ZoomSSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Mic Capsule

What can I say, but holy cow, how cool is this thing!!! I recently purchased a Zoom multi-channel for my mobile podcast and was thinking I'd like a connector that just picks up ambient sound because it's automotive related. I didn't realize what I was getting. Zone controlled, stereo sound, easily connected and a shotgun mic that's literally better than any professional shotgun mic I've ever purchased. I can use this literally everywhere! I almost said, where have you been all my life! Not to mention the Zoom does have quality sound and does its job well. Highly recommended and ultimately overqualified for whatever you plan to use it for.

I've been looking for a mic like this. Finally! Sound is crisp and clear. No need to put a mic on your subject, just point this at them. Would be perfect inside. Outside will pick up sounds beyond subject. Just wait for random outdoor noise to pass if you're in a busy outdoor area. If you're outdoor a lav mic might be better to avoid picking up surrounding noise. Even at maybe 8ft away you will get clear quality sound.Excellent for interview/speaking style videos or recordings. Good outside with limited background noise.

I just received the Zoom SSH-6 stereo shotgun mic and am impressed with the feel and build quality. Audio sounds great and provides good directivity. It's a tad longer than the mono SGH-6 shotgun mic, but you get the Mid/Side stereo capability. If you record in RAW mode, you can change the mixdown in post production to vary between mono and wider stereo. This mic gives you the best of both worlds. Nice addition to the Zoom H6. I believe it will also fit the Zoom H5, but you should verify that before purchase. One caution: if you buy the 3rd-party SKB 3I-1209-4-H6B heavy-duty case for the Zoom H6, it doesn't fit this mic due to the extra length. SKB should increase the cutout size in their case, which would allow it fit both Zoom shotgun mics. There appears to be space for this.

The microphone works very well. I have just been using it as a shotgun microphone by reducing the input from the sides. It wasn't obvious how to do that with the Zoom H5 but I eventually stumbled on how to do that with the Zoom H5 menu. And while it is very easy to attach the microhone to the Zoom H5, it also comes off with with barely a bump. I use this recorder+microphone in the field so I am actively carrying it around and it does get bumped a lot.

This thing produces sound that blows minds. I know it's a bit expensive but you won't regret that purchase. I never use the stereo mic that my zoom H8 came with eversince I received this one. Not because the original mic is bad but the ssh-6 is much better at reducing background noise, wind noise, it is louder and produce much less hissing sound. The XYH-6 mic is good too though, away from unwanted noise it performs, I would say... well above average.

Who needs a boom mic when you can have the Zoom? Yeah its just a tad heavy with the H6. This works great with my H6 and I love the ability to bring in the side mics and mix my levels before recording. The sound seems very clear, not bass heavy and not "in a box" range of sound but what I wanted is, for it to project stereo images with good accuracy in transparency. I think this comes very close to not sounding like it is a mic.

this is awesome. It does not cancel out side noise like the Rode video mic pro does when the side micrphones are off. But i think it sounds better then the rode video mic pro. I would get this over the video mic pro. Just remember, you need either the zoom h6 or h5 to use this mic.

This is a REALLY great add-on to the H5 for the price. You do have to understand how to mix with it if you’re going to get the most out of it.

La marca Zoom es mi favorita y este micrófono es probablemente el mejor de toda la gama de las cápsulas.

I bought this when I had my Zoom H5 and was going to utilize it mainly as a vlogging set-up. It works great, although, it can be cumbersome to use in a run and gun vlogging set-up because of having to attach this to the H5, then using a hotshoe connector for the recorder to attach to the camera, then turning them both on, then connecting a 3.5 wire for them to work together, etc.If you have a bit more time to set-up, this mic in combination with a Zoom recorder will give you great results. I've used it for weddings, events, interviews, YouTube and for projects to get through grad school.The ability to get ambient sound with the side mics or to isolate your subject directly in front of you all in one device is muy bueno.

I have used the mic for a while now with a zoom 5 and it great. very clear, full range and clean. little top no post production cleanup.

Sin duda alguna es un gran micrófono, capta exageradamente bien el sonido ambiental y direccional.El muy fácil de usar en la zoom h5 o h6.Ya incluye su deadcat.La zoom h6 con sus dos cápsulas ya guarda muy bien el sonido pero con este micrófono sientes que la zoom h6 valió la pena cada centavo.

A very good product. I us it with a zoom H6 by itself and with a Canon d60 for video. There is definitely some noise but I like the flexibility of it. It is a bit confusing to figure out how to change the side mic volume but it works well.