Zoom have announced the launch of the H6studio Handy Recorder, a cutting-edge recording device designed for pristine audio capture in any environment. Featuring large-diaphragm XY microphones, four studio-grade preamps, and the ability to switch between 32-bit float and classic 24-bit recordings, the H6studio is set to revolutionise the way you record. With dedicated gain knobs and advanced "look-ahead" limiters, this recorder ensures ultra-clean audio and prevents distortion from reaching your tracks.
Product Overview
The H6studio Handy Recorder is equipped with Zoom’s Mic Capsule System 3.0, allowing you to capture up to eight tracks (six mono tracks plus a stereo mix) at sample rates of up to 192 kHz. It features four locking XLR/TRS inputs and one stereo mini-jack input with plug-in power, along with an angled, full-colour LCD display for real-time waveform display and level monitoring.
Additionally, the H6studio functions as a 6-in/2-out USB audio interface for Mac, Windows, iOS, and Android devices, supporting 32-bit float and 16/24-bit recording. Live streaming and simultaneous recording to microSD are also supported.
Accessibility and Control
Designed with accessibility in mind, the H6studio allows blind and visually impaired users to navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. The new ZOOM Handy Control & Sync app for iOS enables remote management of multiple Zoom recorders, control start/stop, and effortless synchronisation of timecode. Current compatible models include the H2essential, H5studio, and H6studio (BTA-1 or TCA-1 required).
Specifications
| Input and Output Channels | |
|---|---|
| Inputs | Mic capsule: 1 Mic/Line (mono): 4 |
| Outputs | Line Out: 1 Headphone: 1 Built-in speaker (mono): 1 |
| Inputs | |
| XY mic (XYH-5s) | 90° XY stereo format Pickup pattern: Unidirectional Sensitivity: –41 dB/Pa at 1 kHz Maximum sound pressure input: 140 dB SPL |
| Line In (XYH-5s) | Connector: 1 stereo mini jack Input gain: −∞ – +60 dB Input impedance: 2 kΩ or more |
| MIC/LINE (mono) | Connector: 4 XLR/TRS combo jacks (XLR: 2 HOT, TRS: TIP HOT) Input gain: −∞ – +60 dB Input impedance: MIC: 3 kΩ or more, LINE: 3 kΩ or more Maximum input level: MIC: +4 dBu, LINE: +24 dBu Phantom power: +48 V Equivalent input noise: –127 dBu or less (IHF-A) at 150Ω input |
| Outputs | |
| Line Out | Connector: 1 stereo mini jack Maximum output level: +1 dBu Output impedance: 110 Ω or less |
| Headphone | Connector: 1 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 × 30 mm elliptical dynamic speaker Effective maximum output: 250 mW |
| Recorder | |
| Maximum simultaneous recording tracks | 8 |
| Maximum simultaneous playback tracks | 6 |
| Recording formats | WAV 44.1/48/96/192 kHz 16-bit/24-bit/32-bit float mono/stereo BWF and iXML formats supported |
| Recording media | microSDHC memory cards microSDXC memory cards |
| Display | 2.00" full-colour LCD (320 × 240) |
| USB | |
| Connector | USB Type-C *Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. USB bus power is supported. |
| Audio interface | USB 2.0 High Speed Input and output channels: 6 in / 2 out (Multi), 2 in / 2 out (Stereo) Sampling frequencies: 44.1/48/96 kHz (audio interface only) 44.1/48 kHz (audio interface + onboard recording) Bit depths: 24-bit, 32-bit float File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed |
| Remote | |
| Dedicated wireless adapter | ZOOM BTA-1 |
| Power | |
| Power sources | 4 AA batteries (alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries) AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17): DC 5V/1A *USB bus power is supported. |
| Estimated continuous operation times using batteries | 2-track (XYH-5s) recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, no headphones, no LINE OUT, no REMOTE, Power Saving on, Display Brightness Medium Alkaline batteries: about 15 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 12 hours Lithium batteries: about 26 hours 6-track (XYH-5s and INPUTS 1–4) recording at 48 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no LINE OUT, no remote, Power Saving On, Display Brightness Medium Alkaline batteries: about 4.5 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 5 hours Lithium batteries: about 11 hours 6-track (XYH-5s and INPUTS 1–4) recording at 192 kHz/32-bit float with phantom power on (INPUTS 1–4), headphones used (33Ω load), LINE OUT used (10 kΩ load), remote used (BTA-1), Power Saving On, Display Brightness Bright Alkaline batteries: about 2 hours NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 3 hours Lithium batteries: about 6.5 hours |
| Power consumption | 5 W maximum |
| Dimensions and Weight | |
| Dimensions | 83.0 mm (W) × 221.0 mm (D) × 54.5 mm (H) |
| Weight (including batteries) | 477 g |
The H6studio will be available in Q4 2025 at a price of £384 inc VAT / €449.00. Watch the product video here and visit the Zoom website for more information.
