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Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording and On-Camera Kit

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Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording and On-Camera Kit
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Key Features
  • Record 6-Tracks + Stereo Mix
  • SSH-6e Stereo Mid-Side Shotgun Mic
  • Camera-Mount Shockmount, Coiled Cable
  • Batteries and Charger, microSDXC Card
This Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording and On-Camera Kit from B&H supplements the portable recorder with an SSH-6e Stereo Mid-Side Shotgun Microphone, camera-shoe shockmount, coiled cable, microSDXC memory card with adapter, rechargeable batteries, and a charger.
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Kit Contains:
Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording
The Zoom H6studio brings studio-grade sound to any environment. Featuring large-diaphragm XY microphones, four ultraclean F-Series preamps, and 32-bit float recording with dedicated gain knobs, it's the most advanced Handy Recorder Zoom has ever made. Built with F-Series technology, the H6studio ensures every take is pristine, whether you're capturing music, film audio, podcasts, or field recordings.
Pro Audio Every Time You Press Record
  • The H6studio’s F-Series preamps deliver exceptional clarity with an impressive -127 dBu EIN. Dual A/D converters and 32-bit float recording provide 132 dB of dynamic range, so even the most delicate details are preserved without distortion.
  • The 19.4mm X/Y microphones capture a flat, natural frequency response and handle up to 140 dB SPL—enough for everything from quiet acoustic performances to roaring jet engines. Their stacked 90º arrangement minimizes phase cancellation, producing a clean, focused stereo image.
  • For maximum flexibility, the H6studio lets you toggle between 32-bit float for limitless headroom and 16-/24-bit formats for instantly usable files. Dedicated gain knobs and a format switch make adapting to different workflows fast and intuitive.
Recording Power and Flexibility
  • The H6studio captures up to 8 tracks at once—6 individual inputs plus a stereo mix—at sampling rates from 44.1 to 192 kHz (8 tracks at 96 kHz, 6 tracks at 192 kHz). RF shielding blocks interference from smartphones and Wi-Fi, while shockmounted capsules reduce handling noise.
  • Lookahead limiters deliver clean, peak-free results in 16-/24-bit mode and smooth performance in 32-bit float. Four locking XLR/TRS inputs provide +48V phantom power and +4 dBu line-level support, with an additional stereo mini jack for plug-in powered microphones.
  • The Capsule System 3.0 expands flexibility with support for 32-bit float and a wide range of interchangeable microphone and input modules, including the WLM-1 dual-channel wireless system. 
Features and Accessibility
  • The H6studio makes monitoring simple with real-time peak and waveform displays, plus multiple output options including a powerful headphone jack, stereo line out, and onboard speaker for instant playback.
  • A full suite of recording tools is built in, including mono mode, a low-cut filter, file normalization, variable speed playback, A-B repeat, and a start tone for syncing audio to video. Record directly to microSDHC/microSDXC cards with support for capacities up to 2TB.
  • For extended sessions, the H6studio runs up to 15 hours on four AA batteries or can be powered via USB or AC adapter. Accessibility features offer audible menu navigation in multiple languages, ensuring ease of use for visually impaired users.
USB Audio Interface and Timecode
  • Use the H6studio as a 6-in / 2-out USB audio interface for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android supporting 32-bit float and 16/24-bit recording. Stream and simultaneously record a backup to the microSD card.
  • The optional TCA-1 timecode adapter generates and outputs timecode or jams to an external clock with 0.5 ppm accuracy. You can also receive wireless timecode from the ATOMOS UltraSync BLUE using the TCA-1 or the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (both available separately).
  • The BTA-1 also lets you use the Zoom Handy Control & Sync app for iOS to remotely manage multiple Zoom recorders, control start/stop, and synchronize timecode effortlessly.
Optional Accessory Pack
The separately available APH-6st pack includes a padded case, furry windscreen, AC adapter, and USB-C cable for a complete field-ready setup.
EAN: 4515260030385
Zoom SSH-6e Stereo Mid-Side Shotgun Microphone for H6essential Portable Recorder

Capture direct sound and ambience in fine detail with the SSH-6e from Zoom, a mid-side stereo shotgun mic for the H6essential portable recorder. Utilizing the Capsule System 3.0, this alternative mic capsule offers a precisely adjustable mid-side stereo capture and supports 32-bit float raw recording for easy adjustment in post.

The onboard knob lets you shift your microphone mix between the hypercardioid shotgun element and the super wide bidirectional element for an ideal balance, and raw recording support lets you optionally adjust this balance after recording. This makes the SSH-6e an ideal choice for capturing dialogue, ambient sounds, and on-site sound during video shoots. The SSH-6e includes a WSU-2 hairy windscreen for protection against wind noises.

EAN: 4515260029914
Movo Photo Universal Shockmount for Microphones & Portable Recorders (Black)

Capture clean audio with your mic or recorder suspension-mounted on this black Universal Shockmount from Movo Photo. Designed to isolate your audio device from handling vibrations, this shockmount features a four-point suspension system and is equipped with a 1/4"-20 mounting screw for universal compatibility with microphones and recorders. You can mount the shockmount on a camera via the built-in camera shoe adapter, or on a tripod via the built-in 1/4"-20 thread.

UPC: 604888901680
Kopul CMX-RC30 Right-Angle Coiled Stereo Mini Cable (Black, 8 to 24")

The black Kopul CMX-RC30 is a coiled, right-angle stereo mini cable designed for connecting mixers and recorders to DSLR cameras or camcorders, as well as home audio devices where 3.5mm stereo mini plugs are needed at both ends of the cable. Intended as a replacement cable for Kopul CMX-1 & CMX-1-V2 two-channel mini mixers and CMX-2 & CMX-2-V2 two-channel camcorder XLR adapters, this durable cable can also be used to connect smartphones, tablets, media players, and computers to speakers or car stereos.

The cable features an 8 to 24", stretchable, coiled design, which doesn't interfere with your camera's operation and prevents clutter. The low-profile, right-angled connectors easily fit into tight spaces or hard-to-reach places and are gold-plated to provide a reliable connection between your devices. The cable's OFC spiral shielding helps minimize unwanted RF and EM interference for a clear audio signal.

Key Features
  • Replacement cable for Kopul CMX-1 & CMX-1-V2 two-channel mini mixers and CMX-2 & CMX-2-V2 two-channel camcorder XLR adapters
  • 8 to 24" coiled cable design 
  • Gold-plated 3.5mm mini-connectors resist corrosion for reliable connectivity between your devices
  • Low-profile, right-angled connectors fit into tight spaces or hard-to-reach places where a normal straight connector cannot fit
  • Coiled design reduces clutter and prevents excess cable from interfering with the operation of a DSLR camera or camcorder
  • OFC spiral shielding minimizes RF or EM interference while maintaining cable flexibility
  • Certifications: CE, RoHS, WEEE
UPC: 847628013728
Panasonic eneloop Pro Rechargeable AA Ni-MH Batteries with Charger (2550mAh, 4-Pack)

This pack of eneloop Pro AA Rechargeable Ni-MH Batteries from Panasonic comes with a charger, and the batteries are pre-charged and ready-to-use. They are not subject to any memory effect so you can charge them up to 500 times whether they are fully or partially drained. They maintain 85% of their charge after one year, and remain functional down to -4°F.

UPC: 073096902244
Lexar 64GB High-Performance 633x UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card with SD Adapter

Designed for sports camcorders, tablets, smartphones, any other microSDXC-compatible devices, the 64GB High-Performance 633x UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card from Lexar can be used to record Full HD, 3D, and 4K video. This card has a capacity of 64GB, is compatible with the UHS-I bus, and features a speed class rating of U3 and V30, both of which provide minimum write speeds of 30 MB/s. In case your device does not support the UHS-I bus, this card also supports the Class 10, V10, and U1 standards, all of which feature minimum write speeds of 10 MB/s.

Lexar's 64GB UHS-I microSDXC Memory Card supports a maximum read speed of 100 MB/s  and is able to store up to 36 hours of video, 67,600 photos, or 58,100 songs. Included is a microSD to SD adapter, allowing this card to be used in card readers or devices that have a full-sized SD slot.

General Features
Capture Adventures in HD
Calling all adventure seekers and adrenaline junkies! Make the most of your adventures in the great outdoors by leveraging the power and performance of these cards. So, whether you're shooting the action with your action camera or an aerial camera, you can quickly capture, playback, and transfer a large amount of high quality Full HD, 3D, and 4K video, making it easy to store your greatest moments and then relive the action.
Do More with Your Multimedia
Also great for use with your tablet or smartphone, this card makes it easy to quickly download or save all your favorite media files, including the high quality movies, photos, and songs.
Do More With Your Multimedia
Also great for use with your smartphone or tablet, the cards make it easy to quickly download or save all your favorite media files, including high quality movies, photos, and songs.
Get More From Your Device
The cards are speed rated at Class 10, and leverage UHS-I technology to deliver read speeds of up to 100 MB/s, giving you the speed and space you need to capture, transfer, and share more adventures on the go.
Transfer Files with the Included SD Adapter
For added functionality, this card includes an SD adapter, allowing it to be used in card readers or devices that have an SD slot
Rigorously Tested
All Lexar product designs undergo extensive testing in the Lexar Quality Labs with more than 1100 digital devices to help ensure performance, quality, compatibility, and reliability.
UPC: 650590199228
Kit Contains:

Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording

Key Specs
Form Factor
Handheld Recorder
Number of Channels
6
Number of Tracks
8
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 32-Bit Float
Microphone
Built-In Stereo Pair
Audio Interface Capability
Multi-Track
Timecode
Wireless Only (with Non-Included Adapter)
Analog I/O
Combo XLR-1/4" / 1/8" (3.5 mm) / 1/8" (3.5 mm) Headphone
Bias/Plug-In & Phantom Power
No Bias/Plug-In Power
48 V Phantom Power
Digital Audio I/O
No
Form Factor
Handheld Recorder
Primary Use Applications
Audio-for-Video, Music Recording, Podcasting
Number of Input Channels
6
Number of Microphone Inputs
6
Number of Tracks
8 (6 Inputs + Stereo Mix)
Maximum Sampling Rate
192 kHz / 32-Bit Float
Display
Backlit LCD
Built-In Speaker
Yes: 250 mW
Special Features
No
Microphone
Microphone
Built-In Stereo Pair
Mic Configuration
A/B
Polar Pattern
Cardioid
Maximum SPL
140 dB
Sensitivity
-41 dB/Pa
Recording
Audio File Formats
BWF, iXML, WAV
Sample Rates
44.1 to 192 kHz
Bit Depth
16/24-Bit, 32-Bit Float
Audio Interface Capability
Multi-Track
Signal Processing & FX
Limiter
Timecode
Wireless Only (with Non-Included Adapter)
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: microSD/microSDHC/microSDXC [2 TB Maximum]
Internal Storage
No
Connectivity
Analog Audio I/O
4x Combo XLR-1/4" TRS Mic/Line Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Mic Input
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Line Output
1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Headphone Output
Bias/Plug-In & Phantom Power
No Bias/Plug-In Power
48 V Phantom Power
Digital Audio I/O
No
Sync I/O
No
USB
1x USB-C
Wireless
Bluetooth
*Via Optional Adapter
Mobile App Compatible
Yes: Android & iOS
Performance
Gain
Up to 60 dB
Maximum Input Level
+4 dBu (Mic Input)
+24 dBu (Line Input)
Headphone Output Power
20 mW per Channel into 32 Ohms
Dynamic Range
123 dB (Mic Inputs)
Power
Power Options
Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter
Battery Type
4x AA
Battery Runtime
Up to 15 Hours, Dependent on Settings and Battery Type
AC/DC Power Adapter
5 VDC (Not Included)
Physical
Mounting Options
1/4"-20 Female
Dimensions
3.3 x 2.1 x 8.7" / 83 x 54.5 x 221 mm
Weight
16.8 oz / 477 g (with Batteries)
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.28 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
11.5 x 5.2 x 2.7"

Zoom H6 Studio Reviews

A good upgrade over the H6

By Justin
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2026-11-03

I ordered a couple of these for our digital humanities studio. They are used primarily for long-form interviews, either as dual-system audio with video, or audio only. I read the reviews about build quality, mostly related to how these feel, but I'm not sure that will translate into an appreciable difference in actual durability. The unit is lighter overall, and that isn't necessarily a bad thing, especially when shlepping it all over. But the pros are significant over the old H6: First, you've got 32 bit float or traditional gain knobs, so you can choose. This is a good reflection of where the technology is today. Second, battery life is WAY better than the H6, which ate AAs like mad. This lasts a lot longer. Plus it is easy to power with an aux USB-C. You could power with ancient mini USB-A on the H6. Third, The display is fantastic. I love seeing waveforms for each individual track. Lightyears better. Fourth, The preamps are better. Cleaner sound. Superior to the H6 Fifth, the shielding is better. I was able to plug Rode Go II Pros into the 3.5mm jack on the microphone head with no interference or whining. While it records as a mixed track, I finally have a good monitoring solution for the Rodes and an easy, fast, cheap, wireless solution. (The H6 had unbelievable interference whine.) Downsides? I don't like the menu navigation, but that's always been a downside of these H-series units, IMO. There is no appreciable difference to the end result with this over the H6. But that's a minor quibble. Haven't tried the bigger XY mics yet, but this was always a fantastic feature for ambient sound. I am not troubled by the fact that you can see the wires. What I do like is that you can take the head off entirely and insert the plug for a smaller form factor.

Best delivery service + amazing kit

By Dave Soltura
Rated 5 out of 5
Date: 2025-10-25

Delivery: This is my first ever order on B&H, and as someone from the Philippines, I'm blown away by their service. Item was packed in under 24 hours, and arrived in under a week--extremely rare for an overseas order. The overall package value is much better than getting this from Amazon, and all the inclusions are so thoughtfully selected--these are tools I would've spent an entire afternoon researching. I'm happy to report that all of them work wonderfully and cohesively. Product: The H6 studio does not disappoint. I imagined it would feel much heavier in the hand considering its industrial look, but it's light for the build quality that you get, and I can easily mount it on top of my Sony ZVe10 Mark 2. The preamps are incredibly clean--why I got the studio series. As a professional voice actor foremost, I'll now be using this as my travel mic + audio interface combo: 462g with the batteries included is significantly lighter than bringing a mic + desktop interface. It's about as light as a high quality usb mic, but I much prefer its no fuss setup, plus I can record foley, ambience + vlog audio with it. 32 bit float lives up to the hype. It blew me away. I could see the gain meters clipping, with tons of red on screen. But I couldn't hear the distortion through my monitors. When I dragged the .WAV into Reaper, I could /see/ the clipping, but again couldn't hear it. I simply dragged the gain down, and to my amazement, the peaks of the transients were perfectly preserved, just as advertised. As someone who's never owned a Zoom recorder in the past, I was simply amazed that I could select the channel which would use phantom power--budget desktop interfaces only allow it across all channels. This is is perfect for versatility. The headphone amps were also very clean. I monitored with the generic bundle headphones that ship with the Arturia MiniFuse, and paired with the H6 Studio I was surprised at how little hiss there was. Even with the headphone volume maxed, I couldn't hear any audible noise, and the recorder’s noise floor sat below about -60 dBFS. I was speaking close into the SSH6e to maximize the SNR, and hit -6 to -12, with the gain settings low. Overall, just very impressed at the quality of this device, and all its inclusions, and B&H's service. It's now going to be my go-to store for audio and video needs, even though I'm based in the PH. Thanks B&H!

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What is the mic preamp equivalent input noise? ...

What is the mic preamp equivalent input noise? They seem to have forgotten to include that spec.
Asked by: Eric
The Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording equivalent input noise (EIN) for the mic preamps is -127 dBu or less.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2025-10-30

Is the Zoom SSH-6e Stereo Mid-Side Shotgun ...

Is the Zoom SSH-6e Stereo Mid-Side Shotgun Microphone for H6essential Portable Recorder compatible with this model?
Asked by: Jordan
Yes, the Zoom SSH-6e Stereo Mid-Side Shotgun Microphone for H6essential Portable Recorder is compatible with the Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2025-09-16

Can it capture 32bit float and 16bit at the same ...

Can it capture 32bit float and 16bit at the same time?
Asked by: Al
You would need to use the format switch in the menu for the Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording to choose 32-bit float or 16-bit/24-bit, but there is no option to use both at the same time.
Answered by: Elliot A
Date published: 2025-08-21

Can you solo each channel while recording to be ...

Can you solo each channel while recording to be able to check the sound?
Asked by: Vanessa
The Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording doesn't have a dedicated "solo" function during recording in the traditional sense, where you can instantly isolate and listen to a single track while recording other tracks simultaneously.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2025-08-18

The Tascam FR-AV2 and others offer time ode ...

The Tascam FR-AV2 and others offer time ode generation and low-cut. Is that a reason to choose that or a similar unit instead?
Asked by: gordon
The Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording also offers time code syncing through the TCA-1 adapter or the BTA-1 adapter.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2025-11-23

Does the Zoom EXH-6e XLR module work with the H6 ...

Does the Zoom EXH-6e XLR module work with the H6 studio?
Asked by: Frank
Yes, the Zoom EXH-6e XLR capsule is compatible with the Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording.
Answered by: David M
Date published: 2025-11-13

Is it possible to use it as a multi-track ...

Is it possible to use it as a multi-track recorder? Can I record one track then record an overdub while monitoring the others?
Asked by: Mike
The Zoom H6 studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording does not have an overdubbing feature.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2026-03-31

Will Zoom H6 mics work with the H6 studio?

Will Zoom H6 mics work with the H6 studio?
Asked by: Ignacio
The original Zoom H6 microphones (the capsules that attach to the top of the recorder) are not compatible with the new Zoom H6studio 6-Track Handy Recorder with 32-Bit Float Recording.
Answered by: Daniel O
Date published: 2026-05-08
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