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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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 |
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XLR/TRS | 2 | |
MIC/LINE IN | 1 | |
Outputs | Headphones | 1 |
Built-in speaker (mono) | 1 | |
INPUTS
Built-in mic | 90º XY stereo format | |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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USB
Connector | USB Type-C | |
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• 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 |
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POWER
2 AA batteries | Alkaline, lithium or rechargeable NiMH batteries |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Dimensions | 66.9 mm (W) × 156.1 mm (D) × 38.0 mm (H) |
Weight (including batteries) | 243 g |
Note: 0 dBu = 0.775 Vrms