Zoom SSH-6 Stereo Shotgun Microphone 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.

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.

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 mic works perfectly for conducting interviews and getting natural sounds. The long reach of this shotgun capsule does a great job at picking up subjects. It is my favorite of all the capsules for the H6.

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.

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.