Detail 01
32-bit float recording
The recorder can also be switched to 16-bit or 24-bit recording formats.
Product detailSKU #1500000466937
ZoomH6studio Handheld Recorder
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
Zoom’s H6studio is a six-track portable recorder built around 32-bit float capture, four locking XLR/TRS inputs and an integrated pair of 19.4 mm XY microphones. F-series preamps with dual A/D converters sit behind the input stage, while individual gain knobs and a dedicated format switch keep key recording controls close at hand. It can also operate as a 6-in/2-out USB audio interface and stream while recording to microSD, making it useful when you need a second recording path. Onboard speaker, headphone and line outputs support checks away from a computer.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Capturing a stereo XY microphone recording alongside up to four connected microphone or line sources.
- Streaming through USB while making a simultaneous backup recording to microSD.
- Location recording with four AA batteries, onboard speaker and headphone monitoring.
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Projects requiring timecode without additional hardware; the TCA-1 timecode adapter is optional and sold separately.
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Four locking XLR/TRS combo inputs with +48V phantom power
Four combined input connectors are available, each with locking hardware and phantom-power support.
Detail 03
6-in/2-out USB interface
It can connect as a six-input, two-output USB audio interface.
Detail 04
microSDHC/microSDXC recording media
It accepts cards up to 2TB and can record to them while streaming.
Detail 05
19.4 mm XY microphones
The built-in large-diaphragm condenser mics are fixed in a 90-degree XY arrangement and are rated to 140 dB SPL.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Bring four AA batteries for battery-powered use; rated life is up to 15 hours.
- 02Use a microSDHC or microSDXC card for recording media; supported capacity is up to 2TB.
- 03Timecode requires an optional TCA-1 adapter or ATOMOS UltraSync BLUE.
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01What comes in the box?
It includes a power cord, a USB-C to USB-C cable with ferrite core, and an owner’s manual.
02Can it record and stream at the same time?
Yes. It supports simultaneous USB streaming and recording to microSD.
03What formats can it record?
It records WAV in 32-bit float, 24-bit or 16-bit, plus MP3.
04Does it have built-in microphones?
Yes. It has two 19.4 mm large-diaphragm condenser microphones arranged in XY.
Reference
Full specifications
The complete catalog record, organized around the decisions musicians make when comparing gear.
2 detailsSound
- Internal speaker
- Yes (250 mW max output)
- Recording start tone
- Yes (for A/V sync)
1 detailsBody & build
- Variable playback speed
- 0.5x to 2.0x
8 detailsConnections & power
- XLR and TRS combo inputs
- 4 (locking, with +48V phantom power)
- Line output
- 3.5 mm stereo
- Stereo mini input
- 1 (plug-in power supported)
- Speaker output
- 250 mW (onboard speaker)
- Headphone output
- 1/4" stereo, 20 mW output
- External power
- USB mobile battery or USB AC adapter (AD-17 sold separately)
- Supported devices
- Mac, Windows, iOS, Android
- Normalize/export
- Yes (WAV 24-bit and 16-bit)
1 detailsSize & weight
- Bit depths
- 16-bit, 24-bit, 32-bit float
39 detailsOther
- Battery type
- 4 x AA batteries
- Sampling rates
- 44.1 kHz to 192 kHz
- Preamps
- F-series preamps with dual A/D converters
- A–B repeat
- Yes
- Recording media
- microSDHC/microSDXC (up to 2TB)
- Accessory pack (APH-6st)
- Padded case, hairy windscreen, AC adapter, USB-C cable
- Screen reader
- Yes, with audible descriptions
- Level meters
- Yes
- Dynamic range (mics)
- 123 dB
- Mono mode
- Yes
- Product type
- 6‑track portable handheld recorder with 32‑bit float capability
- Waveform view
- Yes
- Korena Special
- false
- Weight
- 12 lb. 3 oz. (5.5 kg)
- Recording format
- WAV (32-bit float / 24-bit / 16-bit), MP3
- Low-cut filter
- Yes
- Compatibility
- Capsule System 3.0 (supports SSH-6e, EXH-6e, WLM-1, XYH-6e)
- Limiter
- Advanced "look-ahead" limiter (prevents clipping)
- Simultaneous recording
- Yes (stream and record to microSD simultaneously)
- Max SPL
- 140 dB SPL
- Battery life
- Up to 15 hours
- USB interface
- 6-in / 2-out USB audio interface
- Tier
- new
- Timecode
- Supported via optional TCA-1 adapter or ATOMOS UltraSync BLUE
- XY mic type
- Large-diaphragm, 19.4 mm condenser
- Mic EIN
- -127 dBu
- Category Source
- detail
- Display type
- OLED
- Max track count
- Up to 8 tracks (6 inputs + stereo mix)
- Dimensions (W x D x H)
- 19.2" x 12.25" x 4.94" (486 x 311 x 125 mm)
- Included
- Power cord, USB-C to USB-C cable (with ferrite core), owner’s manual
- Handy Control and Sync app
- iOS support for remote control and timecode
- Menu language options
- English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Chinese
- WLM-1 wireless capsule
- Dual-channel, up to 130 dB SPL (available 2026)
- Recording format over USB
- 16/24-bit or 32-bit float
- Product Type
- 6‑track portable handheld recorder with 32‑bit float capability
- Timecode adapter (TCA-1)
- Optional, available separately
- Source Id
- site51500000466937
- Prop65
- WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
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