Description
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 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.
- 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
Specs
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
| Inputs |
Mic capsule |
1 |
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MIC/LINE (mono) |
4 |
| Outputs |
LINE OUT |
1 |
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Headphones |
1 |
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Built-in speaker (mono) |
1 |
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INPUTS
| XY mic: XYH-6e |
90º XY stereo format |
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Directionality |
Unidirectional |
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Sensitivity |
−42dB/1Pa at 1kHz |
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Maximum sound pressure input |
135 dB SPL |
| MIC/LINE (mono) |
Connectors |
4 XLR/TRS combo jacks |
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(XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT） |
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Input gain |
Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used) |
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Input impedance |
MIC: 3.8 kΩ or more |
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LINE: 39 kΩ or more |
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Maximum input level |
MIC: +4 dBu |
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LINE: +24 dBu |
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Phantom power |
+48 V |
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Channel total 32 mA or less |
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Equivalent input noise |
MIC: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input |
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LINE: -95 dBu or less（IHF-A) @600 Ω input |
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OUTPUTS
| LINE OUT |
Connector |
Stereo mini jack |
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Maximum output level |
+1 dBu |
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Output impedance |
110 Ω or less |
| Headphones |
Connector |
Stereo mini jack |
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Maximum output level |
20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（when 32 Ω load） |
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Output impedance |
10 Ω or less |
| Built-in speaker |
Type |
20 mm x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker |
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Effective maximum output |
250mW |
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RECORDER
| Maximum simultaneous recording tracks |
8 |
| Maximum simultaneous playback tracks |
6 |
| Recording formats |
WAV |
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44.1/48/96 kHz, |
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32-bit float mono/stereo |
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BWF and iXML formats supported |
| Recording media |
4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification |
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64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification |
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DISPLAY
| 2.0-inch full-color LCD |
360 x 240 |
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USB
| Connector |
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USB Type-C |
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• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. |
| Audio Interface |
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USB 2.0 High Speed |
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Input and output channels |
6 in / 2 out (Multi) |
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2 in / 2 out (Stereo) |
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Sampling frequency |
44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only) |
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44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording) |
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Bit depth |
24-bit, 32-bit float |
| File transfer |
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USB 2.0 High Speed |
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REMOTE
| Dedicated wireless adapter |
ZOOM BTA-1 |
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POWER
| 4 AA batteries |
Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries |
| AC Adapter |
ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A) |
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• USB bus power is supported. |
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ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 2-track recording (XYH-6e)
| Alkaline batteries |
About 18 hours |
| NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) |
About 14.5 hours |
| Lithium batteries |
About 30 hours |
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48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, no headphones, no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 6-track recording (XYH-6e and inputs 1–4)
| Alkaline batteries |
About 3.5 hours |
| NiMH batteries (1900 mAh) |
About 4 hours |
| Lithium batteries |
About 9 hours |
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48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
| Power consumption |
5 W maximum |
| Dimensions |
Recorder: 78.1 mm (W) × 160.1 mm (D) × 42.8 mm (H) |
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XYH-6e: 69.1 mm (W) × 50.8 mm (D) × 43.0 mm (H) |
| Weight |
Recorder: 381 g (including batteries) |
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XYH-6e: 42 g |
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