ZOOM H4ESSENTIAL HANDY RECORDER

About: Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder

With four tracks, 32-bit float recording, advanced X/Y mics and 2 XLR/TRS inputs, the Zoom H4essential gives creators more ways to record their music, podcasts, and audio-for-video.

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
  • *Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
• Record to SD cads 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 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.*

• *Languages other then English require download.

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.

Essential 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.
  • *BTA-1 Adapter not included

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-color 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.

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
  • XLR/TRS
    • Connector - XLR/TRS combo jacks ×２
      • (XLR：2 HOT TRS：TIP HOT）
    • Input gain - Adjustment unnecessary
    • Input impedance - XLR : 3 kΩ or more TRS : 3 kΩ 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 Ω input
  • MIC/LINE IN (SUPPORTS PLUG-IN POWER）
    • Connector - Stereo mini jack ×1
    • Input gain - Adjustment unnecessary
    • Input impedance - 2 kΩ or more
• Outputs
  • HEADPHONES
    • Connector - Stereo mini jack ×1
    • Maximum output level - 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load）
    • Output impedance - 15 Ω or less
• 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.
    • USB bus power is supported.
  • USB MIC
    • USB 2.0 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.
  • ESTIMATED CONTINUOUS OPERATION TIMES USING BATTERIES
    • 2-track recording (built-in XY mic), 48 kHz/32-bit float, phantom power off, no headphones, no remote, display power saving on:
      • Alkaline batteries: about 9 hours
      • NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 14 hours
      • Lithium batteries: about 20 hours
  • POWER CONSUMPTION - 3 W maximum
• DIMENSIONS - 66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0　mm (H)
• WEIGHT (INCLUDING BATTERIES) - 226g