Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
- 32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed
- Compatible with Alternative Capsules
- Compatible with BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter
Features
• 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)
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