Zoom H6essential

Used the H6essential on a few field sessions - the thing behaves exactly how you want it to. Straightforward interface, no guessing. The 32-bit float headroom is a real advantage: it’s almost impossible to clip, and the noise floor stays low. The built-in mics are honest, and with external capsules the recorder really shows what it can do. Build quality is solid, feels like a tool you can throw in your bag every day without worrying.