Zoom H4essential 4 Track Handy Recorder
Product Highlights
- 4-track 32-bit float recorder with Dual A/D Converters
- Clip-free recording with no need to set the 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 an AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
Regular price: $238.00
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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.*
* To use a language other than English, please visit Support and Downloads.
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 ambiance.
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.
*BTA-1 Adapter not included
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.
What's in the box?
- 1 x Zoom H4essential 4 Track Handy Recorder
- Built In Mic
90º XY stereo format
Directionality
Unidirectional
Sensitivity
–43 dB/1 Pa at 1 kHz
Maximum sound pressure input
130 dB SPL
- Inputs
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 Jack
Connector
Stereo mini jack
Input gain
Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance
2 kΩ or more
- Headphone
Connector
Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level
20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load）
Output impedance
10 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.
- Operating Time
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.
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.
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.
- Power Consumption
3 W maximum
- Dimensions
66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0 mm (H)
- Weight
243 g