{"product_id":"zoom-h6essential-6-track-32-bit-float-handy-recorder","title":"Zoom H6essential 6-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Zoom H6essential is a portable handheld recorder designed to capture multi-source audio without the conventional gain-setting workflow. Its included X\/Y microphone capsule and four XLR\/TRS combo inputs provide six standard input channels for music sessions, interviews, location sound, and podcast production. Recording is made directly to a compatible microSD card in 32-bit float WAV format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusicians can connect microphones, mixers, and line-level sources to the four combo inputs while using the included X\/Y capsule for a stereo room or ensemble capture. Podcasters can record up to four XLR-connected voices while retaining the built-in mic capsule for ambience or additional sources. For video work, the 3.5 mm line output can feed a camera while the headphone output supports monitoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe included XYH-6e capsule uses a 90-degree X\/Y stereo arrangement with unidirectional microphones. It is specified for sound-pressure levels up to 135 dB SPL and is intended to provide a focused stereo image with natural depth and width. The H6essential also includes a built-in speaker for quick playback reference.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDual A\/D converter circuits support the recorder's 32-bit float workflow by automatically selecting between converters with different input gains. This architecture is designed to preserve a broad usable dynamic range across quiet and loud source material. The recorder supports 44.1, 48, and 96 kHz WAV recording, along with BWF and iXML metadata support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H6essential can also serve as a USB-C audio interface for computers, smartphones, and tablets while recording to its SD card at the same time. Its 3.0 interchangeable capsule system supports compatible optional capsules, including the SSH-6e stereo shotgun capsule and EXH-6e dual XLR\/TRS input capsule. Optional BTA-1 hardware adds wireless remote-control and compatible wireless timecode capabilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e32-Bit Float Recording:\u003c\/strong\u003e Records WAV files with a format designed to preserve usable detail across a wide range of input levels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix Standard Input Channels:\u003c\/strong\u003e The included stereo X\/Y capsule and four combo inputs allow up to six channels to be captured in the standard configuration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour XLR\/TRS Inputs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Locking combo jacks accept XLR microphones and TRS line-level connections for flexible source hookup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIndividual Phantom Power:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each of the four XLR\/TRS inputs can supply +48 V phantom power for compatible condenser microphones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUSB-C Audio Interface:\u003c\/strong\u003e Provides 6-in\/2-out multichannel or 2-in\/2-out stereo interface operation and supports simultaneous SD-card recording.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVoice Guidance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Built-in spoken menu guidance supports accessible navigation through the recorder's controls and settings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDesign \u0026amp; Installation\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe H6essential uses a portable handheld-recorder layout with dedicated track buttons, a selection dial, physical transport controls, a 2.00-inch full-color LCD, and a POWER\/HOLD switch. Zoom does not publish a chassis-material specification, but the design includes a removable microphone capsule system, side-mounted input jacks, a battery compartment for four AA cells, and tripod mounting threads. A built-in speaker, 3.5 mm headphone output, and 3.5 mm line output support monitoring and playback without additional hardware.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor standalone recording, install a compatible microSDHC or microSDXC card, connect sources to the mic capsule and\/or inputs 1 through 4, and power the recorder with four AA batteries or USB-C power. Use XLR connections for dynamic or condenser microphones, enabling phantom power only for microphones that require it; use TRS connections for mixers and other line-level devices. Passive guitars and basses should be connected through a mixer or effects device rather than directly to the recorder.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Zoom","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45669227561030,"sku":"ZH6essential","price":329.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0048\/4163\/5910\/files\/61qhiEHtIIL.jpg?v=1784485648","url":"https:\/\/audiowatt.store\/products\/zoom-h6essential-6-track-32-bit-float-handy-recorder","provider":"Audio Watt Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}