The H6 was announced at Musikmesse 2013, but Zoom has just released an introductory video that you can watch above. A further selection of features is covered in a second video that we've embedded ...

Zoom is known for its high-performance, yet highly affordable audio recorders, and the new H6 is the best Zoom yet.

The Zoom H4N has clinched the spot of go-to audio recorder for DSLR videographers everywhere. With the announcement of the H6, Zoom may have made the best in class even better.

Zoom H6: A new standard in audio?There's going to be no shortage of very highly capable cameras in the next few months and years. DSLRs have been on the video scene for a few years, and now face ...

The H6 can put premium recording equipment in the hands of anyone." The recorder is available now from various retailers both online and in-store for $399.99 USD.

But probably the most impressive feat for the Zoom H6 is that it features a variety of hot-swappable microphones, allowing you to easily switch to an input method that suits you best.