Zoom H6 essential
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.
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-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 cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
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.
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-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 cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
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.
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-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 cads up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
Specs
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
InputsMic capsule1MIC/LINE (mono)4OutputsLINE OUT1Headphones1Built-in speaker (mono)1
INPUTS
XY mic: XYH-6e90º XY stereo formatDirectionalityUnidirectionalSensitivity−42dB/1Pa at 1kHzMaximum sound pressure input135 dB SPLMIC/LINE (mono)Connectors4 XLR/TRS combo jacks(XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT）Input gainAdjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)Input impedanceMIC: 3.8 kΩ or moreLINE: 39 kΩ or moreMaximum input levelMIC: +4 dBuLINE: +24 dBuPhantom power+48 VChannel total 32 mA or lessEquivalent input noiseMIC: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω inputLINE: -95 dBu or less（IHF-A) @600 Ω input
OUTPUTS
LINE OUTConnectorStereo mini jackMaximum output level+1 dBuOutput impedance110 Ω or lessHeadphonesConnectorStereo mini jackMaximum output level20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（when 32 Ω load）Output impedance10 Ω or lessBuilt-in speakerType20 mm x 30mm elliptical dynamic speakerEffective maximum output250mW
RECORDER
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks8Maximum simultaneous playback tracks6Recording formatsWAV44.1/48/96 kHz,32-bit float mono/stereoBWF and iXML formats supportedRecording media4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
DISPLAY
2.0-inch full-color LCD360 x 240
USB
ConnectorUSB Type-C• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.Audio InterfaceUSB 2.0 High SpeedInput and output channels6 in / 2 out (Multi)2 in / 2 out (Stereo)Sampling frequency44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only)44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)Bit depth24-bit, 32-bit floatFile transferUSB 2.0 High Speed
REMOTE
Dedicated wireless adapterZOOM BTA-1
POWER
4 AA batteriesAlkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteriesAC AdapterZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A)• USB bus power is supported.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 2-track recording (XYH-6e)
Alkaline batteriesAbout 18 hoursNiMH batteries (1900 mAh)About 14.5 hoursLithium batteriesAbout 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 batteriesAbout 3.5 hoursNiMH batteries (1900 mAh)About 4 hoursLithium batteriesAbout 9 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω 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 consumption5 W maximumDimensionsRecorder: 78.1 mm (W) × 160.1 mm (D) × 42.8 mm (H)XYH-6e: 69.1 mm (W) × 50.8 mm (D) × 43.0 mm (H)WeightRecorder: 381 g (including batteries)XYH-6e: 42 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
