filter)784. Use to select the track you want to apply the low cut filter to, and press .5. Use to select th

Other settingsUsing the input compressor/limiter79H6 Handy RecorderUsing the input compressor/limiter1. Press .2. Use to select “INPUT&OUTPU

Mic overview 08Mic overview This has two crossing directional mics.By rotating the mics, you can switch the width of the record-ing field between 90°

Other settingsAdjusting the input signal monitoring mix801. Press .2. Use to select “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press .3. Use to select “Monit

Other settingsAdjusting the input signal monitoring mix81H6 Handy Recorder5. Press to listen to the project without mixer adjustments. Pressing thi

Other settingsMonitoring MS-RAW signals82Monitoring MS-RAW signals1. Press .2. Use to select “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press .3. Use to select

Other settingsSetting the recording format83H6 Handy RecorderSetting the recording format1. Press .2. Use to select “REC”, and press .3. Use

Other settingsChanging automatic recording settings84Changing automatic recording settings1. Press .2. Use to select “REC”, and press .3. Use

Other settingsChanging automatic recording settings85H6 Handy Recorder Enabling automatic stopping1. To set the automatic stop-ping time, use to sel

Other settingsSetting how projects are named86Setting how projects are named1. Press .2. Use to select “REC”, and press .3. Use to select “

Other settingsChanging the phantom power setting87H6 Handy RecorderChanging the phantom power setting1. Press .2. Use to select “INPUT&OUTPU

Other settingsUsing plug-in power88Using plug-in power1. Press .2. Use to select “INPUT&OUTPUT”, and press .3. Use to select “Plugin Po

Other settingsUsing VU meters to check input levels89H6 Handy RecorderUsing VU meters to check input levels1. Press .2. Use to select “INPUT&

Connecting and disconnecting mics 09H6 Handy RecorderConnecting and disconnecting mics Mic connection 1. Remove the protective caps from the main

Other settingsSetting the display to save power90Setting the display to save power1. Press .2. Use to select “SYSTEM”, and press .3. Use to

Other settingsAdjusting the display brightness91H6 Handy RecorderAdjusting the display brightness1. Press .2. Use to select “SYSTEM”, and press

Other settingsChecking the firmware versions92Checking the firmware versions1. Press .2. Use to select “SYSTEM”, and press .3. Use to select

Other settingsRestoring the default settings93H6 Handy RecorderRestoring the default settings1. Press .2. Use to select “SYSTEM”, and press .3.

Other functionsChecking SD card open space94Checking SD card open space1. Press .2. Use to select “SD CARD”, and press .3. Use to select “S

Other functionsFormatting SD cards95H6 Handy RecorderFormatting SD cards1. Press .2. Use to select “SD CARD”, and press .3. Use to select “

Other functionsTesting SD card performance96Testing SD card performanceYou can test SD cards to confirm that they can be used with the . 1. Press .2

Other functionsTesting SD card performance97H6 Handy Recorder

Other functionsUpdating the firmware98Updating the firmwareThe can be updated to the latest firmware versions.1. Copy the version update file to the ro

Other functionsUsing SD cards from older H series recorders99H6 Handy RecorderUsing SD cards from older H series recorders1. Insert the SD card, and