Description
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.
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 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.*
Sound Pressure Level
The 2 XLR/TRS combo inputs feature Zooms 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 tracks 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 H4essentials XLR inputs with external mics for one-on-one conversations and the X/Y mics for interviews on-the-go.
NEW CONNECTIONS
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 Sync
With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.
*Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included
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.
- 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.
- Brilliant Color Display:The new, vivid full-color LCD screen makes it easy to navigate through the H4essentials menu and functions.
- 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 | 90 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 | |
| (XLR2 HOT TRSTIP HOT | |||
| Input gain | Adjustment unnecessary | ||
| Input impedance | XLR : 3 k or more TRS : 3 k 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 lessIHF-A) @150 input | ||
| MIC/LINE IN | Connector | Stereo mini jack 1 | |
| supports plug-in power | Input gain | Adjustment unnecessary | |
| Input impedance | 2 k or more | ||
| Outputs | Headphones | Connector | Stereo mini jack 1 |
| Maximum output level | 20 W + 20 Winto 32 load | ||
| Output impedance | 15 or less | ||
| Built-in speaker | 250 mW 8 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 | |||
| BWF and iXML formats supported | |||
| Recording media | 4-32GB cards compatible with the | ||
| microSDHC specification | |||
| 64GB1TB cards compatible with the | |||
| microSDXC specification | |||
| Display | 2.0-inch full-color LCD360 x 240) | ||
| USB | Connector | USB Type-C | |
| Use a USB cable that supports data transfer. | |||
| USB bus power is supported. | |||
| USB Mic | USB2.0 High Speed | ||
| 44.1/48 kHz | |||
| 24-bit /32-bit float | |||
| 4-in/2-out | |||
| File transfer | USB2.0 High Speed | ||
| Remote | Dedicated wireless adapterZOOM BTA-1 | ||
| Power | 4 AA batteries (alkaline, NiMH or | ||
| lithium) | |||
| AC adapterZOOM AD-17DC 5V/1A | |||
| USB bus power is supported. | |||
| Estimated continuous operation times using | 2-track recording (built-in | Alkaline batteries: about 9 hours | |
| batteries | XY mic), 48 kHz/32-bit float, | NiMH batteries (1900 mAh): about 14 hours | |
| These values are approximate. | phantom power off, no | Lithium batteries: about 20 hours | |
| Continuous battery operation times were | headphones, no remote, | ||
| determined using in-house testing methods. | display power saving on | ||
| They will vary greatly according to use | |||
| conditions. | |||
| Power consumption | 3 W maximum | ||
| Dimensions | 66.9 mm (W) 156.1 mm (D) 38.0mm (H) | ||
| Weight (including batteries) | 226g |
