Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder

The Flagship
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.

Step Up To 32-Bit Float
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.

The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility
The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and 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.*

Six Perfect Tracks
The 4 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature ultra-clean Zoom preamps, and the included X/Y microphones can capture up to a booming 135 dB SPL, equivalent to a jet taking off.

Next Generation 3.0 Capsule System
The H6essential’s 3.0 capsule system has been updated to support 32-bit float and gives creators more options to use the right mic for their recording.

Record And Stream
Use the USB-C port to connect to PC, Mac, iOS, and Android device to use the H6essential as a 32-bit float interface while simultaneously recording all 6 tracks to an SD card.

Waveform Display
The H6essential has a waveform display so you can see your audio as it records.

Built-In Mixer
For full control of your mix, hit the ‘Mixer’ button and quickly adjust your levels.

Pair With Your iOS Device
Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with your iOS device to remotely hit record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.

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

Quieter Controls
Recording and rotary controls have been meticulously designed to allow for silent operation.

Onboard Speaker
Use the improved onboard speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

Outputs You Need
Use the line output to connect to a camera and the headphone output to monitor your audio.

Higher Visibility
The new full-color LCD screen provides you with a more vivid view as you record and navigate the menu.