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Four Tracks. More Possibilities!
With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, enhanced X/Y microphones, and two XLR/TRS inputs, creatives have more options to capture their music, podcasts, and audio-for-video.
Higher Dynamic Range
Thanks to 32-bit float recording, the H4essential achieves an even higher dynamic range, allowing you to capture audio signals distortion-free and in perfect quality at all times.
The First Accessible Handy Recorder
The Essential series was designed to be accessible for visually impaired users. Acoustic guidance is provided through the built-in speaker or headphones during menu navigation. Creatives can choose from English, Spanish, French, Japanese, German, Italian, and Chinese languages.
Sound Pressure Level
The two XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zoom’s ultra-clean preamps, while the built-in X/Y microphones can handle an extreme sound pressure level of up to 130 dB, equivalent to a rock concert.
Record and Stream
Stream in 32-bit float format while simultaneously recording to an SD card. When connected to a PC, Mac, iOS, or Android device via the USB-C port, the H4essential can be used as a 4-input, 2-output audio interface.
Mix. Monitor. Record.
With its internal microphones and compact size, the H4essential is the perfect recorder for capturing high-quality audio samples.
Essential for Creatives
Powerful Stage Sound for Musicians
The H4essential is ideal for music recording. With two XLR/TRS inputs and the X/Y stereo microphone, you can easily capture live performances, rehearsals, and songs.
Location Sound
The XLR inputs can be used for recording dialogue on set and audio for sound design. The built-in X/Y microphones are perfect for capturing ambient sounds.
For Interviews and Podcasts
Podcasters can connect external microphones to the H4essential’s XLR inputs for studio conversations while using the X/Y microphones for interviews on the go.
Pairing with an iOS Device
Using the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately), you can pair with your iOS device to remotely start recording, adjust the mix, display waveforms, and change other settings.
Timecode Sync via Bluetooth
With the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter (sold separately), you can also pair with Bluetooth-enabled timecode devices for audio and video synchronization.
Premium Features
Soft-Touch Controls
To ensure quieter operation and minimize handling noise, the controls for recording and the endless knobs have been redesigned.
Built-in Speaker
Quickly check your recordings by listening through the built-in speaker.
Brilliant Color Display
The new vibrant full-color LCD screen makes navigating the H4essential’s menu and functions easier.
Inputs and Outputs
Use the 3.5 mm line output for headphones or connection to a camera. The H4essential also offers a 3.5 mm microphone/line input.
Advanced XY Microphones
The built-in X/Y microphones capture crystal-clear sound with up to 130 dB SPL.
High-Capacity Storage
The H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1 TB for hours of audio recording.
Features
- 4-track 32-bit float recorder with two A/D converters
- Clip-free recording without the need to adjust gain
- Records at sample rates up to 96 kHz
- Color LCD screen
- 130 dB SPL XY microphone
- 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs with locking connectors
- 3.5 mm microphone/line input for lavalier microphones and line-level sources
- Built-in mixer to adjust the audio level of each track
- Built-in speaker for quick reference playback
- 3.5 mm line output for headphones or camera connection
- Accessibility voice guidance for visually impaired users
- 32-bit float audio interface for PC, Mac, iOS, and Android devices via USB-C port
- Use as an interface while simultaneously recording to an SD card
- With the BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter* you can sync via Bluetooth with wireless timecode devices
- Use a BTA-1 Bluetooth adapter to pair with the H4essential Control app for iOS
- Record to SD cards up to 1 TB
- 10 hours battery life with 2x AA batteries or USB-C bus power
Technical Specifications
- Inputs and Outputs
- Inputs: 1x Built-in microphone (stereo), 2x XLR/TRS, 1x
- Mic/Line input
- Outputs: 1x Headphone output, 1x Built-in speaker (mono) - Inputs
- Built-in microphone: 90º XY, stereo
- Directionality: Unidirectional
- Sensitivity -43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
- Maximum input sound pressure: 130 dB SPL - XLR/TRS connectors: 2x XLR/TRS combo jacks, locking (XLR: 2 Hot TRS: TIP Hot
- Gain setting: No adjustment needed
- Input impedance: 3 kOhm or more (XLR), 3 kOhm or more (TRS)
- Maximum input level: +4 dBu (XLR), +24 dBu (TRS)
- Phantom power: +48 V, total channel 10 mA or less
- Equivalent input noise: -120 dBu or less (IHF-A) @150 Ohm input
- Mic/Line input connectors: 1x stereo mini jack, gain setting: no adjustment needed, input impedance: 2 kOhm or more - Outputs
- Headphone jack: 1x stereo mini jack
- Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW (at 32 Ohm load)
- Output impedance: 15 Ohm or less
- Built-in speaker: 250 mW 8 Ohm mono speaker - Recorder
- Maximum simultaneous recording tracks: 4
- Maximum simultaneous playback tracks: 4
- Recording formats: WAV
- 44.1/48/96 kHz, 32-bit float mono/stereo
- Supports BWF and iXML formats - Recording media
- 4-32GB cards compatible with microSDHC specification
- 64GB-1TB cards compatible with microSDXC specification - Display: 2.0-inch color LCD (360 x 240)
- USB port: USB Type-C Use a USB cable that supports data transfer
- USB microphone: USB 2.0 High Speed
- 44.1/48 kHz
- 24-bit/32-bit float
- 4 inputs/2 outputs - File transfer: USB 2.0 High Speed
- Remote control: Dedicated wireless adapter, ZOOM BTA-1
- Power supply:
- 4x AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH, or lithium)
- AC adapter: ZOOM AD-17, DC 5V/1A
- USB bus power supported.
- Estimated continuous operation times using batteries 2-track recording (built-in XY microphone, 48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones connected, no remote control, display power-saving mode on),
- Standard batteries: approx. 9 hours, NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): approx. 14 hours, lithium batteries: approx. 20 hours - Power consumption: 3 W max
- Dimensions (W x L x H): 66.9 x 156.1 x 38.0 mm
- Weight (including batteries): 226 g
Scope of delivery
- 1 x Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder
Specification
- Product number 00103711
- Number of Tracks 4
- Colour Black
- Video recorder No
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