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Zoom H6 Essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

Zoom H6 Essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

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The H6essential is a top-tier handheld recorder designed for versatility and superior recording quality. Featuring 32-bit float recording with dual AD converters, it captures a vast dynamic range, ensuring flawless, clip-free audio every time. The recorder includes 4 XLR/TRS combo inputs with ultra-clean Zoom preamps, and the X/Y microphones can handle up to 135 dB SPL. The device’s next-generation 3.0 capsule system offers more mic options and ensures compatibility with 32-bit float recording, providing even more flexibility. It’s also the first recorder designed with accessibility in mind, offering audible menu descriptions for blind and visually impaired users.

The H6essential caters to a wide range of creators. Musicians can capture up to 4 instruments simultaneously, while filmmakers can rely on its 32-bit float recording and interchangeable capsules for confidence in every take. For podcasters, it provides 4 XLR inputs, with the option to add two more via the EXH-6e capsule. The recorder also features a waveform display, built-in mixer, and Bluetooth capabilities for remote control and timecode syncing. With a new full-color LCD screen, quieter controls, and improved onboard speaker, the H6essential is a powerful, portable solution for creators across all fields.

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Product Name Zoom H6 Essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
Brand Zoom
MPN ZH6E
UPC 4515260029204

What's in the Box?

  • Zoom H6essential 32-Bit Float 6-Track Recorder
  • 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 rateInterchangable 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-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via Bluetooth
  • Use the BTA-1* 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
Inputs Mic capsule 1, MIC/LINE (mono) 4
Outputs LINE OUT 1, Headphones 1, Built-in speaker (mono) 1
XY mic: XYH-6e 90º 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 kΩ or more, LINE: 39 kΩ 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 Ω input, LINE: -95 dBu or less (IHF-A) @600 Ω input
LINE OUT Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level +1 dBu
Output impedance 110 Ω or less
Headphones Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 Ω load)
Output impedance 10 Ω or less
Built-in speaker Type 20 mm x 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output 250mW
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 8
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks 6
Recording formats WAV 44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo
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, 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), AC Adapter ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A), USB bus power supported
Battery Life 8 hours (AA Alkaline), 8.5 hours (AA NiMH), 18 hours (AA Lithium) at 48 kHz/32-Bit
Mounting Options 3/8"-16 Female (Bottom)
Dimensions 3 x 1.9 x 3" / 75 x 47.8 x 77.3 mm
Weight 8.5 oz / 242 g (with Batteries)

Zoom H6 Essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

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The H6essential is a top-tier handheld recorder designed for versatility and superior recording quality. Featuring 32-bit float recording with dual AD converters, it captures a vast dynamic range, ensuring flawless, clip-free audio every time. The recorder includes 4 XLR/TRS combo inputs with ultra-clean Zoom preamps, and the X/Y microphones can handle up to 135 dB SPL. The device’s next-generation 3.0 capsule system offers more mic options and ensures compatibility with 32-bit float recording, providing even more flexibility. It’s also the first recorder designed with accessibility in mind, offering audible menu descriptions for blind and visually impaired users.

The H6essential caters to a wide range of creators. Musicians can capture up to 4 instruments simultaneously, while filmmakers can rely on its 32-bit float recording and interchangeable capsules for confidence in every take. For podcasters, it provides 4 XLR inputs, with the option to add two more via the EXH-6e capsule. The recorder also features a waveform display, built-in mixer, and Bluetooth capabilities for remote control and timecode syncing. With a new full-color LCD screen, quieter controls, and improved onboard speaker, the H6essential is a powerful, portable solution for creators across all fields.

More Information
Product Name Zoom H6 Essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
Brand Zoom
MPN ZH6E
UPC 4515260029204

What's in the Box?

  • Zoom H6essential 32-Bit Float 6-Track Recorder
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 rateInterchangable 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-1* Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via Bluetooth
  • Use the BTA-1* 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
Tech Specs
Inputs Mic capsule 1, MIC/LINE (mono) 4
Outputs LINE OUT 1, Headphones 1, Built-in speaker (mono) 1
XY mic: XYH-6e 90º 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 kΩ or more, LINE: 39 kΩ 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 Ω input, LINE: -95 dBu or less (IHF-A) @600 Ω input
LINE OUT Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level +1 dBu
Output impedance 110 Ω or less
Headphones Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level 20 mW + 20 mW (when 32 Ω load)
Output impedance 10 Ω or less
Built-in speaker Type 20 mm x 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output 250mW
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks 8
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks 6
Recording formats WAV 44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo
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, 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), AC Adapter ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A), USB bus power supported
Battery Life 8 hours (AA Alkaline), 8.5 hours (AA NiMH), 18 hours (AA Lithium) at 48 kHz/32-Bit
Mounting Options 3/8"-16 Female (Bottom)
Dimensions 3 x 1.9 x 3" / 75 x 47.8 x 77.3 mm
Weight 8.5 oz / 242 g (with Batteries)
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