Thanks for your attention... I'm having a problem recording in REAPER (on the computer using it as an interface) it's not recognizing the channels, Reaper finds the zoom drive, but it doesn't work, the tracks are unusable, I can't activate it... there is the solution?? thanks
@@onlineon64 I personally haven’t used it in that way. I understand what your trying to do though. I wouldn’t exactly use this as a full blown interface. You can’t single out each channel which I know is kind of weird but I would go with something else for recording music or to a recording software. I’ve used the focusrite 18i20 for a lot of studio work and highly recommend something like it. But if you need a mobile audio interface I would say this would be the best option. Add the capsule that has 2 additional XLR’s on top and have a 6 channel interface. Perfect for recording full bands. I’ve used mine with 1 channel connected to the board, one channel in the output of a guitar amp, one into the bass amp and the other guitar amp and it worked out great! Especially since you can go and independently edit the levels of each instrument.
It's funny how most negative reviews about that new series seems to be done by not artists but self proclaimed audio engineers xD Thanks for actually discussing what can be done with it, still thorn if I would like to get H4e or wait and get H6e, I don't think I need more than ambient plus 2 inputs, but possibility to swap capsules sometimes instead of bringing sets of mics and cables is kinda cool
Some people are too harsh and expect WAY more out of a device than it can really do. I have nothing negative to say about it. I just picked up the H1e and H1 XLR which I’ll be doing a few videos on too. I look at what a device can do best not focus on the few things it can’t.
I was wondering, since it would be my first ever recorder, the file sizes that it generate when you record in 32 bitfloat with everything maxed, could u give me an ideal? Micro SD card sizes etc?
The sizes of the files are a little bigger but I have a 128gb card in mine and could record for 2 1/2 days straight. About 59 hours so really more than you really would need. And you can use up to a 1TB card so really if you needed to record audio for a month straight 1TB would be more than enough. Probably giving you 500 hours or more of record time.
Well I don’t stress on where my volume is at when recording. Because 32-bit float is a game changer! But if you have the time to go into the mixer and set your base level to something comfortable and easier to work with. But I always start at 0db which is basically where the volume is set to by default on every channel
Good night, how are you? congratulations on your work...I'm from Brazil...if you can help me, I'd appreciate it...I recently sold my Behringer UMC 404 HD Interface (4 channels) I need a new one that has input for four channels...I'm thinking to buy the zoom h6 essential recorder... Do you think it would serve me well?? I will use it to record two voices and two guitars, simultaneously... thanks in advance
@@onlineon64 yes and to do it in 32-bit float will give you all the control you need. When you record 4 channels at the same time it splits each instrument up into its own file so you can mix them perfectly without clipping.
@@stevenkitchensphotography9319 Thanks for your attention...that's cool, in a few days I'm going to buy it...could you tell me which energy source I could use for it? Are cell phone chargers suitable for him? Thank you in advance, hugs from Brazil.
@ you can power it with 4 AA batteries. I’ve ran my recorder for a full 10 hours with phantom power on 4 batteries and then they were out of battery. If you want an extended amount of battery get a charger block. One with USB type C and get a type c to type c cable and run it that way. All the new zoom products use usb c now which cuts out all my micro usb cables and I can just use one for all of them which is nice
@@stevenkitchensphotography9319 I will follow your tips, thank you! I'm sorry for so many questions... just a few more questions, is it plugged into the computer, using Reaper to record, does it work with multitracks in the DAW? And in this case, do you not need batteries? Thanks again for your attention, for your patience... Good luck to you, hugs
@ if you connect to a computer you have 2 options. Use it to upload your files to your computer or use it as an audio interface. It also lets you select how it powers your device. You can select batteries but I usually don’t even have any in there unless it’s a last resort kind of thing. But yes your computer will power the device and yes I’ve used it as a regular audio interface too. It’s a good cheaper option to have a 32-bit float audio interface for in studio recording
Thanks for this review man. I just ordered mine and it’s on the way. I just came across a comment stating that the new H6 essential doesn’t have a metronome and tuner unlike the OG H6. Is this true? I’m a musician so to see these 2 things gone, especially the metronome is pretty disappointing, but I’m hoping this is not the case?
I personally like connecting to the Aux out just into input 1 with a TRS guitar cable and that’s it. I get a super solid mix from the board but another option is XLR if the sound guy has an open bus channel he can send a feed to. I actually did that for the first time last night and it was more balanced and sounded more full so if that’s ever an option I would go with that first.
Advice caution the Zoom H6 essential ASIO driver is not compatible with the windows 11 arm64 and the error reported is that it requires x64 processor. I have been informed that there is no solution for this situation. It cannot be used as a audio interface on windows 11 arm 64.
Hi my h5 and h6 also work on windows 11 arm 64 without issues. The problem is with the H6 essential ASIO driver which is not compatible with the windows 11 arm64.
Thank you for the good review. I learned a lot of new things that other reviews didn't mention.
Not a problem! I like to find what cool things I can do with a device and talk about those instead.
Thanks for your attention... I'm having a problem recording in REAPER (on the computer using it as an interface) it's not recognizing the channels, Reaper finds the zoom drive, but it doesn't work, the tracks are unusable, I can't activate it... there is the solution?? thanks
@@onlineon64 I personally haven’t used it in that way. I understand what your trying to do though. I wouldn’t exactly use this as a full blown interface. You can’t single out each channel which I know is kind of weird but I would go with something else for recording music or to a recording software. I’ve used the focusrite 18i20 for a lot of studio work and highly recommend something like it. But if you need a mobile audio interface I would say this would be the best option. Add the capsule that has 2 additional XLR’s on top and have a 6 channel interface. Perfect for recording full bands. I’ve used mine with 1 channel connected to the board, one channel in the output of a guitar amp, one into the bass amp and the other guitar amp and it worked out great! Especially since you can go and independently edit the levels of each instrument.
It's funny how most negative reviews about that new series seems to be done by not artists but self proclaimed audio engineers xD
Thanks for actually discussing what can be done with it, still thorn if I would like to get H4e or wait and get H6e, I don't think I need more than ambient plus 2 inputs, but possibility to swap capsules sometimes instead of bringing sets of mics and cables is kinda cool
Some people are too harsh and expect WAY more out of a device than it can really do. I have nothing negative to say about it. I just picked up the H1e and H1 XLR which I’ll be doing a few videos on too. I look at what a device can do best not focus on the few things it can’t.
I was wondering, since it would be my first ever recorder, the file sizes that it generate when you record in 32 bitfloat with everything maxed, could u give me an ideal? Micro SD card sizes etc?
The sizes of the files are a little bigger but I have a 128gb card in mine and could record for 2 1/2 days straight. About 59 hours so really more than you really would need. And you can use up to a 1TB card so really if you needed to record audio for a month straight 1TB would be more than enough. Probably giving you 500 hours or more of record time.
@@stevenkitchensphotography9319 Thank u so much, I've made up my mind and ordered mine 😀
What did you set your outputs at, I am experiencing really low volumes especially my XY mic
Well I don’t stress on where my volume is at when recording. Because 32-bit float is a game changer! But if you have the time to go into the mixer and set your base level to something comfortable and easier to work with. But I always start at 0db which is basically where the volume is set to by default on every channel
Good night, how are you? congratulations on your work...I'm from Brazil...if you can help me, I'd appreciate it...I recently sold my Behringer UMC 404 HD Interface (4 channels) I need a new one that has input for four channels...I'm thinking to buy the zoom h6 essential recorder... Do you think it would serve me well?? I will use it to record two voices and two guitars, simultaneously... thanks in advance
@@onlineon64 yes and to do it in 32-bit float will give you all the control you need. When you record 4 channels at the same time it splits each instrument up into its own file so you can mix them perfectly without clipping.
@@stevenkitchensphotography9319 Thanks for your attention...that's cool, in a few days I'm going to buy it...could you tell me which energy source I could use for it? Are cell phone chargers suitable for him? Thank you in advance, hugs from Brazil.
@ you can power it with 4 AA batteries. I’ve ran my recorder for a full 10 hours with phantom power on 4 batteries and then they were out of battery. If you want an extended amount of battery get a charger block. One with USB type C and get a type c to type c cable and run it that way. All the new zoom products use usb c now which cuts out all my micro usb cables and I can just use one for all of them which is nice
@@stevenkitchensphotography9319 I will follow your tips, thank you! I'm sorry for so many questions... just a few more questions, is it plugged into the computer, using Reaper to record, does it work with multitracks in the DAW? And in this case, do you not need batteries? Thanks again for your attention, for your patience... Good luck to you, hugs
@ if you connect to a computer you have 2 options. Use it to upload your files to your computer or use it as an audio interface. It also lets you select how it powers your device. You can select batteries but I usually don’t even have any in there unless it’s a last resort kind of thing. But yes your computer will power the device and yes I’ve used it as a regular audio interface too. It’s a good cheaper option to have a 32-bit float audio interface for in studio recording
Thanks for this review man. I just ordered mine and it’s on the way.
I just came across a comment stating that the new H6 essential doesn’t have a metronome and tuner unlike the OG H6. Is this true?
I’m a musician so to see these 2 things gone, especially the metronome is pretty disappointing, but I’m hoping this is not the case?
I’m not 100% on that. I’m also a musician but I’ve never used it for that. I assume since the old H6 had it I don’t see why this one wouldn’t have one
Hey. Do you recommend the TRS or XRL for recording from the board
I personally like connecting to the Aux out just into input 1 with a TRS guitar cable and that’s it. I get a super solid mix from the board but another option is XLR if the sound guy has an open bus channel he can send a feed to. I actually did that for the first time last night and it was more balanced and sounded more full so if that’s ever an option I would go with that first.
Advice caution the Zoom H6 essential ASIO driver is not compatible with the windows 11 arm64 and the error reported is that it requires x64 processor. I have been informed that there is no solution for this situation. It cannot be used as a audio interface on windows 11 arm 64.
I have windows 11 and I use it as an audio interface. I’ve never had problems with the H6, H5, H4N pro or the H1n
Hi my h5 and h6 also work on windows 11 arm 64 without issues. The problem is with the H6 essential ASIO driver which is not compatible with the windows 11 arm64.
2 minutes in the video and still without any relevant information. Work a bit on ur dynamics, just my 2 cents
I was building up to it. I bet it kept you watching 😜
@@stevenkitchensphotography9319 it could be good, just a bit better pacing, no fluff, straight to the point, yadayadayada