Zoom H6essential 6-Track Portable Audio Recorder

The Flagship
Zoom's 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.

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.

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

• 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
• Record to SD cads up to 1TB
• 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power

Specifications

INPUTS
CHANNELS: 2(MIC Capsule) + 4(XLR/TRS INPUTS)

MIC INPUT
MIC TYPE: Unidirectional
SENSITIVITY: -42 dB, 1 kHz at 1 Pa
INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
MAX SOUND PRESSURE INPUT: 135 dB SPL

XLR/TRS INPUTS
CONNECTORS: XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR：2 HOT / TRS：TIP HOT)
INPUT GAIN: Adjustment unnecessary (dual AD converter circuits used)
INPUT IMPEDANCE: MIC: 3 kΩ or more LINE: 3 kΩ or more
MAXIMUM INPUT LEVEL: XLR: +4 dBu TRS: +24 dBu
PHANTOM POWER: +48V
EQUIVALENT INPUT NOISE: −120 dBu or less

OUTPUTS
LINE OUT
CONNECTOR: 1/8" stereo mini jack
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: +2 dBu

HEADPHONE
CONNECTOR: 1/8" stereo mini jack
MAXIMUM OUTPUT LEVEL: 20 mW +20 mW(32 Ω load)

BUILT-IN SPEAKER
500mW/8Ω mono speaker

RECORDING
RECORDING MEDIA: 4GB32GB microSDHC cards 64GB1TB microSDXC cards
WAV SUPPORTED FORMATS: 44.1/48/96kHz 32-bit float BWF and iXML
MAXIMUM SIMULTANEOUS RECORDING TRACKS: 44.1/48kHz: 8 (2 MIC Capsule + 4 XLR/TRS INPUTS + 2 LR) 96kHz: 6 (2 MIC Capsule + 4 XLR/TRS INPUTS)

DISPLAY
LCD: 2.00" full color (320 x 240)

POWER SUPPLY
BATTERIES: 4 AA
AC ADAPTER: ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) • USB bus power is supported.

USB
CONNECTOR: USB Type-C
MASS STORAGE CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed
AUDIO INTERFACE CLASS: USB 2.0 High Speed
SAMPLING RATE: Multi Track mode:44.1/48/96kHz Stereo Mix mode:44.1/48/96kHz
BIT RATE: 24-bit/32-bit float
CHANNELS: Multi Track mode:6 in/2 out Stereo Mix mode:2 in/2 out