Zoom SSH-6e
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What you need to know
What you need to know
- Mid-Side Recording: captures both direct sound (Mid) and ambiance (Side) with fine control over the stereo image.
- Hyper-directional Stereo Shotgun Microphone: ideal for isolating a source while balancing the environment.
- "RAW" Recording: adjust the stereo width after recording during editing.
- Zoom 3.0 Capsule System: next-generation connector for a stable connection and compatibility with 32-bit floating-point recording.
Manufacturer Information
Zoom
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zoom@sound-service.eu
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A Next-Generation Capsule in the Zoom Essential Ecosystem
The SSH-6e fits within Zoom's modular approach, offering a microphone capsule dedicated to video, reporting, and sound design applications. Its Capsule 3.0 format represents a significant evolution: a more robust connection and integration designed for modern high-dynamic recordings, especially in 32-bit floating point when your recorder supports it. Designed for the Zoom H6Essential, it transforms your recorder into a shotgun + ambiance capture solution without multiplying microphones.
Intended Uses and Profiles
This capsule is aimed at creators who want a focused yet lively sound: videographers, documentarians, field recordists, mobile podcasters, and musicians capturing rehearsals or live performances. The Mid-Side pair is particularly useful when the sound scene changes rapidly: you record cleanly at the center, then decide on the stereo width later during editing, depending on the location or desired emotion.
Mid-Side Stereo Control: Precision, Flexibility, and Post-Production
The SSH-6e combines a Mid microphone (super-cardioid) for impact and intelligibility, and a Side microphone (bi-directional) for openness. By adjusting the Mid/Side balance, you can go from a very tight near-mono sound to a wide stereo image, while maintaining natural coherence. The "RAW" mode adds real flexibility: you secure the take on location and refine the stereo width later without needing to re-record.
Technical specifications
| Included | WSU-2 furry windshield | ||
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Questions frequently asked
Is the Zoom SSH-6e compatible with the H6Essential?
The Capsule 3.0 connection is designed for the Zoom H6Essential.
How does the Mid-Side stereo work on this capsule?
The supercardioid Mid microphone accurately captures the center, while the bi-directional Side microphone provides stereo width. The Mid/Side balance allows for a narrower or wider soundstage depending on the recorded scene.
Can the stereo width be adjusted after recording?
The RAW mode preserves the Mid-Side information to adjust the stereo width later in post-production. This feature is suitable for takes where the sound environment changes quickly.
Is this capsule suitable for outdoor reporting and video?
Its combination of supercardioid directivity and bi-directional Side pickup is intended for video, reporting, and sound design. The supplied WSU-2 furry windscreen supports outdoor recordings.
Does the Capsule 3.0 support 32-bit floating point recording?
The Capsule 3.0 format is designed for modern recordings with high dynamics, including 32-bit floating point when the recorder used allows it. This capability thus depends on the associated recorder.
