Zoom H4essential 4-Track Handy Recorder 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 and More
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Description
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
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