• 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
Specifications
Form Factor
Handheld Recorder Number of Tracks
8 (6 Inputs + Stereo Mix) Number of Input Channels
6 (4 x Mono, 1 x Stereo) Maximum Sampling Rate
96 kHz / 32-Bit Float Microphone
Interchangeable Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration Number of Microphone Inputs
4 Built-In Speaker
Yes, 500 mW Mono Display
2" / 5.1 cm Color LCD Memory Card Support
microSDXC (Up to 1 TB) Internal Storage
No Special Features
Overdubbing Audio File Formats
BWF, iXML, WAV Sample Rates
44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz Bit Depth
Up to 32-Bit (Floating Point) Timecode Support
No Included Software
No Analog I/O
4x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable)
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Line Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Headphone Output Digital I/O
No Phantom Power
+48 V Plug-In Power
No System Connection
1x USB-C (I/O, 2.0) Audio Interface Capability
Stereo Only Wireless
Bluetooth
*Via Optional Adapter Mobile App Compatible
Yes: iOS Only App Name: H6essential Control App
Functionality: Remote Control Max Input Level
Mic Inputs:
+4 dBu
Line Inputs:
+24 dBu Max Output Level
Line Outputs:
+2 dBu Headphone Output Power
20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms Impedance
Mic/Line Inputs:
≥3 Kilohms Microphone Sensitivity
-42 dB (X/Y) Microphone Max SPL
135 dB SPL (X/Y) Power Options
Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter Battery Type
4x AA Approximate Battery Life
48 kHz/32-Bit:
18 Hours (AA Alkaline, 2 Channels, Recording, Built-In Mic) AC/DC Power Adapter
5 VDC at 1 A (Included) Included Accessories
No Dimensions
3.1 x 1.7 x 6.3" / 78.1 x 42.8 x 160 mm Weight
13.4 oz / 381 g (with Batteries)