Lighting designers and event coordinators looking for a set of weather resistant LED uplighting fixtures will be impressed with the black, IP54-rated American DJ Element H6 PAK, a complete, all-in-one lighting system with six battery-powered LED PAR fixtures in a durable flight case with onboard battery charging well suited for clubs, mobile DJ setups, houses of worship, bands, live stages, and more.

Each fixture is powered by four 20W RGBAW+UV LEDs that produce a 17.6° beam angle, making them great for wall washing. A built-in handle and feet allow the lights to be simply dropped into place—ready to go. A built-in kickstand allows the beam to be angled inward towards the wall if required, which creates a more intense wash and minimizes light spill onto the ceiling.

With an IP54 rating, the Mirage H6 fixture can withstand the rigors of on-the-road wear and tear, great for indoor and temporary outdoor applications. The integrated Aria X2 wireless DMX features a signal LED indicator. The robust battery will operate for up to 12 hours on a single color or up to 6 hours changing colors.

6 x Battery-Powered RGBAW+UV LED PAR    Built-In Aria X2 Wireless DMX    0-100% Dimming with 6 Modes and 4 Curves    Charging Case for 6 Light Fixtures    Four 20W 6-in-1 LEDs per IP Fixture    Five Operational Modes    7 DMX Channel Modes    Battery Life: 12 Hours Single Color    Case Can Charge 6 Fixtures    IP54 Rated for Outdoor Use

• 4 x 20W RGBAW+UV LEDs (6-in-1 red, green, blue, amber, white, and UV)
• Life expectancy: rated at 50,000 hours
• Beam angle: 17.6°
• Contact charging system
• Control protocol: wireless DMX
• Wired Digital Communication Network
• DMX channel modes: 6, 8, 9, 12, 14, 15, or 17 channels
• Remote control: wireless DMX, UC-IR (included)
• 5 operational modes: RGBAW+UV Dimmer Mode, Auto Run Mode (13 programs, & 1 color/fade combo mode), Static Color mode, and Wireless DMX Control
• Battery life: 6 hours in normal mode and 12 hours in energy save mode (single color)
• IP54 rated: partial protection from dust and water splashes
• Built-in kickstand to angle fixture when sitting on the floor
• 4-touch button OLED display inside cover panel
• Built-in Aria X2 wireless DMX with signal LED indicator
• 63 built-in color macros
• LED pulse and strobe effect (0.2 to 11 Hz)
• Flicker-free operation
• Electronic dimming: 0 - 100% with 6 dim modes and 4 dim curves
• Run all night—no duty cycle
• Battery charge indicator on each fixture

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Is the 1/8 line out a balanced TRS connection?

A: The Line Out on the H6 features a stereo unbalanced TRS connection (AKA stereo mini jack).

Q: 2. I am a collegiate and professional choral conductor and I need a professional portable digital recorder to take on choir tours.I want a unit that also allows for external microphones but whether I use the H6 mics or externals,how is the sound quality for choral performances?

A: This is one of the best choices in a portable recorder you will find currently. The built-in mics are so good that you may decide not to travel with externals at all. The resulting live recordings are truly outstanding.

Q: 3. What batteries give the best record times?

A: I have been using Energizer lithium batteries. They last for a very long time.

Q: 4. How much GB Storage is recommend for recording audio 64gb or 128 gb ?

A: The memory card capacity you choose should be based on what you intend to record using the Zoom H6 6-Input / 6-Track Portable Handy Recorder, as well as the amount of time, the number of tracks, and the file format that you are going to be using. You can use either a 64 or 128GB SDXC like the SanDisk 64GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card (B&H # SAEPSD64GBG) or the SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-I SDXC Memory Card (B&H # SAEPSD128GB). With a 64GB card using WAV format, you can record 64 hours on 2 tracks or 21 hours on 6 tracks. With a 128GB card using WAV format, you can record 128 hours on 2 tracks or 42 hours on 6 tracks. MP3 format will give you much more recording time than WAV format, but the trade-off is that MP3 format is a lower quality recording than WAV format. There are a lot of options to choose from and you can do some test recordings to determine which file format and how many tracks will be best for any specific recording application.

Q: 5. how do you select line input vs mic input. Does it have a switch or it is done using the menu? Thank you

A: it is done using the menu quite easily.

Q: 6. Has anyone tried Lithium Ion batteries in this unit? Do they work?

A: Lithium AA batteries work fine and may last two to three times longer than alkaline cells.

Q: 7. Can this be used to in the following: 3 sounds inputs send to a mixer and one xlr connected to the the H6 recording the mix, as well as USB connected to a MAC for live streaming?

A: Unfortunately, the Zoom H6 will not support recording audio unto the SD card and streaming via the USB. You may want to consider the new sound devices mixpre series recorders as they will allow you to write audio to the SD and stream via the USB; B&H# SOMIXPRE6 and B&H# SOMIXPRE3.

Q: 8. This is a question about the Zoom Folder Hierarchy or Folder Structure. It seems that within a Zoom Folder, each and every time I start and stop a recording, it creates a NEW FOLDER within the MAIN FOLDER with that SINGLE AUDIO TRACK. Is there a way to record ALL audio tracks together within a single folder? This would make it much faster to edit all of the tracks together once downloaded. This is how Tascam work and is the most logical. If not, any tips on easily gathering the files after recording?

A: There really is no work around: Note: “nnnn” in the file name is the project number • All the files that are created during the same recording are managed by the as a single project unit. • During recording if the file size exceeds 2 GB a new file will be created automatically in the same project and recording will continue without pause. When this happens, numbers will be added to the ends of the file names: “-0001” for the first file, “-0002” for the second file and so on. See page #25: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/lit_files/534154.pdf

Q: 9. Is the included XY mic good enough for interviews(without a lav mic)?

A: The Zoom H6 in the stereo XY configuration will work for interviews. It will sound a bit roomy but it will work. I think you will have a better quality recording with 2 lav's one per person and take advantage of the XLR inputs and phantom power.

Q: 10. Hello,When I record with MSH-6, sometimes 'high pitch' sound comes out and that sound gets recorded as well. It happens randomly, am I using it right or is it a defect?

A: Make sure your gain is turned down a bit. It sounds like you may be getting feedback as well. Check that the volume on the built-in speaker is lowered as well during recording. Monitoring with headphones may eliminate the issue.