With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, advanced X/Y mics and 2 XLR/TRS inputs, creators have more ways to record their music, podcasts, and audio-for-video.
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With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, advanced X/Y mics and 2 XLR/TRS inputs, creators have more ways to record their music, podcasts, and audio-for-video.
More Dynamic Range
With 32-bit float recording, you never have to adjust levels. The H4essential captures every nuance of your sound ensuring high-quality, clip-free audio in every take.
The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility
The Essential Series was designed with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*
Sound Pressure Level
The 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s ultra-clean preamps that supports phantom power and +4dBu professional line level input. The onboard X/Y microphones can capture sound up to a thunderous 130 dB SPL, equivalent to a rock concert.
Record and Stream
Stream in 32-bit float while simultaneously recording to an SD card. When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device using the USB-C port, the H4essential can be used as a 4-in/2-out audio interface.
Mix. Monitor. Record.
Use the built-in mixer to easily adjust each track’s audio level. It also has a waveform display so you can see your audio as it records.
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 (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
Specs
INPUT AND OUTPUT CHANNELS
Inputs
Built-in mic (stereo)
1
XLR/TRS
2
MIC/LINE IN
1
Outputs
Headphones
1
Built-in speaker (mono)
1
INPUTS
Built-in mic
90º XY stereo format
Directionality
Unidirectional
Sensitivity
–43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure input
130 dB SPL
INPUT1-2
Connector
XLR/TRS combo jacks ×２
(XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT）
Input gain
Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance
MIC: 3.8 kΩ or more
LINE: 39 kΩ or more
Maximum input level
MIC: +4 dBu
LINE: +24 dBu
Phantom power
+48 V
Channel total 10 mA or less
Equivalent input noise
MIC: -120 dBu or less（IHF-A) @150 Ω input
LINE: -95 dBu or less（IHF-A) @600 Ω input
MIC/LINE IN
Connector
Stereo mini jack
（supports plug-in power）
Input gain
Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance
2 kΩ or more
OUTPUTS
Headphones
Connector
Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level
20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load）
Output impedance
15 Ω or less
Built-in speaker
Type
20 x 30mm elliptical dynamic speaker
Effective maximum output
250mW
RECORDER
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
2.0-inch full-color LCD
360 x 240
USB
Connector
USB Type-C
• Use a USB cable that supports data transfer.
Audio Interface
USB 2.0 High Speed
Input and output channels
4 in / 2 out (Multi)
2 in / 2 out (Stereo)
Sampling frequency
44.1/48/96 kHz (AIF only)
44.1/48 kHz (AIF + onboard recording)
Bit depth
24-bit, 32-bit float
File transfer
USB 2.0 High Speed
REMOTE
Dedicated wireless adapter
ZOOM BTA-1
POWER
2 AA batteries
Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries
AC Adapter
ZOOM AD-17：DC 5V / 1 A
• USB bus power is supported.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 2-track recording (built-in XY mic)
Alkaline batteries
About 9 hours
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh)
About 9 hours
Lithium batteries
About 19 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones, no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1-2)
Alkaline batteries
About 2 hours 30 minutes
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh)
About 4 hours
Lithium batteries
About 8 hours
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES : 4-track recording (plug-in power mic with INPUT 1-2)
Alkaline batteries
About 40 minutes
NiMH batteries (1900 mAh)
About 1 hour 30 minutes
Lithium batteries
About 3 hours 30 minutes
48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, headphones used (33Ω load), no remote, display power saving on, display brightness at Medium
• These values are approximate.
• Continuous battery operation times were determined using in-house testing methods.They will vary greatly according to use conditions.
gned with Accessibility for the blind and visually impaired. Navigate the menu with audible descriptions through the built-in speaker or headphones. Creators can choose English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian or Chinese.*
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