Presented as Zoom's flagship handheld recorder, the H6essential Portable Recorder offers six tracks of pristine, distortion-free audio without the need to set levels. With 32-bit float recording and hot-swappable X/Y mics that can handle 135 dB with ease, the H6essential offers a versatile pain-free audio solution.

The four XLR-1/4" combo inputs feature low-noise and high-quality Zoom mic preamps and sport +48V phantom power for driving professional condenser mics. An onboard mixer is easy to use with the bright 2" color display to adjust individual tracks and directly view waveforms in real time. The H6essential can utilize its USB-C port not only for power but also to stream up to two channels of audio to computers and smart devices, acting as a 6-in / 2-out interface. Furthermore, the recorder is tripod mountable, allowing it be conveniently used in a fixed location or atop a camera via an adapter for field recording duties.

Flagship Handheld Audio Recorder    Includes BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter    Filmmakers, Musicians & Content Creators    32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed    Removable X/Y Mics Handle up to 135 dB    4 XLR-1/4" TRS Combo Inputs with Preamps    Dual A/D Converters    Onboard Mixer and Waveform Display    Function as a 6x2 USB-C Audio Interface    Compatible with Alternative Capsules

The Essential Series was designed with accessibility for the 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.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can this unit be configured to record 4 inputs to a SINGLE 4-channel .wav file?

A: Yes, the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder can record 4 inputs simultaneously to a single 4-track WAV file.

Q: 2. Does H4 Essential start faster compare to H4n Pro? Because H4n Pro is very slow especially with larger memory card and many file

A: Startup time for the Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder will depend on the type and size of memory card used, and the number of files which are currently being stored.

Q: 3. Can I disable recording of the Stereo Mix and record ONLY the iso tracks? (The 4 track version will NOT do this.)

A: According to the user manual for the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder, files that are stereo mixes of all tracks will only be created when the sample rate is set to 44.1 kHz or 48 kHz.

Q: 4. Does Zoom sell an extension cable for attaching the microphone capsules separate from the recorder with this next gen recorder?

A: The microphone modules previously available for the Zoom H4n, H5, H6, and H8 recorders are not compatible with the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder or other recorders in the new essential series.

Q: 5. Does this record internally at 32-Bit ONLY ? So, there is no option to record internally at 16 or 24 bit. Thanks for clarifying

A: The Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder is a 32-Bit Float recorder only.

Q: 6. Can you use a separate Mike?

A: Yes, you can connect an external microphone to the Zoom H1 Essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder through the 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input connector.

Q: 7. Does it have 3.5mm microphone input?

A: No, the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder (BH #ZOH6E) only has 3.5mm outputs. You could use a 3.5mm to XLR adapter like a RODE VXLR 3.5mm TRS Female to XLR Male Adapter (B&H # ROVXLR) to attach a 3.5mm mic.

Q: 8. Can you use your own microphone?

A: Yes, the Zoom H1essential 2-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder has a 3.5mm input that can be used to connect an external microphone.

Q: 9. What's the Equivalent Input Noise (EIN) ? Is it still the same -120 dBu, like on the old Zoom H5/H6 recorders? Thx

A: The EIN for the mic input of the Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder is -120 dBu or less, while the line input has an EIN of -95 dBu or less.

Q: 10. Would the interchangeable capsules from my previous gen Zoom H6 be compatible with this recorder?

A: The Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder is not compatible with previous-generation modular components for the Zoom H5, H6, and H8.