Ideally equipped for the burgeoning musician, indie filmmaker, and content creator, the H4essential Portable Recorder from Zoom offers four tracks of pristine, distortion-free audio without the need to set levels. With 32-bit float recording and X/Y mics that can handle 130 dB with ease, the H4essential offers a versatile pain-free audio solution.
Features
- 4track 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
- 130dB SPL XY Mic
- 2XLR/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
- 32Bit 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 )BTA-1 Adapter not included(
- Use the BTA-1 Bluetooth Adapter to pair with the H4essential Control App for iOS )BTA-1 Adapter not included(
- Record to SD cads up to 1TB
- 10hours of battery life on AA battery (2x) or USB-C Bus Power
General | |
Dimensions | 6.7x3.8x15.6cm |
Weight | 243g (with Batteries) |
Power | |
Battery | (2xAA batteries (Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries |
Power Options | Battery, USB Bus Power, AC/DC Power Adapter |
AC/DC Power Adapter | DC 5V / 1A |
Recorder | |
Form Factor | Handheld Recorder |
Number of Tracks | 4 |
Number of Input Channels | 5(3x Mono, 1x Stereo) |
Maximum Sampling Rate | 96kHz/32Bit Float |
Microphone | Built-In Cardioid Condenser Stereo Pair, X/Y Configuration |
Number of Microphone Inputs | 3 |
Built-In Speaker | Yes, 1 W Mono |
Display | 2inch / 5.1 cm Monochrome OLED |
Memory Card Support | microSDXC (Up to 1 TB) |
Internal Storage | No |
Special Features | Overdubbing |
Performance | |
Max Input Level | Mic Inputs: +4 dBu | Line Inputs: +24 dBu |
Headphone Output Power | 20mW per Channel into 32 Ohms |
Impedance | Outputs: ≤15 Kilohms |
Microphone Sensitivity | Microphone Sensitivity: -42dB (X/Y) |
Microphone Max SPL | 130dB SPL (X/Y) |
Connectivity | |
Analog I/O | 2x Combo XLR-1/4" 3-Pin Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input (Lockable) | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Balanced/Unbalanced Line/Mic Input | 1x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Female Headphone/Line Output |
Digital I/O | No |
Phantom Power | Phantom Power +48 V |
Phantom Power Current | 10mA (Max) |
System Connection | 1x USB-C (I/O, 2.0) |
Audio Interface Capability | Stereo Only |
Wireless | Bluetooth *Via Optional Adapter |
Mobile App Compatible | Yes: iOS Only App Name: H4essntial Control App Functionality: Remote Control |
Recording | |
Audio File Formats | BWF, iXML, WAV |
Sample Rates | 44.1/48/96kHz |
Bit Depth | Up to 32-Bit (Floating Point) |
Timecode Support | No |
Included Software | No |
Recording Time | 9Hours (AA Alkaline, 2-track recording (built-in XY mic) | 9Hours (AA NiMH batteries (1900 mAh), 2-track recording (built-in XY mic) | 19Hours (AA Lithium, 2-track recording (built-in XY mic) || 2.5 Hours (AA Alkaline, 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1-2) | 4Hours (AA NiMH batteries (1900 mAh), 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1-2) | 8Hours (AA Lithium, 4-track recording (built-in XY mic with INPUT 1-2) |
Accessories | |
Compatible Housing / Accessories | *Please note: BTA-1 Adapter not included |
Included Accessories | No |
In the Box | |
In the Box | Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder |
Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
- Brand: ZOOM
- Product Code: Zoom H4essential 4-Track 32-Bit Float Portable Audio Recorder
- Availability: In Stock
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175.0JD