Zoom H6essential

The Zoom H6essential Portable Recorder, which is Zoom’s flagship portable recorder, provides six tracks of clear, distortion-free audio without the need for level adjustments. With hot-swappable X/Y microphones that can easily tolerate 135 dB and 32-bit float recording, the H6essential provides a flexible, painless audio solution.

The four XLR-1/4″ combo inputs have boast +48V phantom power for professional condenser microphones and high-quality, low-noise Zoom mic preamps. With the vivid 2″ color display, an inbuilt mixer makes it simple to observe waveforms in real time and alter individual tracks. The Zoom H6essential USB-C connector serves as a 6-in/2-out interface that allows it to broadcast up to two channels of audio to computers and smart devices in addition to providing power. Additionally, the recorder may be mounted on a tripod, making it easy to use in a fixed spot or, with an adapter, on top of a camera for field recording tasks.

Equipped with Accessibility Options

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.

Next Generation 3.0 Capsule System

The Zoom H6essential sports essential versatility designed to support creators of every kind. To this end, the H6essential has a removable X/Y mic capsule that can be swapped with several optional modules to fit the needs of your specific application.

XYH-6e Stereo Mic Capsule (Included)

The default capsule that comes with the H6essential, this adds two high-quality microphones in a X/Y stereo arrangement. This arrangement is most sensitive to audio directly in front while also capturing a clean stereo image.

SSH-6e Stereo Shotgun Capsule

The SSH-6e includes a highly-directional microphone to pick up sound in the center, as well as a bidirectional side mic to pick up sounds from the left and right. The mid-side stereo image is adjustable from mono to ultrawide stereo pickup. You can capture dialogue with the center mic, then mix in the desired amount of environmental sound captured by the side mics.

EXH-6e Input Capsule

If you need more inputs, simply plug in the EXH-6e dual XLR-1/4″ TRS combo capsule. This allows you to connect two additional microphones, instruments, or line-level sources.Phantom power can be applied if you connect power to the USB-C port on the capsule. There is a 3.5mm jack for line- or mic-level input with plug-in power available for lavalier mics.

More Dynamic Range

With 32-bit float and dual AD converters the H6essential captures huge dynamic range. This gives creators the ability to record perfect audio, clip-free every time.

Ultraclean Preamps

The four XLR-1/4″ TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s ultraclean preamps that support +48V phantom power and +4 dBu professional line-level input. The onboard X/Y microphones can capture sound up to a booming 135 dB SPL, equivalent to a jet airplane taking off.

Audio Interface Capability

Send audio via USB-C in 32-bit float while simultaneously recording to an SD card. When connected to a Windows, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C Port, the H6essential can be used as a 6-in / 2-out audio interface.

Mix, Monitor, and Record

Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level. It also has a waveform display, so you can see your audio as it records.

Musicians

The H6essential is a portable studio. Mic up to 4 instruments using the XLR inputs and use the X/Y microphones to capture the full ensemble in beautiful stereo.

Filmmakers

The 32-bit float recording gives filmmakers confidence with every take. The interchangeable capsules, four XLR inputs, and wireless timecode (via optional adapter) make the H6essential invaluable on any set.

Podcasters

When everyone wants to be on your podcast, the H6essential has you covered with its four XLR inputs. For two additional XLR inputs, connect the optional EXH-6e capsule.

Pair with Your iOS Device

Use the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter (sold separately) to pair with your iOS device and remotely record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.

Bluetooth Timecode Sync

With the optional BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter, you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.

Soft-Touch Controls

Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for quiet operation.

Built-In Speaker

You can use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference. The speaker supports up to an impressive 500mW output.

In and Out

Use the 3.5mm line output to connect to a camera, and use the 3.5mm headphone output to monitor your audio.

Brilliant Color Display

The vivid full-color 2″ LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through the H6essential’s menu and functions.

High-Capacity Storage

The H6essential supports microSDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

Long Battery Life

Supporting up to 10 hours of battery life on four AA batteries, the H6Essential will last through long recording sessions. Utilize USB-C bus power with outlets and power banks when batteries are not available.