Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder

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Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the H4essential's 32-bit float recording for worry-free field recording.
  • Achieve pro sound easily; this digital recorder features adjustable built-in stereo microphones.
  • Perfect for interviews: record up to 4 tracks simultaneously with XLR/TRS inputs on this recorder.
  • Podcast on the go! Use as a USB mic for streaming with simple connectivity and great sound quality.
  • Long-lasting battery life ensures the Zoom H4essential is ready for extended recording sessions.
  • Compact and durable, this portable recorder is ideal for musicians, filmmakers, and sound designers.
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Zoom H4essential Specifications

Input and Output Channels

Input and Output Channels

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  • Inputs

    Built-in mic (stereo): 1x
    XLR/TRS: 2x
    Mic/Line In: 1

  • Outputs

    Headphones: 1x
    Built-in speaker (mono): 1

  • Built-in mic

    90 Degree XY stereo format
    Directionality: Unidirectional
    Sensitivity: -43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
    Maximum sound pressure input: 130 dB SPL

  • XLR/TRS

    Connector: XLR/TRS combo jacks 2x (XLR:2 HOT TRS:TIP HOT
    Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary
    Input impedance: XLR : 3 k Ohm or more TRS : 3 k Ohm or more
    Maximum input level: XLR : +4 dBu, TRS : +24 dBu
    Phantom power: +48 V, Channel total 10 mA or less
    Equivalent input noise: -120 dBu or less (IHF-A) @150 Ohm input

  • Mic/Line in (Supports plug-in power)

    Connector: Stereo mini jack x1
    Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary
    Input impedance: 2 k Ohm or more

Outputs

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  • Headphones

    Connector: Stereo mini jack x1
    Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (into 32 Ohm load)
    Output impedance: 15 Ohm or less

  • Built-in speaker

    250 mW 8 Ohm mono speaker

Recorder

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  • Maximum simultaneous recording tracks

    4

  • Maximum simultaneous playback tracks

    4

  • Recording formats

    WAV
    44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo
    BWF and iXML formats supported

  • Recording media

    4-32GB cards compatible with the microSDHC specification
    64GB-1TB cards compatible with the microSDXC specification

Display

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  • Display

    2.0" full-color LCD (360 x 240)

  • Connector

    USB Type-C
    USB bus power is supported.

  • USB Mic

    USB2.0 High Speed
    44.1/48 kHz
    24-bit /32-bit float
    4-in/2-out

  • File transfer

    USB2.0 High Speed

  • Remote

    Dedicated wireless adapter (ZOOM BTA-1)

  • Power

    4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or lithium)
    AC adapter (ZOOM AD-17) :DC 5V/1A
    USB bus power is supported.

Battery

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  • Battery life

    Alkaline batteries: about 9 hours
    NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 14 hours
    Lithium batteries: about 20 hours

  • Battery Info

    Optional, not included

  • Battery Material

    Alkaline

  • Battery Type

    AA

  • Battery Quantity

    4

General

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  • Power consumption

    3W maximum

  • Dimensions (W x D x H)

    2.63 x 6.14 x 1.49" (66.9 x 156.1 x 38mm)

  • Weight

    7.97 oz (226g) (Including batteries)

  • UPC Code

    4515260029389

About Zoom H4essential

Just imagine the possibilities with the H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder, a versatile tool for creators seeking to capture high-quality audio. This innovative device offers four tracks and 32-bit float recording, providing a wealth of options for recording music, podcasts, and audio for video content.

The H4essential's advanced X/Y microphones and dual XLR/TRS inputs enable you to capture every nuance of your sound. Thanks to the 32-bit float recording feature, you can enjoy a more dynamic range without the need to adjust levels. This ensures clip-free audio in every take, capturing the full richness of your sound.

Designed with accessibility in mind, the H4essential is the first in the Essential Series to cater to the needs of the blind and visually impaired. The device offers audible menu descriptions through its built-in speaker or headphones, with language options including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese.

The H4essential's 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs are equipped with Zoom's ultra-clean preamps, supporting phantom power and +4dBu professional line level input. The onboard X/Y microphones can handle sound pressure levels up to a thunderous 130 dB SPL, equivalent to the intensity of a rock concert.

Stream in 32-bit float while simultaneously recording to an SD card. The H4essential can also function as a 4-in/2-out audio interface when connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via the USB-C port.

The built-in mixer allows for easy adjustment of each track's audio level, and the waveform display provides a visual representation of your audio as it records. The H4essential is not only a recording device but also a comprehensive tool for mixing, monitoring, and recording.

Whether you're a musician seeking to capture the energy of live performances and rehearsals, a sound designer recording on-set dialogue and ambient audio, or a podcaster conducting interviews on-the-go, the H4essential is your perfect companion.

Pair it with your iOS device using the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter for remote recording, mix adjustments, waveform viewing, and setting changes. The adapter also enables pairing with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video synchronization.

The H4essential is packed with premium features, including soft touch controls for quiet operation, a built-in speaker for quick reference listening, and a full-color LCD screen for easy navigation. It also features a 3.5mm line output for headphone connection or camera linking, and a 3.5mm mic/line input.

The advanced X/Y microphones deliver crystal clear audio up to 130 dB SPL, and the device supports high-capacity SDXC cards up to 1TB, ensuring you have ample storage for hours of audio recording. Experience the H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder, the essential tool for creators.

Zoom H4essential Features

  • 4-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
  • Clip-free recording with no need to set gain
  • Records up to 96kHZ sample rate
  • Color LCD Screen
  • 130 dB SPL XY Mic
  • 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connector
  • 3.5mm mic/line input for lavalier mics and line level sources
  • Built-in mixer to adjust each track's audio level
  • Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
  • 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera
  • Voice Guidance accessibility for the visually impaired
  • 32-Bit Float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
  • Use as an interface and record to SD card simultaneously
  • Using the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter, sync with wireless timecode devices via bluetooth
  • Use the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H4essential Control App for iOS
  • Record to SD cads up to 1TB
  • 10 hours of battery life on AA battery (4x) or USB-C Bus Power

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Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the H4essential's 32-bit float recording for worry-free field recording.
  • Achieve pro sound easily; this digital recorder features adjustable built-in stereo microphones.
  • Perfect for interviews: record up to 4 tracks simultaneously with XLR/TRS inputs on this recorder.
  • Podcast on the go! Use as a USB mic for streaming with simple connectivity and great sound quality.
  • Long-lasting battery life ensures the Zoom H4essential is ready for extended recording sessions.
  • Compact and durable, this portable recorder is ideal for musicians, filmmakers, and sound designers.

What's in the box:

  • H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder
  • Power Adapter
  • (4x AA Batteries and BTA-1 Adapter Not Included)
  • Zoom 1 Year Limited Warranty