Key Specifications

Product

Zoom H6 essential

Form Factor

Handheld Recorder

Number of Channels

6

Number of Tracks

8

Maximum Sampling Rate

96 kHz / 32-Bit Float

Microphone

Interchangeable Stereo Pair

Audio Interface Capability

Stereo Only

Timecode

No Timecode Support

Analog I/O

1/8" (3.5 mm) / 1/8" (3.5 mm) Headphone / Combo XLR-1/4"

Bias/Plug-In & Phantom Power

No Bias/Plug-In Power
48 V Phantom Power

Digital Audio I/O

No

Primary Use Applications

Audio-for-Video, Dictation & Transcription, Music Recording, Podcasting

Number of Input Channels

6

Number of Microphone Inputs

4

Number of Tracks (Detailed)

8 (6 Inputs + Stereo Mix)

Display

Backlit LCD

Built-In Speaker

Yes: 500 mW Mono

Special Features

Overdubbing

Mic Configuration

X/Y

Polar Pattern

Cardioid

Maximum SPL

135 dB

Sensitivity

-42 dB

Audio File Formats

BWF, iXML, WAV

Sample Rates

44.1 to 96 kHz

Bit Depth

24-Bit, 32-Bit Float

Media/Memory Card Slot

Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC [1 TB Maximum]

Internal Storage

No

Analog Audio I/O

4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Line Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output

Sync I/O

No

USB

1x USB-C

Wireless

Bluetooth
*Via Optional Adapter

Mobile App Compatible

Yes: iOS Only
App Name: H6essential Control App
Functionality: Remote Control

Maximum Input Level

+4 dBu (Mic Input)
+24 dBu (Line Input)

Headphone Output Power

20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms

Power Options

Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter

Battery Type

4x AA

Battery Runtime

Up to 18 Hours, Dependent on Settings and Battery Type

AC/DC Power Adapter

5 VDC at 1 A (Included)

Mounting Options

1/4"-20 Female

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)

Package Weight

1.055 lb

Box Dimensions (L × W × H)

10.6 x 5.4 x 2"