Zoom H6essential

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 cards up to 1TB

10 hours of battery life on AA battery (4x) or USB-C Bus Power

 

*Please 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-6e90º 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

 

OUTPUTS

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 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 (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 consumption 5 W maximum

Dimensions Recorder: 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)

Weight Recorder: 381 g (including batteries)

XYH-6e: 42 g

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms