Zoom iQ6 Operation Manual

OPERATION MANUAL

Warning

Caution

−42 dB

−12 dB

–0.25 dB

Stereo mini jack Lightning connector

X/Y stereo mic

MIC GAIN knob

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Thank you very much for purchasing the ZOOM .
The

has the following features.

• High quality mic that connects with iPhones, iPods and iPads

This stereo microphone can be connected to an iPhone (5 or later), iPod touch (5th
generation), iPad (4th generation), iPad Air or iPad mini and used with an application that
supports mic input to record high-quality audio.

Note: In this manual, we refer to all of these devices as “the connected device” or “the iOS device.”

• X/Y mic format allows adjustment of the recording angle

The X/Y mic format uses two crossed unidirectional mics and allows you to record audio
sources in a targeted field as a stereo image that has depth. You can set the recording
angle to 90° or 120° by turning the mics.

• High-performance app for use with the mic

Download the free application from the App Store and use it with the to, for
example, set the recording format, edit audio files and apply various effects.

• Audio monitoring without latency (only when using the ZOOM

Using latency-free direct monitoring, the audio input through the can be output
directly from the stereo mini jack without passing through the connected iOS device.

• Recording level can be adjusted directly from the

The dial on the can be used to adjust the recording level.

• Usable even with devices in cases

By removing the included case adjuster, you can connect this mic to a device even when
it is in a case.

Specifications

Microphone Type Unidirectional

Input gain +11 - +51dB
Audio quality 44.1kHz/16bit, 48kHz/16bit
Power Powered by the connected device
Connector Lightning connector

Dimensions 61.1 (W) x 30.6 (D) x 53.1 (H) mm
Weight 28.8g
Compatible devices

Supported operating
systems

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app)

Maximum input sound pressure 130dBspl

Stereo mini jack (combined headphone/line level output)

iPhone 5, iPhone 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 6, iPhone 6 Plus, iPod touch (5th generation),
iPad (4th generation), iPad Air, iPad Air 2, iPad mini, iPad mini 2, iPad mini 3
iOS 6.0 or newer

X/Y stereo mic (90°/120°)

Usage and Safety Precautions

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

In this manual, symbols are used to highlight warnings and cautions that you must read to prevent accidents.
The meanings of these symbols are as follows:

Something that could cause serious injury or death.

Something that could cause injury or damage to the equipment.

Other symbols

Required (mandatory) actions

Prohibited actions

Alterations

Never open the case or attempt to modify the product.

Product handling

Do not drop, bump or apply excessive force to the unit.
Be careful not to allow foreign objects or liquids to enter the unit.

Operating environment

Do not use in extremely high or low temperatures.
Do not use near heaters, stoves and other heat sources.
Do not use in very high humidity or near splashing water.
Do not use in places with excessive vibrations.
Do not use in places with excessive dust or sand.

Precaution when using the connectors

Before moving the device, always disconnect all the connectors.

Interference with other electrical equipment

In consideration of safety, the
tion from the device and to minimize external electromagnetic interference. However, equipment that is
very susceptible to interference or that emits powerful electromagnetic waves could result in

if placed nearby. If this occurs, place the

With any type of electronic device that uses digital control, including the , electromagnetic interference
could cause malfunction, corrupt or destroy data and result in other unexpected trouble. Always use caution.

Cleaning Use a soft cloth to clean the panels of the unit if they become dirty. If necessary, use a damp cloth

that has been wrung out well. Never use abrasive cleansers, wax or solvents, including alcohol, benzene and
paint thinner.

Malfunction If a malfunction or something unexpected occurs, disconnect the and connection cables

as soon as possible. Contact the store where you bought the unit or ZOOM service with the following informa­tion: product model, serial number and specific symptoms of failure or malfunction, along with your name,
address and telephone number.

Copyrights

• iPad, iPhone, iPod and iPod touch are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. iPad Air,
iPad mini, and Lightning are trademarks of Apple Inc.

• All other trademarks, product names and company names mentioned in this documentation are the property
of their respective owners.

Note: All trademarks and registered trademarks mentioned in this manual are for identification purposes only
and are not intended to infringe on the copyrights of their respective owners.

• Recording for any purpose other than personal use from copyrighted sources, including CDs, records, tapes,
live performances, video works and broadcasts, without permission of the copyright holder is prohibited by law.
Zoom Corporation will not assume any responsibility related to infringements of copyrights.

”Made for iPod”, ”Made for iPhone”, and ”Made for iPad” mean that an electronic accessory has been designed
to connect specifically to iPod, iPhone, or iPad, respectively and has been certified by the developer to meet
Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the operation of this device or its compliance with
safety

and regulatory standards. Please note that the use of this accessory with iPod, iPhone, or iPad may affect

wireless performance.

FCC regulation warning (for U.S.A.)

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interfer
ence to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turn-ing the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Declaration of Conformity

has been designed to minimize the emission of electromagnetic radia-

Warning

Precautions

Usage Precautions

and the other device farther apart.

interference

Part Names

Level indicator Case adjuster

X/Y stereo mic: This is an X/Y format stereo mic.
You can set the recording angle to 90° or 120° by
turning the individual mics. (See “Adjusting the
stereo width.”)
Stereo mini jack: Connect headphones to
monitor recording and playback. This can also be
used as a line output jack.
MIC GAIN knob: Use to adjust the recording
level manually. (See “Adjusting the recording
level.”)
Level indicator: The red LED lights dimly when
connection with the device is normal. The LEDs

also light according to the level of the input
signal.

Higher than

Lightning connector: Connect to the Lightning
connector of the iOS device.
Case adjuster: Remove this if the case of the
device prevents the Lightning connector from
connecting completely.

Higher than

Connecting with the Device

1. Connect the to the device with the

lighting connector.

When the connected device is providing power to the ,
the red LED lights dimly.
The becomes ready for use when
or another app that can use it is started.

• Re mov e the cas e adjust er if

• S om e cas es m ig ht prev en t

NOTE

•

The lightning connector does not have a front or back, but if you connect the to the device upside down
compared to the illustration above, the left and right stereo channels will be reversed.
* The left and right stereo settings can be reversed in app. This setting

is stored in the itself.

-

HINT

If an authentication error or other problem occurs, the red LED will blink dimly.

2. Connect headphones, for example, to the stereo mini jack on the .

Use the app to adjust the volume of the headphones or other device
connected to the stereo mini jack.
The volume level set using the app is saved in the and will be
applied when using the with other applications.

(Red)

Higher than

the case of the device prevents
the Lightning connector from
connecting completely.

co nn ec tio n eve n wh en t he
case adjuster is removed.

Using the Microphone

Adjusting the stereo width

1. Turn both individual mics to change the recording angle.

90°: Record with a stereo width of 90°.
120°: Record with a stereo width of 120°.

120°

90°

NOTE

•

When adjusting the dial or mic angle, hold the and the connected device together to prevent them from
becoming disconnected. Use of excessive force could cause disconnection and even damage the connector.

Adjusting the recording level

1. Turn the dial to adjust the recording level.

Check the level indicator, and adjust the recording level so that the middle LED lights.

Recording level

Low High

HINT

• If the input level is too high and causes distortion (−0.25 dB or higher), the red LED will light.
If this occurs, use the MIC GAIN knob to reduce the recording level.

• For recording and playback procedures, see the instructions for the app that you are using.

NOTE

• No sound is output from the connected device speakers when the is connected. If you want to
listen to audio using the speakers, disconnect the from the device when you are done recording.

• Connect the and the iOS device completely. Incomplete connection could cause
malfunction or damage.

• When you are not using the , disconnect it from the iOS device and put it away. If you
use the iOS device while the is still connected, damage could occur if excessive force
is applied to the connector.

If the connected device sends or receives data wirelessly while recording with the ,
noise could occur in the recording. Using the phone function of the iPhone will also cause
recording to stop. When using the , put the connected device into Airplane Mode.

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