Zoom H6essential User Manual

32-bit float WAV file overview
32-bit float WAV files have the following advantages over conventional 16/24-bit WAV files.
Due to these advantages, the audio quality of recording can be maintained afterward when editing in a
DAW or other software.
Resolution advantage
32-bit float WAV files have the advantage of being able to maintain high resolution even at low volumes. As
a result, quiet sounds can be made louder when editing after recording without degrading their quality.
■ 16/24-bit WAV
Volume raised
Resolution is low
■ 32-bit float WAV
Volume raised
Resolution is high
Clipping advantage
If a waveform sounds clipped when output from the H6essential or in a DAW, it can be edited after
recording to lower its volume and restore an unclipped waveform because the data in the 32-bit float WAV
file itself is not clipped.
■ 16/24-bit WAV
Clipped recording
Volume lowered
Still clipped
■ 32-bit float WAV
Clipped recording
Volume lowered
Not clipped
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Zoom H6essential Specifications

General

Recorder Channels	6
Input Channels	6
Recording Media	SD, SDHC, SDXC cards
Display	Backlit LCD
USB Interface	USB Type-C
Microphone	Interchangeable
Memory Card Support	SD, SDHC, SDXC
Audio File Formats	WAV
Sample Rates	44.1 / 48 / 96 kHz
Connectivity	USB Type-C
Power Source	AA batteries or USB power
Built-in Microphones	Interchangeable
Headphone Output	3.5mm stereo mini jack