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Zoom SGH-6 Shotgun Microphone Capsule for H5 and H6 Recorders

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Zoom SGH-6 Shotgun Microphone Capsule for H5 and H6 Recorders
Key Features
  • Use with the H5 and H6 Recorders
  • Directional Shotgun Mic
  • Three Internal Microphones
  • Built-In Preamp
The SGH-6 from Zoom offers a shotgun microphone solution for use with the H5 and H6 handheld recorders. This capsule employs three internal microphones to achieve a frequency-independent, super-cardioid polar pattern. The SGH-6 is an appropriate choice for electronic news gathering, film, video, and other applications that call for tight, highly directional shotgun miking.
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Zoom SGH-6 Overview

The SGH-6 from Zoom offers a shotgun microphone solution for use with the H5 and H6 handheld recorders. This capsule employs three internal microphones to achieve a frequency-independent, super-cardioid polar pattern. The SGH-6 is an appropriate choice for electronic news gathering, film, video, and other applications that call for tight, highly directional shotgun miking.

Hairy windscreen for protection against wind noise and vocal plosives
Highly directional pickup at about half the length of a standard shotgun microphone
5-volt preamp for to minimize distortion even at high volumes
UPC: 884354012335

Zoom SGH-6 Specs

Microphone TypeShotgun
Polar PatternSuper-cardioid
Preamplifier5 volt
Packaging Info
Package Weight0.6 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8 x 3.8 x 3.4"

Zoom SGH-6 Reviews

Good but not Great

By David
Rated 3 out of 5
Date: 2020-05-09

This is a great mic to add to your H5 arsenal but I was dissapointed in the amount of background noise this picked up even when adjusting on the H5. Not as directional as I would like, still picking up more ambience than I would like.

Great buy for your zoom recorder

By Austin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-03-15

This is amazing. I can pick up whispers even with background noise from 15 or more feet

SGH-6 Shotgun Mic

By livewolf
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-08-25

Superb mic that makes the H5 a great recording device. Only thing missing is a protective cover which could protect this device when not in use. The base recording unit H5 does have its own plastic container.

Recording Bird Sounds

By New birder
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2016-03-29

I am quite happy with the Zoom H5 and SGH-6 shotgun mic combination. I use them in the field for recording bird sounds. Their compact and integrated design makes it easier for me to carry and use them in the field along with other equipment such as cameras, spotting scope, and binoculars. My current challenge is to find a decent case for them which I can attach to my camera/binocular harness. The Zoom case for the H5 does not accommodate the length of the SGH-6, just the basic mic. While I may not be able to achieve the distance I might like with a parabolic mic, this combination is a good compromise considering the reasonable cost, compact size, and the light weight.

Great Shotgun Mic add on for the H6

By Patrick
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2016-01-17

Good clarity for not an expensive mic

I give 4 star generously will deserve 3.5 star

By Ryszard S.
Rated 4 out of 5
Date: 2015-11-06

Yes is working but this is not high quality shotgun microphone. But for this price is just OK

Works!!!

By Neil j
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2018-05-14

Maybe a tad expensive BUT it works amazingly well and extremely convenient. The convenience is what makes it worth every cent.

Definitely recommend this

By Bruce
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2017-04-20

Quality is great

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Can you directly ship it to Kathmandu, Nepal? I am paying it from Australia Please.
Asked by: Anonymous
You may calculate your actual shipping options/order totals by adding the items you want to a shopping cart. It will then list the shipping options, descriptions, ETA's and fees to your location.
Answered by: Heather S.
Date published: 2018-08-28

The ssh model is described as having an ...

The ssh model is described as having an hyper-cardioid polar pattern and the sgh a super-cardioid polar pattern. Is there a functional difference?
Asked by: Morgan
The main difference between the two models is that the SGH-6 uses three internal mic capsules and has a supercardioid polar pattern for a tight, focused response and dual-mono output. The SSH-6 is a stereo mid-side shotgun microphone with two internal mic capsules which each pickup sound from a different direction in order to create a wider stereo image with more ambience than a mic that picks up sound from one direction. One capsule from the SSH-6 is extremely focused on picking up sound on center and can be combined with its bidirectional capsule which is able to pickup sound from the left or right side to create a spacious stereo image that can be mono-compatible. For example, you can record dialogue with the center microphone and then mix in the desired amount of ambient sound captured by the side microphone. Both models are very good for picking up dialog. The SGH-6 is for one direction and SSH-6 is also capable of stereo imaging.
Answered by: Lisa
Date published: 2021-07-27

question

Considering a shotgun mic for my H6. Would there be any reason to own both the SSH and SGH versions? Is the SSH just an SGH with stereo side recording capabilities?
Asked by: James
Both the SSH-6 and SGH-6 are shotgun microphones, capable of capturing audio at farther distances than a traditional handheld microphone. The benefit of the SSH-6 is that it captures audio in stereo; a benefit mostly used in music and ambient sound recording. If you are just recording dialogue, the SGH-6 would be more than adequate.
Answered by: James B.
Date published: 2021-03-15

It is a internally a 48V powered microphone?

It is a internally a 48V powered microphone?
Asked by: Jaime J
The SGH-6 is powered by the Zoom recorder, but it is not 48V.
Answered by: Zoom Customer Support
Date published: 2019-12-09

Will this work with the Zoom F1 field recorder?

Will this work with the Zoom F1 field recorder?
Asked by: Geoff
Yes, I did a test and they are compatible.
Answered by: leticia
Date published: 2021-03-01

Will this work the Zoom H8?

Will this work the Zoom H8?
Asked by: Bernardo
Yes the shotgun mic capsule will work with Zoom H-8. I have the H-8 and did confirmed it.
Answered by: Marcos
Date published: 2020-10-20

question

Which lot of Rycote form matches this mic?
Asked by: Rikiya M.
If you're looking for suspension, pretty much any Rycote with a hot shoe adapter will work with the H6.<a href= http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1050991&Q=&is=REG&A=details target= _blank >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=1050991&Q=&is=REG&A=details</a>
Answered by: Thomas C.
Date published: 2018-08-28

question

Does someone who have this, think it does or would work well if put on a boom pole with the h5 to record dialogue inside?
Asked by: Peter
Works GREAT outside, inside I have found the sound to be strangely distorted. Would not recommend for indoor dialog.
Answered by: april f.
Date published: 2018-08-28
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