Zoom H6 X\Y

[Bill Affter]

I just received my Zoom H6 yesterday. I previously owned a Sony PCM-D50 which started failing and is no longer serviceable per Sony.

I play classical guitar and had excellent results with my D50 using its X\Y mics with a gain level of 6 from a distance of 6 feet from my instrument.

The volume level of the identical setup of my H6 yields dismally quiet tracks – also at 6 feet with the gain set at 6.

I have to set the H6’s gain at 10 to get even a reasonable volume level.

Any tips would be most appreciated. Thank you.