Zoom H6essential – 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

32-Bit Float Recording for All
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.x

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.

replacing the mic capsule with a protective cover when no capsule is necessary
Remove The Mics
When the X/Y mic is not needed, detach the capsule and use the included cap for a low profile setup.

replacing the mic capsule with a protective cover when no capsule is necessary
Remove The Mics
When the X/Y mic is not needed, detach the capsule and use the included cap for a low profile setup.

Record And Stream
Use the USB-C port to connect to PC, Mac, iOS, and Android device to use the H6essential as a 32-bit float interface while simultaneously recording all 6 tracks to an SD card.

For Musicians
The H6essential is a portable studio. Mic up to 4 instruments using the XLR inputs and use the X/Y microphones to capture the full ensemble in beautiful stereo.

For Filmmakers
32-bit float recording gives filmmakers confidence with every take. The interchangeable capsules, 4 XLR inputs and wireless timecode make the H6essential invaluable on any set.

For Podcasters
When everyone wants to be on your podcast, the H6essential has you covered with 4 XLR inputs. For two additional XLR inputs, connect the optional EXH-6e capsule.

Waveform Display
The H6essential has a waveform display so you can see your audio as it records.

Built-In Mixer
For full control of your mix, hit the ‘Mixer’ button and quickly adjust your levels

using an iPhone to remotely control the H6e
Pair With Your iOS Device
Use the BTA-1x Bluetooth Adapter to pair with your iOS device to remotely hit record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.

MORE UPGRADES
Quieter Controls
Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for silent operation.

Onboard Speaker
Use the improved onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

Outputs You Need
Use the line output to connect to a camera and the headphone output to monitor your audio.

Higher Visibility
The new full-color LCD screen provides you with a more vivid view as you record and navigate the menu.

Features and Specs

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

Specs
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
Inputs Mic capsule 1
MIC/LINE (mono) 4
Outputs LINE OUT 1
Headphones 1
Built-in speaker (mono) 1
INPUTS
XY mic: XYH-6e 90 XY stereo format
Directionality Unidirectional
Sensitivity 42dB/1Pa at 1kHz
Maximum sound pressure input 135 dB SPL
MIC/LINE (mono) Connectors 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks
(XLR:2 HOT TRS:TIP HOT
Input gain Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)
Input impedance MIC: 3.8 k or more
LINE: 39 k or more
Maximum input level MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power +48 V
Channel total 32 mA or less
Equivalent input noise MIC: -120 dBu or less IHF-A) @150 input
LINE: -95 dBu or less IHF-A) @600 input
OUTPUTS
LINE OUT Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level +1 dBu
Output impedance 110 or less
Headphones Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level 20 W + 20 W when 32 load
Output impedance 10 or less
Built-in speaker Type 20 mm x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output 250mW
RECORDER
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 8
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks 6
Recording formats WAV
44.1/48/96 kHz,
32-bit float mono/stereo
BWF and iXML formats supported
Recording media 4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
64GB-1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
DISPLAY
2.0-inch full-color LCD 360 x 240
USB
Connector USB Type-C
Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Audio Interface USB 2.0 High Speed
Input and output channels 6 in / 2 out (Multi)
2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequency 44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only)
44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)
Bit depth 24-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer USB 2.0 High Speed
REMOTE
Dedicated wireless adapter ZOOM BTA-1
POWER
4 AA batteries Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
AC Adapter ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A)
USB bus power is supported.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 2-track recording (XYH-6e)
Alkaline batteries About 18 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 14.5 hours
Lithium batteries About 30 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, no headphones, no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 6-track recording (XYH-6e and inputs 1-4)
Alkaline batteries About 3.5 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) About 4 hours
Lithium batteries About 9 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, headphones used (33 load), no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
These values are approximate.
Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.

Power consumption 5 W maximum

Please Note : Batteries not Included

What’s in the box
1 x Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder