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Zoom H6essential voice recorder bundle with ZDM-1 microphone
Six-track handheld recorder captures 32-bit float audio without level setting, includes four combo inputs with 48 V phantom power and a dynamic microphone
- 32-bit float recording removes the need to set levels
- Four XLR/TRS combo inputs with preamps and 48 V phantom power
- Removable X/Y microphones handle up to 135 dB SPL
- Functions as a 6-in/2-out USB-C audio interface
- Bundle includes ZDM-1 dynamic microphone with windscreen and mount
Flagship 6-track handheld recorder
The Zoom H6essential is a portable audio recorder built for filmmakers, musicians and content creators who need six tracks of 32-bit float recording without setting levels. It ships with the ZDM-1 dynamic microphone, a custom windscreen and a pivoting stand mount so you can start capturing immediately.
Replaces separate recorder and interface
The unit combines a field recorder with a 6-in 2-out USB-C audio interface, letting you stream two channels to a computer or smart device while recording all six tracks internally. The jump is worth it when you want distortion-free capture up to 135 dB and the flexibility of hot-swappable X/Y capsules in one device.
Check power and capsule needs
The recorder runs from USB-C power and provides 48 V phantom power on its four XLR/TRS combo inputs for condenser microphones. Verify that your chosen capsules are compatible with the H6essential system and that a BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter is not required for your workflow before ordering.
Highlights
- 32-bit float recording removes the need to set levels
- Four XLR/TRS combo inputs with preamps and 48 V phantom power
- Removable X/Y microphones handle up to 135 dB SPL
- Functions as a 6-in/2-out USB-C audio interface
- Bundle includes ZDM-1 dynamic microphone with windscreen and mount
Specifications
No published specifications for this item yet.
Questions about this item
Does the recorder have a built-in thread for tripod mounting?
The H6essential is tripod mountable, allowing it to be used in a fixed location or atop a camera via an adapter for field recording duties.
How do the X/Y microphones attach and what is the common mistake?
The X/Y microphones are removable and hot-swappable; the step people get wrong is forcing the capsule instead of aligning the connector pins before sliding it firmly into place.
What power sources can run the recorder during long sessions?
The USB-C port supplies power while streaming up to two channels to computers or smart devices, letting you record without draining internal batteries.
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