Zoom H6essential
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.
Introduction:
There's a lot of buzz about 32-bit float recording technology, which solves Audio distortion caused by volume, like clipping or white noise. It not only gives you consistently clear audio, a simplified setup and unprecedented editing flexibility, but it also eliminates the need for a gain knob.
Zoom is one of the first companies to implement 32 bit-float into a variety of portable audio recording devices because we see this technology as a true game-changer– but you might be wondering how it works and if it’s worth using in your audio setup.
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
Inputs Mic capsule 1
MIC/LINE (mono) 4
Outputs LINE OUT 1
Headphones 1
Built-in speaker (mono) 1
INPUTS
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
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
