The Flagship
Our most robust handheld recorder, the H6essential is a recording powerhouse. With 6 tracks of 32-bit float recording, the H6essential provides unprecedented quality and unmatched versatility.
Step Up To 32-Bit Float
With 32-bit float and dual AD converters the H6essential captures huge dynamic range. This gives creators the ability to record perfect audio, clip-free every time.
The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility
The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.
Six Perfect Tracks
The 4 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature ultra-clean Zoom preamps, and the included X/Y microphones can capture up to a booming 135 dB SPL, equivalent to a jet taking off.
Next Generation 3.0 Capsule System
The H6essential's 3.0 capsule system has been updated to support 32-bit float and gives creators more options to use the right mic for their recording.
Features:
6-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
Interchangable Mic Capsule System 3.0 with 32-bit float support
Included X/Y Mic Capsule captures up to 135 dB SPL
4 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
Color LCD Screen
Built-in mixer to adjust each track's audio level
Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
3.5mm headphone output plus 3.5mm line output
Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
Using the BTA-1x Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
Use the BTA-1x Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H6essential Control App for iOS
Record to SD cards up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (4x) or USB-C Bus Power
xPlease note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
Specifications:
Input & Output Channels
Mic Capsule Input: 1 (via XYH-6e module)
MIC/LINE Inputs (Mono): 4 × XLR/TRS combo jacks
Line Out: 1 (stereo mini jack)
Headphones Out: 1 (stereo mini jack)
Built-in Speaker: 1 (mono)
Inputs
XY Mic (XYH-6e):
Format: 90 XY stereo
Directionality: Unidirectional
Sensitivity: 42 dB/1Pa @ 1 kHz
Max SPL: 135 dB SPL
MIC/LINE Inputs:
Connectors: 4 × XLR/TRS combo (XLR: 2 HOT / TRS: TIP HOT)
Gain: Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converters)
Impedance:
MIC: 3.8 k
LINE: 39 k
Max Input Level:
MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom Power: +48 V (32 mA max total for all channels)
EIN:
MIC: -120 dBu (IHF-A, 150 input)
LINE: -95 dBu (IHF-A, 600 input)
Outputs
Line Out:
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Max Output: +1 dBu
Impedance: 110
Headphones:
Max Output: 20 mW + 20 mW (32 load)
Impedance: 10
Built-in Speaker:
Type: 20 × 30 mm elliptical dynamic
Max Output: 250 mW
Recorder
Max Simultaneous Recording Tracks: 8
Max Simultaneous Playback Tracks: 6
Formats: WAV (BWF/iXML), 44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-bit float (mono/stereo)
Media:
microSDHC: 4-32 GB
microSDXC: 64 GB-1 TB
Display
Type: 2.0-inch full-color LCD
Resolution: 360 × 240
USB Interface
Connector: USB Type-C
Modes:
Multitrack: 6 in / 2 out
Stereo: 2 in / 2 out
Sample Rates:
USB AIF only: 44.1/48/96 kHz
USB + Onboard Recording: 44.1/48 kHz
Bit Depths: 24-bit / 32-bit float
File Transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed
Remote Control
Adapter Supported: ZOOM BTA-1 (sold separately)
Power
Battery Types: 4 × AA (Alkaline, Lithium, NiMH)
AC Adapter: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V / 1 A)
USB Bus Power: Supported
Power Consumption: Max 5 W
Battery Life (Estimated)
2-track recording (XYH-6e):
Alkaline: ~18 hrs
NiMH (1900 mAh): ~14.5 hrs
Lithium: ~30 hrs
6-track recording (XYH-6e + Inputs 1-4):
Alkaline: ~3.5 hrs
NiMH: ~4 hrs
Lithium: ~9 hrs
Conditions: 48 kHz / 32-bit float, phantom power off, various additional features disabled, power save on, medium brightness.
Physical Specifications
Recorder: 78.1 × 160.1 × 42.8 mm / 381 g (with batteries)
XYH-6e Module: 69.1 × 50.8 × 43.0 mm / 42 g
What's in the box
1x H6E
