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Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder, Bundle with APH-4E Accessory Pack

SKU: ZOZH4EK2 MFR: ZH4E K2
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  • Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder
    Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder
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  • Zoom APH-4E Accessory Pack for H4essential Handy Recorder
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Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the H4essential's 32-bit float recording, avoiding clipping.
  • Use as a USB audio interface for podcasts, streams, and music with 4-in/2-out.
  • Compact & lightweight, this field recorder is perfect for on-the-go interviews and sound design.
  • Get crystal-clear sound with built-in stereo mics, ideal for capturing live performances.
  • Enjoy extended recording sessions with up to 14 hours of battery life using NiMH batteries.
  • Utilize timecode for syncing audio to video, streamlining post-production workflows easily.
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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 Codes

    192223265998, 4515260029747, 4515260029389

About Zoom H4essential

Be empowered to capture every sonic detail with the Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder, bundled with the APH-4E Accessory Pack. This versatile recorder offers four tracks and 32-bit float recording, providing creators with unparalleled options for capturing music, podcasts, and audio-for-video projects. Equipped with advanced X/Y microphones and dual XLR/TRS inputs, the H4essential ensures high-quality, clip-free audio by capturing every nuance without the need for level adjustments.

Designed with accessibility in mind, the Essential Series is the first to cater to the blind and visually impaired. Users can navigate the menu with audible descriptions via the built-in speaker or headphones, available in multiple languages including English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese.

The H4essential's 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature 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, making it ideal for recording everything from rock concerts to subtle ambient sounds.

Streamline your workflow by streaming in 32-bit float while simultaneously recording to an SD card. When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via the USB-C port, the H4essential functions as a 4-in/2-out audio interface. The built-in mixer allows for easy adjustment of each track's audio level, complemented by a waveform display for real-time monitoring.

Perfect for musicians, the H4essential's XLR/TRS inputs and stereo X/Y microphones make it easy to capture live performances, rehearsals, and studio sessions. For filmmakers and sound designers, the XLR inputs are ideal for on-set dialogue, while the X/Y microphones excel at capturing ambient soundscapes.

Podcasters will appreciate the flexibility of using external mics with the XLR inputs for studio-quality recordings, or the X/Y mics for mobile interviews. Enhance your setup with the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter, enabling remote control via an iOS device and seamless audio-video sync with Bluetooth timecode devices.

Experience premium features such as soft-touch controls for quiet operation, a built-in speaker for quick playback, and a vibrant full-color LCD screen for intuitive navigation. The H4essential also includes a 3.5mm line output for headphones or camera connection, and a 3.5mm mic/line input for additional versatility.

With support for SDXC cards up to 1TB, the H4essential offers extensive storage capacity, ensuring you can record hours of high-quality audio without interruption. Whether you're a musician, podcaster, or filmmaker, the Zoom H4essential is your ultimate tool for capturing pristine sound in any setting.

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

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months for parts and 12 months for labor.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Capture pristine audio with the H4essential's 32-bit float recording, avoiding clipping.
  • Use as a USB audio interface for podcasts, streams, and music with 4-in/2-out.
  • Compact & lightweight, this field recorder is perfect for on-the-go interviews and sound design.
  • Get crystal-clear sound with built-in stereo mics, ideal for capturing live performances.
  • Enjoy extended recording sessions with up to 14 hours of battery life using NiMH batteries.
  • Utilize timecode for syncing audio to video, streamlining post-production workflows easily.

What's in the box:

  • Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Handy Recorder
  • Power Adapter
  • (4x AA Batteries and BTA-1 Adapter Not Included)
  • Zoom 1 Year Limited Warranty
  • Bundle Includes:
  • Zoom APH-4E Accessory Pack