Zoom H4essential

Name: Zoom H4essential
Brand: Zoom
SKU: H4essential
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Zoom H4essentials 4-Track Handy Recorder

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SKU: H4essential Categories: Portable Recorders Studio Z3 Brand: Zoom

Product Description

Zoom H4essential

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.

Key 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 cards up to 1TB
10 hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power

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 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.*

_{^{* To use a language other then English, please visit}} _{^{Support and Downloads}}_^.

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.

Essentials For Creators

Big Stage Sound For Musicians

The H4essential is perfect for recording music. With 2 XLR/TRS inputs and the stereo X/Y microphones it’s easy to record live shows, rehearsals and songs.

Location Sound

The XLR inputs can be used to capture on-set dialogue and audio for sound design. The onboard X/Y microphones are perfect for recording ambience.

For Interviews and Podcasts

Podcasters can use the H4essential’s XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and the X/Y mics for interviews on the go.

Pair With Your iOS Device

Use the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter to pair with your iOS device to remotely hit record, adjust your mix, view your waveforms, and change settings.

Bluetooth Timecode

With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.

Premium Features

Soft Touch Controls

Recording and rotary controls have been designed to allow for quiet operation.

Built-In Speaker

You can use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

Now In Color

The new full-colour LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through the H4essential’s menu and functions.

In and Out

Use the 3.5mm line output for headphones or to connect to a camera. The H4essential also features a 3.5mm mic/line input.

Advanced XY Mics

The onboard X/Y microphones capture crystal clear audio up to 130 dB SPL.

High Capacity Storage

The H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

General Specifications

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.}