Sainte-Therese, Canada
About this listing
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.
Features and Specs
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
Specs
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
Inputs
Mic capsule
1
MIC/LINE (mono)
4
Outputs
LINE OUT
1
Headphones
1
Built-in speaker (mono)
1
INPUTS
XY mic: XYH-6e
90º XY stereo format
Directionality
Unidirectional
Sensitivity
−42dB/1Pa at 1kHz
Maximum sound pressure input
135 dB SPL
MIC/LINE (mono)
Connectors
4 XLR/TRS combo jacks
(XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT）
Input gain
Adjustment unnecessary (dual A/D converter circuits used)
Input impedance
MIC: 3.8 kΩ or more
LINE: 39 kΩ or more
Maximum input level
MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power
+48 V
Channel total 32 mA or less
Equivalent input noise
MIC: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input
LINE: -95 dBu or less（IHF-A) @600 Ω input
OUTPUTS
LINE OUT
Connector
Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level
+1 dBu
Output impedance
110 Ω or less
Headphones
Connector
Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level
20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（when 32 Ω load）
Output impedance
10 Ω or less
Built-in speaker
Type
20 mm x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output
250mW
RECORDER
Maximum simultaneous recording tracks
8
Maximum simultaneous playback tracks
6
Recording formats
WAV
44.1/48/96 kHz,
32-bit float mono/stereo
BWF and iXML formats supported
Recording media
4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
64GB–1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification
DISPLAY
2.0-inch full-color LCD
360 x 240
USB
Connector
USB Type-C
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Audio Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
Input and output channels
6 in / 2 out (Multi)
2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequency
44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only)
44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)
Bit depth
24-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer
USB 2.0 High Speed
REMOTE
Dedicated wireless adapter
ZOOM BTA-1
POWER
4 AA batteries
Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
AC Adapter
ZOOM AD-17 (DC 5 V/1 A)
• USB bus power is supported.
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
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
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)
XYH-6e: 69.1 mm (W) × 50.8 mm (D) × 43.0 mm (H)
Weight
Recorder: 381 g (including batteries)
XYH-6e: 42 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms
PriceC$399.99
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