Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential
Zoom H4essential

Zoom H4essential

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32-Bit Float Recording for All

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 and Specs

  • 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
  • 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

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.

 

The First Handy Recorders with Accessibility

 

 

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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 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.



H4essential being controlled by an iPhone using the iOS app

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.

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Bluetooth Timecode

With the BTA-1* Bluetooth Adapter you can also pair with Bluetooth timecode devices for audio and video sync.

The H4essential with the BTA-1 bluetooth adapter connected to the Ultra Sync Blue time code generator

*BTA-1 Adapter not included

Premium Features

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Soft Touch Controls

Recording and rotary controls have been designed to allow for quiet operation.

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Built-In Speaker

You can use the built-in speaker to listen to your recordings for quick reference.

 

 

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Now In Color

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

 

 

 

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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.

 

 

 

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Advanced XY Mics

The onboard X/Y microphones capture crystal clear  audio up to 130 dB SPL.

 

 

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High Capacity Storage

The H4essential supports SDXC cards up to 1TB to record hours and hours of audio.

 

Specs

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
INPUT1-2 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 Connector Stereo mini jack
（supports plug-in power） Input gain Adjustment unnecessary
Input impedance 2 kΩ or more

OUTPUTS

Headphones Connector Stereo mini jack
Maximum output level 20 ｍW + 20 ｍW（into 32 Ω load）
Output impedance 15 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.

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 (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.

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 (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 (including batteries) 243 g

Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms