Zoom H6essential
firmware v2.02
Zoom · Released Aug 1, 2024 · First seen Nov 13, 2026
v2.02 is not the latest firmware for the Zoom H6essential: the current version is v4.00 (November 1, 2026). Go to v4.00
In short — summary by updatemystuff.com
Adds support for two new mic capsules and a pause-recording function, and fixes mid-side monitoring and an input overload message.
- Supports the SSH-6e shotgun mic capsule and the EXH-6e dual XLR/TRS input capsule
- Adds a function that pauses recording
- Fixes mid-side stereo setting not always applying to monitoring sound
Written from Zoom's release notes, which are printed in full below.
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What's in this update
Release to add the following functions and fix the following issues in August 2024
Functions added
- Support for two types of mic capsules.
SSH-6e Shotgun Mic Capsule EXH-6e Dual XLR/TRS Input Capsule
- A function that pauses recording has been added.
Issues fixed
- The mid-side stereo setting was not always applied to the monitoring sound.
- The message “INPUT 1 (2/3/4) OVERLOAD!” was not shown sometimes.
- Other minor issues have been fixed.
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