32-bit/96kHz Handheld Recorder and 6x2 USB Audio Interface with Onboard XY Stereo Microphones, 4 x XLR/TRS Inputs, 6 Simultaneous Recording Tracks, Quiet Controls, Waveform Display, Bluetooth Control, Built-in Speaker, and Full-color LCD

Presented as Zoom's flagship handheld recorder, the H6essential Portable Recorder offers six tracks of pristine, distortion-free audio without the need to set levels. With 32-bit float recording and hot-swappable X/Y mics that can handle 135 dB with ease, the H6essential offers a versatile pain-free audio solution.

The four XLR-1/4" combo inputs feature low-noise and high-quality Zoom mic preamps and sport +48V phantom power for driving professional condenser mics. An onboard mixer is easy to use with the bright 2" color display to adjust individual tracks and directly view waveforms in real time. The H6essential can utilize its USB-C port not only for power but also to stream up to two channels of audio to computers and smart devices, acting as a 6-in / 2-out interface. Furthermore, the recorder is tripod mountable, allowing it be conveniently used in a fixed location or atop a camera via an adapter for field recording duties.

Flagship Handheld Audio Recorder
Filmmakers, Musicians & Content Creators
32-Bit Float: No Level Adjustment Needed
Removable X/Y Mics Handle up to 135 dB
4 XLR-1/4" TRS Combo Inputs with Preamps
Dual A/D Converters
Onboard Mixer and Waveform Display
Function as a 6x2 USB-C Audio Interface
Compatible with Alternative Capsules
Compatible with BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter

Audio Interface:6-channel Field Recorder
A/D Resolution:32-bit/96kHz
Simultaneous Rec Tracks:8
Simultaneous Play Tracks:6
Built-in Mic(s):2
Analog Inputs:4 x XLR-1/4" Combo (mic/line)
Analog Outputs:1 x 1/8" TRS (stereo)
Headphones:1 x 1/8" TRS
Memory (removable): microSDHC (up to 32GB), microSDXC (up to 1TB)
File Format: BWF, iXML
USB:1 x USB-C
Power Supply:4 x AA batteries, USB Bus Power
Battery Life: Up to 19 hours (alkaline)

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