Zoom H4essential Handy Recorder

Four Tracks. More Options

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.


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
Colour 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

Now in colour

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

Advanced X / Y 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.

For interview 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.

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.

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

Specifications

Input & 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 kO or more, LINE: 39 kO 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 O input, LINE: -95 dBu or less(IHF-A) @600 O input

MIC / LINE IN (supports plug-in power)
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Input gain: Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance: 2 kO or more
OUTPUTS
Headphones
Connector: Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level: 20 mW + 20 mW(into 32 O load)
Output impedance: 15 O 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-colour LCD: 360 x 240

USB
Connector: USB Type-C (Use a USB cable that supports data transfer).
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:

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 (33O 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 (33O 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 (including batteries): 243 g
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms