At 68 years old, and retired, I am engaging in a project that I need to record to 4 - 8 channels simultaneously from up to 8 microphones that are not powered (Piezo Chip inputs). I ordered several different Zoom products, to include the H6, and in reading the manual it sounded like only two of the side inputs (1-4) would work. Well, that may still be the case if only 2 of the 4 inputs provide phantom power, in which case the larger Zoom L-8 will likely become my GoTo device for the projects requiring more than 2 external microphones (most cases will). This video saved me from running into a simple 1/8" to 1/4" jack adapter and not getting a signal from the non-powered Piezo Chip devices. So, many thanks for sparing me what would have become a few wasted hours trying to figure out this whole 1/8" - 14" (or XLR) adapter powered/non-powered/phantom power issue. I learn so much more about sound management equipment and software every day - what a fascinating world I have stepped into, simply fascinating. Luckily I already have a lot of very powerful Apple machines (64Gb MacBook Pro 16, and a 24Gb MacTower Server, plus lots of equally powerful Windows based machines, and several 16Tb+ hard drive servers (RAID5).
I love this video! I panicked when my newly purchased H6 wasn't catching tracks with the 1/4" TRS Adapter as I only bought it to solve some audio headaches! Thanks for the link for the adapter. I wish I found your channel prior to my H6 purchase as I would have liked to thank you by supporting your link there. But I checked your link anyway and the H6 link isn't available currently, is there another way to get a different one? Just thought I would mention in case it helps. Thanks so much I really appreciate your help! Now just waiting on the final piece of the puzzle...
Okay. Thank you. I feel stupid now. I just need to get one that is also an extension so I can have some play in the wires while filming my interview subjects. Big help.
Thank you! Helped immensely
At 68 years old, and retired, I am engaging in a project that I need to record to 4 - 8 channels simultaneously from up to 8 microphones that are not powered (Piezo Chip inputs). I ordered several different Zoom products, to include the H6, and in reading the manual it sounded like only two of the side inputs (1-4) would work. Well, that may still be the case if only 2 of the 4 inputs provide phantom power, in which case the larger Zoom L-8 will likely become my GoTo device for the projects requiring more than 2 external microphones (most cases will). This video saved me from running into a simple 1/8" to 1/4" jack adapter and not getting a signal from the non-powered Piezo Chip devices. So, many thanks for sparing me what would have become a few wasted hours trying to figure out this whole 1/8" - 14" (or XLR) adapter powered/non-powered/phantom power issue.
I learn so much more about sound management equipment and software every day - what a fascinating world I have stepped into, simply fascinating. Luckily I already have a lot of very powerful Apple machines (64Gb MacBook Pro 16, and a 24Gb MacTower Server, plus lots of equally powerful Windows based machines, and several 16Tb+ hard drive servers (RAID5).
Thank you!
Thank you for this video. I was just recently trying to connect a microphone with no signal. This helped a lot.
Thank you, clear and detailed instructions!
I love this video! I panicked when my newly purchased H6 wasn't catching tracks with the 1/4" TRS Adapter as I only bought it to solve some audio headaches!
Thanks for the link for the adapter. I wish I found your channel prior to my H6 purchase as I would have liked to thank you by supporting your link there. But I checked your link anyway and the H6 link isn't available currently, is there another way to get a different one? Just thought I would mention in case it helps.
Thanks so much I really appreciate your help! Now just waiting on the final piece of the puzzle...
Huge help! Thank you!
Awesome, grabbing that adapter now!
thank you! now i now why my h6's xlr ports were not working.
Thank you for this video.
Okay. Thank you. I feel stupid now. I just need to get one that is also an extension so I can have some play in the wires while filming my interview subjects. Big help.